Testimonials
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Corporate Talks
Ryan Holsheimer – Managing Director, J.P. Morgan
We had approximately 110 people in the auditorium and joining via telepresence for your Family Talk. Many of those colleagues have reached out to me to express their thanks and say how they had been touched by your family’s story – and the way you tell it. You have faced many painful challenges as a family and your courage to speak of those challenges gave us all tremendous respect for your family’s journey and gratitude for sharing it with us. Thank you for such a moving and thought provoking session. We look forward to staying in touch with the wonderful Thomas Family.
Lawyer Sarah Ingwersen: Partner – Global Head of In-house at Taylor Root (UK)
Rog, Tina and Mui were the guests for our company’s International Women’s Day 2021 webinar. As a family unit they shared their story of The Girl Behind The Face and highlighted the many issues they have faced; discrimination, prejudice, abuse, unwanted curiosity, hatred, cyberbullying, mental health issues and ultimately survival. They have forged a loving life together – full of love, compassion, humour and support - to overcome all of this. Their story was truly inspirational, uplifting, humorous and honest. The feedback from our global colleagues and clients has been overwhelming and your story has inspired us all. I have no doubt the messages you shared will challenge our behaviours by bringing awareness of the myriad of issues you discussed. You are all very special people and I feel honoured and privileged to have been a part of the discussion.
(Zoom talk for International Women’s Day live-streamed to audiences in APAC, Middle East and Europe.)
Steven McGuigan, Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited
Thank-you so much for sharing your personal story with us in such a powerful, moving and inspiring session. Your family’s continued courage, spirit and strength in the face of discrimination is phenomenal.
Darren Chuckry, Chair at The Marketing Society
“We have heard nothing but rave reviews from everybody and all really enjoyed the discussion and were very inspired by your openness, personal insight and learning. In fact there were tears across the audience and you really delivered a powerful message with a huge emotional impact. In all my years of attending events, discussions and conferences I have never seen a standing ovation like you received which means you absolutely touched the hearts of many. Your story resonated with everybody in the room and many have also talked about how they could work closely with you to help you with your upcoming book and promotions.”
Event sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and LinkedIn
Nidhi Satish - Senior Manager Fidelity International
Dear Mui, Tina and Rog
Thank you so much for coming and sharing your inspiring personal journey in our organisation today. It really motivated and moved all of us and really expanded our vision about life and overcoming obstacles. Love your spirit. Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead and look forward to staying in touch....Cheers!
(Talk live-streamed to Sydney & Melbourne in Australia, Seoul in South Korea, Singapore, Taipei in Taiwan & Dalian in China.
We had approximately 110 people in the auditorium and joining via telepresence for your Family Talk. Many of those colleagues have reached out to me to express their thanks and say how they had been touched by your family’s story – and the way you tell it. You have faced many painful challenges as a family and your courage to speak of those challenges gave us all tremendous respect for your family’s journey and gratitude for sharing it with us. Thank you for such a moving and thought provoking session. We look forward to staying in touch with the wonderful Thomas Family.
Lawyer Sarah Ingwersen: Partner – Global Head of In-house at Taylor Root (UK)
Rog, Tina and Mui were the guests for our company’s International Women’s Day 2021 webinar. As a family unit they shared their story of The Girl Behind The Face and highlighted the many issues they have faced; discrimination, prejudice, abuse, unwanted curiosity, hatred, cyberbullying, mental health issues and ultimately survival. They have forged a loving life together – full of love, compassion, humour and support - to overcome all of this. Their story was truly inspirational, uplifting, humorous and honest. The feedback from our global colleagues and clients has been overwhelming and your story has inspired us all. I have no doubt the messages you shared will challenge our behaviours by bringing awareness of the myriad of issues you discussed. You are all very special people and I feel honoured and privileged to have been a part of the discussion.
(Zoom talk for International Women’s Day live-streamed to audiences in APAC, Middle East and Europe.)
Steven McGuigan, Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited
Thank-you so much for sharing your personal story with us in such a powerful, moving and inspiring session. Your family’s continued courage, spirit and strength in the face of discrimination is phenomenal.
Darren Chuckry, Chair at The Marketing Society
“We have heard nothing but rave reviews from everybody and all really enjoyed the discussion and were very inspired by your openness, personal insight and learning. In fact there were tears across the audience and you really delivered a powerful message with a huge emotional impact. In all my years of attending events, discussions and conferences I have never seen a standing ovation like you received which means you absolutely touched the hearts of many. Your story resonated with everybody in the room and many have also talked about how they could work closely with you to help you with your upcoming book and promotions.”
Event sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and LinkedIn
Nidhi Satish - Senior Manager Fidelity International
Dear Mui, Tina and Rog
Thank you so much for coming and sharing your inspiring personal journey in our organisation today. It really motivated and moved all of us and really expanded our vision about life and overcoming obstacles. Love your spirit. Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead and look forward to staying in touch....Cheers!
(Talk live-streamed to Sydney & Melbourne in Australia, Seoul in South Korea, Singapore, Taipei in Taiwan & Dalian in China.
School Talks
Tracy Riccio Diocesan Boys’ School
200 students
"Such an incredible story told by incredible people.
Take the time to find out about it"
Joy Penner Vice Principal, Island Christian Academy
“What a privilege to hear the Thomas family’s story!
This is a story of compassion, grit, tenacity, courage and resilience.
The story is raw and real, challenging the listener to explore their own prejudices and inaction.”
John Parsons Discovery College, PTA
A very big thank you to all 3 of you for your time on Thursday night.
It really was an excellent presentation.
The feedback we have received via the PTA has been very positive. Below a small selection of some of the comments:
"Inspiring family - listening to their story was "edge of the seat" interesting"
'Hearing Mui speak was incredibly moving and personalized cyberbullying"
"only wish my kids could have heard the talk, it was great"
Karen Forsyth Discovery College, PTA Administrator
The presentation was fantastic and hit home to many adults of how exposed our young people are these days, and others not realizing the effect they have on others.
Lesley J Cooke. Learning Support Coordinator, Yew Chung International School.
300 students from Years 7 to 9
We all loved the talk! The whole room burst into thunderous applause. The teachers are amazed at the response of the students. The children were discussing it during the day and commenting that it was so nice to have a family speaking. The staff and students are still talking about your talk.
Students and teachers alike express their gratitude for the Thomas family’s presentation, and how some felt so moved… they even shed a tear!
Thanks to you all!
Mary Paciello – Head of year 10 Sha Tin college
Dear Tina, Rog and Mui,
I wanted to say a big thank you to you all for the talk. I have spoken to staff and students and they have all given very positive feedback. They felt the talk was well-paced, very direct and easy to follow. They also felt that there was variety in presentation so that they never got bored or restless. The message of acceptance was a very clear one and when I talked with one of the year 10 classes today they were able to make connections with the work we have been doing on "picture perfect".
(Year 10 – ages 14-15 – 178 students.)
Linda Olson - Li Po Chin United World College of Hong Kong:
Thank you SO much for coming in today. We learned so much from you and there were many people deeply touched by your sharing.
(256 students.)
Lucie Purves – Head of lower School Sha Tin college
Dear Mui, Tina and Rog
Thank you so much for coming to Sha Tin College on Tuesday. It was one of the most inspirational talks I have been to and it was a real privilege for the staff and students to hear your story.
The Y8 students will be doing a follow up task tomorrow morning to reflect on what they learned from listening to you.
(Year 4 – ages 12-13 – 178 students.)
Phil Morgan – Renaissance College, RCHK
Thank you so much for sharing your story and insights with Year Eight today. It was a powerful assembly for all of us
(250 students)
200 students
"Such an incredible story told by incredible people.
Take the time to find out about it"
Joy Penner Vice Principal, Island Christian Academy
“What a privilege to hear the Thomas family’s story!
This is a story of compassion, grit, tenacity, courage and resilience.
The story is raw and real, challenging the listener to explore their own prejudices and inaction.”
John Parsons Discovery College, PTA
A very big thank you to all 3 of you for your time on Thursday night.
It really was an excellent presentation.
The feedback we have received via the PTA has been very positive. Below a small selection of some of the comments:
"Inspiring family - listening to their story was "edge of the seat" interesting"
'Hearing Mui speak was incredibly moving and personalized cyberbullying"
"only wish my kids could have heard the talk, it was great"
Karen Forsyth Discovery College, PTA Administrator
The presentation was fantastic and hit home to many adults of how exposed our young people are these days, and others not realizing the effect they have on others.
Lesley J Cooke. Learning Support Coordinator, Yew Chung International School.
300 students from Years 7 to 9
We all loved the talk! The whole room burst into thunderous applause. The teachers are amazed at the response of the students. The children were discussing it during the day and commenting that it was so nice to have a family speaking. The staff and students are still talking about your talk.
Students and teachers alike express their gratitude for the Thomas family’s presentation, and how some felt so moved… they even shed a tear!
Thanks to you all!
Mary Paciello – Head of year 10 Sha Tin college
Dear Tina, Rog and Mui,
I wanted to say a big thank you to you all for the talk. I have spoken to staff and students and they have all given very positive feedback. They felt the talk was well-paced, very direct and easy to follow. They also felt that there was variety in presentation so that they never got bored or restless. The message of acceptance was a very clear one and when I talked with one of the year 10 classes today they were able to make connections with the work we have been doing on "picture perfect".
(Year 10 – ages 14-15 – 178 students.)
Linda Olson - Li Po Chin United World College of Hong Kong:
Thank you SO much for coming in today. We learned so much from you and there were many people deeply touched by your sharing.
(256 students.)
Lucie Purves – Head of lower School Sha Tin college
Dear Mui, Tina and Rog
Thank you so much for coming to Sha Tin College on Tuesday. It was one of the most inspirational talks I have been to and it was a real privilege for the staff and students to hear your story.
The Y8 students will be doing a follow up task tomorrow morning to reflect on what they learned from listening to you.
(Year 4 – ages 12-13 – 178 students.)
Phil Morgan – Renaissance College, RCHK
Thank you so much for sharing your story and insights with Year Eight today. It was a powerful assembly for all of us
(250 students)
NGO Talks
Vicki Factor, President, Access Inc. Charity, Australia
“The simply inspiring Thomas family… has made it their life mission to teach us about the devastating harm that ensues as a result of rampant discrimination and bullying but also to send the message that we must not be bystanders in the face of it.”
Associate Professor Dr Lorraine Sheridan, President, Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Australia
“Mui, Tina and Rog provided two talks at our annual conference. They received a standing ovation and all of our members were deeply moved and inspired. Standing up for Others and knowing that individuals are at the heart of all we do is of paramount importance.
We would invite you again and again and would recommend you to anyone. The three of you are wonderful in all ways.
We all need to be reminded of the terrible human cost of bullying. Mui and her family inspired our members and provided this important reminder that we should not forget that numbers and statistics represent individuals who are suffering. I would recommend the Thomas family to anyone who seeks to create positive change.”
Melissa Muir, U.S. District Court, Seattle
“Amazing Mui and her equally amazing parents Tina and Rog presented a powerful reminder of why we work to stop bullying.”
Vanessa Cardigan, Hub manager, The Marketing Society Hong Kong
“It was so emotional you could feel the tension in the room.”
Goldie Avtzon - Organiser
I have heard many inspirational speeches... this one especially touched my heart. The sincerity, humility and positivity of Tina and Rog was mind blowing. Thank you! (Audience 50+)
Jong Lee - TEDx Hong Kong
It was great to have you. I wanted to extend our sincerest thanks for being probably the best group TEDx HKED speakers that we have ever had… and there is no question that the audience was blown away! (700 people approx.)
Sr Juliana Devoy - Round Table Discussion on Adoption, Macau
“I hope that more and more people can come to know and be inspired by their story.
I had learned part of the story before they came to Macau and was deeply moved by it and felt so grateful that they agreed to come and share with us. All the participants in this event greatly appreciated the opportunity of having them with us.
This couple was able to see and nurture the inner goodness and beauty of this child who was given to them and love her into becoming the self confident woman she is today.”
Sir David Tang - Royal Commonwealth Society HK (RCSHK), The China Club
"As a family, of whom I am an admiring friend, you cannot get a more decent and loving and compassionate example than the Thomases, all of whom deserve our utter admiration." Sir David Tang
Angel Fu - TEDx Hong Kong
Once again, I would like to thank your family on behalf of my team for sharing your inspiring philosophy with us!
Carola Chard – Rotary Club, Kowloon
Many thanks to give us your talk and share some of your story with us. You and your family have a very important message to share with the world, and I appreciate that you made the time for us.
“The simply inspiring Thomas family… has made it their life mission to teach us about the devastating harm that ensues as a result of rampant discrimination and bullying but also to send the message that we must not be bystanders in the face of it.”
Associate Professor Dr Lorraine Sheridan, President, Asia Pacific Association of Threat Assessment Professionals Australia
“Mui, Tina and Rog provided two talks at our annual conference. They received a standing ovation and all of our members were deeply moved and inspired. Standing up for Others and knowing that individuals are at the heart of all we do is of paramount importance.
We would invite you again and again and would recommend you to anyone. The three of you are wonderful in all ways.
We all need to be reminded of the terrible human cost of bullying. Mui and her family inspired our members and provided this important reminder that we should not forget that numbers and statistics represent individuals who are suffering. I would recommend the Thomas family to anyone who seeks to create positive change.”
Melissa Muir, U.S. District Court, Seattle
“Amazing Mui and her equally amazing parents Tina and Rog presented a powerful reminder of why we work to stop bullying.”
Vanessa Cardigan, Hub manager, The Marketing Society Hong Kong
“It was so emotional you could feel the tension in the room.”
Goldie Avtzon - Organiser
I have heard many inspirational speeches... this one especially touched my heart. The sincerity, humility and positivity of Tina and Rog was mind blowing. Thank you! (Audience 50+)
Jong Lee - TEDx Hong Kong
It was great to have you. I wanted to extend our sincerest thanks for being probably the best group TEDx HKED speakers that we have ever had… and there is no question that the audience was blown away! (700 people approx.)
Sr Juliana Devoy - Round Table Discussion on Adoption, Macau
“I hope that more and more people can come to know and be inspired by their story.
I had learned part of the story before they came to Macau and was deeply moved by it and felt so grateful that they agreed to come and share with us. All the participants in this event greatly appreciated the opportunity of having them with us.
This couple was able to see and nurture the inner goodness and beauty of this child who was given to them and love her into becoming the self confident woman she is today.”
Sir David Tang - Royal Commonwealth Society HK (RCSHK), The China Club
"As a family, of whom I am an admiring friend, you cannot get a more decent and loving and compassionate example than the Thomases, all of whom deserve our utter admiration." Sir David Tang
Angel Fu - TEDx Hong Kong
Once again, I would like to thank your family on behalf of my team for sharing your inspiring philosophy with us!
Carola Chard – Rotary Club, Kowloon
Many thanks to give us your talk and share some of your story with us. You and your family have a very important message to share with the world, and I appreciate that you made the time for us.