Episode 121: Do Independent Women Scare People?

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What does it mean to be an independent woman in today’s world? In this episode, we explore the strength and resilience, even the complexity of women who define life on their own terms. Do they scare people off just because they are way too self-sufficient? Is that why some of them are still single today? What do they actually feel being unapologetically themselves? Do they need others to care for them despite it all?This episode is hosted by Gina Yap Lai Yoong and Juwita Suwito. It was recorded at Studio 21:05 and was brought to you by Joy Luck Penang.

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