Hosted by Saigon Young Professionals
Location: Madame Lam (Private Room)
Event Date: 28 Nov, 2025
Event Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Real Conversations. Real Leaders. Real Growth.
This isn’t your average networking lunch. Lunch with a Leader is a new monthly series by Saigon Young Professionals, designed to create rare, intimate opportunities for ambitious professionals to connect with those who’ve walked the path before them.
Each month, we’ll gather a small group of just 9 participants for a private lunch with one exceptional guest — a founder, investor, executive, or expert — someone who has built, led, or innovated at the highest levels in their field.
No stage. No panel. No mic. Just an honest, relaxed conversation over great food — where you can ask questions, share your own journey, and learn directly from a leader you admire.
What’s Included
🍽️ 3-Course Lunch at Madame Lam
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared lunch at one of Saigon’s most celebrated restaurants. Madame Lam is generously sponsoring the space, hosting us in their private dining room — a quiet setting ideal for real conversation.
👥 1 Mentor. 9 Guests. 90 Minutes of Open Dialogue
Expect honest stories, practical advice, and room to ask what’s actually on your mind. Each guest mentor brings their own lens — from startups and marketing to leadership and investment.
🗓️ Next Event: October 31, 2025.
Our monthly series continues. Each lunch features a different guest and a new focus.
Agenda
🕦 11:30 AM – Arrival & Welcome
Get settled in the private dining room at Madame Lam, meet fellow guests, and enjoy a warm welcome from the Saigon Young Professionals team.
🥗 11:45 AM – Lunch & Guided Conversation
A delicious 3-course lunch begins. We’ll open up a relaxed, mentor-led discussion where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and dive into real, meaningful dialogue.
💬 12:45 PM – Final Q&A + Wrap-Up
Close out the session with final takeaways, deeper questions, and reflections from the group. Expect a casual, open atmosphere the entire time.
🛎️ 1:00 PM – Event Ends
Stick around if you’d like to connect further or continue conversations informally.
Why Join?
You might be…
- Building a business and feeling stuck
- Exploring a career shift and unsure where to start
- Trying to level up but lacking the right sounding board
- Craving advice from someone who’s been through the grind
This is your chance to ask the questions that matter — in a setting that encourages real talk, not surface-level small talk. You’ll leave with fresh insight, some clarity, and maybe even a new connection that lasts.
This Month’s Guest Mentor
Sarah Galeski is a counsel with the Tilleke & Gibbins corporate and commercial team in Ho Chi Minh City. Sarah has over 17 years of professional experience advising on Canadian and international law, and has been based in Vietnam since 2013. Sarah has worked for large international firms and assisted multinational companies in the energy, pharmaceutical, luxury brands, and textiles industries. Sarah’s primary area of expertise is labor and employment and she has a full range of experience in such matters.
Sarah is recognized for her expertise in labor and employment by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Chambers & Partners, and she is a sought-after presenter and author of legal insights. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam and has also been actively involved with EuroCham, acting first as the Co-Chair of the Human Resources & Training Sector Committee and then as a member of EuroCham’s Executive Committee. In these roles, she has consulted on labor issues from an international law perspective with the International Labor Organization and the European Parliament.
Prior to coming to Vietnam, Sarah acted as a litigator in Canada for a large international firm where her cases involved issues ranging from corporate fraud to contractual disputes to employment matters.
Who’s This For?
This Lunch with a Leader session is designed for Saigon’s young professionals and emerging leaders who want to learn from the real-world experiences of a seasoned executive and mentor.
It’s especially relevant for:
- Young professionals eager to gain perspective from an accomplished leader with an international career.
- Rising managers and future executives are learning to lead with confidence, integrity, and professionalism.
- Entrepreneurs and founders who value mentorship and cross-industry insight.
- Individuals building or aspiring to build a career in the legal or corporate world seeking perspective beyond the technical side of their work.
- Ambitious professionals who want to understand how to grow, lead, and build credibility in complex international environments.
Whether you’re growing your career, managing people, or seeking mentorship, you’ll walk away from this session with inspiration, practical wisdom, and personal insights from Sarah’s journey as a lawyer, leader, and long-time mentor in Vietnam’s professional community.
How to Buy a Ticket?
Payment Options:
1. Bank Transfer
Early-Bird (before Nov 21): 250,000 VND
Regular Price: 300,000 VND
Pay securely using bank transfer:
Bank Name: TECHCOMBANK
Account Number: 535859
Account Name: Saigon Young Professionals
Include Memo: Your Name, LWL
Limited Seats. High Impact.
⚠️ Only 9 seats available per month
📍 Madame Lam – 10 Tran Ngoc Dien, An Khanh Ward, HCM City
📅 Friday, November 28, 2025 – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve your seat early — this will fill up fast.
Come with questions. Leave with insight (and a great meal).
