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Sweet and Sour
by ICRT
ICRT’s Hope Ngo and Jane Lee discuss issues which women view as both "Sweet and Sour" -- issues which are both thought-provoking and giggle-inducing. They look at issues which directly relate to life as a modern woman: juggling pressures that have an impact on personal well-being, life, and family; they also look at interesting aspects of life in Taiwan: the place we call home. Men will be invited to take part in the chats… but they need to check their mansplaining at the door.--Hosting provided by SoundOn
Episodes
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Continuing Challenges Faced by Women in Sport
Thanks to the Gender Equality in Employment Act, discrimination on the basis of gender is illegal in the workplace. But as ICRT's Jane Lee discovers, banning discrimination -- at least in the work place -- hasn't made it any easier for women to move forward, particularly when it comes to sports.…
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Jennifer Chen On the Challenges of Being a Female Tech Entrepreneur
It may have a population of just over 23 million, but that hasn't stopped Taiwan from developing a vibrant tech startup scene. A survey of the island's tech founders show just over half are first time entrepreneurs, and just over 34 percent are women. What is it like to be a woman in tech in...
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I'm OK ... or am I? Family practitioner Janine Kow on the importance of regular checks
You may think your body is working perfectly fine… but is it? Like all our devices, Taipei family practitioner Janine Kow says the key to staying well (really REALLY well), is by undergoing regular health checks… and Taiwan's health system makes that painless… well, almost painless. Hosted by…
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An Unscientific, Empirical look at Dating in Taipei
What do you do if you're single and ready to mingle in Taiwan's capital? I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo and Jane Lee sought out colleagues of different age groups to get their views on the best way to meet new people in Taipei. And their answers may -- or may not -- surprise you. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Former lawmakers weigh in on life as women in Taiwan politics
How easy is it to be a woman in Taiwan politics? The DPP's Karen Yu (余宛如) and the TPP's Cynthia Wu (吳欣盈) tell I.C.R.T's Jane Lee and Hope Ngo what life was like in the Legislative Yuan as they balanced their roles as public figures, wives, and mothers. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Feng Shui tips for the Year of the Dragon
In this episode, Chinese metaphysics expert Susanne Schultz of Suzhong Consulting shares her thoughts with I-C-R-T's Jane Lee and Hope Ngo about the best ways to get ready for what she warns could be an exciting -- if not tumultuous year. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Women on The Road: The Joy of Solo Travel
It's a phenomenon we might not have seen decades ago, but today more women are traveling on their own -- whether it is to blaze new trails or to rediscover new reasons to fall in love with destinations that are tried and true. This month, Sweet and Sour speaks to artist Raena Abella, who decided…
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Top Tips for Throwing A Problem-Free Seasonal Party
October to February is a time for many holidays, regardless of which culture we follow. There's Halloween, Diwali, Thanksgiving, Hanukka, Kwaanza, Christmas, New Year's, and Lunar New Year (write us and we'll add whatever we might have accidentally left out!) Because of that, we thought we'd…
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Coping with -- and Surviving -- a Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Women deal with illness in different ways. Priya Lalwani Purswani chose to tackle her breast cancer diagnosis by facing the disease head on. She shares her story with I-C-R-T's Jane Lee and Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Making a Career Out of a Musical Passion
Few parents may not be too ken to allow their children to pursue their passion project as a career choice, yet National Theater and Concert Hall's Director of Programming and International Development Ting-Chun Lin did just that. She tells Sweet and Sour hosts Hope Ngo and Jane Lee how she…
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Understanding Taiwan's New Sexual Harassment Amendments
In July 2023, Taiwan passed a series of amendments designed to combat power-based sexual harassment. ICRT anchors Jane Lee and Hope Ngo speak to the Judicial Yuan's Allison Wen Chia-Chien about the new laws and why they are significant for women -- both local and expatriate -- living in Taiwan.…
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坐月子: "Sitting the Month" at a Postpartum Center
Having a baby? Join ICRT News Anchor Nancy Sun, DJ Joey Chou, and Mina Chou, who share their experiences as new parents at Taiwan's post-natal centers. They give you the lowdown on what to expect after you've expected, and what you should be looking out for if you've decided to "sit the month"...
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When Words Move: Living -- and Learning -- with Dyslexia
The European Dyslexia Association estimates as much as 12 percent of the world's population copes with dyslexia, which impacts their ability to read printed text. Sweet and Sour speaks with mother-and-daughter Jenny and Maddy Hayward about living with the learning difference. We also hear from...
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Don't Sweat it! Making Exercise Easy
Hope and Jane speak to triathlete and fitness expert Emily Huelsermann about overcoming the health and fitness gap which happens when women get too caught up with the demands of family, jobs, domestic work as well as Netflix, and TV dramas. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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Having it all: Fact or Fiction?
Hope and Jane speak to UK Judge Siobhan McGrath about the joys and the challenges of building a successful career and nurturing a family at the same time. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ICRT’s Hope Ngo and Jane Lee discuss issues which women view as both "Sweet and Sour" -- issues which are both thought-provoking and giggle-inducing. They look at issues which directly relate to life as a modern woman: juggling pressures that have an impact on personal well-being, life, and family; they also look at interesting aspects of life in Taiwan: the place we call home. Men will be invited to take part in the chats… but they need to check their mansplaining at the door.--Hosting provided by SoundOn
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ICRT’s Hope Ngo and Jane Lee discuss issues which women view as both "Sweet and Sour" -- issues which are both thought-provoking and giggle-inducing. They look at issues which directly relate to life as a modern woman: juggling pressures that have an impact on personal well-being, life, and family;...
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