Dispatches from the Zen Den Season 1 WELL, Media

In this episode, founder and CEO of WELL magazine Asia, Emily Kelleher interviews Bobsy from the “Zen Den” at MANA!’s new location in SOHO, Hong Kong. Get to know the story behind the man known for his funky style and purposeful lifestyle. Bobsy recounts his “awakening,” his move to Hong Kong and the journey to founding and operating MANA! Restaurants. Get to know what Bobsy is all about and learn valuable insights into the meaning behind hard work, what it means to follow your heart and how to actualize your life’s destiny through “Trust.”
 
Links and Resources:
See graphic Emily and Bobsy discuss highlighting Bobsy’s life journey HERE Learn more about MANA! Restaurants at http://www.mana.hk/about-mana Take a deeper dive of Bobsy’s philosophy by reading his articles in WELL, Magazine Asia https://wellmagazineasia.com/?s=bobsy  
Music Credit:
Intro music: Smokin’ Love (feat. Collie Buddz)- Stick Figure
Lead-in to second segment: World On Fire (feat.Slightly Stoopid)- Stick Figure
Outro: Choice is Yours (Feat. Slightly Stoopid)- Stick Figure
 
Podcast and Photography Production: WELL, Magazine Asia team

In this episode, Bobsy and Emily continue their conversation from episode one. Bobsy discusses MANA!’s recent history and what makes his restaurants unique from a sustainability perspective. Then the theme of this season is fully introduced- what it means to be “in business for the planet.” Soak up Bobsy’s passion and learn more about his views on capitalism and the shift taking place now in the world. This episode sets up the rest of the show in which guests will be challenged with answering their “why” stories.
 
Links and Resources:
See graphic Emily and Bobsy discuss highlighting Bobsy’s life journey HERE Learn more about MANA! Restaurants at http://www.mana.hk/about-mana Take a deeper dive of Bobsy’s philosophy by reading his articles in WELL, Magazine Asia https://wellmagazineasia.com/?s=bobsy  
Music Credit:
Intro music: Smokin’ Love (feat. Collie Buddz)- Stick Figure
 
Podcast and Photography Production: WELL, Magazine Asia team

In this episode, Bobsy interviews Francis Ngai, founder and CEO of Social Ventures Hong Kong. Learn about Francis’s outlook on life, what inspires him and what advice he has for younger people that aren’t sure what to do in life. Special cameo questions from “The WELL, fairy” Emily Kelleher. The authentic tone of the conversation, Francis’s upbeat personality and Bobsy’s musings on the importance of following your passion is bound to brighten your day with positive energy.

In this episode, Bobsy interviews beloved friend and Enlighted soul, Patrick Creelman. Revered in the Hong Kong community as a great philosopher and teacher of Yoga, Patrick is an engaging speaker sure to give you valuable nuggets of wisdom.
Bobsy dives deeper into Patrick’s background, his connection to music and finds out his source of inspiration. Afterwards Emily joins in and dives into Patrick’s experience with Yoga, his involvement with Pure and how Patrick’s connection to the community makes his business more in line with the planet.

In this Episode, Bobsy and Emily have an engaging conversation with Tanja Wessels. Tanja is a well-known speaker, writer and content creator involved in eco-activism in Hong Kong. She is founder of a a few green start-ups, most recently @wildsalvages. Join us as Bobsy and Emily dive deeper on eco-anxiety and what we need to do be better for ourselves and the world.
Tanja will be speaking at the upcoming Tedx TinHau Women event on Oct 17th of this month in which WELL, Magazine Asia is a media sponsor.  Keep your eyes peeled for announcements and news: https://tedxtinhauwomen.com/.

In this Episode, Bobsy interviews well-known “circular fashion” guru and founder of HULA Sarah Fung. Sarah talks about starting Hula, why some people have been slow to catch-on to buying second-hand fashion and what the future of Hula looks like in a post-covid marketplace. “WELL, fairy” Emily flaps her wings into the conversation and shares her experience with what makes Hula so great and asks Sarah about her favourite pieces in her wardrobe. WELL, worth the listen for a relaxing, educational dive into Sarah Fung’s story and philosophy on how Hula is in “business for the planet.”