EP 173 - From Newscasting to China Blogger to Author with Nicole Webb

Description:With her book releasing, Rico chats with Nicole Webb, author of the “China Blonde.” In this episode, they talk about the story behind the book, moving to a foreign country with no one but her family, and her sheer persistence to get to the life she wanted.Important Notes:- Moving out from New Zealand to Hong Kong, raising a kid in Hong Kong- How amazing the landscape and culture in Hong Kong, moving to Xi’an- Their first encounter on Cross Border Summit as an emcee- Starting a blog, being a journalist and the voice of her blog, and monetizing it- The story behind her book, “China Blonde”- The language barrier she encountered in Hong Kong- The contrast between Mainland China and Hong Kong- Interviewing locals and expats on the start of her blog and book- Difference between writing for journalism and writing a book