THE CHIKA FIESTA

Come and meet like-minded women, fellow female entrepreneurs, and small business owners in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re just looking to meet new people or network with the Chika community, this is the place to be!

Dress code: A touch of gold

Chika is an empowerment ecosystem that celebrates all things women. We capture the lifestyle and journey of female leaders and entrepreneurs through forward-thinking journalism and invite-only access to exclusive product launches and experiences—created by and for women.

TICKET INCLUDES:

• Lillet Spritz & garnishing tray (DIY your cocktail with fresh mint, berries and citrus fruits) courtesy of Pernod Ricard
• Sparkling waters courtesy of San Pellegrino
• A fun selection of craft beers courtesy of Craftissimo
• Neonotic ciders and Black Kite craft beers courtesy of Bestbev HK
• Scrumptious plant-based snacks courtesy of MANA!
• Artisanal vegan cheese and crackers by LA TAULA
• Non-alcoholic gin-based mocktail courtesy of Natnat Pink Coconut Water and CEDER’S
• CBD craft beers courtesy of PlantB
• Refreshing cold brew tea courtesy of SUMTEA
• Stunning photos captured by Anna Koustas Photography
• A Chika goodie bag filled with products from our favourite female-owned brands (Aveita, Calmed & Co, Yoobtape, PlantB, Tatcha)
• Chances to WIN lucky draw prizes from CASA LUNA, WOODCO, ANAPHE, RARE SkinFuel, MAWANLA, Natasha Moor Cosmetics and more!

Empowerment Panel:

“Female Entrepreneurship in Hong Kong: The Ups, The Downs and Everything In Between”

Facilitator: Pearl Yan, founder of Chika

@chika.mag

A creative storyteller with 7 years of experience holding editorial positions at Tatler Hong Kong, Lifestyle Asia Bangkok, Asia Spa and MICHELIN Guide, Pearl has spent her career working in South Africa, Bangkok and Hong Kong. Today, she combines years of experience in digital media to promote female entrepreneurship and empowerment through forward-thinking content and curated experiences in collaboration with female changemakers in Asia and beyond.

Speaker: Sarah Kalmeta, founder of Aveita and Pivot Point

@sarahthepivoter

Sarah is a coach and wellness practitioner ready to help you build resilience, cultivate awareness and breathe authenticity. Having worked hard, and played harder, for 15 years in the corporate world with VVIPs, Sarah understands the hidden dangers of high performance and the impact it has on peoples’ lives, both personally and professionally. It is now Sarah's mission to help others reframe and vocalise their individual expression through 1-1 coaching sessions, programs and wellness practices, such as meditation, Reiki and Yoga.

Speaker: Michelle Chen, founder of RARE SkinFuel

@rareskinfuel

Michelle is a Taiwanese-American entrepreneur who believes in the power of skincare as an empowerment tool that encourages women to “reveal, not conceal”—her Australian-made cold-pressed clean beauty brand, RARE SkinFuel, is a testimonial of just that. Launched in October 2019, her skincare empire has since expanded to The Landmark with a spa and retail store, and most recently the launch of its Bare Rituals at Rosewood Hong Kong’s Asaya.

Speaker: Cici Zhang, co-founder of Black Coral xo

@blackcoralxo

Born in Asia but raised in Australia, Cici comes from a fashion background and worked as a designer for 5 years before starting her own resortwear brand with her childhood best friend Christine Wang. Now with a flagship on Hollywood Road, Black Coral is the one-stop shop for affordable fashion that helps women feel confident while looking fabulous.

Speaker: Dominique Backhouse, founder of Companion Communications

@companioncommunications

Originally from Hong Kong, Dominique has spent the last 13 years working in communications in Asia-Pacific and Greater China both in-house and agency-side. In her most recent role, Dominique led the strategy for hospitality brand COMO Group in the Asia-Pacific and Greater China region.

Dominique launched Companion Communications, a senior-led communications consultancy headquartered out of HK and Singapore, in summer 2019. Companion focuses on culture, travel, hospitality and foodie industries across comms silos that include PR, brand building, content creation, collaborations & partnerships and social media.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Once purchased, the ticket cannot be refunded for any reason due to weather, change of circumstance, loss or change of mind. The ownership of the ticket may be changed to another person, with original payment confirmation. Limited tickets available, first come first served. Chika reserves the right to determine the final word on all disputes.