The Type A Interview: Uma Rudd Chia on overcoming abuse and using ADHD as a superpower

from Type A Podcast · host Crispina Robert and Edwin Yeo

Former journalist and advertising executive Uma Rudd Chia is working on using robots and AI to grow strawberries in Singapore. In this honest conversation, she opens up about surviving long-term sexual abuse, motherhood, why her ADHD saved her and what she hopes for children in an AI future.This episode contains references to suicide ideation. Listener discretion is advised.Companion newsletter on SubstackFind out more on our website

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