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XX Files - S1E56: The life, sacrifice and wins of female athletes

We focus on three women athletes who have put Singapore on the map. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks to Li Ling Yung-Hryniewiecki about her historic achievement as the first Singaporean woman to swim 34 km across the English Channel. We also chat with Saudi Tan, winner of Asian records in three powerlifting events, on how women can achieve excellence in the sport. Plus, Amanda Lee, Singaporean bodybuilder and winner of the 2022 NPC Worldwide British Bodybuilding Championships talks about the sacrifices she has made for her sport, which includes continuing to train, even during her honeymoon in Paris!

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XX Files - S1E157: Celebrating women and girls in science

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day to promote the full and equal access and participation of females in STEM, CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with two female scientists to find out more about their research projects.

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XX Files - S1E156: First female Singaporean to play in the European League

Going overseas to pursue a sports career comes with its challenges but this 18-year-old is making history in her own way. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Danelle Tan to find out more about living her football dream.

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XX Files - S1E155: Granting wishes even with a brain condition

Laura Teng had her experiences with brain aneurysms but that did not stop her from volunteering with a charity that grants the wishes of terminally ill patients. CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with her to find out more.

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XX Files - S1E154: Parenting perspectives from a young mum

Raising kids is no easy feat, let alone as an 18-year-old mother. Sarah Cheng-De Winne had her first kid at 18 and CNA938’s Yasmin Jonkers speaks with her to find out more about her parenting style and how she juggles the many hats she wears while raising her children.

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XX Files - S1E153: The importance of scents

Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate love be it with friends, partners or family. Ahead of this day of gift-giving, CNA938's Yasmin Jonkers speaks with Morgane Riou, Perfumer from European Flavours & Fragrances to find out more about the current perfumery trends and the impact scent has on others.

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