WHY NOT BOLD?

【WHY NOT BOLD】Challenge Accepted! – Interviewing Transgender Martial Artist Terry Hui

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWjSe1JLdNw Discussing sexual minority rights in Hong Kong isn't a novel issue. Since the decriminalization of homosexual acts in 1991, the implementation of the Sex Discrimination Ordinance in 1996, the formation of a consultative group to address discrimination against sexual minorities in 2013, and the push for same-sex marriage in recent years (despite some legislators still upholding traditional heterosexual marriage norms), it’s clear that Hong Kong’s approach to gender education isn’t cutting-edge. However, there has been gradual progress towards equality. Today, being transgender is still a minority status but it’s increasingly common. Rewinding to the 1980s, the scenario was different. “It was almost as stigmatized as drug abuse or s...

Overcoming Fear of Height: Kylie Journey to Diving Off a 10-Meter Platform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQBMeMK6Fs0 Before I had the pleasure of meeting a stand-up comedian, I too had the misconception that they would be witty and lively creators both on and off stage. However, during my initial encounter with Sica, she spoke with a candid and cautious demeanor, much quieter than I had anticipated. It became evident that she takes some time to warm up. But when it came time for her to perform her stand-up comedy at the end of the interview, her energy suddenly exploded, revealing a completely different side of her as a performer. This shattered my preconceived notion that stand-up comedians are constantly cracking jokes, both on and off stage. Despite being a stand-up comedian, Sica leads a typical Hong Kong lifestyle, much like the majority of people...

The Story of a Local Kombucha Brand’s Nine-Year Entrepreneurial Venture Interviewing with Taboocha Lisa & Pat

Do you ever feel that the beverages we consume from childhood to adulthood are mostly provided by big brands? Whether it's lemon tea, chocolate milk, fresh milk, or fruit juice, the options available are so limited that you can almost name them all. Despite the lack of variety, how many people have actually considered creating a drink that truly represents Hong Kong? The story of Taboocha began in 2014 when sisters Lisa and Patricia started experimenting with the wild world of kombucha as their go-to home remedy for health fix-ups.  Lisa was suffering from poor digestion and her friend taught her how to make kombucha. It was a realization that they could help others with the same case as hers. At about the same time, they adopted a tricolored mongrel puppy, now famously and ...

【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...

【WHY NOT BOLD】 An Indian Visage with a Hong Kong Soul:Pranali Gupta, the Hong Kong-India Cultural KOL

Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The last one is New Dellily. New Dellily Within the labyrinthine weave of cultural identities, this young woman graces the world under two names: in New Delhi, she is Pranali Gupta, whereas in the bustling streets of Hong Kong, she is hailed as Lily. As an indigenous Indian immersed in the vibrant tapestry of...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Stepping into the Oz: Independent Singer-songwriter Dorothy Lau

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUApUk3Od0M Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The next one is Dorothy Lau. Dorothy Lau I aspire to achieve my targets, and only then will I leave She embodies the real-life Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, who, six years ago, traversed the realms from Oz (Australia) back to the enchanting embrace of Hon...

【WHY NOT BOLD】Solo Road Adventures: Rabi Yim, The Fearless Wheelchair Explorer

https://youtu.be/iknrneOECyg Let’s talk about Bold.  How would you define the word “Bold”? Fearless, confident and brave, striking, daring, audacious, beyond the usual boundaries, in bold. “Bold” is a multifaceted word, just as everyone's interpretation of “Bold” differs. BBOLD, BE BOLD — Instead of us telling you how to Be Bold, let's leave it to you to define.BBOLD has invited six women from diverse backgrounds to share their thoughts on Bold, starting from their own experiences. The next one is Rabi Yim。 Rabi Yim Why blindly believe what others say?Does it always have to be something negative?Without experiencing it for yourself? Rabi’s tale is both a beacon of inspiration and a narrative seemingly filled with improbabilities. It was Valentin...