Dance for the Back Row: Finding my Confidence and Learning to Take Up Space in the Gap of Three Cultures
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Joyce talks to Erin about her journey growing up as a Chinese American girl in a middle eastern country before moving to the US for college. Our discussion includes: - The role of women in the Middle East vs in the West/United States - Being a "Third Culture Kid" - Dancing as a way to reclaim your space, feel at home in your body, and find your confidence/voice - American individualism vs Eastern collectivism --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/misfortune-cookies/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/misfortune-cookies/support
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