Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
with Michelle Jungmin Bang (Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2005), Award-winning Korean-American eco-entrepreneur
Co-hosted by the Harvard Club of Victoria and Harvard Alumni for Education, and supported by the Harvard Clubs of Australia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
Photographer: Luciano Candisani
Explore how ancient Korean wellness traditions can transform modern living in this engaging conversation with Michelle Jungmin Bang—HBS graduate, eco-entrepreneur, and debut author of Sun & Ssukgat. Drawing from her personal journey and extensive research, Michelle reveals timeless practices for longevity, from healing foods to preventative self-care, and demonstrates how they align with today’s needs for sustainability and balance. Learn how Michelle reimagined these traditions to heal herself and inspire others, and hear her insights on navigating the challenges of writing her first book while staying true to her mission of impactful living. This event is perfect for professionals seeking wellness in the fast-paced modern world. Michelle's new book (launching 25 February) is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063341522.
Biography
Michelle Jungmin Bang is an award-winning Korean American eco-entrepreneur, Chivas Venture Social Impact Fellow, and Harvard Business School graduate born into a family of doctors. She is a preventative care expert, speaker, and the author of Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity. She is known for translating research into strategies that promote a radical shift in healthcare that embraces self-care or preventative care, which blends new science and old wisdom. Michelle is passionate about driving social impact and serves as a board director and founding member of various mission-driven organizations, most recently GrowNYC, an environmental non-profit focused on food access, agriculture, and green spaces. She lives with her family in Hong Kong and New York City and has been invited to speak at various organizations and events, including Google and most recently, The Hong Kong International Literary Festival (HKILF).
Event Details
Date: Tuesday 25th March
Time: Noon, Melbourne
Venue: Zoom (link to be shared before the event)
Registration: Click here to book
Speaker: Michelle Jungmin Bang (MBA 2005)
Moderator: Justin Fung (MBA 2006), President, Harvard Club of Victoria