She Founded Taipei’s First Wakeboarding School-In Her Shoes Ep. 1-2

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Due to immense flood risks, Shezidao in Taipei City has long been a construction-restricted area, remaining an underdeveloped outlier in the hustling metropolis. Sammy Lee, once a rising star in the financial industry, saw immense potential in Shezidao. She and her partner spent ten years transforming the site into a wakeboarding paradise for domestic and international athletes alike. The journey was full of setbacks, but Sammy battled government policies and a funding shortfall to establish a port and a wake sports school. Learn more about her vision for the river and for the next generation. “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.

In Her Shoes

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