This Podcast was recorded LIVE at the Fringe Club Hong Kong on May 27th, 2019. The inaugural HK Podfest showcased 5 local Podcasters and was part of Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2019.

Rachel Smith, Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival
Rachel Smith, Director or Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival opening HK Podfest 2019

Podcasting in Hong Kong is definitely on the rise. 5 local Podcasters came together for the inaugural HK Podfest to celebrate the spoken word and audio storytelling.

The sold-out show featured local Podcasters Surmayee Tetarbe (Sassy Speaks), Regina Larko (#impact ), Aaron Stadlin-Robbie (Talking Mental), Jules Hannaford (Hong Kong Confidential) and Sara Tang (Better in Bed).

All Podcasters of the inaugural HK Podcast, Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2019

#impact host Regina Larko took the stage with Sue Toomey, Executive Director of HandsOn Hong Kong, a local charity empowering everyone in Hong Kong to volunteer.

In this Podcast, they discuss the Emotional Return On Investment of Volunteering, misconceptions about the Non-Profit sector and how corporates and individuals can be matched up with Non-Profits for more impact.

Sue Toomey, Executive Director of HandsOn Hong Kong and Regina Larko, host of #impact Podcast

Mentioned in this Podcast

Congratulations to Rachel Smith and her team at Hong Kong Spoken Word Festival 2019, and Jules Hannaford, one of the leading voices of HK Podfest, for bringing this event to life. We are excited to see what is next for the local Podcast scene in Hong Kong.