Val Poon Loves Surfing

Grab your longboard and join us on the beach, as Val Poon shares her unique journey from growing up in the urban environment of Hong Kong to becoming an avid surfer. Her first surfing experience in Hawaii, which she fondly remembers despite the challenges, set the stage for her lifelong passion. That passion has profoundly influenced her life, from her daily routines to her mental and emotional well-being. She discusses the patience she’s developed, the way surfing has shaped her approach to life’s uncertainties, and how it has even helped her navigate feelings of imposter syndrome. Val recounts experiences surfing in various locations around the world, how each place has offered a different perspective on surfer culture, and reveals her surfing bucket list.

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As a curiosity and UX-driven product design ...