She Speaks

How can I challenge gender stereotypes and bias in the startup ecosystem?

Female founders and women entrepreneurs from this year’s She Loves Tech Global Competition share their experiences of gender bias and the role we can all play in challenging gender stereotypes and driving greater equality

How can employers better support domestic workers’ physical, mental and economic well-being?

For She Speaks, TedX speaker, Self Love Cupid founder and migrant domestic worker Eny Bawse shares what employers should know about the fears surrounding physical, mental and economical well-being that domestic workers face every day

After 25 years of running tech startups, I still get these questions as a female founder

Kiddocare founder Nadira Yusoff shares her story of running a thriving tech business and managing self-doubt even after more than two decades in the tech industry

How can I successfully navigate a career change and step up into a leadership role?

Leadership coach Nina Devouge shares her experience of taking a break from work before returning to land a bigger, better role—and how you, too, can pivot your career, whether that’s stepping up into a new position, changing industries, or both

How do I talk to my partner about finances before getting married—and what are some of the most important topics to raise?

For She Speaks, financial planner Aisya Rahman, founder of Aisya Rahman Advisory, shares how she and her husband came out of bankruptcy, how to start those crucial finance conversations with your future spouse, and the importance of financial literacy for women in Asia

As I transition into menopause, I’m facing pelvic health challenges that are impacting my confidence and quality of life. How can I take back control?

For World Menopause Day, Anna Goener, physiotherapist at Joint Dynamics Evolve, shares the story of her client Susan and how she helped her to take control of her pelvic health and reclaim her confidence during the menopause transition

How should I speak to my children about sex—and why is this important for their personal development?

For She Speaks, Vera Lui, certified sex educator, founder of the intimate lifestyle store Sally Coco and co-founder of the Women’s Festival, shares the importance of having open conversations with children about sex—and how to approach them

I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. What should I consider before choosing a mastectomy, and how do I prepare should I decide to go ahead?

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, two-time breast cancer survivor and cancer coach Isabel Galiano shares the importance of being aware of the physical and emotional impact of mastectomy in order to make an informed decision

Xi Ren Yang on what she learned from her struggles with alopecia, the power of positive thinking and how to avoid burnout

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, Xi Ren Yang shares how she navigated losing all her hair, the importance of cultivating a positive mindset, and how to overcome work-related stressors

Why should I talk to my boss about my menopause symptoms—and how?

Lisa Tarquini, menopause nutritionist and founder of The Menopause Space, shares the importance of having open and honest conversations about menopause in the workplace—and how to broach them

How to tailor your exercise routine to your menstrual cycle to support performance and recovery

Women’s health physiotherapist Kym Toller and personal trainer and endurance athlete Samantha Chan highlight how hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can influence performance and recovery—and how to harness their power

How to return to running postpartum—with confidence and continence

Women’s health physiotherapist Kym Toller shares the challenges her client Jessica faced with her return to running and high impact exercise after childbirth, and some tips to manage the common condition of stress urinary incontinence