Michelle Chan

【WHY NOT BOLD】Female Brewer in Hong Kong Creates Homemade Honey Wine and First Lounge Opening Interviewing with HoWong Brewing and Sea you lounge’s founder

At the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, where people hurriedly go about their daily routines, there is a place that, if you slow down, you'll notice— a place for everyone to pause, rest, and find solace. It's a warmly decorated and exquisitely designed bar called "Sea you lounge." Unlike the usual dimly lit bars, this one stands out with its spacious glass doors that offer a clear view of the bar's interior. Bathed in bright, warm yellow lights, complemented by shimmering spotlights, it creates an inviting and secure ambiance, making you feel at ease as you take your first step into trying their homemade honey wine. You may have heard of the local Hong Kong craft beer and honey wine brand, "HoWong Brewing," which actually serves as the prologue to the story of "Sea you lounge." Today, w...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Hong Kong Women’s Football Team Players Embraces Bodybuilding to Become Legends of Strength Interview with Athlete Iris Kwok

Iris, a Hong Kong footballer and bodybuilding enthusiast, once said, 'Enjoying a hobby, even through challenges, and finding joy in work.' Iris currently plays for the Citizen Women's Team in Hong Kong. She was introduced to football at a young age due to her two older brothers.  Around the fifth grade of primary school, she saw other girls playing football and realized that she wanted to continue playing. She mentioned, 'I also wanted to play with them. Football gives me a sense of excitement and speed. I have always loved sports since I was young, and the feeling of a group of people working towards a common goal is amazing. That's why I find football so happy and enjoyable.' The Unforgettable Experience of Playing Women's Football in North Korea One of the most memora...

Their Inspiring Journey Eco-Conscious GirlsTurn Imperfect Fruits into Delightful Dried Fruits and Nutritious Fruit Powder

Founded by young girl Fioni and her brother, not only powder is a new brand that transforms ugly fruits and leftover fruits into delicious, healthy and convenient fruit crunches and crisp smoothies, which not only retains 95% of the fruit's nutrients through freezing technology, but also extends the life cycle to 1 year. With the development of science and technology, the "bottom orange" that everyone disliked in the past now has a new way out. Some people will use these ugly-looking "oranges" to make drinks, while others will turn these ugly fruits into delicious "fruit powders and smoothies" to free it from the eyes of the world. Reflection on where 3,000 tons of leftover food will go The Hong Kong Productivity Council's Food Waste Recycling Project, launched in 2011, tackles ...

Meet Marlene Flowers: The 58-Year-Old Fitness Grandma Who Embarked on a 10-Year Journey of Dedication

Life in Hong Kong is fast-paced, and there will always be some office workers who have never exercised habits, but decide to start exercising when they are in their thirties because of obvious weight gain or health problems. At this time, you may complain that you started too late, and at the same time secretly feel weak and inferior to your body. Don't be discouraged just yet, because it's never too late to start working.  Marlene Flowers, a "fitness grandma" in Washington, D.C., has become a popular Blogger (IG@granny__guns) on Instagram, with 680,000 followers, not only because she is an elderly person who can work out, but also because she is an elderly person who pursues fitness and works harder than others. 在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 Granny Guns(@granny__guns)分...

With The Power of Perseverance Interviewing with Athlete Virginia Lo and Cici Wan

The Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon ("SCHKM"), a major sporting event in the new year, will be held on 21 January (Sunday) and will be divided into full marathon, half marathon, 10km race, 10km wheelchair race and wheelchair experience race.  This year's SCHKM Route starts at Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and passes through Waterloo Road, Lin Cheung Road, West Kowloon Highway, Stonecutters Island Bridge, Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge, Western Harbour Crossing, etc., and ends at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. BBOLD has invited Hong Kong long-distance runners Virginia Lo and Cici Wan to share their long-distance running journey and tips for breaking through before the marathon. Virginia was initially recommended by her school teacher to participate in the cross-country co...

Inheriting Sunset Hand Craft Engrave figure and build her own brandInterviewing with Boli Jewellery Studio’s Eva

圖片來源 : IG@BoliJewelleryStudio The hand-made market has lasted for many years, every time I go to the hand-made market, I am most afraid of seeing the same, very similar works, I believe that it is because of many times that some of the hand-made thresholds are low, relatively easy to learn, easy to use, and over time I once lost my interest in visiting the hand-made market. At the beginning of this year, there was a market where there was an opportunity to "pick up the shop", although there were not many stalls, but people were pleasantly surprised to encounter an eye-catching handmade product, that is, hand-typed silver jewelry, the pattern on the silver jewelry is extremely detailed, although it is cold to the touch, it looks full of temperature. This small shop is Eva's one-man ...

Empowering Entrepreneurship:Launching a Eco-Friendly and local Brand Store in Yuen Long

When you travel to Japan or Taiwan, have you ever felt envious of how the locals seem to be self-sufficient when it comes to food and daily necessities? If you take a closer look, you'll realize that Hong Kong also offers a variety of local brands and agricultural products. Despite not having the same resources as big corporate brands, they continue to work quietly to preserve Hong Kong's agriculture and local products. To sustain these local brands, there needs to be a supportive community. In the latest issue, BBOLD magazine interviewed a woman named Katie, born in the 90s. During the pandemic, she decided to leave her job as a designer and courageously ventured into the world of "ecopreneurship." Starting with experience in eco-friendly retail, she took a further step in July 2023 b...

Unleashing Your Unique Beauty: Exploring Ballroom and Sex Siren

Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/0AwUbO6R4G8 Ballroom culture originated in the 1980s in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, created by marginalized LGBTQ individuals, specifically black and Latinx gay and transgender men and women. In a society that often excluded LGBTQ communities, they decided to create their own safe space where they could express their true selves. Ballroom provided them with a loving and secure environment to showcase their inner beauty and authenticity. Dancer KenKen Elle founded Voguing Hong Kong, dedicated to promoting local Vogue dance and Ballroom culture. Through Voguing, they aim to help more people embrace their true selves, unleash their individuality, and regain personal confidence and charm. KenKen Elle once shared, "The beauty of diversity s...