This week, I had to ask myself some tough questions after many sleepless nights up with sick babies. As the week went on, my fuse got shorter than short. I complained behind closed doors almost as badly as my flu-ridden loved ones cried. Any yet, I totally missed it. I had the opportunity to give […]

Ashley received her Bachelors degree in Psychology and Business from Brigham Young University where she met and fell in love with her husband, Dallas. Together they have two energetic young boys that add laughter and fun to their family. She currently finds great joy in meeting the people of China and learning their fascinating stories. […]

Ever have one of those gut-wrenching, painfully embarrassing moments? I’ve had my fair share but this week I heard a friend tell a China story that’s for the history books. It’s so good that I moved this week’s wrap-up from Friday to Wednesday just so we can send you laughing your way through the rest […]

This week was definitely record breaking in terms of numbers (and we made Shanghai Daily Secret’s list!) but more importantly, I learned some invaluable lessons on the power of prioritizing people amidst the insanity of life and business building in China. Tune in to hear my favorite ‘laowai’ moment and why I made people matter […]

This week, I was plagued by self-doubt and wracked by insecurity in almost every area of my life (down to something as inconsequential as my baking skills even…). Finally, I had had enough! Let’s be honest, focusing so much energy inward can be draining, and quite frankly I think my husband had had enough taking […]

Let’s be honest, no one wants to be caught in the middle of a medical emergency…well, EVER, let alone in one without a plan! Are you prepared? In this episode, International SOS Clinic Manager, Sandra Fuld, shares the five steps to developing your comprehensive medical emergency plan while abroad. Complete with a downloadable form, this […]

International SOS Clinic Manager, Sandra Fuld, was born in Belfast to an Irish mother and a Dutch father. She grew up in Germany where she also trained as a nurse. After graduation she moved to London where she worked in Infectious diseases and HIV, while simultaneously training to be an Acupuncturist. It was this interest […]

Cherie is a wife, mother, coach, entrepreneur, teacher, pioneer, adventurer and woman of faith. Originally from California, she has spent 9 years living overseas in Thailand, Indonesia and China. Cherie has wonderful little boys age 2 and 4 and an awesome husband. They currently reside in Shenzhen, China, but also spent 1.5 years in Guangzhou. […]

Debbie has spent over 28 years across Asia Pacific within people service companies, being an Efficiency Expert – which means taking the pain out of implementing projects on time & within budgets set by management. She thrives on making hard tasks happen and sorting out the headache of “change” management so that companies & individuals […]

Mike is an app developer, having recently made the jump from an eclectic career that has included consulting, dancing, writing, and occasional gigs with startups. He and his wife have been living in Shanghai for nearly three years. Also, Mike is Canadian, and he’s pretty proud of that. No matter how limited my resources may […]