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Feb 2023
42m 26s

A New Perspective with Sarah Alagroobi

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About this episode
Hi guys! Welcome back to #TME. This week, I bring on Sarah Alagroobi, a multidisciplinary artist, curator and educator. She is also the Founder of The Letters Project. Today, we discuss the meaning of feminism, identity and how The Letters Project came to be. We also dive into the third culture kid complex and defining struggles. Check out her insta page ... Show More
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