Hi, I’m Shirley.
AKA Mammahjongg — a mompreneur with a background in HR who loves sharing the joy of mahjong with others. What started as a love for the game passed down from my own mom has become something bigger: a belief that the real magic happens around the table, in the connection, laughter, and joy we share along the way. That HR instinct for what actually brings people together is exactly why Mammahjongg has become a favorite for corporate team-building days, conference workshops, and wellness retreats alike — because whether the goal is stronger teams or deeper presence, nothing builds real connection quite like a table full of tiles and a little friendly competition.
About Well Played
This isn't really about mahjong. It's about what happens when people gather around a table with nowhere else to be.
I teach mahjong because of how it makes me feel connected — to my past, and to my mom. She loved playing with family and friends, hours on end, filled with laughter, cheers, and real, authentic connection.
I want to help people find that same connection, along with confidence and joy, through the timeless game of mahjong. Because at the end of the day, it's not just mahjong — it's something more meaningful. It's about creating community and memories to last a lifetime.
That's why I called it Well Played. Because this was never just about playing the game well. It's about the well-being of everyone at the table — helping people feel seen, heard, and inspired through real connection.
That belief shows up in everything I do:
In lessons, it means slowing down enough for the game to click — and for the people learning it together to click too.
Well Taught
Well Met,
Well Gathered
In events and retreats, it means creating space where connection isn't rushed, where people can settle in and really be together.
In speaking and writing, it means exploring what mahjong teaches us about gathering well — with attention, presence, and each other.