Best Mountain Misfits Podcasts (2024)

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#155: Creative Codex, Carl Jung, Misfit Artists, Tragic Heroes, and Creative Genius with MJDorian 52:37

1d ago52:37

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My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer. In today’s episode, we talked about… Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex. Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading o…

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Monologue: Wondrous Encounters in the Heart of the Mountains 32:31

1M ago32:31

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In May this year, in Manchester, I witnessed an aurora reminiscent of angels descending to earth. Later, I came across trending news on X about a blue meteor appearing in Portugal. Coupled with constantly seeing fractal geometries in purple, gold, and green during breathwork sessions, and Buddhist mandala patterns, I've been in a dreamlike state, p…

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Monologue: On Carl Jung 18:53

3M ago18:53

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Based on the advice of an online mentor who suggests exploring influential books called 'earthquake books'—those that can significantly shake and impact our perspectives—one such powerful book is the profound works of Carl Jung. As I explore Jung's works, certain sections of his books have left a lasting mark on how I perceive things, resonating de…

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#154: Premier League, Football Journalism, Interview Superstars, and Women in Football with Liv Wang 44:20

5M ago44:20

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My guest today is Liv Wang, a renowned Premier League journalist with a massive following of millions. I've been a follower of Liv's work for quite some time now, admiring her unique content creation and interviewing style with Premier League footballers. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Liv in person during my visit to Manchester. Needless …

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#153: Special Episode: At Bakery CrossFit with Edu, Mel and Diogo 1:09:41

5M ago1:09:41

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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming three individuals to our conversation. Joining us are Luis Eduardo Arruda, not only a head Coach but also a co-owner of @thebakerycrossfit. Alongside him is Melissa Haun, a formidable athlete representing the Bakery Athletics team. And last but not least, we have Diogo Costa, who wears dual hats as both a da…

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Monologue: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment and Mystical Experiences 41:26

5M ago41:26

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If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern. ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell In recent times, we've immersed ourselves in deep discussions challenging traditional beliefs and values. Concepts suc…

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#152: Mentorship, Inner Journey, Intuition, Life Coaching and Spiritual Crisis with Devin Martin 1:16:32

5M ago1:16:32

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Today, I'm joined by Devin Martin, the visionary behind Lifestyle Integrity and a distinguished executive life coach. In this episode, we talked about… Delving into some key moments or practices that have significantly shaped the course of Devin’s personal growth and transformative journey. Why it's crucial for people to pause and limit external st…

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Trailblazing Tales: Journeying 1,200 Miles with Filmmaker Extraordinaire Andy Laub! 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

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Welcome to another captivating episode of Mountain Misfits! In this edition, we sit down with the extraordinary Andy Laub, a dirtbag documentarian. Join us as we embark on a journey through more than 7,000 miles of thru-hiking on The Appalachian, Continental, Pacific Crest, and the new Pacific Northwest Trails, where Andy has tirelessly sought out …

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Dr. Rob Thomas - Molding the Next Generation of Geologists 1:06:53

8M ago1:06:53

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Sorry for the obscene delay...over one year, but I got caught up with...well everyone has things come up. Anyhow...in this episode we chat with Radd's former geologist professor at the mighty University of Montana - Western. The conversation delves into the geologically unique landscapes of western Montana and the status of STEM education.…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: @ETHGlobal Istanbul Hackathon 20:46

9M ago20:46

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Kia Ora, Ni Hao, and Hello! Welcome to a special edition of the Chiwi Journal podcast, recorded live at the ETHGlobal Istanbul Hackathon. In this episode, I bring you exclusive interviews with the brilliant minds who won scholarships from the Take Off Web3 program and are building exciting projects here. Join me now to delve into their inspiring ve…

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#150: Typefully, Building a Lean & Remote Team, Co-founders Relationship and Lisbon Life with Fabrizio Rinaldi and Francesco Di Lorenzo 50:00

10M ago50:00

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My guest today is Fabrizio Rinaldi and Francesco Di Lorenzo. They are serial tech founders and currently focus on building a writing, scheduling & publishing tool on 𝕏 and LinkedIn, Typefully. In today’s episode, we talked about… Explore the story of Fabrizio and Francesco’s initial X (Twitter) encounter, which led to the co-founding of business. L…

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#149: Lifestyle Brand Sapiens, Healthy Living, Live-streaming in Chinese Market and Empowered Mindset with Ellen Chen 1:28:00

10M ago1:28:00

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My guest today is Ellen Chen. Ellen is the cofounder of the lifestyle brand Sapiens. With a background in biomed and bioengineering, Ellen also serves as a science communicator, connecting with a broad online audience. In today’s episode, we talked about… Ellen's background in biology and how it influenced her journey into entrepreneurship and heal…

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#148: Proof of Spiritual Phenomena, Psychedelic & Supernatural Experiences and Parapsychology with Mona Sobhani, PhD 1:06:17

11M ago1:06:17

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My guest today is Mona Sobhani. She is a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist, researcher, and accomplished author with a rich and diverse professional background spanning over 15 years. Her wide-ranging interests have led her to explore the intersections of science, technology, spirituality, and human behaviour. In today’s episode, we talked abo…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: At Put_it_on_Lisbon Cafe with Tereza 30:50

11M ago30:50

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My guest today is Tereza. She's the owner of a trendy cafe called "Put_it_on_Lisbon" in my neighborhood. That's where I first met her and became a regular customer at her cool little shop. Tereza is originally from the Czech Republic and has lived in the Netherlands, Australia, and Portugal for many years. In today’s episode, we talked about… What …

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#146: Online Writing, English Literature, Ernest Hemingway and Essayful with Dylan O'Sullivan 56:38

1y ago56:38

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My guest today is Dylan O'Sullivan. Dylan is a media specialist at OSV, guest lecturer at Write of Passage, columnist at a few major media outlets and the creator behind a writing-focused brand Essayful. In today’s episode, we talked about… How does Write of Passage help us embark on our online writing journey? Exploring our initial love for readin…

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#145: Self-actualization, SpiritDAO, Societal Transformation, and Unexplainable Experiences with Ron Rivers 1:25:12

1y ago1:25:12

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My guest today is Ron Rivers. He is the author of Self-actualization in the Age of Crisis and a member of SpiritDAO. In today's episode, we discussed the following: What inspired Ron to write a book about "Self-Actualization in the Age of Crisis"? And how do we define self-actualization in today's setting? How does the pursuit of self-actualization…

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#144: Talent Protocol, web3 in Lisbon, HR/Ed-tech, DeNites with Pedro Oliveira 57:34

1+ y ago57:34

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My guest today is Pedro Oliveira. Pedro is the Co-founder and CEO of Talent Protocol, a web3 professional platform where builders and creators can create their on-chain resumes and find the meaningful connections and support they need to succeed. I met Pedro in person when I moved to Lisbon and participated in many web3-related events and conferenc…

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#143: Founders Podcast, Single-person Billion-dollar Business, Lessons Learned from Athletes, Quentin Tarantino with David Senra 1:17:28

1+ y ago1:17:28

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My guest today is David Senra. David is the returning guest of Chiwi Journal (episode #131). He hosts the Founders podcast, where listeners can learn lessons from historical and modern figures based on David's selection of a biography of an entrepreneur. Last time, we focused on the top lessons previous founders can teach current founders and the m…

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#142: Sovereign Individual, The Network State, Media Literacy, Writing Newsletter, Remote Worker and Geopolitics Impact with Doug Antin 58:22

1+ y ago58:22

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My guest today is Doug Antin, the Founder and Author of TSI Global Media, who writes The Sovereign Individual Weekly Newsletter, picking up where The Sovereign Individual left off and exploring the digital transformation in real-time. Doug is the return guest of my podcast. Last time, we discussed how to become a sovereign individual, digital trans…

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#141： Build_Cities, The Network State and Startup Cities Ecosystem with Angelo Alessio 49:15

2y ago49:15

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My guest today is Angelo Alessio. He is the co-founder and protocol architect at buildcities.network, which allows anyone in web3 to overlay their digital communities on top of existing cities. We discussed: What is the build_cities? What are the four phases of building this protocol for startup cities? **** How build_cities can facilitate an onlin…

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#140: AI 2041, Sci-fi Writers in Web3, Chaoshan Culture and Chinese Philosophy & Metaphysics with Chen Qiufan 1:03:02

2y ago1:03:02

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My guest today is Chen Qiufan, also known as Stanley Chan. He is an award-winning Chinese science fiction writer, columnist, and scriptwriter. Chen's fiction, described as "science fiction realism", focuses on individuals' internal struggles during times of accelerated change. And recently, he collaborated with Kai-Fu Lee to co-write and publish a …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Eric Jorgenson with 1729writers on Writing Almanack Series and Building Leverage 1:07:10

2y ago1:07:10

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This is the special episode featured a guest speaker Eric Jorgenson at 1729writers Cohort 2. 1729writers is a group of writers inside of the 1729 online community. We explore issues related to the Network State, seek truth, wealth and health and share our ideas and thoughts in public. It’s a great pleasure to have Eric attend one of our weekly comm…

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#138: Jordan Peterson, Myth & Metaphor, Embodiment Cognition and Fitness Landscape with Tom Morgan 1:14:50

2y ago1:14:50

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My guest today is Tom Morgan. Tom is the return guest, and we discussed Joseph Cambell, Carl Jung, Jorden Peterson and Iain McGilchrist in episode #129. Today, we talked about… Commentary on David Fuller's article about Jordan Peterson from two people who are relatively familiar with JP's works. Revisit the Hero Journey coined by Joseph Campbell. W…

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#137: Breaking Rules, Solitary Socialite, Future Possibility Folders, Daydreaming and How to Live with Derek Sivers 54:50

2y ago54:50

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. My guest today is Derek Sivers. Derek has been a musician, producer, circus performer, entrepreneur, TED speaker, and book publisher. He’s an author of four books, Anything You Want, Your Music and People, Hell Yeah or No, and How to Live. In today’s episod…

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#136: Bilingual Content Creator, Picking English Names, Publish Consistent Content and Live A Productive Life with Bear Liu 1:05:03

2y ago1:05:03

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My guest today is Bear Liu. Bear is a product designer and design mentor. He hosts an award-winning podcast show called BearTalk, focused on sharing his learnings and ideas in design and personal experiences in reading and parenting. In this episode, we talked about: How do Chinese people pick up their English names? From working at a ‘tier 18’ cit…

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#135: Global Natives, Nomad Passport, Subscription Living and Plumia Country with Lauren Razavi 48:22

2y ago48:22

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My guest today is Lauren Razavi. Lauren is a writer, speaker and strategist working at the intersection of technology, business, policy, and human behaviour. She is the author of the book Global Natives and writes the Counterflows newsletter about borderless living. Lauren was an early adopter of remote work and has lived as a digital nomad since 2…

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#134: Sustainable Travel, Writing Books, Spiritual Growth, Energy Healing and Meditation with Bianca Caruana 1:11:48

2+ y ago1:11:48

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My guest today is Bianca Caruana. Bianca is a storyteller, podcast host, sustainability & equality advocate and writer at The Altruistic Traveller. Bianca and I had a serendipitous encounter in Aveiro (Thanks to Pieter Levels’ Nomadlist.com), and we immediately clicked because we shared similar backgrounds and spiritual growth journeys. In this epi…

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#133: Bitcoin Use Case in El Salvador, 1729 Network State, Become a Global Citizen, Speak Foreign Languages in 6 months with Antoine Dusséaux 1:13:10

2+ y ago1:13:10

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My guest today is Antoine Dusséaux. Antoine is a legaltech entrepreneur based in London and co-founded Doctrine, the first legal information platform. He’s passionate about law, economics, geopolitics, and languages. In this episode, we discussed: How to describe 1729 and Network State to children to help them understand this progressive technical …

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Mat Seidensticker - The Moth Man 1:13:49

2+ y ago1:13:49

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Today we are joined by Mat Seidensticker, former NCAA basketball player turner turned moth biologist. He is a founding member of the Northern Rockies Research & Educational Services, Inc., which is dedicated to advancing scientific research, education, and conservation of insects, birds, and other wildlife, and his area of focus is the Montana Moth…

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Heather Brooks - A Girl on the Run 1:03:03

2+ y ago1:03:03

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Imagine waking one morning, putting your running shoes on, and going for a 100-mile run with over 33,000 vertical feet. That’s what ultramarathoner Heather Brooks does. We talk about why she chooses to run races like the Hard Rock 100 and more importantly how she balances life. Spend any time around Heather, and you will spontaneously be inspired t…

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SPECIAL EPISODE OVER DRINKS | Chinese migrants’ real experience & perspectives in English speaking countries with Vicci Fu 1:24:20

2+ y ago1:24:20

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My guest today is Vicci. She is an experienced video producer and digital marketer and hosts a podcast Big Little Screens commenting about British/American TV shows to Chinese audiences. Vicci and I had a girl's chat and recorded this special episode while drinking a bottle of Italian wine and Japanese Umeshu. Cheers, and enjoy 😊 Why do many Chines…

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#131: Conversation with David Senra: Lessons Learned from Reading 200+ Biographies on Founders 1:44:40

2+ y ago1:44:40

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My guest today is David Senra. David is the host of podcast shows Founders. Every week, he reads a biography of an entrepreneur so listeners can learn the lessons from those greatest history and modern figures. In this episode, we discussed: What motivated David to start this niche show to share his learnings of biography and autobiography? How man…

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#130: Digital Nomads, Remote Working, Founders Mental Health, Niche Fame and Nomads Dating with Pieter Levels 1:06:45

2+ y ago1:06:45

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My guest today is Pieter Levels. Pieter is a serial founder of multiple products, such as NomadList.com, remoteOK.com and rebase.co. In this episode, we discussed: How did Pieter start his digital nomad life and create 12 startups in 12 months? The original story of the birth of Nomadlist.com What are the common traits of digital nomads based on th…

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#129: Hero's journey, Morphic Resonance, Global Phase Change and Jordan B. Peterson with Tom Morgan 1:00:39

2+ y ago1:00:39

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My guest today is Tom Morgan. Tom is the Director of Communications & Content at The KCP Group and writes a newsletter called The Attention Span. Tom has spent the last 16 years on Wall Street in research and data sales and focuses on consuming content and tries to extract actionable insights for busy people. In this episode, we discussed: What’s a…

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#128: Learning Chinese, Future of Education, Reading and Writing with Will Mannon 55:41

2+ y ago55:41

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My guest today is Will Mannon 马晓伟. Will is the Course Director of Write of Passage and passionate about online education. In his free time, Will enjoys exploring language, literature, history, and philosophy. He lived in China for six months and is a comfortable Mandarin speaker. We discussed: The motivation behind learning Chinese and how to learn…

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#127: Human/Computer Language, Rationality vs. Intuition, Women in Tech and Job Interview Tips with Xuan 1:11:56

2+ y ago1:11:56

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. My guest today is Xuan. Xuan's footprints covered from a small village in China to the capital city Beijing then moved to DC and NYC and now settled in LDN. She studied English lit, Linguistics and Philosophy at university, trained herself in programming, and currently works as a softw…

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Autumn Hiking in Glacier National Park - Episode 3 39:21

2+ y ago39:21

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One of the lesser-known gems in Glacier National Park, the hike to the Dragon’s Tail began from the Logan Pass parking lot (that’s right, the most crowded area in the park). We started out on Hidden Lake Nature Trail, which is initially paved, then a boardwalk, and, eventually, an actual trail. A bit over a mile from the trailhead, we reached a sma…

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#126 SPECIAL EPISODE | Life is VIC NIC with Hugo Branco and Jorge Loura 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

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Welcome to the special episode of the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I'm sitting with two artists in Aveiro, Portugal to record this episode. Hugo Branco, musician and artistic director of VIC // Aveiro Arts House Jorge Loura, musician and guitarist from Troll's Toy We share the behind-scene stories of the 1st Unclassifiable Music Festival of Aveiro and in…

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#125: Asian in Western World, Buddhism and Neuroscience, Stay True to Yourself with Christin Chong 1:00:49

2+ y ago1:00:49

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My guest today is Christin Chong. She is a neuroscientist at heart and enjoys investigating consciousness through the Buddhist lens. Christin's work history continues to evolve—from research in the lab to biotech marketing, to creating a delicious self-care tea for physical + mental health, to establish a community for accelerator compassion. In to…

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#124: Unschooling, Innovating Education, Intuitive Learning and Startup Cities with Zach Caceres 56:52

3y ago56:52

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My guest today is Zach Caceres. He is an experienced software engineer and focuses on modern web technologies. He is interested in education and ##StartupCities and initiated a couple of cool projects in the relevant areas. In today's episode, we discussed: Zach's unschooling experiences at a young age and his way of learning. Why choose to go back…

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#123: Kiwi returning home, Global talent relocation, NZ working culture and TCK with Bridget Romanes 49:03

3y ago49:03

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My guest today is Bridget Romanes. She is the Founder of Mobile Relocation Ltd, helping Kiwis returning to work and live at homeland, assisting migrants and expats relocating to New Zealand, and offering a tailored program for businesses to recruit and retain international talent throughout Aotearoa. We discussed: From expat herself to founding the…

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#122: Digital Nomad, Self-actualization, Chinese Buddhism and Love with Allison Wang 57:58

3y ago57:58

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My guest today is Allison Wang. She is a founder of a yoga brand, Awake. She is currently living a digital nomad life and writing a blog, and running a podcast channel. Allison and I used to be online friends, but we finally met in Madeira and recorded this podcast sitting in front of the Atlantic Ocean. The sound quality might not be perfect, but …

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#121: Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Festivals, 4 Character Idioms and Podcast Lessons with Jay Yow 59:30

3y ago59:30

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My guest today is Jay Yow. Jay is a recording and mixing engineer and a gamer. He was born in Malaysia and immigrated to America in his adults year. Jay is currently the producer of one of my favourite podcasts James Altucher Show. We discussed: What's it like to be a bilingual writer producing two newsletters to two different audiences? How James …

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#120: Sovereign Individual, Digital Age, Multi-incomes/citizenships with Doug Antin 47:08

3y ago47:08

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. My guest today is Doug Antin. He is the Founder and Author of TSI Global Media, a company covering the Digital Age and how the current digital transformation creates a new class of people. Doug is also writing The Sovereign Individual Weekly Newsletter, pro…

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#119: Born as a Girl, Chinese Higher Education System, Stereotypes and Migrant Entrepreneurship with Royal Reed 1:07:20

3y ago1:07:20

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. My guest today is Royal Reed. Royal has 20 years of experience in the NZ legal profession. She is also well respected in the Chinese community as a TV and Radio presenter and for her legal education programs for the community. Her legal practice and excelle…

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#118: Zen Meditation, Most Recommended Books, Competitiveness and Know Thyself with Richard Reis 52:49

3y ago52:49

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My guest today is Richard Reis. He is the co-founder of Most Recommended Books, a voracious reader and a blogger. Richard also enjoys finance and building stuff. We discussed: Richard recently has done a three-month Zen Meditation retreat and shared his experience. What’s so unique about Zen Meditation compared with other meditation (e.g. mindfulne…

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#117: Revolution, Ideology, Cyber Anarchism and Nation/Network State with Nick Lee 56:55

3y ago56:55

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. My guest today is Nick Lee. He is a university instructor of Sociology and Humanities and Co-Host of the Revolution and Ideology program. We discussed: Nick’s combined background of finance, technology, sociology and phycology Brief introduction of the Revo…

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#116: Artistic journey, Self-realisation and Life philosophy with Monica Tong 52:16

3y ago52:16

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Kia ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. My guest today is Monica Tong. Monica was born in Nanjing, China, and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. She spent eight years in the finance industry in New Zealand and Australia before she turned to her passion for art and design. She studied and practised …

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#115: Home-schooling, Writing in Bilingual, Future of Education and GenZ with Gabriele Pizzi 37:18

3y ago37:18

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My guest today is Gabriele Pizzi. He is 18 years old Italian and currently lives in northeastern Italy. He has been homeschooling since 2020 and now exploring the art of sculpture, bio-design, and digital fabrication. We discussed: What made Gabriele quit public school and homeschooling? Why are education systems around the world very similar? How …

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#114 Linguistics History, Latin America, Sino-U.S. Relations, and Global Mindsets with Jim 1:11:35

3y ago1:11:35

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Kia Ora, Nihao and hello! Welcome to the Chiwi Journal Podcast. I’m your host Camellia Yang. On the show, I interview global citizens who follow a unique path to build a better future and share stories and tips they learned along the way. Our conversations are focus on cultural observations, technology trends, career development and philosophy. My …

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