In Her Shoes

Sharing the stories of influential and diverse Taiwanese women with a global view, featuring their individual journeys to success.

The First Taiwanese to Swim Across the English Channel-In Her Shoes Ep. 1-1

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Hsu Wen-erh is the first Taiwanese swimmer to conquer the Open Water Triple Crown, meaning she had swum across the English Channel, the Catalina Channel in California, and finished a circumnavigation of Manhattan Island in New York. In those perilous swims that lasted for more than 10 hours, she tenaciously endured the pain and the cold. Internationally, Hsu aims to make Taiwan visible to the world with her physical feat. Domestically, Hsu strives to grow a strong swimmer community that aligns with Taiwan’s nature as a maritime nation. Learn more about Hsu’s trailblazing journey as a swimmer and as an educator. “In Her Shoes” introduces leading women in Taiwanese society, spanning fields from fashion and art to business and sports. Explore the lives of these extraordinary women, what drives them, and how they have overcome personal challenges to excel in their careers and reach the top of their professions.

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