THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
WEN presents another exciting Expert Chat Event.
This is your chance to enjoy lunch (price includes lunch) with an inspiring woman founder (Expert), and 3 other entrepreneurs, in an informal setting. You will learn about the Expert's journey and share stories with like-minded founders.
You will have the opportunity to book with the Expert of your choice. During that time you will introduce your company to the group (maximum 4 to a table) and then the Expert will talk about her journey and lead a discussion.
We hope the time with these amazing women will inspire you, and the small circle you are sitting with to share your experiences, give each other tips and encouragement along the way.
Below is the list of inspiring women who will be participating. Please give your top 3 choices when you register for the event. We will make every effort to confirm your first choice but we cannot guarantee. Bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. This event will allow members to introduce their companies, but we kindly ask no sales pitches please.
Expert Details:
SOLD OUT Joanna Hotung, Director, Hotung Mills Education Foundation
Joanna was born in Hong Kong and has lived and worked here as an entrepreneur, educator, and business consultant for most of her life.
She founded and grew her education business Kids’ Gallery because of her own children and desire to see them receive a more all-rounded education. Over 28 years, her first brand grew into the larger KG Group, which she recently sold to private equity. She is currently Director of the Hotung Mills Education Foundation.
Joanna is an advocate for women’s equality, healthcare, and the arts and is a Board Director of The Women’s Foundation, Playright Children’s Play Association, and the Hong Kong Arts Festival. She is Chairperson Emeritus of Youth Diabetes Action and also on the Advisory Board of Gleneagles Hospital HK.
Among several awards, she is winner of SCMP Women of our Time, AmCham Women of Influence Entrepreneur, and Prestige Woman of Power.
Joanna's topic of discussion will be: What are the matters that you consider when setting up your business with a view to selling it one day.
The following questions will be answered:
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How important is it to set up systems and be efficient from the start?
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How do you plan for scale?
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Who are your stakeholders and potential buyers?
SOLD OUT Sharlene Jacquier, Founder/Director, Joint Dynamics, Amcham Women of Influence 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year winner and WEN Women Entrepreneur of the year 2024 runner-up.
In June 2013, Sharlene co founded Joint Dynamics operating with 5 employees. Joint Dynamics has operated now for over 10 years. It rapidly grew to expand its services offering (a dozen new services from the original 2 to include nutritionist, sleep consultant and psychologist services), staff (now 65 people) and facilities (now over 12,000 sq ft). In March 2021, she opened Joint Dynamics Evolve – a dedicated Women’s Health space in Queen’s Road Central.
Sharlene's topic of discussion will be: Managing Staff through Transitions and Tough Times.
The following questions will be answered:
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How can we support and motivate our staff during periods of change?
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What strategies can we implement to manage team dynamics and morale in challenging times?
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How can we foster open communication and effective feedback among team members?
SOLD OUT Shea Stanley, Founder of Little Steps Asia
Originally from Texas, Shea’s travel and lifestyle media career has taken her around the globe to over 50 countries where she has worked on a variety of TV, print, and digital projects including leading the launches of both Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia and Travel + Leisure South Asia as Vice President of International Marketing. With extensive experience in launching new products in international markets, she set up her own company to consult for Asia’s leading travel and lifestyle media after arriving in Hong Kong in 2006. Her entrepreneurial career continued with the launch of a custom-designed shirt and suit business in which she developed a sales web portal and managed a sales team of 8 in the USA.
When pregnant with her first child, Shea longed for a resource offering fun finds and insider tips for parents in Asia. In 2011, she founded Little Steps Asia (www.littlestepsasia.com), the leading website and weekly e-newsletter dedicated to delivering the inside scoop to parents on what to do, buy, and discover in Asia and beyond. The dedicated team across the region scouts, tastes and shops to find the most hip and happening products and places to keep parents in the know and on the go. Little Steps Asia has been successfully running regionally with dedicated local sites in Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, Jakarta, Macau, and Kuala Lumpur. Content for families is produced across a range of platforms including websites, email newsletters, social media and video.
Shea's topic of discussion will be: Navigating social media trends in 2025.
The following questions will be answered:
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What are some best practices for managing social media accounts while balancing other business responsibilities?
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How can storytelling be utilised on social media to connect with audiences and drive engagement?
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How to use AI effectively with social media?
SOLD OUT Elsa Law, Founder of Elsa Law & Co. Solicitors.
Ms. Elsa Law, known as the Law of Attraction is a lawyer with over 25 years of experience and founder of Elsa Law & Co. Solicitors. With a specialisation in commercial and employment law, Elsa has navigated complex legal landscapes, including her roles as in-house counsel for Kowloon Canton Railway Corporation (now MTR) and managing significant claims at Ryoden Holdings Limited (now Mitsubishi).
As a former president and a current member of the Worldwide Independent Lawyers League, Elsa is dedicated to offer full legal support to her clients globally. Her firm has earned accolades, including being three times winner (gold and silver) of the Best Legal Advice of Expat Living’s Readers’ Choice Award and recognition as one of the top three Best Employment Legal Advice in Hong Kong by Happy Hongkongers.
With a holistic approach to legal matters and expertise in cross-border transactions, Elsa Law & Co. Solicitors bridges the cultural and legal gaps between East and West.
Elsa's topic of discussion will be: Common legal issues that a business owner encounters when running a business
The following questions will be answered:
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How can I structure my business to minimise personal liability?
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What rules should I follow?
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How can I make my contract legally sound?
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 8th April 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Venue: Cafe 8, Rooftop, Hong Kong Maritime Museum, Pier 8, Central, HK
Premium Member Price (Early Bird special): HKD 400
Non Member Price (Early Bird special): HKD 500
Premium Member Price (Regular): HKD 450
Non Member Price (Regular): HKD 600
*Price includes a lunch set; menu choice to be selected at registration
Please advise us of any dietary requirements
Early bird offer ends on the 31st March, 2025
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