April 20th, 2026
Last night’s meeting reminded us that giving comes in many forms – giving attention to our emotions, giving voice to our loved ones, giving ourselves grace, and giving others the space to grow.
Stephanie Fung shared her journey of tracking emotions, showing how monitoring her internal state helped her identify stress triggers and recurring patterns. Her message was simple yet powerful: start noticing how you feel, and you’ll begin managing your well-being with greater clarity and control.
In a deeply moving speech titled “Do Not Underestimate Yourself,” Kajal Aswani honored her sister, born with a rare disability. Despite years of surgeries, bullying, and repeated rejections, her sister never allowed the world to define her ceiling. Today, she is a teacher, counsellor, disability spokesperson, co-author of two best-selling books, and a mother of two. Her sister’s secret? When one door closes, another opens – and you keep going. Kajal left the audience with a powerful question: What has the world underestimated in you, and what are you doing to prove them wrong?
Mandy Yung told a relatable story about the quiet pull of blind boxes – chasing not the toy, but the fleeting feeling it promised. She realised it was easier to open a mystery box than to open herself up to real connection. Her speech was a beautiful shift from chasing impulse to choosing presence.
Finally, Ryan Li shared unexpected leadership lessons from teaching young children. From letting kids cook at a BBQ to helping a shy boy discover confidence through art, he learned that true leadership means adapting, empowering, and noticing the quiet ones.
Thank you to all our speakers for giving so generously of their stories and hearts.
🏆Best Speaker: Stephanie Fung
🏆Best Table Topics Speaker: Sam Wong
🏆Best Evaluator: Mark Mak
🏆Best Facilitator: Lavanya Ramesh
