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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#223 Third Culture Kids: Repatriation and college life, with Quincy Larson and Aaron Brantingham
June 16, 2016 02:48 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBIf you're raising kids abroad, have you ever wondered what it may be like for them to repatriate as Third Culture Kids? In this show, Limitless intern Nick Abouchedid interviews two college students who spent the majority of their childhood in China. Americans by passport, Aaron Brantingham and Quincy Larson, both call China home, and had different experiences as they acclimated to life in the US. What was it like to graduate from international schools? Were they prepared academically and so...
#222 The Intern Chronicles, with Nick Abouchedid
June 14, 2016 22:00 - 33 minutes - 14.8 MBIn May, Limitless had the distinct privilege of working with their first intern, Nick Abouchedid. Building Limitless is not a 9-5 office job. Instead Pete, Nick and Ally did life together for the two weeks and Nick got to experience first hand what it’s like to be an entrepreneur here in Shanghai. In this show, they've compiled short clips of reviews from each of the 10 days he worked with Limitless. What did he do and how did he feel about his experiences? Did he learn a thing or two? Stick...
#221 Setting children on their own path to success, with Tess Robinson
June 14, 2016 07:34 - 38 minutes - 15 MBFounder and managing partner of TEAM Education Consulting Company, Tess Robinson, knows a thing or two about how to help students and families access fantastic educational opportunities abroad. In this episode, she shares part of her entrepreneurial journey, tips and wisdom for setting students up for future success as well as some of her experiences balancing life abroad as a longtime expat, business owner and mama of three boys. // Find this show and more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/...
#220 Embracing the changing nature of leadership, with the International Professional Women's Society
June 13, 2016 04:00 - 51 minutes - 22.3 MBRecently, Limitless co-host Pete Rogers sat with speakers and leaders who were featured at the 10th annual International Professional Women's Society (IPWS) Leadership Summit. This landmark event gathered top female leaders from around the globe to deliver dynamic content and innovative workshops, all shaped around the theme of "Embracing the Changing Nature of Leadership: A Roadmap to Success." This was a professional and personal development experience like no other in China. In this fasci...
#219 This week—Laying excuses to rest in pursuit of wellness
June 10, 2016 07:36 - 21 minutes - 9.81 MBHave you ever reached a breaking point in your life? Maybe your health isn't awesome. Or your relationships seem rocky. Perhaps the state of your mental or emotional health wavers depending on the day. If so, you're not alone and in this week's wrap up, Ally rolls up her sleeves, lays down her pride and dives right into just how off-kilter her overall health and wellness has become over the past year. This show was really hard to record and it’s for those of you who realize that your potenti...
#218 Entrepreneurial resources that'll knock your socks off, with Mike Paduada
June 08, 2016 08:34 - 29 minutes - 11.9 MBHaving recently made the jump from an eclectic career that has included consulting, dancing, writing, and occasional gigs with startups, Mike Paduada decided to explore the world of app development. He and his wife have been living in Shanghai for over four years. Also, Mike is Canadian, and he’s pretty proud of that! If you're feeling stuck in your entrepreneurial (or life) journey, tune in and let Mike help show you the world of limitless possibility. // Connect with Mike by email at mike@...
#217 Take a ride down the unlikely entrepreneurial path, with Alison Nantz
June 07, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen a business opportunity presented itself to trained midwife, Alison Nantz, she took a leap of faith and dove right in. Originally from the US, Alison has spent almost half of her life in Asia and even met her husband, Josh, when they were kids growing up in Taiwan. They’ve been married and living in Shanghai for over five years now and welcomed their first son into the family earlier this year. Ali works as a doula and lactation counselor and is the co-owner of Shanghai Doula, an entrepr...
#216 Real life: Aussie in Shanghai, with Cidonie Richards
June 06, 2016 00:59 - 32 minutes - 15.3 MBSo there are a lot, a lot of foreigners in China, and much of what we do at Limitless is try to bridge the gap between our cultures and the local Chinese. But, it's ridiculous to think that each of our individual foreign cultures would handle transition into life and work in China the same (even cultural differences between households will play its part, but that's a whole different podcast...)! Let's drill down a bit deeper and see if we can't get more specific insight from cultures similar...
#215 This week—What it's like to live Limitless for two weeks
June 03, 2016 01:58 - 25 minutes - 12.9 MBFor the past two weeks, Limitless has had the distinct pleasure of working with Nick Abouchedid, a rising senior at an intentional school here in Shanghai. Because Ally intentionally designed this business to be uber mobile and flexible, she was a bit nervous about taking on an intern... Doing life with Ally these days often involves lots of baby poop and fussy Margie Rose, meals on the fly (if at all), juggling a couple businesses often in one conversation, making birthday cupcakes at 5am a...
#214 Why we trust and why we don't, with Terri Creeden
June 01, 2016 08:19 - 53 minutes - 28.2 MBHave you ever lost trust in someone? Sure you have. Who hasn’t? What about this one: Why do you trust some people right off the bat, and yet for others, there’s something about them that you can’t quite put your finger on but you doubt their level of trustworthiness. There are concrete answers to these questions! Ally learned a ridiculous amount about trust, sitting with life and executive coach Terri Creeden and diving deep into three elements that make up trust. In the studio they had a fa...
#213 Create margin your life with Slow Movement, with Terri Creeden
May 30, 2016 01:07 - 46 minutes - 24.8 MBTo say that life in China moves 'quickly', may be an understatement. Breakneck speed may be a better descriptor. Or... Bustling. Brisk. Accelerated. Hurried. Immediate. Hasty. Sudden. Rushing. Jerky. Aggressive. Dynamic. Do you feel It? — That chaotic energy surrounding you as you hustle down the street? Does your calendar feel it, as every moment gets scheduled to the brink of an insane pace? Does your heart feel it, when you go through your day rushing to and fro? What if there was a bette...
#212 This week—Nick, the Intrepid Intern
May 27, 2016 03:48 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBIn the studio this week, Ally and Pete are joined by Limitless Intern, Nick Abouchedid, a rising senior at an international school in Shanghai. Nick has been killin' it in his first week with the Limitless hosts, getting a real feel for the hustle and bustle of entrepreneurship in China. In this episode, hear some of his experience so far, the Best Of what launched this week and what's up ahead. // Email with comments, questions, or just to say hi! to [email protected] & pete@limitles...
#211 Transform your China experience with a 'Ridiculous List', with Terri Creeden
May 26, 2016 04:00 - 39 minutes - 20.7 MBHow many times in your day-to-day life in China have you wondered (or muttered), "Why would someone DO that???" As we learn to navigate our new existence in China, the sentiment is often negative—we can't help but filter the insanity happening around us through our own rosy glasses. But what would happen if we had a concrete tool that could help us take the right-wrong judgment call OUT of the equation? How could a unbiased, curious approach to grappling with local culture and customs serve ...
#210 China life, unscripted with 3GingerSisters, Reece, Maddy & Cam Caddell
May 24, 2016 23:05 - 37 minutes - 19.3 MBNine-year-old Reece, 13-year-old Maddy, and 16-year-old Cam are no strangers to the limelight. You-tubers, actors, musicians, and martial artists in their own right, they've taken their short time in Shanghai by storm, forging new paths, learning new disciplines, and laughing all the while. Simply put, these remarkable young women are goal-oriented, career minded and just plain fun to be around. Want to hear their take on life abroad? Tune in to find out! // Connect with the girls on any soc...
#209 Leadership without the buzzwords, with Josie Zhao
May 23, 2016 01:17 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBWomen in top leadership is a hot button issue globally. Strategies for improving gender equality in the workplace and training for women who are firmly climbing the corporate ladder aren't uncommon. Yet, Ally's guest on this show, Deutsche Bank Chief Operating Officer, Josie Zhao holds a refreshing view that women don't need to be taught leadership; instead, the workplace needs to change and leaders must learn to embrace the innate leadership qualities that women bring to the table. Josie an...
#208 Laowai in Xi'an—Expat life in the second tier, with Nicole Webb
May 18, 2016 00:00 - 37 minutes - 15.5 MBThere are over 600 cities in China and only four are considered first tier cities. With most of Ally and Pete's interviews emerging from expats in the first tier (think, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou), Limitless is missing a massive lot of you out there in the second and third tier. For this show, Ally had the distinct privilege of chatting with Australian Nicole Webb. Nicole is loving life and re-inventing herself and her career in the well-known second tier city of Xi'an. Rich in history,...
#207 Expatriation, identity loss and the art of self-reinvention, with Nicole Webb
May 16, 2016 05:40 - 36 minutes - 15.5 MBLike it or not, our identity are oftentimes inextricably linked to what we do as our profession, and as someone who previously worked outside the home, China's supporting expat spouses find themselves struggling when that bit of our lives is suddenly stripped away. That apparent loss of identity, mixed with culture shock, and adjustment challenges, can throw supporting spouses off kilter. Ally's guest on this show, Nicole Webb, is no stranger to the process of identity loss. In her mid-thirt...
#206 This week—Livin' in the land of possibility
May 13, 2016 07:25 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBLast week's wrap up was about battling fear living overseas as an expat. This week, Pete and I change gears and talk about possibility. The possibilities that are available to China's expats are, well, limitless. After a recent string of events in our lives, Pete and I are on possibility highs it seems as we record this week's wrap up. Tune in to be inspired and hopefully encouraged to look for, recognize and seize the opportunities knocking at your front door. // Send comments, questions,...
#205 Strategies for "Low Carb, Healthy Fat" eating in China, with Bianca Fontana
May 12, 2016 04:02 - 44 minutes - 22.7 MBIn the land of noodles, rice and dumplings, is maintaining an almost zero carb approach to a diet possible? And by 'diet' we simply mean a way of eating and you'll totally understand why after hearing Ally's guest on today's show, Bianca Fontana, talk about her daily food routine. Plagued by health challenges years ago, Bianca took her health into her own hands, and literally cut out every starching carb and sugar she was eating. Ally sat across from Bianca in her home office, and was shocke...
#204 Raising Third Culture Kids—Expat life across five continents, with Carol Schoch
May 11, 2016 01:00 - 45 minutes - 19.7 MBAs an expat mama of three small children, I've asked myself a time or two whether or not my choice to raise my girls abroad, as international citizens, is a wise one. I've pondered what intended and unintended consequences might be. I've watched older children of family friends go off to college back 'home' after years abroad. Some adjust well. Some struggle. Some fail. Most can't quite put their finger to a map on a physical place called home. And I've worried how my children will fit into ...
#204 Raising Third Culture Kids—Expat life across five continents, with Carol Schoch
May 11, 2016 01:00As an expat mama of three small children, I've asked myself a time or two whether or not my choice to raise my girls abroad, as international citizens, is a wise one. I've pondered what intended and unintended consequences might be. I've watched older children of family friends go off to college back 'home' after years abroad. Some adjust well. Some struggle. Some fail. Most can't quite put their finger to a map on a physical place called home. And I've worried how my children will fit into ...
#203 Wisdom and insight from the Forum for Expat Service Providers
May 10, 2016 06:00 - 26 minutes - 19.1 MBTrain them while they're young! Can you imagine host Ally's sweet 10-week-old Margie Rose armed with a Press Pass...? Well, she totally rocked it—while strapped to her mama—so that Limitless could capture insightful sound bites from vendors, attendees, panelists and organizers of the second annual Community Center Shanghai Forum for Expat Service Providers. Tune in to hear about a couple of the big challenges facing expats and what's being done about them. // Send your comments, questions an...
#202 This week—Grappling with fear
May 06, 2016 04:00 - 30 minutes - 15.8 MBHave you ever woken up in the middle of the night gripped by fear? What about your move to China… were there or are there any facets of the transition that unnerve you? In this week’s wrap up Pete puts on his therapist’s hat and coaches Ally through some of the unanticipated, and unwelcome fears that have been cropping up in her life. It’s rare for Limitless to focus solely on the topic of fear but we figure, if we’re experiencing some of these unsettling emotions, maybe some of you are too,...
#201 A kid's take on life abroad—Kaylie, 12 & Alexia, 14
May 04, 2016 04:00 - 18 minutes - 10.5 MBThree years after their move to China, 12-year-old Kaylie and 14-year-old Alexia are so settled in their life here, that they can hardly imagine going back home. While capturing their take on life abroad, we chatted about everything. Tune in to hear more on travel opportunities, school friendships and workload, what it means to be a third culture kid, the chances to foster a globally-minded empathy and what has caused them such tremendous personal growth throughout the years. // A special th...
#200 Business in China: Streetwise 101, with Sam Goodman
May 03, 2016 04:00 - 49 minutes - 32.8 MBTwenty years ago, China wasn't the China we know today. Just ask'serial' entrepreneur Sam Goodman! Author of "Where East Eats West:The Street Smarts Guide to Business in China", Sam is no rookiewhen it comes understanding China's entrepreneur scene. In fact, hehas successfully navigated the ebbs and flows of buildingbusinesses across multiple industries for over 20 years and in thisinterview with Limitless host, Pete Rogers, he shares the corevalues that have allowed him to achieve impact in...
#199 A kid's take on life abroad—Abiola, 6 & Joe, 8
May 01, 2016 07:00 - 17 minutes - 9.12 MBSix-year-old Abi and big brother, eight-year-old Joe, never imagined moving to China from England. Yet, while Ally was interviewing them in their living room, she would have never guessed that less than one year ago their family was finishing up a school year and preparing for their first overseas adventure. What did they think China would be like? How close were their preconceived notions to their new reality? What was it like to transition to a different school? Tune in to hear their take ...
#198 This week—Competitive dancing, kids talk expat life, living well and more
April 29, 2016 02:31 - 15 minutes - 6.63 MBPete and Ally are back this week with another weekly wrap up. Hear what Pete’s been up to during his two weeks away, some of his favorite interviews so far and what’s coming down the pipeline for him. Also, Ally shares some recent stats, the two series they just launched and the impact they’re already having around the globe. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org // Send your questions, comments and ...
#197 Uncovering the silent obstacles to thriving abroad, with Laurie Grey
April 28, 2016 01:42 - 41 minutes - 19.6 MBPhysical, mental and emotional health are critical for a balanced life abroad. Ally's guest on this show, Laurie Grey, assumes you all know the apparent obstacles like pollution, food sources, etc. But in her year in China, Laurie has identified a couple of surprising, hidden challenges that jeopardize our well-being. What are they and how can you tackle them? Tune in to find out! // Connect with Laurie on wechat @lauriebgrey. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia Internat...
#196 A kid's take on life abroad—Isabelle, 10
April 26, 2016 22:00 - 16 minutes - 8.8 MBMost TCK, or, Third Culture Kids, can't quite put a finger on exactly what that term means. But not so with 10-year-old Isabelle Kristensson. Born of European parents, Isabelle spent a couple of years in Shanghai a few years back, then moved to California. She loved her school, the community and life in America, but not long after their move she longed for another overseas adventure and jumped at the chance to move back to Shanghai. What is it about expat life that has her coming back for mo...
#195 Balancing the three pillars of general well-being, with Jill Burns
April 26, 2016 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.88 MBIt's undeniable that life overseas can be hectic. There are many small, daily challenges in the adjustment process and beyond that add up and keep us more worn out than many would like to admit or even realize. Ally's guest Jill Burns, owner of Shanghai Fitness 443 and registered dietician, argues that our overall well-being hangs in the balance of our physical, emotional and spiritual health; when one leg crumbles, it's not uncommon for the other two to come crashing down as well. Why are t...
#194 A kids take on life abroad—Brie, 5 and Khloe, 5
April 25, 2016 04:00 - 9 minutes - 4.8 MBExpat life affects every member of the family—from those of us required to make all the tough decisions, to those who simply come along for the wild ride. Hear what life is like in China from two five year olds, Brie who was born in Shanghai, and Khloe who moved overseas at the ripe age of one. Ally took them aside while the girls' families were playing on a playground last week to get their take on life abroad. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International School Sh...
#193 A kid's take on life abroad—Will, 14, and Mark, 11
April 22, 2016 00:58 - 23 minutes - 11.9 MBAmerican brothers Will and Mark Ingram, their younger sister Dagny and of course mom and dad have been living in Shanghai for four years. Will who is 14 loves sports, his school and his friends. 11-year-old Mark does too, but he lights up when he talks about the performing arts. This week, I had the privilege to sit with Will and Mark in their living room. Both boys were polite, cheerful and excited to share their China journey with you. Stick around to find out how they adjusted to life in...
#192 Living an extraordinary life, with author Robert White
April 21, 2016 00:12 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWhat can you learn from a man who has met three presidents of the US, a king, and an emperor and has impacted over one million people with his seminars? Plenty! Limitless co-host Pete Rogers traveled to Hong Kong to sit down with Robert White, who frankly, is an extraordinary man. In this interview, Pete and Robert explore what it means to truly pay attention to your life, getting out of a victim mentality, the importance of intention and why investing in yourself should be your highest prio...
#191 Relocation Tips—The Tier Difference
April 20, 2016 08:28 - 15 minutes - 7.89 MBNot unlike other nations, China's largest cities are categorized in tiers. Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou among others are considered first tier and are presumably the easiest for laowai like us to acclimate to. But what about 2nd and 3rd tier? What challenges do expats face there and what resources are available to help? Stick around with relo expert, Adam McWhirter to find out. // Connect with Adam at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia Inte...
#190 Relocation Tips—Tenancy Management
April 20, 2016 08:11 - 31 minutes - 15.2 MBIt's not always easy to be on the tenancy side of a rental deal in China. Oftentimes, foreigners and their landlords feel differently about the other's share of responsibility. In this episode, relo expert, Adam McWhirter shares what you should and shouldn't ask of your landlord before and after you sign on the dotted line. Whether you're working with a management company to help or navigating this complicated relationship alone, this episode has great tips for tenancy management. // Connect...
#189 Laowai Chinese — Useful Phrases I
April 15, 2016 05:08 - 25 minutes - 10.5 MBMost Chinese learners fly right by the basics of greetings and introduction but they’re important to master. If you don’t know the difference between 你贵姓 and 你叫什么名字 or if you’ve never heard those phrases before, this show is for you. Also, if you think there’s a proper way to say ‘good afternoon’ or ‘good evening’ in Chinese, tune in and you may be surprised. // A special thanks to this show's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. Hello...
#188 Six days to stage! — A spotlight on Beauville Arts summer camp in Hong Kong, with Carol Quinn
April 13, 2016 06:12 - 24 minutes - 8.6 MBIf your students or children are into the performing arts at any level, then this interview is for you. I spoke with Carol Quinn, a mom in Shenzhen and enthusiastic supporter of the Beauville Arts program in Hong Kong. In this spotlight interview, you'll hear details on the week-long program itself, the transformation the kids go through to put on a professional performance in just six days and which type of child would really thrive in the Beauville environment. Enjoy the show! // Connect w...
#187 This is China — A personal journey through the cycles of expat life, with Ruth Stevenson
April 11, 2016 00:18 - 50 minutes - 21.5 MBInevitably, life in China as an expat changes you. No matter which stage of the expat journey you're in, this heart-felt interview with Ruth Stevenson will speak to you. If you're brand new and still reeling from the shock of the move, her recount of the first few months may hit home. Conversely you may be feeling well-adjusted to life abroad or even closing out your time here, yet hearing Ruth's story of her first China expat experience, her repatriation home to the US, and adjusting to her...
#186 This week — "Healthy In Shanghai" events & mourning a loss in the expat community
April 08, 2016 01:52 - 7 minutes - 3.66 MBThis week we talk about two important things. The first is a month-long calendar of awesome, free events designed to help you be physically, mentally and emotionally well while living in Shanghai. And secondly, we remember an expat mama who passed away this week on Monday, April 4, 2016. / / Connect with Ally by email at [email protected]. A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.
#185 Understanding the Returning Chinese market, with Jill Tang
April 06, 2016 22:00 - 24 minutes - 9.78 MBHave you ever heard the term Hybrid-Chinese? Ally hadn't until she met Jill Tang, the founder of CareerXFactor, a job search platform for returning Chinese. According to Jill the Hybrid-Chinese, are Chinese who were born and grew up in China and then went overseas for education or work for a long enough that to completely change their way of thinking, their values and even culture. It sounds a lot like what expats experience when they move to China and then go home and discover that not only...
#184 'Getting Things Done' — Exploring stress-free productivity, with Cyrille Jegu
April 06, 2016 06:19 - 50 minutes - 21.4 MBLearn the art of stress-free living. I mean, really, who doesn't need that! In this show, my guest Cyrille Jegu teaches us the Getting Things Done method of being meaningfully engaged with whatever you do. GTD Founder, David Allen, says "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them" so get your pen and paper ready because Cyrille take a deep dive, and I mean deep, into how we need to capture, clarify, organize, reflect and engage every bit of info that comes our way. // For more, check ou...
#183 Calling all professional women — IPWS Spotlight
April 06, 2016 06:11 - 18 minutes - 8.42 MBThe International Professional Women?s Society, or IPWS, has worked for the past 24 years to create a platform tailoring training, mentoring, and events to the specific needs of professional women in an international. If that's you, then stick around to hear how IPWS can serve you, how you can get involved, and why you should. / / Learn more on IPWS' website http://epwsasia.org/. A special thanks to this show's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiash...
#182 This Week — A deep dive into Pete's other life
March 31, 2016 22:00 - 15 minutes - 6.7 MBIn this show you'll get a real quick update on Lili's son Wang Tao, installment 3, if you will, and then we're going to spotlight Pete and what he does when he's not interviewing guests for LimitlessLaowai. Pete's background is really diverse and he has so much to offer both at the individual level and for corporations. What exactly? Stick around to find out! Connect with Ally at [email protected] and Pete at [email protected]. Episode sponsor: Concordia International School S...
#181 What's it like—Teaching English in Shenzhen, with Mike Murillo
March 31, 2016 06:51 - 18 minutes - 7.64 MBChicago-native, Mike Murillo, spent his early career as a life coach and event coordinator for a children’s charity in the US. Seeking more adventure and wanting to fulfill his desire to learn about a new culture, he moved to Shenzhen, China and became an international teacher at an English First training school. If you're considering making a move to China as a training-center teacher like Mike, tune into this show to catch a candid day-in-the-life snapshot of someone who has come before yo...
#180 Two months in China—Navigating the unfamiliar, with Laurie Burin
March 29, 2016 22:00 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB"Everything is a choice. You can choose to be defeated by this or you can choose to get stronger by this, but no matter what you do through this experience, you're going to change—and that's exciting!" —Laurie Burin Meet Laurie, an American mom of four who has been in Shanghai for just two months. She's the first to be interviewed for a series loosely titled, "12 Months & Under" which focuses on the stories of those who relocated to China less than one year ago. This series is perfect for t...
#179 A spotlight on The Beijing Center, with Jim Caime
March 29, 2016 03:07 - 23 minutes - 14.6 MBLimitless host, Pete Rogers, recently traveled to Beijing to have a conversation with Jim Caime, the Executive Director of "The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies." Tune in to hear more about TBC and the work they're doing to engage students with China. Check out more at www.thebeijingcenter.org and connect with Jim at [email protected]. Episode sponsor: Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.
#178 Ladies (and gents!) revel at LadyFest Shanghai
March 28, 2016 02:46 - 37 minutes - 14.7 MBHave you heard of LadyFest? It's an international festival that coincides with International Women's Day and is filled with music, food, friendship as well as engaging workshops, performances and installations. Pete sat with the multi-national organizers of LadyFest to hear all about it—from its history to how it impacts everyone involved. Once you hear the energy, enthusiasm, laughter, and passion of these amazing women you're going to want to mark your calendar for LadyFest Shanghai 2017!
#177 This Week—Update on Wang Tao, a look back and ahead
March 24, 2016 21:00 - 19 minutes - 14.7 MBA continuation of last week's wrap up, in this show Pete and I share an update on the story of my ayi's young son and his the massive tumor growing in his belly and I promise it isn't as tear-jerking as last week's show! And then we talk a bit about what launched this week in case you missed it and what's coming up next week. Also, wait til the very end of the show for an even more recent update on Sweet Baby Wang Tao and his surgery. You definitely won't want to miss it! Connect with Ally a...
#176 Pollution solution—Tips for breathing easy, with Charles Liao & Lauren Hogan
March 24, 2016 00:00 - 21 minutes - 8.74 MBA continuation of yesterday's show, this episode furthers our discussion with Mila CEO, Charles Liao, and Director of Community Outreach, Lauren Hogan, and explores the reality of pollution and China and how to best prepare and protect yourself and your loved ones while living here. Ending on an up note, Charles and Lauren share why they loving living in Shanghai so much and what opportunities and delights await those who will be moving to China in the future. This show will offer some GREAT...
#175 Three dads, one ambitious goal to combat pollution—Meet Mila
March 23, 2016 05:53 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MBPollution is a reality of life in China but that doesn't mean we have to sit back and just breathe it all in. In this show, you'll meet Charles Liao, CEO of subscription-based air filtration system—Mila—and learn how he and a couple of other dads were inspired to meet this challenge head on. You'll also hear from Mila's Director of Community Outreach, Lauren Hogan, who shares how Mila is all about connecting with the community and sharing the gift of clean air in our homes and offices. This ...