Open Tabs by Nicole

Nicole Wong

To Open Yourself to Perspectives & Possibilities.Welcome to Open Tabs, the premier movement for the most ambitious youth on Earth who refuse to settle for a conventional path. Built for students who look at traditional lanes and want more. Hosted by 16-year-old Nicole Wong, we deliver raw, unfiltered reference points from global founders, third-culture innovators, and top-tier performers. Master unyielding ambition, limitless perspective, and industry dominance today.Weekly Drops. For those who will change the world. KEEP YOUR TABS OPEN.

Episodes

  1. Oct 28

    OPEN TABS Ep. 03: How to Start an Award-Winning Student Organization? The Ultimate Guide for Students on Starting Ventures, Finding Your "Why," & Execution with Spirit of Hong Kong Owen Ng.

    Ever wondered how to actually turn an idea into an organization from scratch? In this episode, we sit down with Owen Ng—founder of Game On (a student led platform for volunteering and providing sports opportunities to underprivileged kids) and an NBA reporter at 16. Owen breaks down his entire journey, sharing the raw realities of building ventures as a young leader, navigating high-pressure environments, and carving out a unique career path in sports and media. If you’re a student, aspiring entrepreneur, or creator trying to figure out your "why," this conversation is a masterclass in mindset, execution, and refusing to wait for permission. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER: • Finding Your "Why": How to discover what drives you and commit to it • The Game On Story: How Owen built an organization from the ground up • Building from Scratch: Practical steps for students looking to launch their own projects or nonprofits • High-Performance Mindset: Overcoming self-doubt, handling failure, and staying disciplined • Inside Sports Journalism: What it’s really like working as an NBA reporter • Execution Over Perfection: Why taking action beats overthinking every single time 💡 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Owen Ng / Game On: @owenng ‪@gameonhk‬ 📌 SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: If you want more real conversations on how young leaders are shaping culture, make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications! #OwenNg #GameOn #NBAReporter #StudentFounders #EntrepreneurshipMindset #YouthLeadership #OpenTabsPodcast #StartupJourney

  2. Oct 27

    OPEN TABS Ep. 02: How to Build a Legacy in F&B: Community, Discipline, and Building Brands That Last with Christopher Younes

    In Episode 2 of Open Tabs, host Nicole Wong sits down with Chris Younes (@fitchefchris), Founder of Social Goods (@socialgoods.club) and Co-Founder of Paul Lafayet. From scaling a luxury French patisserie brand to pioneering a modern bakery and community hub, Chris breaks down the real side of entrepreneurship, branding, and culture. We move past vanity metrics to discuss what actually builds iconic brands: community, discipline, brand pillars, and learning through failure. In this episode, we talk about: Building authentic communities in the F&B industryCreating distinct personal brand pillars so people remember youWhy true success is built on a foundation of failuresGoing viral vs. building long-term community trustThe art of storytelling in content and brand positioningHow to evaluate strategic brand partnerships & collaborationsKey lessons on hiring, building teams, and finding business partnersLong-term decision making, patience, and avoiding the algorithm trapWhy Gen Z needs long-form content over quick short-form snippetsThe role of discipline and constantly choosing to do hard things ABOUT OPEN TABS: Open Tabs is a podcast and community hosted by sixteen-year-old Nicole Wong. Created to bring young people a platform to gain access to reference points in their career across different industries, Open Tabs opens youth to new perspectives and possibilities. For those who will change the world. Keep your tabs open. 🌐✨ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS: 🎙️ Recorded & Produced at Munday Studios (Hong Kong): ⁠https://www.mundaystudios.com/⁠ ☕ Fueled by Busy Brew HK: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/busybrewhk/⁠ CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: ⁠@opentabsbynicole⁠YouTube: ⁠@opentabsbynicole

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To Open Yourself to Perspectives & Possibilities.Welcome to Open Tabs, the premier movement for the most ambitious youth on Earth who refuse to settle for a conventional path. Built for students who look at traditional lanes and want more. Hosted by 16-year-old Nicole Wong, we deliver raw, unfiltered reference points from global founders, third-culture innovators, and top-tier performers. Master unyielding ambition, limitless perspective, and industry dominance today.Weekly Drops. For those who will change the world. KEEP YOUR TABS OPEN.