I met Paulien many years ago in the salon, I was so intrigued by her life experiences and her creative abilities.
We learn some home truths about being at school and not being accepted because you looked different, being isolated from forming childhood friendships. It was tough to be an immigrant when Paulien was growing up, and it led to a path that could have broken her.
The story of Paulien’s strength, resilience and will to escape the “economic prison” is enthralling...
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CREDITS:
Host: Melissa Alsemgeest
Guest: Paulien
Editor: Robert Alsemgeest
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