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00:29:35

An entrepreneur's journey with a rooftop bar

BeeNow ·

2020/06/30

BeeNow podcast, Episode 45Having lived in Chengdu for more than 8 years, Vas is a local veteran who has been involved with a number of local, community events and runs his own weekly event, Chengdu Film Society. He ran Berlin Haus for 2 years and recently closed that chapter of his life.In this episode, Vas shares his journey with building Berlin Haus, which was has been a work and entertainment space for local creatives. Berlin Haus has been a go-to spot for comedy nights, music nights, movie

00:36:15

Curiosity and optimism for a design leader with Momo...

BeeNow ·

2020/06/20

BeeNow podcast, Episode 44Momo Estrella is a design executive based in Shanghai since 2010. He has worked across corporate, consulting, and startup setups in leadership roles where he has defined the foundations and set the capabilities to sustain human-centered innovation. He has worked at companies like EF Education First, Imagination, Publicis Sapient, IDEO. He currently serves as the Design Director / Head of UX at IKEA.In exploring design, creativity, and leadership, I couldn't ask for a better

00:35:54

Infant on the floor with Nicole TooMuch

BeeNow ·

2020/06/04

BeeNow podcast, Episode 43Nicole TooMuch has performed bitterly hilarious standup across China for several years. She takes a deeper look into the grim parts of life and teases out the fun. She also teaches Chinese and studies Psychology.I met Nicole through Chengdu Comedy and now she teaches me Chinese. With her dark humor, I couldn't ask for a better guest for the podcast. In this episode, Nicole shares why happiness is boring and the importance of questioning everything. She goes into why she

00:21:44

Home, youth, and visa stories with Edd

BeeNow ·

2020/05/25

BeeNow podcast, Episode 42From his colorful second-hand clothes to his crafty storytelling, it's no mystery that Edd is a unique cat. In this chat, Edd talks about the importance of taking the time to make a home your own. He shares the tale of installing a bum gun in his bathroom with a golden hose. We riff on funny encounters with locals and share a few visa stories, one where Edd proudly fishes through the trash bin looking for a receipt at the Chinese visa office in Hong Kong. He also answers an

00:28:46

Drama, imagination, self, with Xiaolong Chen

BeeNow ·

2020/05/18

BeeNow podcast, Episode 41 Born and raised in Chengdu, Xiaolong Chen has been teaching drama since 2017. He did not set out to be a drama teacher but with a twist of fate, he became one and he is now part of this new and emerging field in Chinese education. He says, "I am not the most creative person but as a drama instructor, I'm constantly inspired by the originality I see from my students."Xiaolong and I met last year at an adult drama class in Chengdu. We got to know each other over the many

00:26:25

Design, purpose, creativity with Yin Wang

BeeNow ·

2020/05/01

BeeNow podcast, Episode 40Born in Chengdu, Yin Wang left for NYC when he was 9 years old. He was a graphic designer in NYC for 8 years before deciding to go on a backpacking trip through Europe and Asia. After about a year of traveling, he ran out of money and ended up back in Chengdu. He met Jonny and they upstarted Shed Studio, a full-service media company, Yin being the Creative Director.In this passionate conversation, Yin shares his startup journey, creative process, and inspirations during his

00:26:40

Reclaim your creative self, with Katie Mansfield

BeeNow ·

2020/04/17

BeeNow podcast, Episode 39This episode is with my good friend Katie Mansfield. Katie Mansfield is a Ph.D. candidate in Expressive Arts and Conflict Transformation with the European Graduate School in Switzerland. She and I first met as classmates in the gigantic Swiss Alps. Katie's research focuses on the power of embodied, expressive arts-based learning for building resilience. She works as the lead trainer for the Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience (STAR) program within Eastern

00:24:20

Creating a healing presence, with Jerome Gross

BeeNow ·

2020/04/06

BeeNow podcast, Episode 38Jerome Gross has been a longtime friend and teacher in yoga and healing. He sat down with me from his living room in San Diego for a quick chat. In this episode, Jerome shares his journey as a healing practitioner and his unique process in helping people resolve physical and emotional pain. Much of Jerome's teaching is about trusting the self and recruiting the body's ability to heal itself. The conversation explores the body's stress response and the inner workings of

00:28:59

Observe your inner truth, with Shing-shing

BeeNow ·

2020/03/28

BeeNow podcast, Episode 37 Shing-Shing currently lives in Chengdu and works at a tech training unicorn company. She discovered her multi-passion for education, business, and technology after college. With lessons along the way, she started the "internal" journey through meditation. In this episode, Shing-shing shares her recent experience with a 10day meditation course called Vipassana, which is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. The term Vipassana means seeing things as they

00:28:51

A fitness journey with Billy Wong

BeeNow ·

2020/03/24

BeeNow podcast, Episode 36 Billy Wong is Co-founder of the branding agency Brandjoy, specialized in brand identity and interior design. He is also a functional movement practitioner as part of his fitness training. He has been practicing breathwork and cold shower daily to strengthen his immune system for the past 3 years. He is alive and strong in Cape Town, South Africa, previously living Chengdu. Billy and I became fast friends with our shared passion for design and mindfulness. In this

00:26:32

Psychological safety at work, with Michael Vargas

BeeNow ·

2020/02/22

BeeNow podcast, Episode 35 Michael Vargas has an interesting background that spans across Clinical Psychology and theater improv, and he facilitates workshops on leadership and innovation. In this episode, we explore the concept of psychological safety and what it looks like in the workplace. Michael highlights the power of "showing up" in order to learn faster in connection with others. He also shares how the principles of improv gave him invaluable life lessons. Michael has a Master's degree

00:18:50

Opportunity in the chaos, with Dieter Vanonckelen

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow podcast, Episode 33 In this episode, Dieter and I record a phone chat to discuss the latest on the public health state and ways to stay focused and adaptive with the uncertainties. Feb. 7: Free Online nCov Healthcare Seminar Should I Stay or Should I Go Now? Follow the Chengdu-Expat MiniProgram for all the latest updates

00:31:29

Looking with spirit, Sandra C. Obiora

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow podcast, Episode 32 Sandra Chukwudumebi Obiora is many things. Aside from winning Chengdu Poetry Slam, she is a lover of God, a PhD student, a Language Enthusiast, an Audio Technician, a Motivational Speaker, an Artist, a Writer, a Lover of tennis and all things Japanese anime…, and among them all, she is a poet, ambitious, and a genuine lover of good writing, art, and photography. Check out Sandra's website at apoetsbrain.com In this episode, Sandra shares her journey as a poet, her

00:27:49

Discussing The Joker with Vas and Damon

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow podcast, Episode 31 Vas is the owner of Berlin Haus: Bar & Events and one of the Chengdu Film Society organisers. He graduated from university with a BA degree in Film Studies & Photography + Video. Having lived in Chengdu for 8 years, Vas is a veteran expat and brings a variety of cultural, creative and entertaining events to Berlin Haus for the local community. Damon helps run Chengdu Film Society and has been involved with movie clubs in one way or another since university. In this

00:25:35

Writing as seeing with Garrett Jones

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow podcast, Episode 30 Garrett H. Jones is an American entrepreneur who has lived in Chengdu for over 12 years. He co-founded Extravagant Yak Tibet Travel Company in 2012 and a marketing and translation company, Perfect English Academic and Business Solutions, in 2019. His wife and four kids think Chengdu is the coolest place to live on the planet. In this episode, Garret talks about writing as an act of focus and staying in conversation with self. Staying in dialogue is what makes the writing

00:24:19

Confidently present with Quinton Sutton

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow Podcast, Episode 29 Quinton Sutton is a young Drama teacher from South Africa who has been living and working in Chengdu for 4 years. He teaches a monthly hilarious Improvisation class where players learn the essential skills for everyday life eg. Confidence. Empathy, social skills, listening and most importantly individuality. In this warm and refreshing chat, Quinton shares on what is improvisation in drama and how it connects people to their individuality as well as to other people. We

00:18:50

Creating more flow with Sophia Kidd

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow Podcast, Episode 28 簡介：Dr. Sophia Kidd, art critic, independent curator, performance artist, Sichuan University Associate Research Fellow 康書雅博士: 批評家、獨立策展人、現場藝術家、四川大學副研究員 In this episode, we explore the multi-disciplinary nature of her work and how she draws inspiration from frictions and contradictions. Sophia talks about her Mind Valley quest, which is to create more flow states of mind. She also shares her listmaking method and other ways of connecting with a higher purpose and emotional

00:29:17

Poop, balance, and emotions, with Ryan Friesen

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow Podcast, Episode 27 Ryan Friesen is an English teacher and part-time guide for Chengdu Food Tours from Winnipeg, Canada. His interest in Sichuan food brought him to Chengdu and it's a big reason why he has been here for 4-5 years. A friend, foodie, and storyteller, Ryan joins me for a chat. He shares his journey from being bored selling insurance to finding a passion for Sichuan cuisine. We share Sichuan poop stories, one where he gets gassy on the bus. We've all been there. He also shares

00:23:31

The urge for jokes, with Tim Biglowe

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow Podcast, Episode 26 Tim Biglowe is a stand-up comedian who arrived in Chengdu at the beginning of 2019. He's from England and he loves writing in the third person. He truly is one of a kind. While stocks last. Batteries not included. Terms and conditions apply. He wrote that introduction himself .. in the third person. In this episode, Tim and I talk about his journey as a comedian - how he got started and the growth along the way. We explore his writing process and how he found happiness

00:27:02

Compelled to create, with Jacob Wanuch

BeeNow ·

2020/02/18

BeeNow Podcast, Episode 25 Jacob Wanuch is an English teacher from Canada. He's an amateur writer and a recreational artist. A call to create inspired Jacob towards China; that and paying the bills. He shares his journey as a writer and staying inspired as a creative. With Chengdu's flourishing literary scene, there is no shortage of inspiration and passion projects. Finding balance and not getting burned out is an ongoing dance. The conversation also touches on self-reflection and wellbeing

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