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我们总是按部就班的规划人生，然后不遗余力的去按照计划执行。我们也总认为来日方长，时间很慢，未来还很远。但我们却屡屡忘记世事无常。生活中会有各种各样的遗憾，今天Nandini告诉我们人生还有一种遗憾是没有做自己想做的事。来自伦敦的Nandini，在北京生活了8年后，她抓住机会打破常规，裸辞休假七个月，去世界各地旅行，与亲人重聚，并从中寻找自我。Nandini鼓励我们把握每一刻，在生活中寻找快乐，而不要等待‘完美时刻’才开始行动。让我们与Nandini一起踏上这段令人惊奇的冒险旅程。通过她的经历，我们探讨了自我反思和个人成长的力量，当我们在日常生活中，也可以利用这种力量，去开启我们不同的人生模式。Today, we are joined by a remarkable guest, Nandini, who will take us on an inspiring adventure of self-discovery and exploration.Nandini, originally from London, spent a total of eight years in Beijing, China where she has worked for governmental organizations, media organizations, and several other community organizations. However, seizing the opportunity to break free from the routine after nearly three uninterrupted years in China due to the Covid restrictions, she recently embarked on a seven-month sabbatical, which allowed her to travel, reconnect with loved ones, and prioritize personal growth.In this episode, we dive into Nandini's experience of navigating life beyond the conventional path. We challenge the notion that travel should be reserved solely for retirement, and instead embrace the idea of living a fulfilling life in every phase. Through her stories, Nandini encourages us to seize the present and find joy in the journey, rather than waiting for the perfect moment.Join us as we unravel the tales of Nandini's sabbatical adventure and delve into the valuable insights she gained along the way. Through her experiences, we explore the power of self-reflection, connection, and personal growth that can be harnessed when we take a break from the daily grind. Be inspired as we embark on this incredible journey with Nandini, discovering how a sabbatical can provide a transformative shift in perspective and open doors to a life lived to the fullest.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Nandini VenkataMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Instagram/小宇宙 Let us know your feedback on the podcast hereEmail: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

我们都希望找到让自己充满激情的职业，并一直做下去。但是你知道吗？根据美国劳工部的数据，平均每个人在其工作生涯中会换5-7次职业，大约30%的人每12个月就会换一份工作。在这一集里，我们和好朋友Jayson一起聊一聊关于他鼓舞人心的职业转型历程。他出生在特立尼达和多巴哥共和国—加勒比海南部的一个岛国，获得美国阿默斯特学院本科全奖，毕业后留校担任大学招生代表后，他来到中国担任顾问指导国际学生申请大学，现在在澳洲攻读信息技术硕士学位。我们将听到Jayson如何驾驭更换职业道路的挑战，发现新的激情所在，并在意想不到的地方找到成功。我们也讨论了承担风险的重要性，保持对新机会的开放态度，以及拥抱变化。这些都是个人和职业成长中重要的催化剂。跟我们一起走进Jayson的职业转型道路吧！In a world where we're often told to find our one true passion and stick with it for life, many of us face the pressure to choose a career path that defines us forever. But according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the average person changes careers 5-7 times during their working life, and approximately 30% of the total workforce changes jobs every 12 months.In this episode, we sit down with our friend Jayson to hear his inspiring career transition journey. From his humble beginnings in Trinidad and Tobago, to his experience as a university admissions representative in the United States, his move to China as an international admissions counselor, and finally his move to Australia to pursue his Master's degree in Information Technology, Jayson's journey has been full of twists and turns. We'll hear about how Jayson navigated the challenges of starting over, discovering new passions, and finding success in unexpected places. We'll discuss the importance of taking risks, staying open to new opportunities, and embracing change as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.Join us for a conversation about the realities of navigating career transitions and finding fulfillment in your work.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Jayson PaulMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast hereEmail: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

Death Cafe（死亡茶社）由瑞士社会学家和人类学家Dr. Bernard Crettaz于2011年在英国开始创办。从那时起，已经在全世界超过66个国家举办这一活动，目的为人们提供一个安全和温馨的空间，让大家在没有议程、目标或主题的情况下自由的谈论死亡。在这一集里，我们请到了一位非常特别的嘉宾，她已经在北京、上海和柏林举办了50多场死亡茶社的活动。Ziyi是一位真正的倡导者，她提倡公开和诚实地讨论死亡和临终问题，并与我们分享她在主持这些活动中的经验和见解。我们讨论了围绕死亡和临终的误解，不同的文化如何对待这个话题，以及开放和诚实的对话所带来的变革力量。与我们一起思考关于死亡和谈论死亡的可以带给我们的启发。无论你是对死亡茶社感到好奇，还是想要了解如何谈论和探索死亡，我们非常推荐你收听本期节目。Death Cafes are a relatively new phenomenon that started in the UK back in 2011, inspired by the work of Swiss sociologist and anthropologist Dr. Bernard Crettaz. Since then, they have been hosted in over 66 countries worldwide, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to talk about death with no agenda, objectives or themes.In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest who has hosted over 50 Death Cafe events across Beijing, Shanghai, and Berlin. Ziyi Huang is a true advocate for open and honest discussions about death and dying, and she shares with us her experiences and insights from hosting these unique events.Our guest today shares with us why she started hosting these gatherings, what Death Cafes are really about, and how they can help people approach and understand death in a more meaningful and positive way. We discuss the misconceptions around death and dying, how different cultures approach the topic, and the transformative power of open and honest conversation.Join us for an enlightening and thought-provoking discussion about death, dying, and the importance of talking about it. Whether you're curious about Death Cafes or simply interested in exploring your own feelings around mortality, this episode is a must-listen.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Ziyi HuangMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH USSubscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/InstagramLet us know your feedback on the podcast hereEmail: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

在中国，身为LGBTQ群体的一员，可能会面临一系列法律和社会层面的挑战。在本期节目中，我们邀请到了一位特别嘉宾，Elaine Poon，香港出生美国加州长大，毕业后回到中国在过去的7年里，她一直北京生活和工作，并且她也是LGBTQ群体的一员。Elaine在中国作为这个社区的一员有着积极的经历，并且告诉大家同性恋在中国并不像西方所想象的那样被所有人排斥。Elaine与我们分享了她独特的经历和对在中国成为同性恋的看法，以及LGBTQ社区如何在中国取得进展。她还为在中国寻找该群体的人提供了建议，帮助他们应对挑战。Being a part of the LGBTQ community in China may come with its own set of legal and social challenges that are not experienced by non-LGBT residents. However, these challenges do not mean there is no space for this community in China. In this episode, we are joined by a special guest, Elaine Poon, an Asian American who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community and has been living in China for the past 7 years.Elaine had a positive experience being part of this community in China and debunks the negative ideas about how the gay community is accepted in China from a western perspective. Elaine shares with us her unique stories and insights on what it is like to be gay in China, and how the LGBTQ community is making strides in the country. She also provides advice for those who are looking for that community in China and how they can navigate the challenges.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Elaine PoonMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH USSubscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/InstagramLet us know your feedback on the podcast hereEmail: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

Catherine，她曾经是一位临终关怀护士由于见过太多死亡，想要迎接新生命，于是来到了生殖健康中心，开始从事试管婴儿和卵子冷冻治疗工作。她拥有超过五年的临床经验并且有纽约和台湾注册护士的双执照，拥有生殖医学领域独特视角和经验得她给我们带来了关于冷冻卵子丰富的专业知识。在这期中文节目中，她将带我们了解女性在冷冻卵子前需要考虑的重要因素。我们将深入探讨一些话题，例如什么是冷冻卵子的良好AMH水平，什么年龄段的女性最适合冷冻卵子，以及女性一旦踏上这个旅程所面临的潜在挑战。准备好迎接这一集极具科普意义的一集，我们希望每一位女性都拥有选择生育的权利并了解自己的生育健康。Catherine, a former hospice nurse turned reproductive health expert, joins us today to share her insights and help us understand the complexities of egg freezing. After experiencing the pain of seeing patients die every day in the hospice ward, Catherine transitioned to a place where she could witness new life. She became a part of the Reproductive Medicine Center and started working with IVF and egg freezing treatments.With over five years of clinical experience and dual licenses of Taiwan nurse and registered nurse in New York State, Catherine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the topic of egg freezing. In this Chinese episode, Catherine will take us on a journey through the important factors women need to consider before freezing their eggs.We will dive into topics such as what is a good AMH level for egg freezing, what age range is ideal for women to freeze their eggs, and the potential challenges women face once they embark on this journey. Catherine's unique perspective and experience in the field of reproductive medicine make her an ideal guide for women who are considering egg freezing as an option.Get ready for a fascinating and informative episode that's sure to empower and educate women about their reproductive health.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: CatherineMusic Credit: Keep CalmCONNECT WITH US:👉 Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram/小宇宙📧 Let us know your feedback on the podcast here or email us: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

欢迎回到与Leslie精彩对话的第二部分，我们探讨了她作为创业者早期所面临和战胜的挑战。Leslie在大学期间如何建立了两个公司—分别在中国和美国，同时还兼顾撰写两篇荣誉论文并以最优异的成绩毕业。她与我们分享了自己对创业的独特看法，并揭示了参加孵化器、参加比赛或在学校学习商业知识并不是通往成功的唯一途径。相反，她强调发现问题、创造价值和利用资源来长期解决问题的重要性。准备好从她的非凡旅程中得到启发吧!Welcome back to part 2 of our gripping conversation with Leslie, where we delve deep into the challenges she faced and triumphed over during her early days as an entrepreneur. Brace yourself for an awe-inspiring tale of how Leslie, while still in university, fearlessly embarked on building not just one, but two companies - one in China and one in the United States - all while juggling the demands of writing two honors theses and graduating summa cum laude. Leslie shares with us her unique perspective on entrepreneurship, debunking common myths and revealing that attending an incubator, participating in numerous competitions, or studying business in school are not the only paths to success. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of identifying problems, creating value, and leveraging resources to solve them in the long term. Get ready to be inspired by Leslie's remarkable journey!Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Leslie DongMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

本期让我们一起来认识Leslie，一位充满活力的女性创业者，拥有想要建立中美之间桥梁的大胆设想。来自科罗拉多州博尔德市的Leslie，作为在美国出生的中国人，并且在以白人为主的社区长大时，面临着无数的身份挑战。然而，当她在13岁时有机会抛开传统的学校教育，在中国--一个她本应视为家的地方生活生活了三年，这段时间Leslie内心对自己身份的冲突升级到了新的高度。在这一集里，我们将听到Leslie在面对年龄、性别歧视和种族主义的同时，在她的多重身份中经历了像做过山车🎢一样的体验。让我们一起从她的经历中得到启发吧。Meet Leslie, the dynamic female social entrepreneur with a bold vision of building bridges between the United States and China. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, as an American Born Chinese (ABC), Leslie faced numerous identity challenges while growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood. However, when she got the opportunity to leave behind traditional schooling and live in China for three years - a place she should have considered home - at the tender age of 13, Leslie's inner conflict with her identity escalated to new heights. Join us in this episode to hear Leslie's riveting rollercoaster ride as she confronts ageism, sexism, and racism while navigating through her multiple identities. Get ready to be inspired by her awe-inspiring experiences.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Leslie DongMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

📢 <北腔南调 Cultural Collision> 💙We’re back in Season 2!!💙 我们回来了！第二季我们讨论的话题将包涵创业、女性冻卵、LGBTQ🏳️‍🌈、死亡☠️、职业发展等各个方面的大家期待的话题，请继续关注我们，每周三中午12点，北强南调与你不见不散！🎉在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

创建这个播客，从在脑海里的想法和创意，到今天播出的完整一季，对于我们是一个巨大的成就。本集还讨论了回顾2022年要思考那些问题，以及2023年有哪些目标和愿望。感谢今年加入我们这个旅程的所有人。我们祝愿大家在2023年有一个美好的开始，在这一年中充满幸福！并请大家期待我们第二季的播出～♥️We reflect on our journeys in creating this baby from merely thoughts and ideas floating in the air, to the complete season aired today. Reflections on 2022 are also shared along with goals, dreams, and aspirations for 2023. Thank you to everyone who's joined us on this journey this year. We wish everyone an excellent start of 2023 and a year filled with happiness!♥️Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram/小宇宙在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

我们的好朋友EJ在俄亥俄州辛辛那提市出生和长大，他在2012年首次踏上了前往北京的留学之旅，然后在2014年再次回到这里。在中国呆了8年后，他最近回到了俄亥俄州的家里。EJ在中国度过了他成年生活的大部分时间，今天他和我们一起谈论在海外呆了几年后回国的感觉如何。从气候、语言、社会角色、人际关系和行为规则，我们讨论了当一个人移居海外并回到自己的国家时导致文化冲击的各种因素。Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, EJ Mitchell embarked on his first journey to Beijing, China in 2012 for a study abroad experience then return again in 2014. After staying in China for 8 years, EJ recently returned back home to Ohio. Having spent a majority of his adult life in China, EJ joins us today to talk about how it feels to return home after several years overseas. From the climate, to language, to social roles, to relationships, and rules of behavior, we talk through various factors that contribute to culture shock when one moves abroad and comes back to one's home country.Having studied abroad in Europe and worked abroad in Asia for several years, Melody also shares her experiences of emotional and psychological distress when initially placed in a new environment. Victoria, having studied and working in Hong Kong for two years before returning back to Beijing, also shares the cultural challenges she faced with adjusting to the new space and environment in the city that speaks a different dialect.For anyone interested in taking that jump to work or study abroad, or considering returning back to your home country, this episode goes through all the emotions that you may deal with when experiencing culture shock, or reverse culture shock.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: EJ MitchellMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

年龄、文化、性别和社会背景都会影响到我们彼此之间的沟通方式。在今天的节目中，Mel和Vic分别谈论了她们在美国和北京的成长经历，以及这些经历如何影响与周围人的关系和沟通方式。通过讨论关系开始时可能发生的误解和家庭文化价值产生的冲突（东西方之间），我们谈论了社会、经济和文化是如何影响朋友、家人和恋人之间的沟通。Age, culture, gender, and social context all dips into the way we communicate with one another. In today's episode, Mel and Vic talk about their upbringing in the United States and Beijing, respectively, and how it has influenced their relationship and communication styles with people around them. With discussions about how misunderstanding may occur at the start of a relationship (texting for one month before going on a first date is a no-go in Mel's books) and within the household with conflicting cultural values (east vs. west), Mel and Vic dig into how social, economic and cultural norms influence communication within friends, family, and partners.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿

继续上一期的话题，我们接着聊一下性别不平等相关的更多内容。在我们的朋友Vivi Yu对话的第二部分，触及的话题包括推翻Roe v. Wade法案，工作、家务分配中的性别不平等，以及男性可以如何支持女性注意并改变性别不平等这一现象。A continuation of episode 8, fully conducted in Mandarin Chinese, this episode examines more elements related to issues around gender inequality. In Part 2 of our conversation with academic researcher and activist Vivi Yu, we touch on topics including the overturn of Roe v. Wade, gender inequality in the distribution of household chores, and ways men can be better allies for gender equality.Hosts: Melody Su and Victoria GuGuest: Vivi YuMusic Credit: Keep Calm & PodcastCONNECT WITH US Subscribe and Follow us @Cultural.Collision on Apple Podcasts/Spotify/Youtube/Instagram Let us know your feedback on the podcast here Email: [email protected]在小宇宙查看该单集文稿