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【WHY NOT BOLD】Mom’s A Bit Busy Today: Interviewing Hayley Chan, Former Hong Kong Windsurfing Champion

I understand that life has various facets, so I've chosen not to be a full-time stay-at-home mom.I also want to enrich other areas of my life. For this interview, we met at Stanley Main Beach in Hong Kong. The beach was a bit messy after a Typhoon No. 10. Hayley rushed over in flip-flops, apologizing, “Sorry I’m late. My kid bumped his head right before I was about to leave, and threw a little tantrum about me going out.” Taking care of a child under one year of age means every outing is a challenge. Throughout the conversation, Hayley, a new mom, often talks about her son. Even the reason behind her dreams and ambitions is to set a good example for him. Hayley wears many hats : she’s a mom, a university student, an amateur wingfoil surfer, a member of the Hong Kong Sports ...

How Allyson Felix Stood Up for Moms and Launched Shoe Company Saysh

Athletes have the ability to establish their own brands, and it is often perceived by the general public as a step towards commercialization and investment. However, the creation of American track and field athlete Allyson Felix's personal brand, Saysh, was actually born out of a tragic personal experience. Ever since winning the silver medal in the 200-meter race at the 2004 Athens Olympics, Allyson has gone on to achieve an impressive record of 7 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal in women's track and field events at subsequent Olympics. Despite her remarkable accomplishments, many believed that her career as a professional athlete would be smooth sailing.  However, in 2019, when Allyson became pregnant, her sponsor Nike significantly reduced her endorsement fees, offerin...

Beckham Season 2: Victoria Beckham

Ever since the autobiographical documentary Beckham premiered on Netflix in early October, the frenzy surrounding the Beckhams hasn’t subsided. This couple, emblematic of pop culture, has undeniably ignited a wave of discussions on social media. The gossip within the celebrity circle never ceases to entertain, with the public always seeking to unravel the traces of their glamorous lives under the spotlight. Consequently, a plethora of online articles have focused on Beckham’s football career, the couple’s acquaintance, and Beckham’s past affairs. While Beckham is undeniably a masterpiece, the accomplishments of VB (Victoria Beckham) are seldom mentioned. Nowadays, VB has emerged as a renowned fashion designer and a trendsetter. It’s unfair to merely associate her name with a successful ma...

MAMAMOO Hwasa’s New Song ‘I Love My Body’ Inspires Fans to Break Free from Beauty Standards 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crq_fRV0O0E Korean girl group MAMAMOO's member Hwasa has recently made a comeback with her single "I Love My Body". With her unique voice, she performs a 70s Motown music style, and the song is filled with confidence and power, making people fall in love with it at first listen! The music video and lyrics encourage women to cherish themselves and embrace their imperfections, confidently telling the world, "I love my body!" This new release is not just an encouragement, but also draws from Hwasa's personal experiences, which is why the song is so infectious. Hwasa, whose real name is Ahn Hye-jin, is one of the members of MAMAMOO, which debuted in 2014. The group is known for their strong singing skills and dance abilities, and are often referred to a...

The ever-changing diva who shook the world – Lady Gaga

I am on the right track, baby, I was born to be brave.  LADY GAGA How many rough and dark days have natural musicians gone through to become the music diva they are today? "I worked in a strip club when I was 18. I moved out of the house, unwilling to accept any help from my parents, and supported myself on server and striptease jobs. Gaga developed post-traumatic sequelae (PTSD) at an early age due to bullying and sexual assault by classmates. It is not easy to confess that it is not easy to disclose his black history, but after becoming famous, Gaga is committed to encouraging those who have low self-esteem because of defeat and failure, so he wrote the song Born this Way, the lyrics of which mention that we should bravely survive and cherish ourselves. No matter what n...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Interviewing with Hong Kong Twerker – Gong2gu2 Kimberly

https://youtu.be/sDJl4cYGXa4 The older generation often said, "Having a big butt is great for giving birth." Nowadays, young girls say, "Having a big butt makes it difficult to take pictures." Modern young people are particularly concerned about their body shape and hope to be tall and slim like Korean girl group members. On the contrary, some people gain confidence from the saying "Having a big butt is great for giving birth" and embark on a journey of embracing their buttocks, forming a dance group called "Hong Kong Stocks" that specializes in twerking. The leader of this group is Kimberly. Before getting into twerking, Kim had been dancing hip-hop street dance called locking for many years. She was a cool and lively dancer with a mischievous style. About seven or eight years ag...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Atypical heroine- Interviewing JW

How did you first encounter Joey Wong? Was it as the enigmatic voice singing “Yes I belong to you” at the tender age of 20? Or as JW, the singer who sings 矛盾一生? Perhaps it was as a vocal instructor on “STARS Academy”? Or Cheuk Yan Yan in Fraudstars (2021)? As for the labels “idol”, “singer” and “actress”, which one do you believe best captures her essence? In her own words, she identifies as an entertainer. This term carries a certain neutrality and humility. “I love to sing. When I sing, my aim is to entertain my audience. When I act, my performance is a unique form of amusement for the public.” It was only three years ago when she enrolled in Kearen Pang's drama class that she unearthed her hidden talent for acting. “Singing is a rather solitary pursuit, but when I act, I c...

An Illustrator’s Journey:From Hong Kong to Taiwan – An Exclusive Interview with Shadow Chan

When it comes to creative work in Hong Kong, some people give up easily, while others soldier on despite the challenges. And then there are people like Shadow Chan, a Hong Kong-based illustrator who remains steadfast in her pursuit of new ideas and inspirations. As a freelancer, Shadow focuses on illustration design, animation, art direction, and more. After working as an in-house designer for three years, she decided to move to Taiwan to experience a different way of life and gain more inspiration for her work. She is now a full-time student in Taiwan. Shadow started her illustration Instagram account during her university days, with a "carefree" attitude of "just draw what you like." But after becoming a full-time worker, she became more serious and dedicated to her craft. "For th...