S.Nine Spotlights Six Extraordinary Women
The #HealingBond campaign by S.Nine highlights the positive effects of inclusivity and connection while honoring the fortitude, diversity, and strength of women working in Hong Kong's wellness industry. Drawing inspiration from Verna Myers' insightful statement, "Inclusion is not just about being invited to the party. It's about being asked to dance," the campaign explores the lives of six remarkable women who create therapeutic connections, cultivate a sense of community, and inspire others in their vicinity.
HealingBond presents the individual gifts and offerings that each member brings to their work through a captivating sequence of stylized portraits and intimate interviews, establishing a collaborative platform that ignites the spirit of togetherness and inspires dynamic connections. These wellness influencers are the epitome of inclusivity; they show the life-changing power of accepting oneself as is and creating positive, inspiring relationships.
Delia Leung: Manifesting Awareness, Advancing Through Motion
Delia Leung is a significant player in Hong Kong's wellness scene, having come from investment banking to the life-changing practice of Dharma Yoga via her background in psychology. Delia has a clear mission: to inspire others and promote awareness through the healing power of movement. She is a co-founder of MDFL MVMT, a devoted student of Sri Dharma Mittra, and an NIKE Yoga Trainer and Representative. She completed her advanced studies in Pranayama with Dr. Paul Dallaghan and 1,000 hours of training with Sri Dharma Mittra in New York City. Her vast training has given her the ability to support others on their own journeys towards well-being.
Michelle Lai: Encouraging Leadership, Empowering Women
Michelle Lai is a trailblazer in the fields of leadership and entrepreneurship. Her life story is an inspiration to others, demonstrating the strength of vision, tenacity, and an unrelenting dedication to empowering women. Michelle is a Business Development Consultant at BrandCap, the founder of All Great Minds and MISCHA, and her skills in team scaling, building brands, and obtaining funding for business transformation have earned her a spot in Forbes as "One of Asia's Handbag Brands to Have Successfully Gone Global." Michelle's dedication to empowering women is evident in her work with The Women's Foundation and her position on the TEDxTinHau Women committee, in addition to her commercial acumen.
Coco Chan: Enlightening the Way to Soul-Driven Achievement
Coco Chan is a true visionary leader, having had an incredible career across the domains of digital communications, event spaces, and holistic consultancy. Coco's entrepreneurial passion is unbridled; she is co-founder of Victoria 22, a ground-breaking event space, and Voltage X, one of Hong Kong's top digital communications companies. What really makes her unique, though, is her work as a best-selling author, soul coach, and mystic teacher. With 19 years of marketing expertise that is skillfully weaved into holistic tactics, parapsychology, and consciousness, Coco paves the way for visionaries, conscious leaders, and soulpreneurs who want to build long-lasting, soul-driven companies that have a lasting impact on the next generation.
Ankie Beilke: Manifesting Elegance, Creating Via Witness
Ankie Beilke is an accomplished model, actor, and yoga practitioner with a varied background who exudes grace and motivates others around her. Ankie, who was raised in Dusseldorf, West Germany, got her start in show business at the young age of six, playing her mother's kid in a German television program. Her career has taken off since then, and she has made noteworthy performances in films including Connected (2008), A Wishing Tree (2019), and Rough Trader (2021). However, Ankie really comes into her own as a yoga instructor, where she shares her love of mindfulness and self-exploration with pupils at prestigious places like UpperHouse and Soho House.
Megan Lam: Advancing Digital Health, Strengthening Emotional Wellbeing
Megan Lam is a pioneer in the field of digital health, and her experience serves as evidence of the transformational potential of creativity and compassion. Meg put up a multidisciplinary team to look into digital data from linked devices during her residency at Yale School of Medicine in an effort to find trends that might provide insight into depressed symptoms. Neurum Health, a digital health platform that seamlessly combines machine learning, mental health, and lifestyle care, was made possible by this ground-breaking study. Named a 2023 Cartier Women's Initiative Social Impact Fellow, Meg's commitment to promoting mental health goes beyond her business pursuits.
Sonia Samtani: Unlocking Inner Potential and Leading Transformative Journeys
Sonia Samtani is a true luminary in the field of human change, with a kaleidoscope of knowledge encompassing hypnotherapy, life coaching, corporate training, image consulting, family constellation facilitation, transpersonal regression therapy, and public speaking coaching. Sonia's goal is to enable people to realize their inner potential and lead genuine, meaningful lives by guiding them on a path of self-discovery. She is the founder and managing director of the All About You Wellness facility. Her experience as a Senior Mentor on the staff of internationally recognized motivational success coach Anthony Robbins is evidence of her commitment and adaptability, as demonstrated by her qualifications.
The lives of Delia Leung, Michelle Lai, Coco Chan, Ankie Beilke, Megan Lam, and Sonia Samtani come together to give a potent message of empowerment, resiliency, and the transformational power of healing relationships. Every woman has a different story to tell, but they are all proof of the power that comes from being true to who you are and building supportive relationships. These icons clear the path for a more accepting and caring society by their steadfast dedication to mindfulness, leadership, soul-led achievement, grace, digital health, and personal development.
About the Campaign Team
S.Nine's International Women's Day campaigns have been a labor of love since 2021, driven by the passion and dedication of its founders, Susanna Soo and Joyce Yung. Susanna, a Parsons graduate and accomplished designer, brings a unique blend of New York's boldness and French finesse to her work, having honed her skills under the tutelage of Anne Valerie Hash in Paris. Her commitment to timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship has earned her the prestigious 2008 Arts of Fashion Award at MOMA San Francisco.
Complementing Susanna's design prowess is Joyce Yung, a Hong Kong-based portrait and lifestyle photographer renowned for her energetic and soulful images. Recognized as one of the Top 100 Photographers From Around the World by Shutterstock in 2016, Joyce's talent extends beyond the lens. As a film producer at Random Art Workshop (RAW) Media and host of the podcast 'Powerhouse with Joyce Yung,' she brings a multifaceted perspective to the #HealingBond campaign.
Together, Susanna and Joyce have created a platform that amplifies stories of equality, diversity, and empowerment within Hong Kong society, showcasing the incredible resilience and strength of women across various sectors.