It’s Totally Cool If Your Mum’s Your Best Friend (Or Not)
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It’s Totally Cool If Your Mum’s Your Best Friend (Or Not)

We all have a special bond with our mothers. She’s our first contact with the world, our comforter and protector. Disciplinarian and nurturer. Our biggest cheerleader and harshest critic.  Yet as we grow older, our relationships with our mothers evolve. For some, she becomes our best friend. For others, there are just some things about […]

We all have a special bond with our mothers. She’s our first contact with the world, our comforter and protector.

5 Pieces Of Advice From Female Bosses They Wish They Knew When They Were Younger
Lifestyle

5 Pieces Of Advice From Female Bosses They Wish They Knew When They Were Younger

Being a woman in a man’s world is tough, but female bosses are tougher. From challenging “bitchy female boss” stereotypes to gender inequality in the workplace, these women have walked so that we can run. Here’s what we can learn from 5 female bosses on what they wished they knew when they were younger. 1. […]

Being a woman in a man’s world is tough, but female bosses are tougher. From challenging “bitchy female boss” stereotypes

Good Vibes Only – How Toxic Positivity Is Actually Hurting Our Mental Health
Wellness & Health

Good Vibes Only – How Toxic Positivity Is Actually Hurting Our Mental Health

It can be discouraging when you’re going through a tough time. Trust me, I know what that feels like. I’ve encountered new lows for six months, facing rejection after rejection, as I embarked on a (fruitless) job search in the midst of a pandemic. But sometimes, it’s worse when you receive words of encouragement from […]

It can be discouraging when you’re going through a tough time. Trust me, I know what that feels like. I’ve

Why Are Southeast Asian Women Afraid To Talk About Money?
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Why Are Southeast Asian Women Afraid To Talk About Money?

Women are afraid to talk about money. That’s the tweet. Think about it: when you’re out with your girlfriends, is it a topic that gets brought up? And if it is, how openly do you discuss it? It All Started At Home To be honest, I shut down and contribute as little as I can. […]

Women are afraid to talk about money. That’s the tweet. Think about it: when you’re out with your girlfriends, is

How I Coped When Everyone I Know Is Getting Married Except Me
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How I Coped When Everyone I Know Is Getting Married Except Me

Single, jobless and almost thirty. That is clearly not how I envisioned my life to be some ten years ago, eager-eyed and optimistic about what the future held for me — while everyone I know is getting married. Yet here I sit, reflecting on why I’m still single while my sisters and friends walk one […]

Single, jobless and almost thirty. That is clearly not how I envisioned my life to be some ten years ago,

What Is It Like Having Curly Hair In A Humid Southeast Asian Country
Beauty & Fashion

What Is It Like Having Curly Hair In A Humid Southeast Asian Country

When you think of Southeast Asian women (and men) having curly hair, what comes to mind? Is it beautiful waves like this? Or a perfectly, manicured perm like this? Image credit: Hai Nguyen / Pexels The reality is far from it though, especially if you’re living in a tropical, humid climate like Singapore or Malaysia. […]

When you think of Southeast Asian women (and men) having curly hair, what comes to mind? Is it beautiful waves

Learn To Say ‘No’ To Social Obligations During A Pandemic
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Learn To Say ‘No’ To Social Obligations During A Pandemic

When Singapore’s circuit breaker measures were finally lifted, I received an excited text from a friend that read, “Hey guys, so shall we meet next week??!!! 😀 ” After whining and telling my friends that I couldn’t wait to meet again in person, I couldn’t quite explain my apprehension. The pandemic was still far from […]

When Singapore’s circuit breaker measures were finally lifted, I received an excited text from a friend that read, “Hey guys,