Tag: Writer
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Women in Tech: Velda Kiara
Before we can let the young software developer’s beautiful message sink in, she hits us with a quote we’ll remember for life: “One more thing: When you get to the top, remember to send the elevator down for others.”
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7: A Review
SEE KAINING, an ardent fan of both literature and South Korean performers BTS, guest-wrote for us this week in response to songs off their latest album, Map of the Soul. Listen to it here on Spotify while you read Kai’s review of each song, succinctly conveyed through heartfelt prose. As Billboard describes it, this album,…
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It All Started with a Toilet Roll: One Student’s Environmental Efforts
Writer LIANG YING spoke to LAURA LEE, the founder and speaker behind Toilet Roll Singapore (Toilet Roll SG). Currently in junior college, Laura’s sharp insight and relentless pursuit of what she believes in is so admirable and valuable – we’d love to share it with all of you. Change is anything but a constant, and…
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WITS | A column that facilitates the Exploration of #WomeninTechnology
I asked 125 young women if they felt that technology was important to their lives. 97% said YES. I asked the same 125 young women if they were interested in technology. 73% said YES. I asked the same 125 if they were interested in technology given the most popular definition that pops up when you…
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THE AFTERGLOW with LAURA KASPERZAK
Laura Kasperzak met us with a burning smile in the blazing sun — resplendent of a trail-blazer in her field! We talked to her about keeping in line with your goals, for your own pursuit of happiness. Her words of advice rung concisely and clearly through our minds: That choosing to leap into the unknown…
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THE AFTERGLOW with MARTIN CAPSTICK
Martin Capstick talks to us about reigniting the GLOW within ourselves, and how we can make it happen for others at the same time. Welcome to the third installment of the AFTERGLOW with CARPE BLOOM.
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THE AFTERGLOW with MARYSIA DO
We did not know much about the connection between yoga and confidence, and this talk with Marisya Do — whose yoga classes were a highlight of the day for many participants — enlightened us on the power of settling into yourself!
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Nina Nesbitt: Maker of THE SUN WILL COME UP, THE SEASONS WILL CHANGE
THE SUN WILL COME UP, THE SEASONS WILL CHANGE There she was. Nina Nesbitt, decked out in a stunning one-of-a-kind, short-sleeved neon jacket over a tank and denim shorts. The room seemed so small, hardly spacious enough to contain the wonderful energy, the amazing spirit of the Scottish songstress. We hugged, and I still can’t believe…