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Chai with Ping | Immigrants | Cross-Cultures
by Ping H, Taiwanese, Immigrant in U.S. and more
Welcome! Chai with Ping covers immigrant stories and minority issues like int'l students, life/work abroad, and identity issues with guests such as child sexual abuse advocate Eirliani Abdul Rahman, Adoptee Heritage Camp Coordinators Sarah & Emily Quinn, and Third Culture Kids Consultant Tanya Crossman. We hope to generate cross-cultural dialogues and understanding between communities. 👉🏼 Biweekly episodes release on Mondays (Hopefully) 🌐https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG/FB @chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] Powered by Firstory Hosting
Episodes
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[Asia] Ep119 Let's Be Honest about Taiwan ft. Pigeon
Pigeon/Xiaobei, an American immigrant who has been living in Taiwan since 2017. She discussed her experiences as a foreign woman in Taiwan, including the challenges of dating, cultural integration, and the difficulty of finding appropriate clothing and shoes due to her tall stature. Pigeon...
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Ep118 Why I Stayed in the U.S. / Zimbabwean Student Life / Building a New Future ft. Basil Masaisai
Basil and I talked about his native language Shona and his transitions from Zimbabwe to the U.S. as an international college student. What did he think about the food and other cultural differences? Why does he choose to stay in the US after his education? Contact Basil [email protected] If...
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[Africa] Ep117 Between Two Worlds: Zimbabwe to the U.S. ft. Vongai Chokuda
Vongai first came to South Carolina for a six-month internship in hospitality—but when COVID-19 hit in 2020, she unexpectedly found herself staying in the U.S. far longer than planned. Since then, she’s earned her master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and is now working with Mile High 360 in Denver.…
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[Relationship] Ep116 When Canadian Meets A Taiwanese ft. Dolphin & David (2)
After 11 years of marriage, David and Dolphin continue talking about their Language learning, communication during fights, and cultural adaptations. David is neurodivergent (ADHD). How do they adjust household chores? What caused their frustration in general? What if the frustrations don't...
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[Relationships] Ep115 When Canadian Meets A Taiwanese ft. Dolphin & David (1)
From the earliest online dating sites, cultural differences and similarities became the norm in relationships and marriages. How do Dolphin and David communicate and compromise throughout the year? Why did they decide to marry? What was it like for David to apply for permanent residency in…
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[TCK] Ep114 Living Apart from My Hubby for 5 Years ft. Tanya Crossman
After leaving China for a business trip, Tanya couldn't go back to her husband due to covid. She went back to Australia 5 years ago. How did she deal with this separation with immigration laws, finances and everything. How does working in China complicate the paperwork? Being apart in Australia…
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[TCK] Ep113 I didn't know I was a TCK ft. Tanya Crossman
Tanya has been on my show a few times talking about her work with Third Culture Kids (TCKs). This time, she shared her journey growing up, working in China, and finding her career in supporting TCKs. Her book: Misunderstood Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK on IG...
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[Chai Time] Ep112 Seeing Differently in Mumbai: Travel, Culture Shock, and Quiet Lessons ft. Ping
In this episode, I talked about why I went back to India after 6 years, the people and experiences I had during this super short trip, and how I reflected in between trips—big thanks to Rajesh uncle, Nipa auntie, Krishna, Pratee,k and Shubham. Writing with Fire Documentary...
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[Chai Time] Ep111 Inside the Role of a Medical Education Learning Specialist ft. Ping
I talked about how I landed on my current job as an Educational Learning Specialist at a medical school in Colorado. Med schools in the US are different from other countries and how do students strive for success? If you enjoy this episode, I recommend... ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A…
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[US] Ep110 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (2)
Suman continues to tell us about his experience, fears, and concerns about cultures. We compared a bit of Indian and American culture. Being an international professional in the US can be unpredictable, and how does he navigate this? Part 1: Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1)...
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[US] Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1)
Suman came to the US to study Geographic Information Systems. He encountered numerous interesting or culturally different clients at the IT center on campus. How did he handle them when clients were demanding? How did he adjust to cultural differences in Colorado, coming from a South Indian...
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[Relationships] Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit
OuOu and Rohit met in the university and started living together during COVID time. How do Taiwaneses and Indians get along? What happened to the ice-cream? What cultural adjustments did they experience? How did they get through differences and move forward in their relationship in such a close...
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[Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)
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...
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[Africa] Ep106 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (1)
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…
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[Chai Time] Ep105 Relationships, Gender, Expectations w/ Ernesto & Ping
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,...
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[Mental Health] Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood
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...
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[Mental Health] Ep103 Brewing Recovery ft. Tami & Kavita
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...
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[TCK] Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman
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...
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[Health] Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha
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...
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[Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping
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...
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[International Student] Ep99 After Graduation, Now What? ft. Celine
Celine shared her journey of being a Jamaican international student in the U.S. How did she process her steps after graduating with her master's? How did she land an internship after six months? Happy New Year! Listen to Ep 87 and 88 for Celine's previous stories. Follow Celine @extracelistial...
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[Careers] Ep98 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (2)
What are some boundaries interpreters have? I also provided some insights and tips for fellow interpreters after working many years. Don't forget to listen to Ep97 for part 1 if you haven't. 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Challenges (05:30) Advise/Tips for interpreters/Willingness (09:00)...
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[Careers] Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1)
Sorry for the buzz in the background. Agi interviewed me for my medical interpreter experiences and recapped some examples of our work and reflection. Stay tuned for part 2! 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Background (08:00) The Beginning/Reflection (13:23) Memorable Moments/Wedding vs. Cancer Appt...
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[International Student] Ep96 Doc Student from Chennai to Colorado w/ Sneha
Sneha was on the show in 2020, and let's hear her stories after coming to the U.S. Being a doc student from India in Colorado, what challenges does she face, and what comforts does she find? Find her on IG @acehibiscusinfinity https://www.instagram.com/acehibiscusinfinity or...
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[Chai Time] Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping
Praise the Lord, I graduated after six years! It's a short episode with some appreciation, acknowledgement and updates. I'm still here! Thanks for listening and being patient with me. 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Thanks to my people! (05:28) What God did for me If you enjoy this episode, I...
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[Religions] Ep94 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (2) w/ Jamil
We continue talking about Jamil's experience growing up in a Muslim family and how he made sense of the world. If you haven't listened to part one, don't forget to scroll down. 👉🏻 Jamil's Financial Blog: https://jamilbatcha.substack.com/ | Travel Youtube:...
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[Religions] Ep93 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (1) Jamil
When many think of South India, we might not know the population of Muslims is more significant than in Pakistan. How did Jamil grow up in a Muslim family in the U.S., and how did his identities shift after he became an adult? Check out Jamil's resources. Financial Blog:...
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[Europe] Ep92 From Taiwan to Finland (Part 2) w/ Ralph
After the fun facts about Taiwan and the hiring process to be a tour guide in Finland, Ralph shared some of his reflections afterward. Instagram: @ralphhong5465 https://www.instagram.com/ralphhong5465/ Medium: https://ralphhong5465.medium.com/ 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Aurora (04:29) Cultural...
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[Europe] Ep91 From Taiwan to Finland (Part 1) w/ Ralph
Ralph is our first guest talking about Finland. He worked as a tour guide there for a few months, and what happened? Instagram: @ralphhong5465 https://www.instagram.com/ralphhong5465/ Medium: https://ralphhong5465.medium.com/ 📝Episode Outline (00:00) Ralph, who?/Keelung City...
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[International Student] Ep90 I'm From Georgia, the Country w/ Elene
Elene comes from Georgia, East Europe. Georgia is called the bridge between Asia and Europe. What are some fun facts about Georgia? How did she come to the U.S. to study? How does she navigate life abroad when she's usually the only Georgian in the crowd? Elene's email: [email protected]…
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[Asia] Ep89 First Indian Female Entrepreneur in Taiwan w/ Dr. Priya Lalwani Purswaney
Dr. Priya is one of the early immigrants in Taiwan and she's been living in Taiwan since college life. Why did she choose to live in Taiwan and have her family there? What interesting stories does she have as a professional interpreter? On a side note, Oct 15 is Indian Independence Day and it was...
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[Caribbeans] Ep88 Doing Grad School in Denver w/ Celine
Celine from Jamaica did her undergraduate studies in Florida. Now she's doing International Development in Denver, Colorado. What did she encounter? How was her experience at school? If you haven't, do listen to Celine's part one: Ep87 Jamaican Schools & Undergrad in Florida. Chai with Ping |…
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[Caribbeans] Ep87 Jamaican Schools & Undergrad in Florida w/ Celine
Celine grew up in Jamaica and we talked a lot about her education back home, languages,and some transitions to the U.S. I love her voice!!!! Stay tuned for her graduate school stories. Chai with Ping | Ep87 Jamaican Schools & Undergrad in Florida w/ Celine 🎧 Spotify: t.ly/3OLP 🎧 Apple Podcasts:...
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[TCK] Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman
How do childhood experiences shape the future of TCKs?Tanya joined TCK Training (www.tcktraining.com/socials) which is a global consulting agency. She put a lot of effort to explore deeper in TCKs and specifically high-risk Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)...
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[Chai Time] Ep85 Going Home as A New Comer/Reverse Culture Shock w/ Ping & Suman
I've been super busy these days so I released this episode late when I'm traveling. Hope this is fun to listen to. 📝Episode Outline • Weather and humidity • Driving/scooter • More distance between people, not much humor • Masks! • Favorite Moments • Friends If you enjoy this episode, I...
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[Asia] Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne
Daphne came from Tamil Nadu, India and she is doing her MBA degree in Denver. We discussed her 1-12 educational experience growing up and how different was it from other kids. Since I'm so distracted so we also talked about some cultural aspects including religions, bindi, and foods. 📝Episode...
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[Africa] Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil
This is one of the most interesting topics I've done. We rarely talk about hair being an identity however, for Hayil, it's a daily routine to fix her hair. Instead of looking at the afro hair and being amazed by it, I went on to interview her all about it because it's just so different from my…
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[TCK] Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO
Being a Third-Culture Kid isn't always easy. Marc lived in 6 countries but he experienced great fun with a positive attitude. We talked about his journey of making music and how he was inspired in choosing his styles. MARC AMELLO formerly known as M3L, is a Multilingual Afro-Reggaeton and R&B...
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[International Students] Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping
Making friends away from home has always been a topic for me after being in the U.S. It isn't easy however, I'm so glad that I found the Bridges International student club on campus. If you're like me and want to make more friends in the U.S., check out https://linktr.ee/bridgesinternational.…
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[Chai Time] Ep80 How do I Learn English? w/ Ping
I've been learning English since the age of 12 and it's been a long journey. It's never ended but has been a very fruitful one. Thank you for listening and it's 80 episodes!!! I'll take a summer break for two months and will be back in September. Stay tuned with live streaming or some vlogs on my...
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[Mental Health] Ep79 A Miraculous Healing from Depression w/ Pawku
Pawku returns to talk about how she went through depression as a refugee from the Karen tribe in Myanmar. She, her parents, and 4 other siblings left Myanmar in 1997 and lived in a refugee camp in Thailand for 10 years before they came to the U.S. How did she encounter depression? How did she get...
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[TCK] Ep78 African Musician Growing Up in 6 Countries w/ MARC AMELLO
MARC AMELLO formerly known as M3L, is a Multilingual Afro-Reggaeton and R&B Artist based in Toronto. Born in Cameroon yet raised in six countries (Cameroon, Senegal, Kenya, Canada, USA & Spain), his music embodies the lived experiences of a “Third Culture” kid, with roots in Anglophone Afrobeats...
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[Careers] Ep77 From International Student to Podcast Producer ft. Ghost Island Media Emily Y Wu
Emily grew up in Taipei and became an international student in the US starting at the age of 12, practicing her English, and learning some very-American sports and activities. During her time in the US, she lived in Michigan, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and New York City. She moved back to Asia in…
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[Asia] Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah
Sarah is from the USA and has lived in north India since 2010. She owns a language education business that runs courses for people seeking to learn English or Hindi. Sarah loves seeing people connect to each other through language learning. She also loves fantasy novels and rainy afternoons. We...
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[Chai Time] Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/ Ping
It's me talking a lot again! In this episode, I talked about my experiences being a freelancing medical interpreter in Colorado. It's been a meaningful and rewarding process even though it's hard. Feel free to share your job experience with me! Colorado Language Connection Bridging the Gap…
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[Careers] Ep74 Turkish Au Pair in the U.S. w/ DD
DD is from Istanbul, Turkey and she's a bakery chef in hotels back home. In 2020, she came to the U.S. as an Au-Pair babysitter right before the pandemic started. She worked for three families in three states within the span of two years on a J-1 visa. She talks about her working experiences and...
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[International Student] Ep73 A Story & Tips from a DSO w/ Lindsey Hobson
Lindsey spent 2015-2016 as a Fulbright scholar and we focus on the returning experience from China to Illinois. She later became a Designated School Official (DSO) for international students on a college campus. What changed in her? How did she feel differently after coming home? She later…
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[Asia] Ep72 Fulbright Scholar in China w/ Lindsey Hobson
"Going to China made me love China even more." Lindsey said. She spent a year as a Fulbright Scholar in China learning Mandarin Chinese and doing her research. She learned so much from being an American in a foreign country. There were so many cool stories and Lindsey is such a great storyteller!...
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[Latine] Ep71 Coming from Costa Rica with the Diversity Visa w/ Juan
Have you thought about migrating to a new country and starting all over? Juan is a civil engineer who got a Diversity Visa and came to the U.S. from Costa Rica in 2017. We talked about his background, shifts in jobs, and life after moving here. DV certainly gave him a new opportunity to be abroad...
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[Chai Time] Ep70 Cross-Cultural Marriage: OMG So Hard ft. Ping & Louis
Hello guys, so many of you asked us questions about our marriage and here you go. Ping is from Taiwan and Louis is from north India, we've been married for 6 years and now living in Colorado, the U.S. We talked about our experience from the meeting, dating to getting married, challenges, and fun...
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Welcome! Chai with Ping covers immigrant stories and minority issues like int'l students, life/work abroad, and identity issues with guests such as child sexual abuse advocate Eirliani Abdul Rahman, Adoptee Heritage Camp Coordinators Sarah & Emily Quinn, and Third Culture Kids Consultant Tanya Crossman. We hope to generate cross-cultural dialogues and understanding between communities. 👉🏼 Biweekly episodes release on Mondays (Hopefully) 🌐https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG/FB @chaiwithping 📧 [email protected]
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