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PATHS TO SUCCESS - FEMALE ROLE MODELS IN THE WORPLACE

The co-founder of Little Moons, Vivien Wong, discusses why we need more female role models in the workplace. The entrepreneur spoke to the BBC as part of our Paths to Success series.

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🔗 Little Moons boss: 'If you can't see it, you can't be it'
Video by Sam Everett & Jeannie Joye

After listening exercises
👉 Now, you've already listened to this interview, choose the correct answer for each question.

1. What is the speaker's main piece of advice for someone starting their own business?
a) To avoid going viral on social media
b) To be prepared for the all-consuming nature of entrepreneurship
c) To focus on structured corporate structures

2. What challenge did the speaker's business, Little Moons, face after going viral on TikTok? 
a) They were well-prepared for the increased demand 
b) They decided to shut down the business
c) They had to pivot and adjust their strategy 

3. How does the speaker describe her approach to managing her team's work-life balance? 
a) She doesn't allow any time off for personal reasons 
b) She allows time off for children, family, and personal life
c) She encourages people to work long hours without breaks 

4. Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of asking for pay raises?
a) 
Because she lacked the confidence to ask for one herself
b) Because she believes pay raises are unnecessary
c) Because she believes women should always receive higher pay

5. What personal connection does the speaker have to the idea of women starting their own businesses?
a) 
Her mother started her own business due to a lack of labor laws
b) She believes women should only work in corporate jobs
c) She has never encountered women in business before

6. According to the speaker, what does she believe is a significant limitation for women in business?
a) Lack of opportunities
b) 
Lack of education
c) 
Lack of self-confidence

7. What does the speaker suggest is necessary for women to overcome their limitations and succeed in business?
a) 
Avoiding any risks
b) Diverse role models
c) 
A rigid corporate structure

8. Why does the speaker emphasize the need for diverse female role models?
a) 
To promote conformity among women
b) She believes role models are unnecessary
c) So that women can see a variety of possibilities and be inspired

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