Rights. Justice. Action. - International Women's Day Brunch

Women are taught to push through. To say yes. To be the ones who hold everything together-for their families, their teams, their communities and causes.

But justice work requires endurance. And endurance requires fuel.

This panel explores the connection between inner wellbeing and outer action. From physical health to mental resilience to the communities that hold us, we ask:

• What does it mean to claim rest as a right, not a reward?

• How do we build internal justice-the belief that we are worthy of care-so we can demand it from the world?

• What does sustainable action actually look like, for the long haul?

⭐️ What Your Afternoon Looks Like

🥂 A relaxed brunch setting

🍽 Curated Brunch Menu

🍸 1 complimentary drink included

🎤 Two panel conversations woven into the afternoon

💬 Live Q&A and open dialogue

🎁Some surprises on the day!

The official United Nations theme for IWD 2026 is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls."

When we hear these words, we often think outward: laws, policies, representation, advocacy. But this panel exists to explore a truth that is rarely spoken aloud:

You cannot fight for rights if you are running on empty.

You cannot demand justice if you don't believe you deserve it.

And you cannot take sustained action if your body and mind have already given out.

This conversation is not a break from the "real" discussion about justice. It is the foundation of it.

• 🎤 Panel 1 Speakers:

  • Neelam Daswani - Health & Wellness Coach of Neelam Pure Health Neelam is an Integrative Nutrition Health & Wellness Coach, certified in Hormone Health and a graduate of IIN. She helps clients address the root causes of imbalances through personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans, often collaborating with Functional Medicine Practitioners. Taking a holistic approach, she supports healthy eating, supplements, exercise, stress management, and sleep optimization. Neelam has worked with over 300 clients and spoken to more than 5,000 individuals through workshops.
    

  • Sonia Samtani - CEO of All About You Sonia is the Founder and Managing Director of All About You, Hong Kong’s first English Hypnotherapy Centre. With over 20 years of experience, she empowers individuals to achieve authenticity and self-acceptance through hypnotherapy and coaching. Her impactful work has reached over 40,000 people, including racing driver Dan Wells. A bestselling author and Senior Mentor on Tony Robbins’ team, Sonia also collaborates with organizations like Christian Action Centre for Refugees, to provide mental health support to marginalized communities.
    

  • Tarynn Hatton-Jones - CEO of Burnt Oringe International Tarynn is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in procurement and design. Originally from South Africa and now based in Hong Kong, she leads Burnt Oringe Intl and serves as Chairwoman of The Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN), championing collaboration and innovation among female entrepreneurs. She is also an active member of Asia CEO and an honorary ESG member, and is frequently invited to speak on radio, podcasts, and panels, where she shares her expertise in leadership, design, and sustainability.

    
    

Moderated by:

Sarah Vee - CEO and Founder of Women of Hong Kong

Sarah is the founder of Women of Hong Kong (WOHK), a key digital platform and community she launched in 2021. A Hong Kong-raised entrepreneur, she created WoHK to build an inclusive, supportive space for the city's diverse women. She has been instrumental in fostering solidarity and providing a vital voice for both local and expatriate women.

• 🎤 Panel 2 Speakers:

  • Urmila Menon - Founder of Creative Wellness Project Urmila Menon is a creative educator, bestselling author, and speaker who transforms stories into tools for resilience and empowerment. As founder of The Creative Wellness Project, she draws on over a decade of cross-cultural teaching to guide women in navigating visibility, confidence, and influence in spaces shaped by subtle bias. Her #1 Amazon bestseller Color Coded: Finding Ourselves and Our Stories inspires reflective workshops using storytelling and creative prompts, and her work on inclusion, voice, and mental wellbeing has been featured internationally, including in the South China Morning Post. A South Indian woman based in Hong Kong, she champions inclusive storytelling and creative empowerment.
    

  • Suchetana Mukhopadhyay - Executive Editor of Sassy Media Group Suchetana Mukhopadhyay is a lifestyle journalist with 9 years of experience. She has worked extensively across print and digital media, with her work featured in Tatler, SCMP, CNN, Campaign Asia-Pacific, and more. Her interest lies in championing diversity and inclusivity. She has led panel discussions on ethnic minority rights and has spotlighted domestic workers’ issues in Hong Kong. Previously the digital lead at Tatler Hong Kong, she has just joined Sassy Media as executive editor.
    

  • Uzma Naveed - Manager and Outreach Coordinator of Christian Action Centre For Refugees,  LEAD (Ladies Empowerment through Art & Development) Uzma Naveed is a community leader and TEDx speaker advocating for dignity and belonging. In January 2026, she became the first refugee woman in Hong Kong to take the TEDx stage with her talk, “I Am More Than a Refugee,” challenging stigma and reshaping refugee narratives. She now serves as Community Outreach and Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Christian Action Centre for Refugees, empowering women and families through storytelling, community programmes and public education, grounded in her belief that being a refugee is part of her story but does not define who she is.

Moderated by:

Salome Grouard - Freelance writer and journalist

Salomé’s work lives at the intersection of storytelling and social impact, and has been published in CNN, Vice News, South China Morning Post, Slate, Monocle, Tatler Asia, Hong Kong Free Press, Mixmag, Consequence of Sound, Time Out, Libération, L’Express, Les Inrockuptibles, and more. She provided on-the-ground coverage of pivotal events like Hong Kong’s Covid-19 pandemic, the Tai Po fire tragedy, and social movements shaping Asia. She interviewed industry leaders, experts, and trendsetters such as Dr. Jane Goodall, artists Jorja Smith, Doja Cat, and Awich, among others. These days, she’s focusing on uncovering impactful stories while traveling across Asia.

⭐️This event is supported by

• Ovul Concierge

• Healtheries

• Antipodes

• TempleSpa

• Yuter

• Joint Dynamics Evolve

• IM8

• Roksaan

• Dr. Miracle

✨Menu:

🥖 Bread

Served fresh daily

• Sourdough

• Country White

• Sesame

• Honey Rye

Condiments

• Whipped Butter

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Seaweed–Marmite Butter

• Fermented Blueberry Preserves

🥐 Viennoiserie & Soft Buns

• Croissant

• Pain Suisse

• Cinnamon Roll

• Salted Butter Roll

🍪 Mini Pastries

• Chocolate Chip Cookie

• Earl Grey Jammy Cookie

• Malted Espresso Brownie

• Marmite, Scallion & Gruyère Scone

• Madeleine

🥗 Light Bites

• Salmon Gravlax — Fried Capers, Fine Herb Cucumber Salad

• Ham & Cheese Focaccia Sandwich

• Herb & Tomato Focaccia Toasties

• Market Fish Karaage Sando

🫒 Mezze & Plates

• Muhammara

• Smoked Labneh

• Hummus

• Fried Halloumi — Thyme Honey

• Gavurdağı Salad

🍓 Sweet Plates

• Seasonal Fruits

• Pancakes — Whipped Cream & Berries

The menu is crafted by the talented Chef Stephanie Tse of CUÍT, alongside Soho House Senior Sous Chef Isil Okcu.

🤍  Program:

• 12:00PM - Doors Open & Brunch Starts

• 12:55PM - Welcome Remarks

• 1:00PM - Panel 1: Fuel for the Fight

• 1:45PM - Q&A

• 2:30PM - Panel 2: Framing Us

• 3:00PM - Q&A