Reese Wong on Coasting, The Diana Award and Building Impactful Communities

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Low to Grow

Annie Yu WM

15 episodes

4 days ago

Hi! I’m Annie WM, a Forbes Under30 tech founder. My entrepreneurship journey ran parallel to my mental health awakening - I got through tough times by talking to people around me at all stages of life. In each episode, learn with me from inspiring individuals who have faced incredible lows to emerge stronger. Whether you’re stuck at a turning point in your life or just need a kick of inspiration to keep going, this is your space for honest and uplifting conversations. If you know someone who's struggling, share this with them—you might just prompt their first step towards better mental health!

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Reese Wong on Coasting, The Diana Award and Building Impactful Communities

Low to Grow

41 minutes 24 seconds

1 month ago

Reese Wong on Coasting, The Diana Award and Building Impactful Communities

What does it take to build a social enterprise in your teens and go on to win The Diana Award before the age of 21?

Reese Wong knows the pressure. As a young social entrepreneur, speaker, and community builder, he opens up to Annie about what it really takes to lead with purpose without losing yourself. From his upbringing in Hong Kong to studying in London, Reese opens up about the cultural shifts, identity challenges, and mindset tools that helped him grow into the leader he is today.

Reese has spoken at more than 100 global events and has been recognised as a Young Fellows Advisory Board Member at the Royal Society of Arts, Aspen UK Rising Leader, a Future Minds 25 Under 25 and Project Management Institute UK Scholar.

Learn practical strategies for:

– Avoiding burnout while still staying ambitious

– Creating your own network as an introvert

– Turning rejections into resilience

This one’s for the big-hearted overachievers looking for balance in a chaotic world.

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Chapters:

00:00 Finding Balance in a Busy Life

02:20 For Anyone Still Figuring Out Their Life

04:52 The Spark of Social Entrepreneurship

07:44 Volunteering for a Mental Health Charity in Hong Kong

09:24 The Mental Health Conversation in Hong Kong

10:38 Toxic Masculinity

12:47 Building ISSIA HK: From Idea to 500+ Volunteers

15:31 Biggest Failure and Lessons Learnt

18:12 Cultural Transition: Hong Kong to London

20:04 Imposter Syndrome

21:12 Pressures of Youth Leadership

22:45 Path to the Diana Award

23:45 Personal Motivation for Social Impact

27:53 Advice for Introverts: Don’t Be Overlooked

30:12 Burnout and Balance

32:39 Resilience Through Rejection

35:45 Sacrifices for Success

38:26 Inspiration and Mental Health Strategies

Follow Reese Wong:

Website: https://www.reesewong.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reesewong1/

Please Note: This podcast is for general awareness and educational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with qualified mental health professionals for specific concerns. For free resources, visit ⁠https://www.mind.org.uk/⁠.