1Apr 29, 2016
Pete 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 […]
2Apr 28, 2016
Physical, 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 […]
3Apr 27, 2016
Most 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 […]
4Apr 26, 2016
It’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 […]
5Apr 25, 2016
Expat 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. […]
6Apr 22, 2016
American 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 […]
7Apr 21, 2016
What 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! My co-host Pete Rogers traveled to Hong Kong to sit down with Robert White, who frankly, is an extraordinary man. In this interview, Pete […]
8Apr 20, 2016
It’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, relocation expert, Adam McWhirter shares what you should and shouldn’t ask of your landlord before and after you sign on the dotted line. […]
9Apr 20, 2016
Not 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? Tune into […]
10Apr 15, 2016
Learn 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 […]