#347 May Yeung: Sculpting Impact from Dim Sum to Disability Inclusion

For the first time, the Chief Change Officer podcast returns to its birthplace—Hong Kong—to spotlight local artist and community builder May Yeung. From doodling on walls at age two to sculpting giant dim sum steamers for public exhibitions, May’s journey is anything but typical. She swapped Goldman Sachs for gallery spaces, battled cancer with faith (and clay), and now leads Art of My Family, a charity that brings art, healing, and heritage to underprivileged youth across Hong Kong. Whether it’s mental wellness programs, intergenerational education, or marine-themed installations made from recycled shells, May turns every life experience into a canvas for good. Bonus: her baby son Archer makes a surprise guest appearance—arguably stealing the show. Key Highlights of Our Interview: Draw First, Write Later: A Childhood in Color “I drew on walls before I could write my name… by twelve, I knew I’d be an artist.” When Music Shapes the Clay From piano lessons with Hong Kong’s top musicians to dance-sculpture mashups, May’s art listens before it speaks. The Goldman Pivot: Finding Purpose Through CSR “I helped organize community art after Hurricane Sandy. That’s when the impact bug bit.” From Cancer to Conviction: The ALT of Art “Faith, feeling alive, touching lives—cancer gave me a new mission, not just new scars.” Archer Joins the Show: A Toddler-Sized Shift in Artistic Purpose “Motherhood made me realize: my art must nourish the next generation—his and others’.” Dim Sum, Ping Pong, and Bamboo Dreams From Chinese checkers to handmade steamers, May’s art honors Hong Kong’s everyday beauty. ‘What If’ and ‘Blossom Love’: Sculpting Global Conversations “What If” made her the first Asian sculptor to exhibit at Rockefeller Chapel; “Blossom Love” built a cultural bridge between Hong Kong and the Netherlands. Why ‘Art of My Family’ Isn’t Just a Name May’s nonprofit uses art to serve mental health, sustainability, and inclusion—with the three C’s: co-design, co-create, co-learn. Mission: Teaching Artists Who Teach From Life “I’m not just instructing—I’m modeling the mess, joy, and resilience of the creative path.” ______________________ Connect with us: Host: Vince Chan | Guest: May Yeung   --Chief Change Officer-- Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself. Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence for Transformation Gurus, Black Sheep, Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts. EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist. 20 Million+ All-Time Downloads. 80+ Countries Reached Daily. Global Top 1% Podcast. Top 5 US Business. Top 1 US Careers. >>>180,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<< See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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