Best Kristi Amp Amanda Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL EPISODE- Schuyler Bailar: Identity, Work, and 'he/she/they' #12 36:14

6M ago36:14

36:14

On this special Trans Remembrance Day, we are thrilled to bring you our final episode for now, featuring the remarkable Schuyler Bailar. In this conversation, we dive deep into Schuyler's newly released book, 'he/she/they,' a powerful exploration of their personal journey and experiences as a transgender individual. 'he/she/they' serves as a cataly…

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Is mental health the basis on DEI? - Brian Henderson #11 39:46

7M ago39:46

39:46

Thrilled to have Brian on the show, Founder of Whole Business Wellness! Brian shares his wealth of knowledge on creating thriving cultures in the workplace through applied mindfulness, resilience building, and experiential learning. As the co-founding Chair of the Male Allies initiative and a board member of The Women's Foundation, Brian emphasizes…

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ADHD & Psychometric testing! - Dr. Kristie Craigen #10 38:34

7M ago38:34

38:34

ADHD Awareness week is here. So I have Dr. Kristie Craigen on the show today, explaining how her work helps with the neurodivergent community. Dr. Kristie Craigen is the founder of CRAIGEN EVALUATIONS. She is a psychometric testing specialist and expert witness with almost two decades of assessment experience in clinical, educational, and organisat…

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‘Let's talk ADHD’ in Hong Kong! - Amanda Fok, Founder of Let's Talk ADHD of #9 34:58

8M ago34:58

34:58

This week I had the pleasure of having Amanda Fok - founder of Let’s talk ADHD. Amanda is organising the ADHD Awareness Week in HK from October 22 - 28th! Undiagnosed ADHD can be the root cause of poor mental health such as anxiety and depression. Just like other so call ‘underrepresented’ groups, ADHD holds a strong stigma and misconception. Amand…

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Let's talk Menstruation in Gender Equity - Olivia Cotes-James, founder of Luüna #8 35:59

8M ago35:59

35:59

I love having products that exists to break taboos and brings social change, introducing Luüna - a natural period care! This week we discussed: - Why talking about menstruation is key in the gender equity conversation. - Repositioning the product as a healthcare product rather than consumer product, and rightly so! - Reframing how we percieve menst…

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The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.2 28:42

9M ago28:42

28:42

Back with the wonderful Joanna Hotung, in Part 2, we talked about: Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace needs them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics from the Asian perspective: The holistic approach to work Developing better listeners The Hong Kon…

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The power of ‘I don’t know’ & safe space in schools! Joanna Hotung #7 Pt.1 26:04

10M ago26:04

26:04

One of the best conversations I’ve had so far on the show & I will be splitting this up into 2 episodes! Everyone is talking about safe spaces, but how do we actually create them? The schools need them, the workplace need them, and frankly in society. As always we chat about these topics with the Asian perspective: Failure and the power of ‘I don’t…

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Is disability always visible? What is disability diversity? Walter Tsui #6 40:10

10M ago40:10

40:10

In this episode with we discussed: -What is the landscape for Disability in HK & around the world -Why is understanding Disability diversity so important -& Walter’s love for Wing Chun! Walter Tsui is the Co-Founder and CEO of CareER. CareER supports highly educated people with disabilities or special education needs in Hong Kong. CareER was recogn…

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Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt 2. 29:52

10M ago29:52

29:52

Here is part 2 of the episode with Steph from Body Banter. Continuing the theme of Mental Health x Summer in HK, we talked about how this may also play out with other identities we hold, more importantly how this affects EVERYONE. We also discussed how the traditional binary mindset can be harmful in these conversations, and how it can further rein…

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Let’s talk Mental Health in the Summer, in Hong Kong! Steph Ng - Body Banter #5 Pt.1 27:01

11M ago27:01

27:01

WE DID IT! With your help, this podcast is now in the Top 80 Hong Kong Podcasts! Truly thank you to every single human that has been listening, supporting and sharing with their circles. See more: https://blog.feedspot.com/hong_kong_podcasts/ ☀️Summer is here, which can be stress-free for some, but high anxiety for others. So I want to introduce St…

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Allyship is fundamental within the community #4 Yu Sheng, Founder of Heckin Unicorn 33:26

11M ago33:26

33:26

Continuing on the theme of Allyship, but this time, Allyship within the LGBT+ Community! Allyship is not a role exclusive to non-LGBT+ folks, anyone can be an ally. Allyship within the community is what really started the ‘LGBT+’ history. The LGBT+ Community is full of diverse identities and it’s about time that we do a better job of advocating for…

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#3 Allyship - The make or break of DEI? Fern Ngai 39:27

12M ago39:27

39:27

PRIDE month is here! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ This month is all about celebration - but not just the community. We also need to celebrate the allies that have supported us and helped us to change perception, really our very best cheerleaders! Fern Ngai is an incredible ally, one of the best we can ever ask for. Her work at Community Business still has a huge legacy …

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#2 - Living in Asia: EY Sponsored, Trans Inclusion 36:08

1y ago36:08

36:08

Last of the mini-series from our sponsor, Ernst & Young (EY). This week, we have Claudia & Henry sharing sharing their lived experiences as Trans Activists, and how it differs in the East and West. On top of that, we also hear about how the sentiment has changed over the years. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help othe…

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#1 - Family & Fear: EY Sponsored, Trans Inclusion 38:13

1y ago38:13

38:13

Coming back with a BANG 💥 Ernst & Young (EY) has sponsored a mini-series on a topic I am personally very passionate about - Transgender Inclusion 🏳️‍⚧️ This week, Terri McDowell from the trans community and Mia who is a parent of a transgender child - a perspective you don't hear often. This sparked conversations about: How intergenerational, inter…

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Awkward Turtle IS BACK!!! 2:18

1y ago2:18

2:18

After a year of hiatus, AWKWARD TURTLE AT WORK IS BACK!! The Trailer explains where I've been, and what I've been doing this past year, including on where this podcast will be headed! Sooo tune in from next Monday, to hear more amazing human stories! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Please remember to give us a rating on the pod, it will help other humans to find this show! …

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Leaving the secure Financial Services career to becoming a Social Entrepreneur - The story behind the Green Queen, Sonalie Figueiras #37 45:35

2y ago45:35

45:35

Final episode of the series, I had to leave the best till last. Sonalie aka the Green Queen is on the podcast to share her story of starting the Green Queen. We spoke on some of the harsh reality women faces through education, the workplace and the general society. All these experiences nudged her toward taking a risk into starting her own business…

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How does Gen Z feel about Sustainability & Work? Anushka Purohit #36 37:03

2y ago37:03

37:03

No doubt Gen Z has a very different perspective on the world, let alone the workplace. Anushka is in her Final Year and is the CEO and Co-founder of many social-driven businesses. Her university experience was coupled with the madness of COVID and various world-changing events in this period. It is only right to hear what their thoughts are on the …

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Why is storytelling so important to humans? Both in life and at work?! Imogen Short #35 44:39

2y ago44:39

44:39

Storytelling is really the basis of this podcast, I wanted to bring real life stories to share with lovely humans in the world and what better way to get someone who is an expert at this! Imogen is a story ninja and award-winning writer. She co-founded Three Wise Sheep Productions to create film and television content that puts women at the front a…

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How to become an artist in Hong Kong? Jonathan Jay Lee #34 37:00

2y ago37:00

37:00

Pursuing art as a career is tough wherever you are in the world. How about being in a city like Hong Kong where Finance is at the heart of everything, and corporates careers are the most sought after? I met Jonathan Jay Lee last year at my TEDx talk and it was incredible to hear his story, the way he sees Hong Kong and his perspective on work and e…

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Can a Digital Lifestyle Media Platform make an impact to the world ? Chris Edwards #33 36:05

2y ago36:05

36:05

Having a lifestyle media platform online seems to be everywhere nowadays, but what was it like 13 years ago when this format of online media was almost unheard of?! Listen to the story on how she founded The Honeycombers! Chris is now ready to take it to the next level, lifting other Entrepreneur up by starting a community over at Launchpad - essen…

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How does ‘finding your passion’ really happen? - Kei Kei Chan #32 47:06

2y ago47:06

47:06

It does seem like the future of work will look a lot like working from home. It now seems silly that we don’t invest in our home office! This week I want to bring a real-life example on how ‘finding your passion’ really works. Kei Kei is a Certified Office Ergonomic Specialist, the Founder of EKOBOR – a company specialised in ergonomic furniture. H…

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Can Mindfulness help with your Career? Genevieve Heng #31 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

Picture this. You wake up tired and you are late. It’s a Monday morning and you have a presentation with your boss. You feel groggy and down. You just had to sprint to make the train. On your way out, someone bumps into you and someone’s card was stuck in the ticket machine. Your day is now ruined, in fact, this is going to be a bad week until Frid…

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What goes into making music? Jodie Chan #30 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

Singing and making music is one of the top skills I wish I had! I have always been so envious of people who can do both - so this week we have Jodie Chan on the show, who is an independent Singer-Songwriter in Hong Kong. We talked about how music came to her life, why she decided to pursue it now after entering the world of tech in her day job, how…

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What is life after professional football like? Shannon Moloney #29 46:19

2+ y ago46:19

46:19

WE ARE BACK! After a short break over Christmas and New Years - the Awkward Turtle pod is back! Let’s kick off the show for 2022 with yet another amazing human who I had the pleasure to meet to through sport. Shannon is an ex-spurs (I know, this is painful for me) player in the UK and she’s now out here in Hong Kong as the AIA Ambassador and Global…

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#28 Awkward Turtle at TEDx! 25:42

2+ y ago25:42

25:42

Todayyyy! I am going to sing my own praises for a few minutes if I may. This is going to be the last pod of the year and I want to recap on where this podcast has taken me and all the amazing experiences I had. Obvs will be talking about the Tedx experience too if you are interested! Anyways, wish you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! See you…

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#27 - LIVE recording! The magic of podcasting @ HK International Literary Festival 59:14

2+ y ago59:14

59:14

I was honoured to be alongside the hosts of In The Changing Room and KELY Support Group (This Hong Kong Life). The panel was of-course hosted by the wonderful Regina Larko who we had on #14 - the founder of #impact. We had this great discussion about the magic of podcasting, and some Q&A at the end with our live audience! We had such a great chat o…

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What you need to know before you D.I.E #26 Jocelyn Brady | Brain Coach 39:14

2+ y ago39:14

39:14

We can all agree that the current school system is great for pumping out workers, but do we also agree that a linear school system may not be enough for today’s world? One of the key messages of this pod is to inspire humans to really think what it is they want, and this week we have a Brain Coach explaining why that is paramount. Follow GUEST on: …

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What makes you you? Is it your gender, socioeconomic background, personality? Leila McKenzie-Delis #25 43:05

2+ y ago43:05

43:05

Originally from Hong Kong, Leila was adopted and relocated to the UK when she was 6. That was the first time she felt different to those around her. Her lived experienced and dyslexia meant she saw the world with a different lens to most people. She found her passion in diversity through work and subsequently founded DIAL Global! Follow GUEST on: L…

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Would you like to be a Travel Blogger? From BBC Admin to Travel Blogger/ Documentary Producer/ Director #24 Bella Falk 34:06

2+ y ago34:06

34:06

Everyone says they want to be travel blogger. But it’s so much more than just taking candid photos with a pretty background. They are storytellers, writers, photographers all rolled into one. Bella started as as Admin on the BBC, made her own luck and became a documentary producer/director and here she is sharing how she learned to be a travel blog…

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Really, how important is a degree? Jonaed Lqbal | Founder & CEO, NoDegree.com #23 40:55

2+ y ago40:55

40:55

Really, how important is a degree? Jonaed Lqbal | Founder & CEO, NoDegree.com #23 They say that Education is the key to success. So des your Bachelor Degree determine how successful you will be? Does not having a degree mean you will not be successful at all? For me going to school means more than just learning academically, it also means to learn …

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Should you get a Mentor? 2022 LGBT+ Mentoring Programme - Scot Jones, Randell Aranza #22 34:33

2+ y ago34:33

34:33

In today’s noisy world, it’s easy to lost sight on what we really want. There are distractions everywhere. I have been thinking about finding a mentor, but I don’t really know what is mentoring? Why should I get a mentor? How to even find the right mentor? So when I was so excited to connect with Scot, the 2022 LGBT+ Mentoring Programme Manager, an…

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Why is LinkedIn important? Why do you have a LinkedIn Profile? Karen Tisdell - LinkedIn Profile Writer, Trainer #21 47:14

2+ y ago47:14

47:14

I must admit as a recruiter, I never fully utilised LinkedIn as a platform. I, like many people uses LinkedIn because we feel we should be on there, it’s a platform to connect recruiter & candidates with job opportunities. But Karen has a very different angle of this, listen to the LinkedIn expert yourself! Follow GUEST on: Website_ www.KarenTisdel…

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#20 - Mela Habijan | Miss Trans Global 2020, Writer, Actress, LGBTQIA+ Advocate | I am a product of courage 45:55

3y ago45:55

45:55

Podcasting has allowed me to meet so many AMAZING humans! Mela is the next incredible human I want to introduce you all to. She is the 1st ever Miss Trans Global! Mela gave some super awesome affirmations we can all use and talked about why it’s important for her to spread these messages. Follow GUEST on: Facebook_https://www.facebook.com/melahabij…

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#19 - Stef Teng | Senior Manager, Diversity Equity & Inclusion | Make room for conversation, invite it if you can 42:35

3y ago42:35

42:35

D&I has been a buzzword thrown around left right and centre for the past year. But do we actually know what it means? Where does it start and where does it end? Stef, a D&I professional shared some gems with me on this podcast! Quick update: This podcast will be bi-weekly going forward to ensure we can keep up the quality! Follow GUEST on: LinkedIn…

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#18 - Sho Dewan | CEO Founder, Workhap | Find what you are great at 41:08

3y ago41:08

41:08

We have our first LinkedIn Top Voice in the house - Sho! He has some of the best and most honest content across instagram, Tik Tok & LinkedIn. We shared our perspective on work and he gave some really solid tip on what it actually means to build your career. Follow GUEST on: Instagram_ https://www.instagram.com/workhap/ LinkedIn_ https://www.linked…

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#17 - Kayla Wong | Founder, Basics for Basics | Constantly ask yourself questions 49:38

3y ago49:38

49:38

Kayla Wong is in the house this week! She is one of the most inspirational role model we have here in Hong Kong, a great champion for the youth, she advocates for sustainability fashion, LGBT and gender issues. Another fantastic example of living your true self, not falling to the trap of fulfilling other people expectation of you (easier said than…

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#16 - Gigi Chan | Fitness coach and consultant | Work smarter not harder 39:57

3y ago39:57

39:57

It was only a matter a time I have Gigi on the podcast! Gigi is one of the most active people I know, she lives and breathes active lifestyle. Always smashing it in everything she does - she recently branched out to Shanghai to continue her career in fitness, redefining and always pushing the social norms! Here is her take in work and life! Follow …

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#15 - Sophia Hotung | Illustrator & Writer | Enthusiasm over talent 51:53

3y ago51:53

51:53

Hong Kong is an amazing place to meet some amazing people. Well, I met this week’s guest, Sophia in the streets of Hong Kong! We had a genuine conversation about what work means for someone living with disability, what your identity is when your ‘productivity’ looks different to other people, how you come to terms with yourself to shape the work th…

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#14 - Regina Larko | Podcaster, Founder of #Impact | Allow yourself to have doubts 48:06

3y ago48:06

48:06

Regina is one of the people who pushed me to start podcasting, but without her knowing! That is the power of this platform, everyone can have a voice on here, every story is valid, and you never know how one story can change someone’s life. Have a listen to why she fell in love with audio! Follow GUEST on: Website_ https://www.hashtagimpact.com #Im…

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#13 - Dan Dan Zhu | Founder & CEO, DG Recruit | When you are special, you earn special money 59:59

3y ago59:59

59:59

Everyone wants to retire early. Well Dan Dan did it when she was 28 🤯, and nope she wasn’t born with a sliver spoon in her mouth and nope she didn’t have a leg up or have any special talents. In fact, she was the babysitter’s daughter. But she found a way, listen to how she made herself special to make special money 💵 Follow GUEST on: LinkedIn_ htt…

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#12 - Moonie Chu | Professional Fencer | Don’t stop and have faith 34:50

3y ago34:50

34:50

🤺We have an Olympian in the house!!! I hope everyone is as excited as I am, life as an Athlete is something I’ve always been jealous of! This chat was even more interesting because Moonie is also an influencer - talk about Modern Olympian eh?! Moonie shared her journey from Lindsay Lohan to the fencer & influencer she is today, how social media cre…

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#11 - Mabel Lau | Calligrapher | You have to try a lot of things 40:55

3y ago40:55

40:55

What’s in your head when you hear Chinese Calligraphy? A retired old man who studied Chinese Literature? This is further from the truth - Mabel doesn’t see knowing Chinese as the basic requirement in Chinese Calligraphy, nor you have to be old. Chinese Calligraphy is so much more than just writing words, it is an art that can help meditate, a mediu…

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#10 - Coco Chan | Personal Trainer | Value time over money 40:56

3y ago40:56

40:56

Can you believe it?! It’s already the 10th episode of the new series, a small milestone but I love the small wins! So this week, I have one of my best friend on the show, Coco! She is by far the most active person I know on the planet, she lives and breathes the outdoor and is always up and about before the sunrises. We talked about our boarding sc…

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#9 - Shinn Kawasaki | Videographer | People like you for you 1:04:20

3y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

I have another incredible podcast for you! Shinn and I met through the footballing world here in Hong Kong. He is a genuine jack of all trades, he is a Videographer by trade, Commercial Model, Footballer, Surfer, Youtuber, Podcaster, the list goes on…. And he does all in the name of PASSION. He managed to merged all his interests together into his …

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#8 - Aydian Dowling | Transgender Activist | It’s never as scary as you think 56:25

3y ago56:25

56:25

Oh my! Oh my! Oh my! I don’t know how I pulled this off but I managed to get the incredible Aydian Dowling on the show! He is the first-ever transgender male to be on the front cover of Men’s Health Magazine, 2 time guest on THE Ellen Degeneres show and most importantly, he is a dad and trans activist. This is not the podcast you want to miss! Foll…

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#7 - Emily Tan | Mental Health Advocate | Find your stimulation 1:04:20

3y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

The definition of Health should include physical, mental and spiritual altogether. Emily has experienced the ups and downs at both ends and knows firsthand the repercussions that could happen if we continue to neglect health. She could easily go off the grid after her cancer diagnose, but she is determined to use the power in her story to help othe…

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#6 - Claire Marie Lim aka. dolltr!ck | Music Technologist | Work hard, stay humble and don’t be late 55:28

3y ago55:28

55:28

Everyone wants to give back to their community but not everyone feels comfortable to until they are ‘successful’. This is the the opposite for Claire aka. dolltr!ck. This week we talk about the world of Music, specifically Music Technology for young female artists. Claire shares her story in finding her passion by simply exposing herself to differe…

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#5 - Akashdeep Gill | Chef | Do what you like 39:28

3y ago39:28

39:28

What we know now and what we know pre-COVID has drastically changed. Everything we thought was the norm is now a pleasure - including eating out! This week we have someone who turned their passion into a business - he simply started by making meal prep for his sister as a side project and it quickly turned into Grams 852. Here is how he did it! Fol…

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#4 - Lara Quie | Executive Coach, Ex-Lawyer | Come out of your shell 1:00:08

3y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

This week we have the amazing Lara Quie on the show! She has had what people would consider to be a very successful career, an Oxford Graduate Lawyer. For Lara, this was not enough. She made a hard decision to leave the legal industry and since has set up multiple successful businesses all stemming from her personal interests, including executive c…

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#3 - 陳婉婷(牛丸) | Football Coach | 因為相信所以看見 1:07:19

3y ago1:07:19

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There is still so much stigma around aspiring athletes or entering sports as a career. Today we have 陳婉婷(牛丸) who is the first-ever female football coach to have led a professional men’s football team in top flight football. She has broke through the glass ceiling and won multiple personal awards, but if you ask her - these have never been her drive…

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