Latest Chinaculture Podcast Episodes
#244 Creating the expat life you desire, with Heather Rose Chase
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 19, 2016 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHeather 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 th...
#243 Expat Family Planning pt 5—FATCA, FBAR and Renunciation of US citizenship, with Trey Archer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 18, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAmerican 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 investi...
#242 This week — Quittin' Time!
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 15, 2016 07:45 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWould 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 th...
#241 Studio Session III with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 14, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 mo...
#240 Attaining your best pre-conception health, with Olga Nemchikova
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 13, 2016 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMore 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...
#239 Stay in pursuit of your life’s purpose with a personal mission statement, with Cindy Shueh Lin
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 12, 2016 04:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsDriven 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 im...
#238 Expat Family Planning pt 4—Raising a financially literate generation, with Trey Archer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 11, 2016 08:13 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsMoney 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, tu...
#237 [Laowai Chinese] 乱七八糟 (luàn qī bā zāo)
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 09, 2016 14:04 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFeel 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 ally@limitlesslaowai....
#236 Battling the Impostor Syndrome
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 08, 2016 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsImpostor 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 w...
#235 Expat Family Planning, pt 3—Moving extra cash closer to home, with Trey Archer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 07, 2016 01:36 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAs 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 man...
#234 An entrepreneurial story inspiring greener living, with Kim Gilliland of Soapnut Republic
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 06, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFollowing 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 pro...
#233 Studio Session II with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 05, 2016 08:59 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsInternationally 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 sp...
#232 A journey story—Battling the odds to land the dream job, with Vanessa Narvios
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 04, 2016 05:28 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFeel 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, o...
#231 Choose courage, with Fearfighter and Storyteller Christine Leang
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - July 01, 2016 03:57 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsBorn 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 ...
#230 Expat Family Planning, pt 2—College Planning, with Trey Archer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 30, 2016 08:53 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsSustaining 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...
#229 Living with intention and thriving as an expat mama, with Ashley Stahle
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 29, 2016 04:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 ...
#228 Expat Family Planning, pt 1—Life Insurance, with Trey Archer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 27, 2016 03:20 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsNo 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 hi...
#227 Studio Session I with Ramona Staffeld, internationally renowned swing dancer
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 23, 2016 11:21 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsUnderstanding 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 ...
#226 How this mamapreneur's superpowers can unlock yours, with Amanda McNeice
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 21, 2016 02:24 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsA 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 iden...
#225 Choosing 'Great' over 'Good', with Jodie Clark
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 20, 2016 05:07 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJodie 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 ...
#224 The changing face of media—What every consumer and marketer should know, with Cidonie Richards
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 16, 2016 06:05 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThe 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 ...
#223 Third Culture Kids: Repatriation and college life, with Quincy Larson and Aaron Brantingham
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 16, 2016 02:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIf 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 ...
#222 The Intern Chronicles, with Nick Abouchedid
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 14, 2016 22:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn 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 Shangha...
#221 Setting children on their own path to success, with Tess Robinson
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 14, 2016 07:34 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFounder 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 ...
#220 Embracing the changing nature of leadership, with the International Professional Women's Society
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 13, 2016 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsRecently, 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 workshop...
#219 This week—Laying excuses to rest in pursuit of wellness
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 10, 2016 07:36 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHave 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 p...
#218 Entrepreneurial resources that'll knock your socks off, with Mike Paduada
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 08, 2016 08:34 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsHaving 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’...
#217 Take a ride down the unlikely entrepreneurial path, with Alison Nantz
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 07, 2016 04:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsWhen 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 l...
#216 Real life: Aussie in Shanghai, with Cidonie Richards
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 06, 2016 00:59 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsSo 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...
#215 This week—What it's like to live Limitless for two weeks
Limitless Laowai — Expat Life, Business Strategy, Personal Development & Cultural Adjustment in China | Learn Chinese - June 03, 2016 01:58 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsFor 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 l...
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