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 […]

If 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 […]

Inevitably, 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 […]

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 those who are […]

For those of us living in China, we know that pollution is a daily reality we face. Are there options out there that can be help protect you and your family without wrecking your budget or the beauty of your home? The answer is, absolutely! And in this show, Pete continues his discussion with Charles […]

In this show, we’re talking pollution. It’s a word that strikes fear and trepidation into the hearts of many expats. Especially parents as they consider any long-term health consequences for their little ones. So the question is: Is there a solution for those of us who choose to live here? Well, a couple of years […]

As an expat, the quality of your experience abroad often boils down to the depth of the relationships you make and the people you choose to pour into. Enter entrepreneur, app developer, Stone Shi, the mastermind behind an unbelievably useful app call Bon App. Bon App is China’s first bilingual dining app for discovering and […]

Entrepreneur Don Yap set up Barefoot Portrait studios to offer classic photos that—let’s be honest—straight-up fly in the face of the style that’s typically offered in local studios. People were convinced he’d fail, convinced that the market was saturated. Well, almost a decade later, Barefoot is going strong and carving out a niche in the […]

‘Tis the season! While people around the world gear up for Christmas, parties, meals and gifts are at the forefront of many of our minds, too. As expats, our local friends and colleagues tend to be curious about our holiday rituals and traditions. If you’re like me, you may need to brush up on your […]

Chances are you spend some amount of time speaking in front of an audience, whether it’s in the board room delivering status updates, in a classroom inspiring genuine learning, or even in your home motivating the troops out the door on time. No matter your platform, the truth is, there’s always room for improvement, always […]