Art, Law and Psychobitch: The Journey of a Multi-Hyphenate – Amanda Chong
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Meet the powerhouse behind Psychobitch.

Amanda Chong is a lawyer trained in Harvard and Cambridge, with endless accolades.

Outside of law, she’s an award-winning Poet, Playwright and Advocate for Social Justice.

Her play 'Psychobitch' sold out in record time, cementing her reputation as a trailblazer. (Could she be Singapore’s answer to Taylor Swift?!)

Simply put, she is a powerhouse you absolutely need to hear from.

In this episode, explore:

🧩 The perception of single women in our society.

🖋️ Her unique approach to Poetry and Playwriting.

🎭 The story behind ‘Psychobitch’ and why it resonates with so many.

🌟 How she advocates for women and children, challenging societal norms and driving change.

Named ‘Her World’s Young Woman Achiever” in 2022, Amanda holds nothing back in this episode.

Hear how she addresses gender dynamics, privilege, and the emotional layers behind her creative process.

Join us as she shares her insights with humour and honesty.

Listen now on Spotify! 🎧

#AfterTheBar #AmandaChong #Psychobitch #GenderEquality #ArtAndLaw #Inspiration #Podcast

Follow Amanda Chong:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawzchong/

More of Amanda Chong’s work: 

Buy Professions at: https://epigrambookshop.sg/products/professions) or https://singapore.kinokuniya.com/bw/9789811112362). 

Support Psychobitch’s run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2024: https://www.wildrice.com.sg/event/234995-psychobitch-2/) 

Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/

More on the podcast - https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sg)

What to listen for:

00:00 Start of Episode

01:02 Intro

02:48 Amanda on Being Single

06:23 Accessibility to Opportunity, Being Placed On A Pedestal

10:12 Did The People Around Her Start to Treat Her Differently?

12:09 One Thing Amanda Wishes Other People Knew About Her

15:08 Her Journey As A Playwright

23:10 On The Success Of Psychobitch 

27:11 Knowing The Boundaries of Taking Inspiration From Personal Life

32:31 Revisiting Memories In The Process Of Writing Psychobitch

37:20 What To Note When Writing Confessionally 

41:55 Being Vulnerable & Honest In Work

47:31 Her Legal Career and Advocating for Women and Children’s Rights

54:44 Amanda’s Experience Prosecuting Sex Crimes Informs Her Art

01:00:08 Thoughts On Her Mom’s Sacrifice To Become A Homemaker 

01:03:36 Rapid Fire Round

01:06:16 An Excerpt from “Monsoon Girls”

01:07:03 Outro