The Culture Hotpot
by Cristina Ho
What is life but a flavorful hotpot of culture simmering with fresh ingredients as we gather with family, friends and colleagues to enjoy a great time together?Culture shapes the human experience. It is the lens through which we see ourselves and the world. It influences our choices in life. Yet, in turn, our actions have a direct effect on culture, contributing to its constant evolution.Welcome to The Culture Hotpot and explore with Cristina Ho and guests those ingredients that elevate our experience as we engage and connect with others.Follow on Instagram @theculturehotpot.
Episodes
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ep.11 Identity, Boxes and Labels
I'd like to explore with you the question of identity, what it does, good and bad. It's a topic I mull over quite often, as I look around and observe how we humans feel, behave and react to our ideas of who we think we are. What if we bring awareness to these thoughts, and get ourselves out of...
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ep.10 Seeking Silence
A dive into both professional and personal growth and development with HR Business Leader Francymel Barrios. We discussed the importance of learning and curiosity, of building confidence, of understanding human behavior driven by emotions, of managing complexities, and finding silence for…
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ep.9 Overcoming Fear
A conversation with Jose Warren, educator and corporate facilitator, about the importance of empathy and understanding of the journey of a learner, the approaches in education and corporate training, following his calling, entrepreneurship, and key steps in overcoming fear. @comunicate_sinfear.tv
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ep.8 Digital Nomading
A conversation with Jahir Arauz Thomas, a people systems and data expert, about life as a digital nomad, being inspired by people around you, the definition of home, what time is and isn't, and getting to know yourself.
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ep.7 One in 33 Million
Reflecting with global talent developer Patricia Freitas on valuable multicultural exposure, being kind, promoting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), building on strengths, and committing to new endeavors.
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ep.6 Be Ready to Unlearn
Connecting across hemispheres with author, librarian, and brand communications expert Maria Perez-Talavera to have a conversation on the importance of curiosity, our journeys to learn and unlearn, the realizations of being a parent, and showing up and doing the work to become an award winning...
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ep.5 Generational Trauma and Healing
In this episode I reflect on the life of my grandmother, how some of her baggage was passed on to me, and of me letting go. We are all products of our times. For any kind of healing, we need to put everything and everyone into context.
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ep.4 Going Out in the World
A conversation on alternative lifestyles, backpacking, counterculture, art, and acceptance with Michelle Miller who is a free-spirited globetrotter, yoga instructor, artist and author.
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ep.3 Sneakers, Music and Connections
With Alessandro Jannuzzi, rock drummer and veteran of the sporting goods industry, we talk about the experience of moving to a new country, sneaker culture, global marketing, soft skills, rock and roll, the future of music, and gratitude in connections. To find more on Alessandro and his rock…
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ep.2 Never Too Late
We explore the topic of spirituality with Jacob Yee, a corporate powerhouse who left NYC to continue his journey of expansion: From adapting to new environments moving from a Latin country to the US, Eastern medicine, gratitude, spending time with people who matter, and not forgetting ourselves.
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ep.1 Here to Come Alive
On writing, the immigrant child experience, identity, perpetual transition and coming alive. In this episode we explore the topic of transformation with Usha Mayani, a powerful businesswoman who became a writer.
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Culture, a human experience.
A person's culture is like a hotpot. As you gain new experiences and meet new people, fresh ingredients are added to the soup that keeps getting tastier by the minute. Deep connections occur when we see and hear the other person. Fully. Completely. Get to know what shaped them. And how they shape...
About this show
What is life but a flavorful hotpot of culture simmering with fresh ingredients as we gather with family, friends and colleagues to enjoy a great time together?Culture shapes the human experience. It is the lens through which we see ourselves and the world. It influences our choices in life. Yet, in turn, our actions have a direct effect on culture, contributing to its constant evolution.Welcome to The Culture Hotpot and explore with Cristina Ho and guests those ingredients that elevate our experience as we engage and connect with others.Follow on Instagram @theculturehotpot.
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Cristina Ho