• [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)
    Sep 9 2024

    Diversity in a South African and American sense. What about it? Egon and Jo shared their view on race and culture. Being a foreign spouse, what did Jo go through during the marriage registration?


    Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/

    www.hopp.bio/journey-africa


    Don't forget to listen to Ep106 for the first part.


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    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo

    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    24 mins
  • [Africa] Ep106 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (1)
    Aug 17 2024

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Ego from South Africa and Jo from Taiwan. They met unexpectedly, sparking chemistry that led to a profound exploration of their diverse cultural backgrounds. We discuss unique cultural concepts, from how natural disasters like earthquakes shaped Jo’s perspective to how Ego sees nature's power in South Africa.


    Their story also includes pivotal moments like a cross-cultural marriage proposal, navigating immigration interviews, and humorous exchanges—like how something as simple as a chocolate bar led to conversations about their differences. Finally, Ego and Jo share how these experiences inspired them to start a travel touring agency in Africa, blending their distinct worldviews to offer a unique travel experience. Join us for an inspiring journey of love, decisions, and cross-cultural understanding!


    Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/

    www.hopp.bio/journey-africa


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) Chemistry Happened

    (08:34) Earthquake/Nature Disasters/Reunion/Decisions

    (16:56) Cross-cultural Proposal/Immigration Interview

    (26:36) Cultural Differences/Choco Bar?/Greetings


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo

    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew

    ➡️ Ep46 High School and All That Jazz w/ Charles Jai-Sheng Lin

    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo

    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping

    ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    38 mins
  • [Chai Time] Ep105 Relationships, Gender, Expectations w/ Ernesto & Ping
    May 27 2024

    Ernesto and I had a great conversation about our relationships, marriages, and different perspectives on gender expectations.

    Please let us know what you think about the new format of content. :)

    The book mentioned "His Needs and Her Needs, ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49245.His_Needs_Her_Needs⁠


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

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    ➡️ Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping

    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew

    ➡️ Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman

    ➡️ Ep40 Learning Your ABCantonese and Growing up in a Vietnamese Chinese Family w/ Alison


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #relationships #gender #marriage #relationshipexpections#crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    46 mins
  • [Mental Health] Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood
    Apr 25 2024

    Kamini Wood, a certified life coach, helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She helps people take courageous steps in identifying limiting beliefs and reasons for stagnation and overcoming self-doubt to live a fulfilling professional and personal life. Trained in internal family systems and cognitive behavioral-based coaching, Kamini utilizes her skill set to help professionals find the balance between work and personal lives. She is the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, a coaching company that helps high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics reestablish their relational self-awareness. This episode focuses on some common challenges immigrant communities may face and how we can shift our stories.


    ➡️ Connect with Kamini

    https://www.kaminiwood.com/

    IG @itsauthenticme https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood/


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) Intro & Background/Perfectionism/Internal Expectations

    (06:12) Examples of International Students/Shift Mindset/Coaching Actions

    (11:47) 5 Kids/Balance/Motivation/Self-Compassion/Choice

    (19:47) Self-Sabotage/Cultural Biases/Familial Conflicts/Curiosity

    (32:46) Core Values/Self Check/Resources


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    ➡️ Ep43 Alternative Medicine & Women w/ Dr. Tzeching Wang

    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew

    ➡️ Ep39 Facing Anxiety with a Christian Perspective w/ Manuela Gorini

    ➡️ Ep42 What is Addiction? w/ Stephanie Ching


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #livejoy #lifecoaching #conflicts #selfcompassion #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad


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    38 mins
  • [Mental Health] Ep103 Brewing Recovery ft. Tami & Kavita
    Mar 12 2024

    Discover how Tami and Kavita's vision for Free Cafe emerged in 2018 and Wagon Coffee Roastery in 2020. Later, they talked about how their dedication to creating a safe space for individuals in recovery has shaped their mission. From navigating the intricacies of starting a business to fostering a culture of inclusivity and support, they offer invaluable insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. If you're looking for a supportive community, feel free to check them out. If you want to give, ask them how you can help.


    Find their socials

    https://www.freerecoverycommunity.com/

    @wagoncoffeeroasters https://www.instagram.com/wagoncoffeeroasters

    @freerecoverycommunitycafe https://www.instagram.com/freerecoverycommunitycafe


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) Origin/History/Cause

    (11:55) Addictions & Sobriety/

    (21:36) Support/Resources/Communities

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    ➡️ Ep43 Alternative Medicine & Women w/ Dr. Tzeching Wang

    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew

    ➡️ Ep39 Facing Anxiety with a Christian Perspective w/ Manuela Gorini

    ➡️ Ep42 What is Addiction? w/ Stephanie Ching


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    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #addictions #nonprofit #addictionrecovery #freecafe #wagonroatery #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    25 mins
  • [TCK] Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman
    Feb 19 2024

    How do adult third-culture kids develop in their lives? How did their childhood experiences shape their emotions and personalities? Tanya shared in-depth theories and practical tips with us.

    • Contact Tanya ⁠https://linktr.ee/TanyaCrossman⁠; IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck
    • Tanya's previous episode:
    • Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman
    • Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman
    • Tanya's Book: Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing up Overseas in the 21st Century ⁠https://a.co/d/7BJA9e7⁠
    • TCK Survey till April 2024: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TCKwellness
    • Books:
    • https://www.amazon.com.au/Incredible-Lives-Courage-Live-Them/dp/1399953109
    • https://www.amazon.com.au/Unstacking-Your-Grief-Tower-Processing/dp/B09GZKQ1P8
    • https://www.amazon.com.au/Belonging-Beyond-Borders-Culture-Cultivate-ebook/dp/B0BNLRZYL2
    • https://misunderstood-book.com/
    • https://www.tcktraining.com/for-atcks | IG @tcktraining


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) TCK/Expats/Preventives/Mentors/

    (09:05) Intentionality/Community/Grief/Impacts/

    (18:33) Everyone Leaves/Fears/Expectations/

    (32:07) Tips/Safe Place/Asians/School Systems/Change

    (43:14) Workshops/Resources/


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    ➡️ Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO

    ➡️ Ep78 African Musician Growing Up in 6 Countries w/ MARC AMELLO


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

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    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #tcks #thirdculturekids #expats #internationalschools #crossculturekids #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    52 mins
  • [Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha
    Jan 31 2024

    We kick off the episode by introducing Sneha and her background. Like many others, Sneha faced the challenges and stresses of modern life. Struggling with physical and emotional issues, she embarked on a quest for a holistic approach to healing. Enter yoga – an age-old practice known for uniting mind, body, and spirit.

    Connect with Sneha on IG @acehibiscusinfinity https://www.instagram.com/acehibiscusinfinity


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) Weight Loss/Healing/Pain/

    (07:38) Mental Health/Lonely Sports/Grounding

    (18:01) Shanti (Peace)/Meditation/Thriving

    (23:23) Type 2 Bipolar Disorder


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    ➡️ Ep43 Alternative Medicine & Women w/ Dr. Tzeching Wang

    ➡️ Ep42 What is Addiction? w/ Stephanie Ching

    ➡️ Ep39 Facing Anxiety with a Christian Perspective w/ Manuela Gorini

    ➡️ Ep40 Learning Your ABCantonese and Growing up in a Vietnamese Chinese Family w/ Alison

    ➡️ Ep33 Tackling Mental Health and the Journey of Trichotillomania aka Hair Pulling w/ Aneela Idnani


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #yoga #indianabroad #healingjourney #bipolar #crosscultural #immigrants #lifeabroad


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    32 mins
  • [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping
    Jan 11 2024

    As a celebration, I decided to share my dissertation briefly with you. I also talked about my writing strategies with Sneha! My dissertation is about supporting international students in the Educational Administration programs in the U.S.


    Pomodoro Technique with Music https://youtu.be/ul8NcakAj6Y?si=7ppyYT6zKCEy8WTz

    Pomodoro Timer https://pomofocus.io/

    Bollywood Dance Workout https://youtu.be/tTdlI6QZvhg?si=SJe4EPGuldLXQCdN

    Zumba https://youtu.be/HhR9jUIPtnY?si=RKQhHxhjxTO5l9Vd


    📝Episode Outline

    (00:00) Research Summary/Recruitment/Cultural Differences/Co-Creating Content

    (15:00) Writing Process/Persistence/Community/Routines/Celebrations

    (23:36) Structures/Advising/Plans/Mental Health/Coping

    (30:28) Oral Defense/Attitudes/Focus!/Revisions/Complaints

    (40:50) Final Takeaways/Cross-Cultural Competence/


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    ➡️ Ep56 Real Talk with A Polyglot - Turning Language Skills into a Career w/ Ianne Chang

    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew

    ➡️ Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman

    ➡️ Ep40 Learning Your ABCantonese and Growing up in a Vietnamese Chinese Family w/ Alison


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #phdstudents #dissertation #writingstrategies #internationalstudents #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

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    44 mins