In this episode of “Women Living the Questions", host Ruby Tugade speaks with Edith Terry, a journalist and cultural observer whose life and career span continents, industries, and eras of profound global change.
Edith began her journey as one of the early women to graduate from Yale, navigating the complexities of gender in elite academic spaces. From there, her path led her across the world, from her childhood in the Philippines to roles in Washington, New York, Beijing, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, where she has lived for over two decades.
She shares her experiences working in China during the 1970s as an interpreter for U.S.-China trade delegations, offering a rare glimpse into a pivotal historical moment. Edith also reflects on her transition into journalism, and the insights she’s gained from a life spent observing people and change, up-close.
The conversation also turns to her personal passions, from dragon boating in Hong Kong to her deep appreciation for Asian art, and how these practices have influenced her understanding of teamwork, beauty, and attention.
At its core, this episode is about embracing uncertainty and finding meaning in a life defined not by a single path, but by continual transformation.
Music: “Love” by Alex‑Productions, licensed under CCBY 3.0