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!

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Chapters: 

0:00 Start of Episode

02:36 Tin Pei Ling’s Childhood & Early Influences 

04:50 Entering Politics & Facing Criticism

08:19 Scrutiny on Women in Politics 

11:26 Kindest and Worst Feedback as MP

15:00 Overcoming Public Scrutiny

18:47 Reflections from her GE2011 Political Debut  

28:27 Female Representation in Singapore Politics

29:42 How Can We Encourage More Women to Serve?

33:43 Perks of Being an MP

34:30 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 Ling

45:17 Advice for Women in Leadership

47:33 Farewells

48:07 End of Episode