Esther Hwang - She Broke Her NDA to Speak Out | Bothered EP060

from Bothered · host Julie Kim

Get ready to be BOTHERED. In this powerful live episode, Julie Kim sits down with Esther Hwang to unpack what it really means to speak out against a major institution. Esther shares her experience navigating a deeply personal and difficult situation, the moment she decided to go public, and what happened after the story hit the news. From institutional response to public pressure, this conversation dives into the emotional and real-world consequences of breaking silence. This episode is brought to you by Organika. 🌿 https://live.organika.com/julie-kims-picks/ 🎙 Follow Julie Kim Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliekimcomedy Website: https://www.juliekimcomedy.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JulieKimComedy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliekimcomedy 🎤 **Guest:** Esther Hwang 💥 **In this episode:** – The moment everything changed – Speaking out and going public – The response from a major institution – The pressure, backlash, and consequences – What justice means now – A message for anyone going through something similar People can support Esther: https://www.cantbuymysilence.com https://clasbc.net/get-legal-help/stand-informed-legal-advice-services/ Esther co-wrote an op-ed about this issue in the Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/this-toxic-bargain-is-silencing-far-too-many-canadians/article_ba5c1bdf-dafb-437d-a145-973aace8dfe9.html 🎬 Produced by Slate6ix Website: https://www.slate6ix.com #BotheredPodcast #JulieKim #EstherHwang #Storytime #PodcastClips #WomenInMedia #SpeakOut #BreakingSilence #TrueStories #PodcastLife #LivePodcast #RealTalk #EmotionalStory #Accountability #Justice #Storytelling #WomenVoices #VancouverPodcast #CanadianPodcast #Slate6ixMedia

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