The Team

Maura is co-founder of Sassy Media Group and has called Hong Kong home since 2008. She moved here with her husband 2 days after their wedding (in the US) with the intent of staying 2-3 years. After falling in love with Hong Kong as a newly married couple they decided to stay and move on to the parenting phase of their life. They are parents to their creative daughter (born in 2013) and their sporty son (born in 2016). Maura has been trying to achieve the perfect Pilates Teaser since 2017 and is so very happy to live in a place that has beach, hiking and city life so accessible to her family.

Emilie is the CEO of Sassy Media Group. She is originally from Belgium but has spent the last twenty years in Asia. After finishing her MA in Chinese Studies in London, she left for Beijing to pursue her studies of Mandarin, got her first job in Hong Kong, lived in Tokyo for a year before heading back to Hong Kong and in 2011 moved to Singapore with her family. She is the proud mother of two (Josephine and Adrian). In between work, meetings and school pickups she dreams of exotic holidays and grasses matinees…

Anita was born and raised in India, where she planned to become a vet, a zookeeper and a conservationist. Later, she ended up becoming a television producer with CNBC India, while keeping her childhood dreams alive by rescuing and adopting all manner of street dogs, cats, squirrels and injured birds. She moved to Hong Kong in 2011, where she lives with her menagerie which includes her husband, her two kids and a dog.

Veena was born and raised in Hong Kong and (after IB in Thailand and Uni in the UK) has now returned after 10 years abroad. While she reacquaints herself with the city, you’ll find her scouring the streets searching for affordable sushi and cafes serving Oat Milk Mochas, scribbling down random pieces of poetry and dialogue for her future novel, binge-watching tv shows like she has nothing better to do, and discovering all the ways HK has changed in the last decade.

Her work encompasses both Sassy and Sassy Mama and she loves that she gets to dabble in everything possible until she finds what she’s most passionate about (it will probably be food-related!).

Raised in the 852, Fashila’s always down to explore a new neighbourhood and uncover the road less travelled (with a camera in hand). When she’s not writing, you can find her leaving the Flower Market with handfuls of plants, obsessing over true-crime or café-hopping to find the perfect mocha.

Elly was born and raised in China, and she’s a huge fan of pandas. She can spend an entire day watching videos of pandas eating bamboo. She moved to Hong Kong in 2013 and enjoys eating dim sum and taking in the gorgeous harbour views.

Outgoing, loves the sea and anything related. A Fan of learning different languages. As a registered Clinical aromatherapist, Nutritionist, Play therapist and perfumer from Canada, you will find me mixing up ailments for friends and family with my treasure bout of essential oils. Oh and (trying to) practice Japanese and Pilates, reminiscing my days travelling around the island nation.Ira is originally from the Philippines, but is a Hong Kong Mom at heart! She moved for work with a single luggage and stayed for more than 14 years and had her family here. Her background is in design, used to work as a designer, became a stay at home mom and now found her way to Team Sassy. When she’s not emailing partners for briefs and previews, she’s either creating a DIY project, checking out activities in HK with her kids or organizing playdates and parties!

Originally hailing from the States. Haley likes to stay up to date on the dining scene in the 852 and is always seeking out the hidden gems of Hong Kong. When not at work she is either in the pottery studio or finding dog friendly dining destinations with her dog, Oliver.

Born and raised in the UK, Emily moved to Hong Kong in 2011 in a quest to learn more about her roots and heritage. She loves to cook and can often be found in her local wet markets seeking out fresh produce for her culinary creations. When not obsessing about her next meal, she enjoys hiking, board games and finding new ways to burn calories. Emily focuses on partnerships with Sassy.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Mansha worked in Banking and Finance before finding her way to Sassy Mama. Having lived all over the world, she definitely caught the travel bug and is constantly attempting to cross cities off her bucket list. A true foodie at heart, you will always find her at the newest spots in town, she loves a good workout and spending quality time with her husband and two young sons.

Born and raised in the city, Kiran is the third generation HongKonger (who can read, write, and speak the language). From exploring new cafes to new gym studios, Kiran is always on the lookout for trying new things! When she is not punching bags in the gym, you will mostly find her binge-watching crime docuseries (with a candlelit up, vibes)! Kiran focuses on partnerships across all categories on Sassy.

Originally from South Africa, Kylie now calls Hong Kong home and has immersed herself in the city’s vibrant culture. When she’s not jet-setting around the globe – with a toddler in tow – she can be found exploring the city’s hidden gems, trying out new restaurants, and snapping photos of her latest food finds and kid-friendly spots.