Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese
436 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAt Limitless, we believe that choosing China as an expatriate assignment offers unlimited opportunity and adventure – and proper preparation is the key to success! Through real-life interviews from China’s leading expats, we support you and your loved ones through the entire process from relocation to repatriation, and every step in between. Glean wisdom and pick up fantastic tips and tricks from other people like you. Stay motivated, be empowered and get connected to some pretty amazing folks by tuning in. Welcome to the Limitless Community.
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#273 Meta Reprogramming pt3: Drawing upon our parents
September 09, 2016 04:00 - 13 minutes - 7.22 MBOur relationships with our parents can propel us towards our future or serve to block us from receiving what we need to move forward. In this show with therapist Julia Villalobos, she walks us through an exercise we can use to connect and receive all the positive energy we need from mom and dad. // Connect with Julia by email at [email protected], or WeChat at Lia-1988. // A special thanks to this show's sponsors, Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concor...
#272 Meta Reprogramming pt2: Get what you want
September 08, 2016 04:00 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBChances are you desire certain things for your life. Sometimes we need to stop chasing them and wait for them to come. In this exercise with therapist Julia Villalobos, she walks through an exercise called "Wished Horizons" that teaches you how to picture your ideal future and equip your brain with the tools it needs to unlock those blocks. // Connect with Julia by email at [email protected], or WeChat at Lia-1988. // A special thanks to this show's sponsors, Concordia Internationa...
#271 An introduction to Meta Reprogramming, with Julia Villalobos
September 06, 2016 04:00 - 48 minutes - 25.1 MBInformation overload, conflicts and problems are a part of life. When they aren't managed properly (or at all!) the stress and tensions of life can weigh heavily on us physically, mentally and emotionally. What if there were easy techniques that you could do on a daily basis to help you manage and sift through the stresses of life, to achieve your goals and dreams? This show with therapist Julia Villalobos kicks off a mini-series that'll teach you just that. Tune in to hear an intro to a tec...
#270 Level up your life: The trap of perfectionism
September 05, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.8 MBPerfectionism makes us measure our worth by our accomplishments and productivity. In this show with Ally Mona and her co-host Pete Rogers, tune in to hear how and why to avoid the trap of perfectionism if you want to level up your life. // Connect with Ally at [email protected] and with Pete at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this show's sponsors, Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. And Mila; get a 25% discount off your...
#269 Level up your life: Finding the value of times of darkness
September 01, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 22.5 MBWe all go through dark times. Hard times. Heck, moving to China can cast the most intrepid of laowai into uncertainty and darkness. Is there a point to these valleys? In this show with my co-host Pete Rogers, we discuss the necessity of troubling times, how we can navigate through them and what's really the point behind intervals of suffering. // Connect with Ally at [email protected] and with Pete at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this show's sponsors, Concordia I...
#268 Level up your life: How to spend your time—the Law of 33%
August 30, 2016 00:00 - 31 minutes - 15.7 MBLearning is life and life is learning. From the moment we're born, we're thrown into a world that confounds us and our learning journey begins. Did you know that you're the combined sum of the 5 people you hang around with the most? Who is that for you? Do you like what there sum equates to? Which direction are your relationships and friendships propelling you? In this show with my co-host Pete Rogers, we dive into the Law of 33 Percent to suggest one general guideline of how you can spend y...
#267 Level up your life: Moving beyond learned helplessness
August 28, 2016 21:32 - 26 minutes - 13.6 MBAs expats, moments in our our lives are often out of our control. How do you react when you feel external stress or stimulus that's painful, confusing, or disorienting? In this show, my co-host Pete Rogers and I dig into the idea that behaviors resulting from feelings of helplessness can actually be learned, and if they can be learned, then they can be unlearned. Tune in to find out how this can radically change our lives as expats and beyond. // Connect with Ally at [email protected]...
#266 Level up your life: Is humility your core?
August 25, 2016 04:00 - 31 minutes - 16.1 MBGenuine humility seems a rarity in our day and age when access to limitless information has made becoming an 'expert' easier than ever and an obsession with social media necessitates shameless self-promotion. So, what does true success, coupled with humility, actually look like? Are there any people who have done it right, any who refuse to submit to their pride, whose actions and attitudes we can emulate? There certainly are. Tune in to hear Ally and her co-host Pete Rogers dive head first ...
#265 Level up your life: The power behind 80/20 living
August 24, 2016 04:00 - 30 minutes - 15.2 MB20% of any carpet in your home gets 80% of the wear and tear. 80% of your emails go to 20% of your contact book. 20% of the people in your team do 80% of the work. Are these relationships phenomenons or is there something deeper to it? In this show, Ally and her co-host Pete Rogers walk through the significance of the Pareto Principle. Tune in to discover five applications of what they're calling 80/20 living that will take your experience, relationships and life satisfaction to the next...
#264 Level up your life: Be an adaptability machine
August 23, 2016 00:00 - 25 minutes - 12.8 MBIs there a single characteristic that you could develop that would give you a slight edge on leveling up your life in every area? Think for a moment: Who are the most successful people you know? The smartest? The strongest? Probably not. In this show, Limitless hosts, Ally and Pete, talk about the power of adaptability. Tune in to learn how thinking in terms of experimentation instead of black and white, right and wrong, can fuel your happiness and success like no other. // Connect with Ally...
#263 Level up your life: Getting what you deserve
August 22, 2016 00:30 - 29 minutes - 14.9 MBWhat is it that you want in life... Better internal health or external physique? A better marriage? Better friendships and relationships? A higher paying or more fulfilling job? We all want a better life in many of these areas but, do you DESERVE these things? In this show, Ally and Pete explore leveling up your life by actually working towards and deserving the things you want. How big is your "deserved-ness" factor and why is it foundational to start here? Tune in to find out! // Connect w...
#262 China Travel: Bucket List—Tibet, with Youlan Tours
August 19, 2016 04:27 - 22 minutes - 11.2 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part travel series. In this show, Irene shares all about one of China’s most coveted tourist spots—Tibet. Tune in to hear how to get there, where to stay, which season is best for travel, and how to get the travel visa to go. ...
#261 China Travel: Adventure Trips, with Youlan Tours
August 15, 2016 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11.2 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part travel series. In this show, Irene shares some alternative holiday options for you adventurous travelers out there. Do the usual tourist spots, but do them differently! Take a sidecar all the way out to the Greatwall or t...
#260 China Travel: Hidden Gems—Shaanxi, with Youlan Tours
August 11, 2016 04:00 - 36 minutes - 17.6 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series. In this show, you’ll get a brief history lesson on one of China’s hidden gems, the Shanxi province, and hear some of the places that are worth making a trip for. // For more info and to connect visit Youlan Tours ...
#259 China Travel: Chengdu Panda Volunteering Program, with Youlan Tours
August 09, 2016 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.6 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos. In this show, Irene walks us through the incredible experience of actually volunteering at one of Chengdu’s panda bases. You’ll be inspired to make this a must-see and do activity before you head home for good! // For more info and to connect vi...
#258 China Travel: Tips for traveling well with your little ones, with Youlan Tours
August 05, 2016 00:00 - 39 minutes - 20.5 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series equipping you to travel locally and see some of the best (and little known) sites. In this show, Julia shares some fantastic tips and tricks for traveling with children and making a truly memorable family holiday. ...
#257 China Travel: Hot spots for you lovebirds, with Youlan Tours
August 04, 2016 00:30 - 17 minutes - 9 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series equipping you to travel locally and see some of the best (and little known) sites. In this show, discover a couple of romantic spots available to you love birds seeking some time away from the hustle and bustle of ...
#256 China Travel: Visit-worthy temples and monasteries, with Youlan Tours
August 03, 2016 00:11 - 19 minutes - 9.63 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series equipping you to travel locally and see some of the best (and little known) sites. In this show, you'll discover three stunning temples and monasteries that are worth a visit! // For more info and to connect visit ...
#255 China Travel: Avoiding the crowds during national holidays, with Youlan Tours
August 02, 2016 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.64 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series equipping you to travel locally and see some of the best (and little known) sites. In this show, you'll learn little known, and hopefully less-crowded travel destinations to visit during the peak times of Chinese n...
#254 China Travel: Planes, trains, and a place to lay your head, with Youlan Tours
August 01, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 13.7 MBIgnite your passion for traveling within China with this series with Youlan Tours. Ally was thrilled to sit with Irene Baro, founder of Youlan Tours, a Spanish travel agency specializing in China, and a member of her marketing team, Julia Villalobos to bring you this 9-part series equipping you to travel locally and see some of the best (and little known) sites. In this show, they covered traveling 101. It’s filled with tips and tricks for booking flights, trains and hotels using China’s top...
#253 Repatriating well, with Lawrence Chi
August 01, 2016 03:00 - 18 minutes - 7.73 MBLet’s just say it: Repatriation is harder than expatriation. In this show you’ll hear the story of Lawrence Chi, the owner of The Expat Compass, who after working intensively with both expats and repats, and who has since repatriated back to Canada himself, has come to that very conclusion and now spends a good part of his work helping repats navigate the journey home. You can’t rely on your organization to repatriate you well, so tune in to hear four of Lawrence’s tips for easing into life...
#252 Get your mind right: Four mindsets that set successful expats apart, with Lawrence Chi
July 28, 2016 21:30 - 30 minutes - 11.9 MBThere is a mindset that sets successful expats apart from those who fail—those who just don’t get into a good rhythm in life and work during their time abroad. Now, Ally is no stranger to the pain that comes along with the personal growth that is offered to expats and this conversation with Lawrence Chi, the owner of the Expat Compass, about the mindset, or at least the behaviors associated with various mindsets, that set happy and successful expats apart was right up Limitless' ethos' alley...
#251 Get noticed: Marketing yourself for an international assignment, with Lawrence Chi
July 27, 2016 23:19 - 24 minutes - 9.34 MBExpatriation on a global scale is becoming more and more competitive and if you’ve been listening to all the other shows in this series with Lawrence Chi, the owner of the Expat Compass, you should know why! The expat life is amazing! So how can you successfully market yourself for an international role? Where should you start? Tune in to hear Lawrence’s take on picking the right market, networking that works and crafting a resume that’ll get you noticed. // Connect with Lawrence by email at...
#250 Think before you sign: How to assess an expat job offer and negotiate a package, with Lawrence Chi
July 27, 2016 04:00 - 29 minutes - 11.3 MBSo you've got an overseas assignment offer on the table. Congrats! Now what? Assessing the offer can be a tough process of discernment to wade through from your home country—especially if you don’t know the right questions to ask. I sat with Lawrence Chi, the owner of The Expat Compass, and in this show he gives you loads of those ‘right questions’ that you can ask on the front end of the job search process. He sums it up well, “You only get one chance to negotiate a contract,” so tune in to...
#249 Future expat beware: Four things you need to consider before taking that assignment, with Lawrence Chi
July 26, 2016 13:30 - 28 minutes - 11 MBLiving abroad… there’s nothing quite like it! And yet, not every expat is effective overseas. What if there was a roadmap that you could use to ahead of your assignment that could help predict your chances of a successful, enjoyable and fulfilling expat experience? Ally's guest on this show, Lawrence Chi, is the owner of The Expat Compass. Tune in to hear four critical areas of consideration both professionally and personally that you need to take a good hard look at before you say ‘yes’ to...
#248 Why go international: Understanding the perks of living abroad, with Lawrence Chi
July 25, 2016 03:04 - 25 minutes - 10 MBThere are expats in almost every country around the world. But why? What’s the real draw? Ally's guest in this show, Lawrence Chi, is the owner of an organization called The Expat Compass. He spends his days coaching and consulting expatriates and repatriates around the world, and in this show Lawrence shares four of the big perks of the international assignment. Interested in what all the hype is about? Tune in to find out. // Connect with Lawrence by email at [email protected]. ...
#247 Enneagram III: Individualizing your success in China, with Pete Rogers
July 22, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBAt Limitless, we’re all about helping you be successful in China faster and this final installment of the Enneagram podcast series will give you strategies for living and working in the typical ‘6’ nation of China. If you’ve not listened to parts 1 and 2, definitely go back (or part 3 won’t make much sense!). There were a lot of ‘ah-ha’ moments in this podcast for Pete and me so I hope you experience your own! // Connect with Pete at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this sho...
#246 Enneagram II: You and the deadly sins, with Pete Rogers
July 21, 2016 04:00 - 50 minutes - 21.8 MBUnlike other personality descriptions that label you and leave you high and dry, the Enneagram is a tool full of hope that provides each person with practical steps towards a more balanced life. Tune into this episode, part 2 of the Enneagram series with Pete Rogers, to learn how movement around the nine personality types can give you opportunity for insane self-growth. // Connect with Pete at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this show's sponsors, Concordia International Sch...
#245 Enneagram I: Unpacking your uniqueness, with Pete Rogers
July 20, 2016 00:54 - 1 hour - 25.6 MBCaution: Learning about the Enneagram may change your life. If you’re up for understanding yourself and those around you in your home or at the work place better, developing more empathy and compassion for why people do what they do, then you’re in for a serious treat with this three-part Enneagram mini series with management consultant, teacher, personal coach (and now Limitless co-host!) Pete Rogers. The applications for the Enneagram for individuals and in the workplace are endless, and i...
#244 Creating the expat life you desire, with Heather Rose Chase
July 19, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBHeather is a nomad at heart, who loves adventure. From the time she was a small child she dreamt of traveling the world. What she didn’t know was she’d get to see the world by living abroad. In the past 16 years she has moved 13 times between five different countries. A passionate advocate of the arts and the power of creativity, her wandering life serves to give her plenty of stories to write about. In this episode, you'll be inspired to truly enjoy the expat journey for all it has to offer...
#243 Expat Family Planning pt 5—FATCA, FBAR and Renunciation of US citizenship, with Trey Archer
July 18, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.8 MBAmerican citizens, in particular, face rather interesting challenges when it comes to living abroad and managing their finances. FATCA and tax reporting can make some people go batty! What exactly is the foreign income exclusion act? How does FATCA affect you? Should American citizens be investing while abroad at all? Is your tax situation bad enough that you've considered or should be considering renouncing US citizenship? In this final instalment with personal wealth manager Trey Archer, y...
#242 This week — Quittin' Time!
July 15, 2016 07:45 - 11 minutes - 5.41 MBWould you say that you have the perfect balance of priorities in your life? In this week's wrap up, Ally takes you on a bit of her personal journey through some real gut wrenching, eye-opening realizations of late of just how little she was truly valuing the work and relationships that matter the most in life and have put some boundaries in place to help keep her on track. In this show, you’ll hear more on that and hopefully be inspired to take a real, hard look at what’s on your plate and b...
#241 Studio Session III with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
July 14, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this third and final session with swing dancer, Ramona Staffeld, Limitless host, Pete Rogers, puts Ramona on the spot and asks some industry specific questions. What's it like to be a role model for so many on an international stage? What about the drama of the dance scene? Tune in to hear more on these topics, as well as some final inspiration on the power of simply showing up. // Connect with Ramona on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ramona.staffeld. // A special thanks to this epi...
#240 Attaining your best pre-conception health, with Olga Nemchikova
July 13, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes - 10 MBMore and more young families are relocating to China and oftentimes choosing to have children abroad. How do we ensure our best pre-conception health while living overseas? In this show, Ally caught up with health coach and personal trainer, Olga Nemchikova, to find out. A passionate advocate of health and wellness in Shanghai, Olga dropped her successful career in logistics three years ago in order to help people understand their bodies using a holistic approach encompassing food, physical ...
#239 Stay in pursuit of your life’s purpose with a personal mission statement, with Cindy Shueh Lin
July 12, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes - 11.5 MBDriven by purpose, Cindy found her calling and moved from corporate American to the not-for-profit sector just last year as the CEO for Chunhui Children’s Foundation. In this episode, Cindy shares her transition from the executive fast track to leading one of China’s most recognized NGOs, the importance of a personal mission statement and how you can get working on yours today! // Connect with Cindy at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International Sc...
#238 Expat Family Planning pt 4—Raising a financially literate generation, with Trey Archer
July 11, 2016 08:13 - 14 minutes - 7.14 MBMoney management, despite being one of life's most important skills, is hardly touched upon in our schools. In this episode, installment 4 with personal wealth manager Trey Archer, Trey and Ally talk strategies for helping our kids become financially literate. No matter how old your kids are, tune in to hear some tips and tricks for teaching them the ropes. Connect with Trey at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsors Concordia International School Sh...
#237 [Laowai Chinese] 乱七八糟 (luàn qī bā zāo)
July 09, 2016 14:04 - 4 minutes - 2.58 MBFeel like you have the basics of Mandarin covered? Looking for a way to wow your colleagues at work? Tune into this intermediate chengyu lesson to boost your vocabulary and take your Chinese to the next level. In this show: 乱七八糟 (luàn qī bā zāo) Connect with Ally at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // These ten quick questions will better your listener experienc...
#236 Battling the Impostor Syndrome
July 08, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.66 MBImpostor syndrome is a sneaking feeling that you’re a fake. You dismiss your achievements and successes as the result of timing, luck or anything else that’s beyond your control. Impostor syndrome can show up in all areas of our lives. Stick around to learn where it comes from and how on earth we can get over it! // Connect with Ally at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. ...
#235 Expat Family Planning, pt 3—Moving extra cash closer to home, with Trey Archer
July 07, 2016 01:36 - 19 minutes - 9.65 MBAs expats working in China, what options are out there for us to manage any extra RMB we have our hands? What's the risk of having too much local currency? And what implications does the devaluation of the yuan have on our hard-earned cash? In this episode, installment 3 with personal wealth manager Trey Archer, you'll hear answers to all these questions and three surefire ways to move your cash a little closer to home. // Connect with Trey by email at [email protected]. // A...
#234 An entrepreneurial story inspiring greener living, with Kim Gilliland of Soapnut Republic
July 06, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 14.7 MBFollowing our hearts and our convictions isn't always the easiest thing to do. In this show, founder and host, Ally Mona sat with Kim Gilliland, co-owner of Soapnut Republic, an award-winning business that offers an extensive line of non-toxic, biodegradable, allergen free household cleaning products to the China and Hong Kong markets. An advocate for going toxin-free in ALL areas of life, Ally loved sitting with a kindred spirit and digging into her entrepreneurial journey. Tune in to hear ...
#233 Studio Session II with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
July 05, 2016 08:59 - 37 minutes - 14 MBInternationally renowned swing dancer, Ramona Staffeld, and Limitless co-host Pete Rogers, go really deep into some incredible topics related to expat life, but also, just good life in general. Ramona talks transparently about abuse that has happened in her life and how she found her voice to speak out against it. They dig into how to make a marriage work while travelling globally. Even though she's based in Australia, her work situation mirrors so many of our own when it comes to having to ...
#232 A journey story—Battling the odds to land the dream job, with Vanessa Narvios
July 04, 2016 05:28 - 32 minutes - 12.5 MBFeel like you're working REALLY hard to make a life in China work? Have you had any push back or challenges that seem insurmountable to your continued growth or success here? If so, you aren't alone! In this show with Vanessa Narvios, head of the Operations division of China Sports Promotions, organizers of high-end boxing events across Asia, most famously know in Shanghai as, “Brawl on the Bund” you'll hear all about how she defied the odds to land her dream job in China. Tune in to hear fa...
#231 Choose courage, with Fearfighter and Storyteller Christine Leang
July 01, 2016 03:57 - 31 minutes - 11.5 MBBorn in a refugee camp at the Thai frontier one week after her parents finally escaped the civil war which killed one fourth of the Cambodian population, Christine grew up in France in a difficult environment. In 2005 Christine left Paris for Shanghai and has been based in China ever since. Her China journey has taken various twists and turns that have shaped Christine into the accomplished public speaker, captivating storyteller, martial arts instructor and writing coach that she is today. ...
#230 Expat Family Planning, pt 2—College Planning, with Trey Archer
June 30, 2016 08:53 - 12 minutes - 6.44 MBSustaining studying and living expenses for an Ivy League education can cost in the ballpark of $80,000 a year. For those of us with children, if we want to be in a financial situation to help lessen their load, we must, must, must start early and save for their education. In this show with with personal wealth manager Trey Archer you'll hear more on how we can make college savings worth everyone's while. // Connect with Trey by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks...
#229 Living with intention and thriving as an expat mama, with Ashley Stahle
June 29, 2016 04:00 - 35 minutes - 14.1 MBIn one of Ally's earliest episodes, she sat with Shenzhen resident Ashley Stahle and dug into what her day-to-day life is like. From raising kids abroad, to redefining her career goals to focus on her family and adjusting to a new Chinese city, Ashley's wisdom for those of us living and working abroad with a young family will encourage you. Tune in to hear her refreshing take on expat life in China. // Find more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/astahle and connect with Ashley by email at as...
#228 Expat Family Planning, pt 1—Life Insurance, with Trey Archer
June 27, 2016 03:20 - 27 minutes - 13.5 MBNo one wants to think about NOT coming home from an international assignment, but the reality is, it can and does happen. Will you or your loved ones be cared for in the unlikely event of a death abroad? My guest on this show, personal wealth manager Trey Archer, and many wealth managers like him, consider a solid life insurance policy foundational to an individual and a family's financial health. Why is it so important? Should our spouse and children be covered as well? And what questions d...
#227 Studio Session I with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
June 23, 2016 11:21 - 53 minutes - 19.6 MBUnderstanding the art of improvisation, and the necessity of risk taking are two essential skills that can help expats live well and adjust to life in China. In this interview with internationally renowned swing dancer Ramona Staffeld we explore how a healthy dance relationship is like any good relationship—how learning to lead and follow create a shared, authentic experience. She also speaks about the importance of being "bad" at something in order to stay emotionally grounded and how takin...
#226 How this mamapreneur's superpowers can unlock yours, with Amanda McNeice
June 21, 2016 02:24 - 33 minutes - 12.4 MBA feeling of identity loss is common among supporting spouses who uproot themselves out of a career for a move abroad. Ally's guest on this show, Amanda McNeice, is passionate about helping expats, particularly those in the supporting spouse role, navigate the waters of redefining their new identity now that they’ve packed up and and jumped on a plane. A Shanghai expat since 2010, Amanda shares some solid advice for how to thrive in China as a supporting spouse. Tune in to hear more of her m...
#225 Choosing 'Great' over 'Good', with Jodie Clark
June 20, 2016 05:07 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBJodie grew up in New Zealand and came to Shanghai eight years ago via London. She and her husband, Joe (nicknamed ‘Fish’), and kids left a fantastic set up as expats in London to leap into the great unknown of China and are now embracing this life with all its opportunities and challenges. Tune in to hear her insights on how and why to stay optimistic while living life in China. // Connect with Jody by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia In...
#224 The changing face of media—What every consumer and marketer should know, with Cidonie Richards
June 16, 2016 06:05 - 37 minutes - 17.6 MBThe sheer number of different forms of media we interact with all day long is astounding. Anyone miss the good ol' days of sitting back and reading a great paperback or, gasp, a newspaper?! We do! While it's undeniable that media has changed rapidly over the last decade or two and will continue to do so, are you aware of its impact on you? In this show, Ally had the honor of sitting with Cidonie Richards, Editor and Chief of Ringier Asia, who has spent the past 15 years of her career in jour...