Maria Pastorelli is a coach, writer, speaker, helping people with productivity, time management and living effectively.  We talk about our relationships with time, managing priorities, the downside of

Today we talk about growing thicker skin, inclusion & diversity, gender fluidity and political correctness.  In short, the complexity of being a modern human. __________________________ Follow Us On I

Noel and Katherine are Youtubers who make lifestyle and travel vlogs in China.  We talk about dealing with attacks, hate and toxicity on Youtube and social media.  Environmental protection and pollution in China, the importance of...

We address recent comments about overusing filler words like "Umm" "Like" and "You Know".  Then we dive deep into the book "Chatter" by Ethan Kross to explore our incessant inner voice.  Why does the voice in our head so often sabotage us...

Vinnie Apicella is an American writer and author of the book Escape From America: An Introspective Journey From America Into China.  We talk to him about his provocative title, why he felt compelled to leave America for China, censorship, Hip Hop...

Zachary Conor de Git is the APAC Brand Ambassador for Monkey 47 gin and a world class spirits alchemist.  He became a star bartending presence in Singapore and Melbourne at several of the world’s top 50 bars, achieving recognition as Singapore...

Howie, Aric and Justin reflect on their recent trips to Yunnan and Inner Mongolia.  Moved by the beauty of these remote places they consider a life far away from the big city of Shanghai, where things seem to be simpler and happier....

Ann Shen is a young professional, global traveler and advocate for empowering women.  She grew up in Shanghai and has spent her time studying and working around the world.  She holds an MBA from IESE Business School which was ranked #1 in...

Today we talk about dealing with A-list celebrities, why you should try taking cold showers, our opinions on how some Asian-Americans are responding to anti-Asian hate crimes in the US and the growing anti-American sentiment in China that has us...

Cyrus Janssen is a speaker, Youtuber, social media influencer and host of Real Talk China.  He is well known for his Youtube channel where he shares insights into China.  His videos often go viral on social media and his Youtube channel has...