1 Minute Preview: Apolline M.E. Hastings (Aspiring Diplomat, Cambridge Re-Applicant, Political Prisoner WW2, Grandma's Influence, Advocacy, London Youth Assembly, British Youth Parliament, UK Delegate
Episode 96 of #CoffeesOnMeDavidQuan: Apolline M.E. Hastings is an aspiring diplomat and former member of the London Youth Assembly and Greater London Authority. As a contemporary gap year student (Cambridge University re-applicant), she possesses an ardent interest in intersectional feminism, security architecture, green energy and social mobility. At 14, Apolline was elected by her constituency as a Member of the London Youth Assembly (LYA) for Havering (2019 – 2021). As a member of the GLA's education panel, Apolline worked with Sadiq Khan and Assembly Members to coordinate campaigns on subjects such as reducing digital poverty and sexual harassment within educational institutions. In the ‘Don’t zap the zip: Keep London Transport free for under 18s’ campaign, Apolline, alongside her colleagues at the British Youth Parliament and LYA, successfully lobbied to perpetuate the usage of the ‘zip card’; a transport card which provides more than half a million young Londoners with free vital transport. Determined to proffer widespread social change, Apolline currently serves as a UK delegate of the European Youth Parliament and was a United Nations Women delegate for CSW 67.“My filming experience on David’s podcast was overwhelming positive. David seems to have an intrinsic ability to initiate such profound and insightful conversations that allow his guests to delve into introspection and spiritually develop as individuals all while remaining incredibly respectful and multi culturally sensitive. I feel truly honoured and privileged to have featured on this podcast - a platform which I believe empowers and emboldens young people in their ambition and their own sense of self-worth”. – Apolline M.E. Hastings ---WHY? COFFEE'S ON ME, DAVID QUAN 权丁文TL;DR: To process my emotions after a grueling campaign for President of The Cambridge Union, I reflected upon the influences of my late Grandfather and wrote him a letter: https://linktr.ee/DavidQuan . Drawing inspiration from him, I hope to learn more from others through genuine discussions – giving listeners heartfelt conversations filled with authentic insights, and giving guests legacy-worthy interviews to treasure. And the best part for guests? Coffee’s on Me, David Quan 权丁文--- NOMINATE A GUEST Please contact me to nominate someone. This would really help identify the anonymous extraordinaries！---CONTACT ME Having grown up in Xi'an, China, and Adelaide, Australia, I am a Double First-Class University of Cambridge Graduate (Class of 2023) and current Goldman Sachs Analyst. Please do have the courage to say hello!LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/DavidQuan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dingwen-david-quan/