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Asian Network,1 min

100 Women: 'Living as a bearded lady means I have to break down barriers every day'

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Harnaam Kaur talks candidly about her career and work as part of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 100 Women season. The Body Confidence activist spoke on an a panel asking whether the glass ceiling is higher for Asian women? Harnaam was also joined by playwright Atiha Sen Gupta and Psychologist Mamta Saha. She chatted frankly about her distinct image and how it stopped her chasing a marketing job but that despite her different look she carved a career out of her struggle to inspire others. Harnaam told the audience that if her lady beard was to be removed she still hoped to be recognised as an activist with a powerful voice and message.

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