Beyond the Label The Blu Journal with Leanne Blu

Artist and illustrator Sophia Hotung suffers from chronic illnesses that present very real daily life challenges but she does not allow them to limit her. She talks to us about coping with unexpected circumstances life throws at her while maintaining hope and joy. Her latest illustration collection - Choreopolis transforms everyday scenarios into scenes of famous musicals, similar to Sophia's approach to life. Get inspired by this Hong Kong/ San Francisco based illustrator.Tune in to Bey...

Meet Astro Vinh, a Vietnamese designer at Meta and Google, and now founder of Murror, an AI mental health assistance. Astro shares his compelling story of overcoming mental health challenges and how those challenges shaped him into the entrepreneur he is today and prepared him to work for these tech giants. Delve into the transformative potential of perseverance, creativity, and self-belief with us. Get ready to be inspired by this story of turning adversity into opportunity.Tune in to B...

Meet a French engineer-turned-life coach who shares her shares insights on overcoming family trauma, reconnecting with love, and healing from heartbreak. She talks about what cutting ties with family really means and the beautiful ways to self-elevate and eventually reconnecting with those you love. Prepare to receive encouragement and strategies for those who may have be experiencing family trauma or healing from it. Watch this heartfelt interview for a journey on hope, healing, and self dis...

Mixed Japanese Artist Mizuki Nishiyama is known for her honest portrayal of emotions, trauma, feminism, life and death, through her art. In this raw conversation with our host, she explores the complexities of coming from a mixed background, identity crisis, the intricate tapestry of ancestry, and finding one's place as a woman straddling the Eastern and Western worlds.Tune in for a story on self-discovery, resilience, and cultural exploration. New episodes are available weekly!✨Co...

In this episode of Beyond the Label podcast, we dive deep into the world of storytelling with the filmmaker and director, Qasim Khan. Our host delves into how Qasim fearlessly uses the power of film to shed light on silenced communities. His latest release, "Daayre," is an eye-opening film that tackles the existing challenges faced by Muslim communities in Hong Kong and breaks the taboo surrounding periods, shattering the notion of them being gross or shameful. Get ready to be inspired a...

For this November 11th, Leanne Blu, Gianne Chan and Bernice Li from Sole Soul Club come together to discuss manifestation. The three women entrepreneurs share personal anecdotes on their self-growth journey, how they came to manifest their dream lives, and the tools to help the audiences achieve their goals. Get inspired and learn all about manifestation in this episode. Tune in to Beyond the Label podcast episodes to be inspired by speakers who broke stereotypes and pursued an unconvent...