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Become a coach https://upthinkcoaching.com/coach-training-development/become-a-coach/ Find Luba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luba-diasamidze/ Luba’s company’s website  https://upthinkcoaching.com/ My guest today is Luba Diasamidze. She has lived in China for the past 13 years and is a certified executive and team coach. She is the founder of UpThink Coaching, a coaching and coach training company, providing ICF-accredited coach training programs. As a coach she works with multicultural teams and their leaders to help them improve intercultural leadership skills, team performance, relationships and engagement. She is a regular speaker at local and global events and conferences. Luba and her partner have 2 children that were born in China and are attending Chinese school where they all live in Foshan, China.

Kara Wutzke is the number 1 weight loss coach for expats in Asia. She is a Canadian that has been an expat for many years. Not only has she been a coach for 23 years but along with her team of coaches at K2Fit they have coached over 9000+ people to achieve their fitness goals. In today’s conversation we dig deep and get honest, Kara talks about what body building naturally is really like, and doing it while living in China no less. We chat all things fitness, lifestyle, career, language and have a few funny moments in there for good measure. Kara’s Website, where you’ll find her coaching info https://k2fit.com/ Kara’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kara.wutzke/ Kara’s new podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5upLDi8M42aw74nrVyhORk?si=e4d6c6d4062a4290 Kara’s Ted Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/kara_wutzke_the_key_to_fitness_is_not_what_you_think Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

With over 13 years in China this week Sara Jaaksola chats to us about her time in China and how she became a Mandarin teacher. Having done both her Bachelor and Master degrees in China she shares her study tips and talks to us about recently embarking on her PHD. Sara's blog details really useful information on cross cultural relationships and how to navigate Chinese in law relationships. Being a working mum isn't easy and Sara tells us how she juggles having so many demands on her time. Sara’s Website, where you’ll find her blog http://sarajaaksola.com/ Sara’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/@sarajaaksola Sara's Teaching business - Expat Chinese Website http://www.expatchinese.com/about/ Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

I explain what Singles' Day is, where China's biggest online shopping came from and what exactly happens on November 11th every year. Every year China's Singles' Day sales dwarfs Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. But why are people spending so much on November 11th? And what exactly are they buying?! And what does this all have to do with Taylor Swift? Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

This week Anastasia Koss shares her journey of navigating the world of Singing and Acting in both New York and Hong Kong. She talks about the release of her brand new Single and it's Music Video you can check out here https://tr.ee/aPJgCKD8_3 https://tr.ee/gQSzETcjFJ Anastasia describes how staying with a host family in China showed her how different styles of communication can be in China. You can follow Anastasia across her social media platforms here; https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8592378/ https://www.instagram.com/anastasiakoss/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKhxxguj1RLAo84rwoeGp_w https://open.spotify.com/artist/0El5oYCrViWRVyjihvREHt https://www.tiktok.com/@ak_mao?lang=en Chinese Tiktok  (抖音): AKmaomaochong Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

Jen is a marketing professional and a content creator in Edmonton Canada. With over 110,000 followers across her social media channels. In today's episode we chat about how she garnered a loyal following on YouTube sharing her journey learning Mandarin, travels across China and covers of Chinese songs. We also discuss her work in AI and her recently established communications company specializing in social media management, video production and influencer management among other services. Jen’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thatsreallyjen/ Jen's Marketing Business' Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/kai.communications/ Jen’s Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ThatsReallyJen Jen’s Bilibili (Chinese Version Of YouTube) space.bilibili.com/526040247  Jen’s Weibo  weibo.com/7425795652/profile?rightmod=1&wvr=6&mod=personinfo&is_all=1 Links to scholarships to study in China More information about scholarships to study in China https://www.china-admissions.com/blog/china-scholarship/#How_to_Apply_For_Scholarships_in_China_Updated 

On today's episode I chatted with Kimberly Xie-Smith. Originally from the UK, in our conversation she describes what moving to China over 10 years ago was like. As Kimberly's husband is Chinese, we discuss blended culture families and she shares her philosophy on raising your kids to be bilingual. Kimberly gives us an insight into pivoting your career in China and why the the Chinese concept of 关系 "Guanxi" plays a vital role in job hunting. Kimberly's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyyjo/ You can find Kimberly's blog EnglishWorks on wechat ⁠https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/KCNRP_X241OT3n2HUtDOrQ⁠  Kimberly and her Husband's Photography page ⁠https://www.instagram.com/xie.smith/?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ%3D%3D⁠ A bit more context on the concept 关系 "Guanxi" Guanxi loosely translates as personal connections, relationships or social networks. It implies trust and mutual obligations between parties, and it operates on personal, familial, social, business and political levels. Having good, bad or no guanxi impacts one’s influence and ability to get things done. Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

Hi, I'm Clodagh and this is my China origin story. From studying Mandarin in University, and going on to spend 6 years in China I want to share my Mandarin learning journey with you and how that has impacted my career. If you're considering learning a foreign language or curious about China, I hope you enjoy this episode! Music Credit: Song: China-P Artist: 徐梦圆 Album: China Series

Join me on an unforgettable journey through China as we explore the captivating stories and experiences of people who have lived, worked, and traveled in this extraordinary country. From learning a new language to adjusting to life in a new country 'China Chats' is your passport to a world of fascinating encounters and cultural insights. Get ready to learn about marketing and social media trends in one of the world's most advanced e-commerce economies. Welcome to 'China Chats,' where every episode is a window into life in the Middle Kingdom.