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Episode Synopsis
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Tin Pei Ling to explore her journey—from her early influences and entry into politics to navigating public scrutiny and making an impact in both the political and corporate worlds.Tin Pei Ling shares candid insights into the challenges she faced as a young politician, particularly as a woman in Singapore’s political landscape. She opens up about the intense scrutiny, overcoming public backlash, and the lessons learned from her experience in the 2011 General Elections. We also discuss her transition into the corporate world and her thoughts on female leadership in Singapore. Beyond politics and career, Tin Pei Ling also reflects on her role as a mother, sharing the reality of balancing work with familial responsibilities.Join us for an inspiring conversation on resilience and women leadership!For collaborations, partnerships, or feedback, reach us at [email protected] the podcast 5 stars, follow, and share if you enjoy our content.Follow us on social media:Joanne Peh: https://www.instagram.com/joannepeh/What Do I Know? Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/whatdoesjoanneknow/ZYRUP Media: https://www.instagram.com/zyrupmedia/ Tin Pei LingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinpeiling/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinpeiling/Chapters: 0:00 Start of Episode02:36 Tin Pei Ling’s Childhood & Early Influences 04:50 Entering Politics & Facing Criticism08:19 Scrutiny on Women in Politics 11:26 Kindest and Worst Feedback as MP15:00 Overcoming Public Scrutiny18:47 Reflections from her GE2011 Political Debut 28:27 Female Representation in Singapore Politics29:42 How Can We Encourage More Women to Serve?33:43 Perks of Being an MP34:30 Protecting Mental Health While Being MP 37:14 Could Singapore Have a Female Prime Minister?38:04 Comparing Corporate & Political Worlds 39:26 Family Life & Motherhood 43:27 The Women Who Shaped Tin Pei Ling45:17 Advice for Women in Leadership47:33 Farewells48:07 End of Episode
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