Join us for an inspiring conversation with Yvette Kong, a multifaceted leader who represented Hong Kong in the 2016 Rio Olympics and now dedicates her time to mental health advocacy and education. As a founding board member of Mind Hong Kong, Yvette leverages her personal experiences from her athletic career to champion mental wellbeing across various platforms, including CNN and TEDx. With a diverse background that includes consulting roles at McKinsey & Company and independent consultancy, along with degrees from UC Berkeley, University of Edinburgh, and Tsinghua University, Yvette's journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of advocacy.

In this episode, Yvette takes us through her journey from starting swimming at age three to narrowly missing the Olympics twice before finally representing Hong Kong in Rio. She shares profound insights on overcoming depression, handling immense pressure, and redefining success as progress over perfection. 

We’ll explore her passion for mental health, the challenges young people face today, and the role of advocacy in creating positive change. Yvette also discusses her course at MIT, "Transversal Design for Social Impact," and offers valuable advice on cultivating resilience and navigating life’s hurdles, whether in sports, corporate settings, or everyday life.