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Join Rebecca Ong from TCM Hub as she goes beyond the nuts and bolts of clinical practice to navigate some of the more challenging aspects of being a self-employed physician. This podcast introduces the necessary concepts and perspectives that you need to step into the next level of your entrepreneurial journey. Leave behind the unsustainable business-building methods that now have you trapped as an employee in your own business and transform into a Free + Easy Doctor™.
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China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic, as well as social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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At the 2024 Summit of the Forum on China Africa Cooperation, China and Botswana announced the establishment of a strategic partnership. This milestone comes as the two nations will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations next year. In an exclusive interview with China Africa Talk, Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi reflects …
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The Science and Technology Backyard is an education program where African students learn from China’s agricultural practices to enhance farming in Africa. We recently visited a farm in northern China, where Ibrahim Naziru from Nigeria, is working. As he prepares to enter his second year with the program,Ibrahim will begin applying these Chinese far…
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In an exclusive interview with China Africa Talk on the sidelines of the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi called China “a true partner” that delivers quality projects instead of just talking. As China and the Southern Africa region both uphold inclusivity and common development, Magosi believes the two sides have large…
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How do Africans perceive their culture when it's presented in a different way? What does a South African think of the cultures on the African continent when they are mixed with Chinese styles and traditions? We chat with Wendyl Martin who went on a journey of rediscovery in Beijing in search of African art, music and food, and find out about the si…
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Walter Musanhu, a former Zimbabwean youth international footballer, is now making waves as a coach in Beijing, training young talents. What sets him apart in the eyes of Chinese parents and children? What unique "African flair" is he bringing to the pitch? We caught-up with him during a training session on his "home ground" to learn about the growt…
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Send us a Text Message. Next to money, time seems to be a big source of people’s problems. Like with money, the biggest complaint is that there’s never enough. Never enough time to do everything you need to do. Let alone want to do. Usually people tend to prioritize the things they need to do first and then once those are all out of the way then th…
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Do you trust traditional Chinese medicine when it's practiced by an African doctor? For many Chinese patients, the answer is a resounding yes. Diarra Boubacar from Mali became the first non-Chinese student to earn a doctorate in TCM. He has been practicing TCM in China for 40 years, often volunteering services in remote villages where he has traine…
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At the 6th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation and China-Africa Think Tank High-Level Dialogue, Zambian Information and Media Minister Cornelius Mweetwa explores the shared history, mutual benefits and the future prospects of the dynamic partnership between Zambia and China. Mweetwa highlights China’s approach to modernization as a powerful ins…
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Send us a Text Message. As Chinese medicine is getting more popular and mainstream, and more patients are becoming disheartened by the conventional medicine model and insurance model, being able to differentiate yourself from others is going to be a crucial part of your marketing strategy. Becoming a trusted source is one way to set yourself apart …
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Hunan remains one of the most active Chinese provinces in economic ties with Africa with its efforts in boosting bilateral trade and investment through Africa related services. Professor Dai Li at Hunan University and Dr. Khalifa Sy Diop on the Hunan China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Promotion Council explain how latest developments have …
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Send us a Text Message. It does no good to learn all the clinical skills if your patients don’t commit to their treatment plan or take their medicine, right? You can take every herbal medicine course and learn every sales technique in the book, but none of those are going to land if you’re missing the key ingredient to patient commitment and compli…
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China and African countries regard the blue economy as an important engine to sustainable development and economic restructuring. There're cooperation frameworks such as the Belt and Road Initiative from China and development plans including the Agenda 2063 in Africa that have highlighted proposals for both sides to work together to explore the oce…
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Send us a Text Message. We all take little, subtle jabs at ourselves. Usually couching it in humorous self-deprecation. Sometimes we do this because we think we're being humble. But those little jabs can add up and it's surprising how damaging they can be to our self-confidence. Negative self-talk isn't the only thing that erodes our confidence. Th…
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Zimbabwe was among the African countries that attended a recent forum in Beijing on digital cooperation with China. China pledged to help build a "digital Africa" with support in areas such as sea and land cables, data centers, 5G/6G technology, and quantum communication. Two participants at the forum, Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Information Comm…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is a continuation from last week’s episode. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, in honor of the Olympic Games starting I created a list of skills that I learned as an athlete that have transferred to being an entrepreneur. Enjoy! If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue 1…
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The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization. Professors Charles Onunaiju on China Studies in Nigeria and Liu Baocheng, Director of Center of International Business Ethics, University of International Business…
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Send us a Text Message. In honor of the opening of the Olympics this week I created a list of the top 20 entrepreneurial skills I learned from being an athlete. I’m breaking this list up in to two episodes. So this is part 1. If this content and material resonates with you and you would like to pursue 1:1 coaching with Rebecca, please visit: tcm-hu…
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Nelson Mandela International Day is held on July 18 each year to honor Madiba's commitment to freedom, justice and equality. Verne Harris, head of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, offers his interpretation of Mandela's principles and legacy that today's world can learn toward achieving a community with a shared future. This episode was recorded earli…
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Send us a Text Message. I’ve had practitioners asking for my thoughts on choosing a specialty to practice. Specifically asking what speciality is the easiest to market to. Choosing a practical specialty sounds, well, practical. But making your decisions purely from a practical standpoint can backfire on you down the road. If this content and materi…
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Professor Xiang Shuchen and Professor Edwin Etieyibo are back this week as we expand our discussion on cultures and civilizations in light of the Nishan Forum on World Civilizations. They help us understand the forum's relevance to humanity and assess what the Chinese civilization, along with ideas and philosophies from African countries, can offer…
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Send us a Text Message. One of the most asked questions that I hear from people who are trying to start or implement something new is “What’s the best way to do this?” or “What’s the best way to start?” I thought more deeply about this question and realized that when people ask this question they aren't actually looking for the BEST way. They're lo…
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Both China's Hehe culture and the African philosophy of Ubuntu advocate the idea of harmony and a sense of community. How important is it for the two ancient civilizations to share their understandings on such thoughts, and how do they contribute to a China-Africa community with a shared future? We invite Xiang Shuchen, professor of philosophy at X…
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Send us a Text Message. It sucks when a patient leaves us for a cheaper competitor, right? Patients should understand that as small business owners we shed blood, sweat, and tears to stay in business. It's harder for the little guy to keep it all together and they should understand that, right? Wrong. We are not entitled to a customer's money simpl…
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Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar is in China on an official visit until Wednesday. He co-chaired the first Plenary Session of the China-Nigeria Inter-governmental Committee with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. We caught up with Minister Tuggar and chatted with him about China-Nigeria and China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and R…
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Send us a Text Message. People have a lot of opinions and philosophies when it comes to the topic of hiring. And there’s no right or wrong answer. When you’re making the decision to hire, or making a decision about anything, it’s super important to understand the real reason why you are looking to hire AND that you like that reason. If you are thin…
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Send us a Text Message. When people become dissatisfied or stuck in a situation, such as an employment position, a relationship, their practice, etc. very often the first thing they do is try to change things up. Such as: learn a new modality, change their fee structure, add more tx rooms, see more pts, hire a business coach to learn new systems, i…
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Estimates suggest that four African countries alone - Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa - could rake in up to $136 billion worth of economic benefits by 2030 if businesses there begin using more artificial intelligence tools. Industry insiders are optimistic that AI can be an area for China-Africa cooperation, but digital infrastructure and r…
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Send us a Text Message. If I asked you what the backbone of your business what would your answer be? Your patients? Your staff? Money? Your clinical skills? If you answered any of these, sorry! If you want to know the REAL backbone of your business have a listen. Link to register for the FREE Boundaries Workshop on June 13th: www.tcm-hub.com/living…
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