What a wonderful Friday it is to share the news that several of our Digital Access Members have been nominated for the Honeycombers' Love Local: Readers Choice Awards 2023. We are immensely proud of these remarkable individuals who have demonstrated unwavering commitment and dedication, not only to our WOHK community but also going above and beyond to making a significant impact through their hard work. It is truly inspiring to see some of them even leaving their corporate jobs, driven by a deep desire to make a difference. Their efforts serve as an inspiration to us all! Today, we want to shine a spotlight on them and invite our readers to drop them a vote for being pillars in our community! Why Your Vote Matters: Our Digital Access Members have been instrumental in fostering a strong sense of community and driving positive change through their support. By voting for these exceptional individuals, you are recognising their hard work and dedication, and helping further amplify their impact. Your vote can make a significant difference in supporting our community pillars and encouraging them to continue their valuable work. Reminders: Members Meet Up - Early Bird Tickets Going Quickly, Don't Miss Out! If you have any questions or would like to discuss opportunities to collaborate, please feel free to reach out to me at faith@womenofhongkong.com. I would be more than happy to hear your ideas and discuss any potential partnerships. With love, Faith Baguisa Co-Creator of The Women's Lounge & Community Manager of Women of Hong Kong

We are thrilled to share exciting updates with you! As we continue to grow and evolve, it is our goal to ensure that every action we take directly benefits our members. With this in mind, we are introducing a variety of new features to our memberships. We genuinely appreciate your support and are honoured to have you as part of our WOHK community! The Reason for the Switch As some of you may have heard, we have recently acquired a venue. This enables our members the chance to connect with the community both online and in person. We recognise that many of you appreciate the value of both worlds, so we have revamped our membership structure to accommodate this! Introducing the New Membership Tiers ⭐ Digital Access Membership (previously known as All-Access Membership) This membership tier grants you the ability to upload your business and upcoming events to our website, a feature on our social platforms, a blog article feature, exclusive invites to private events, as well as connecting with our members through our group chats. You can see the full list of benefits here. The Digital Access Membership is now available for purchase. In honour of 2 years worth of connections, use the discount codes below for membership upgrade! Use code UNSTOPPABLE for 40% off annual membership (only 768HKD) Use code ADDOIL for 30% off monthly membership (only 96HKD) Click HERE to upgrade your current membership ⭐ Venue Pass Membership (new!) With the opening of our upcoming venue, the Venue Pass Membership grants you access to our upcoming members' lounge, where there are endless opportunities for connection. "WFH" or collaborate with members, achieve high productivity levels during our Solitude & Focus hours, access educational workshops, products by members, and social gatherings. The Venue Pass will be available for purchase in mid-August 2023. Our Women of Hong Kong Lounge will be opening in September 2023! ⭐ The New All-Access Membership (as of July 2023) This membership tier is a combination of utilising both the Digital Access Membership and the Venue Pass Membership, giving you full access and control of what Women of Hong Kong has to offer. The best of both worlds! The All-Access Membership will be available for purchase starting in August! If you are currently a holder of our Digital Access membership, you will be notified once the All-Access Membership becomes available. As a valued member, you will have the ability to upgrade to the new membership tier as soon as it is released. We hope these updates put a smile on your face! If you do choose to upgrade your membership, remember that your support will help our team acquire the necessary resources to take our network to new heights. We appreciate your decision to invest in our community and look forward to further progressing together. If you have any questions or would like to discuss opportunities to collaborate, please feel free to reach out to me at faith@womenofhongkong.com. I would be more than happy to hear your ideas and discuss any potential partnerships. With love, Faith Baguisa Co-Creator of Women of Hong Kong Lounge

A conversation can sometimes last a lot longer than it should. Whether you've had a great chat or you'd just like to be done talking, there are ways that you can exit a conversation politely and respectfully. Maybe there was a lull in the conversation and you had nothing left to add. Maybe you're having a conversation with your boss about a bad review from your direct report and it's making it awkward. Maybe someone in your friend group always has something negative to say and you're sick of it. Here are ten ways to exit a conversation politely and respectfully in person: "It was really nice talking to you, but I don't want to keep you from other things you need to do." "I'm sorry to interrupt, but I have to run to another meeting. It was great to see you!" "I don't want to take up too much of your time, so I'll let you go. It was great catching up with you!" "I'm going to grab some food before the cafeteria closes. It was nice chatting with you!" "I have to get going, but let's continue this conversation soon. It's been really interesting!" "I don't want to keep you from other people you need to talk to. It was great to meet you!" "I should probably get back to work, but it was really nice talking with you. Have a great day!" "I'm going to head out, but it was great seeing you. Let's catch up again soon!" "I have to leave, but it was a pleasure meeting you. Have a great day!" "I'm going to go grab some coffee, but it was great chatting with you. Let's do it again sometime!" Remember to be polite, respectful, and genuine when exiting a conversation. By doing so, you'll leave a positive impression and help maintain good relationships with others. Learn these tips and you can be sure to never leave a conversation feeling awkward or embarrassed again! Plus, mastering the art of small talk will make you feel more confident when you have to move on from one conversation to another. Happy networking!