Culture Crossings

In wrapping up our Seasons 1 & 2, we wanted to share some reflections from everyone on the team. Thank you so much for listening to Culture Crossings, and we wish you a safe and wonderful summer! 🍉 -- Phoebe, Jade & Asuka

We were invited to speak on the topic of mentorship with Global Connections, a podcast by ACPA CGDSD. Thank you again to Bianca Chau and Xiao Yun Sim for having us, and for the empowering and uplifting conversation! Listen to the episode of their podcast below!

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Missing Culture Crossings? We recorded a webinar with the Laurasian Institution in May about what it means to navigate our personal & professional lives in-between cultures and countries. Take a listen!

📻: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmkYQoHzvBI

In this final episode of Season 2, we will talk about careers and couples. For many couples, coordinating each other’s career opportunities in the same city can be challenging, and this is especially true for foreign-born professionals. Our guests are Sneha and Ryan, who will share their story to reflect what it means for a cross-cultural couple to support each other along the journey. Sneha Thayil is an Associate for Training & Engagement at Convergence Blended Finance. Her husband, Ryan Mathew is the Manager of Security Operations at Sprinklr. They both have extensive experiences living in multiple countries, and now they are based in Toronto, Canada.

Happy Father's Day from Culture Crossings!

Is Father's Day a celebrated holiday in your part of the world? Share some of your own plans to celebrate below!

In this episode, we have Zishu Chen, a column writer and education innovator specializing in China and the U.S. Zishu has an interdisciplinary background in education and economics. For college, she went to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the U.S.. She also has a master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education. In this episode, she will share her experiences in both China and the U.S. as a student, and later working in the education industry as a professional to create a learning environment where students could prepare themselves to navigate their future in both contexts.

Take a listen below!
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Meet our guests for the final episodes of Culture Crossings!

For the finale of Season 2, we have the stories from:

Zishu ✨ A column writer and education innovator specializing in China and the U.S., Zishu has an interdisciplinary background in education and economics, and a master’s degree from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She will share her experiences in China and the U.S. as a student, and later working as an educator.

Sneha & Ryan ✨ For many couples, coordinating each other’s career opportunities in the same city can be challenging, and this is especially true for foreign-born professionals. In our final episode, Sneha and Ryan reflect on what it means for a cross-cultural couple to support each other along the journey.

In this episode you will hear from Sanae, the Youth Education Marketing Manager at Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York. Prior to her role, she worked for private and public sectors in Japan and the U.S. In the process of making an unconventional career change from the food industry to performing arts administration, Sanae highlights the value of self-reflection to define your long-term passion, the importance of building related academic and internship experiences to plan for ambiguities and challenges to start a new career in a new country. In observing the millennials from her current role she also shares what she finds unique about this population.

For anyone interested in Sanae's Youtube channel on her cooking and local restaurant explorations in NYC and other places please visit:

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Culture Crossings is going live on May 22 (3pm EST) in a webinar! Thank you to the Laurasian Institution for having us! We hope you can join us to talk about what it means to navigate our personal & professional lives in-between cultures and countries. Please see below for the free registration information.

www.laurasian.org/register

Ivy Wang is a Fine Fragrances Developer currently based in Singapore. In this episode, Ivy talks about how she was first introduced into the niche field of cosmetics and perfumery, and the sometimes hard decisions she had to make in pursuing her passion. As an immigrant and with her career taking her to different countries, she shares how she has dealt with having to say goodbye to family and friends, and finally coming to terms with where she is now. Listen to the episode below!

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IVY ✨ For this episode, Ivy Wang, talks about her journey into the field of cosmetics and perfumery, and the hard decisions she had to make for her career. Born in Taiwan, Ivy also spent time growing up in Canada before her university career led her to Europe. With her career taking her to places like the Netherlands and Singapore, moving and saying goodbye to friends and family was never an easy decision. Ivy talks about how she has coped with moving and settling down and how she has come to appreciate the journey and opportunities she has had in her life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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SANAE ✨ Sanae is a Youth Education Marketing Manager at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange in New York, but pivoted to this role after a career in the food industry that spanned both Japan and the United States. In her conversation with Culture Crossings, Sanae highlights the importance of building related academic and internship experiences to start a new career in a new country. She also shares her perspective about the millennials based on observations from her current role.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We can't wait for your to hear from these guests! New episode going live May 12th!

Jaeseung Hahn is a post-doctoral research scientist with a joint appointment in the Danino Lab and the Leong Lab at Columbia University in New York. In this episode, he talks about his multicultural upbringing in Korea, Belgium, and the U.S., and how diversity matters for his personal and professional life. He also shares how he maintains a way of mind that keeps him resilient to pursue an academic career.

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Jaeseung is also currently involved with Wearing Is Caring, a team of scientists at Columbia University sharing COVID-19 related resources. See below for ways to connect and learn!

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🌸Happy spring, listeners!🌸 Today we're bringing you the third episode of Culture Crossings. In this episode, Kumiko Aoki talks about growing up bicultural, moving across continents in her adult life and handling workplace stress. Being Japanese and Filipino, she was double schooled, spending summers being educated in the Japanese school system and going to regular school in the Philippines the rest of the year. She’s currently living and working as a graphic designer in the Netherlands for Asics, a Japanese sportswear company. Kumiko reflects on how she takes care of her mental health amidst the pandemic and handling the workplace pressure that comes with it. Take a listen! Link below 👇:

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Time to introduce our next line up of guests for Culture Crossings!

Kumiko ✨Growing up bicultural, Kumiko Aoki spent her formative years bring educated both in the Philippine and the Japanese school systems, shuffling back and forth between the two countries. She's currently living and working in the Netherlands as a graphic designer.

Jaeseung ✨Brought up in Korea, Belgium and the US, Jaesung is a post-doctoral research scientist with a joint appointment in the Danino Lab and the Leong Lab at Columbia University in New York. Prior to his current position, he completed his Ph.D in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics in Health Sciences and Technology through Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Episode 2 features Lulu Wu, an Enterprise Customer Success Manager for Cisco Meraki.

For this episode, Lulu talks about her transcontinental moves since the age of 12, and wading through visa applications from the age of 15. She shares practical tips and stories of how to land your first job in a new country, what you should expect and how to make new connections. As a woman working in the tech industry, Lulu stresses the importance of being yourself, valuing your international experiences and not to sell yourself short to potential employers.

Listen here: https://2020culturecrossings.wordpress.com/2021/03/24/episode-2-on-being-yourself-women-in-the-tech-industry-and-growing-your-career-in-a-new-country/

“Like tiny seeds with potent power to push through tough ground and become mighty trees, we hold innate reserves of unimaginable strength. We are resilient.”- Catherine DeVrye

A reminder to take a step back and be proud of the fact that you are still standing.

Our Season 2 begins with an interview with who will share his story about his bicontinental childhood, an interdisciplinary , and his perspective as a former on the role of resumes and how applicants can express their .

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Introducing our first guests of Season 2!

TORU ✨Growing up in Japan and the US, Toru Momii went to college in New York to double major in music and economics. Upon graduating, he began his career in HR at Barclays Investment Bank in Tokyo before pursuing a Ph. D. in music theory at Columbia University.

LULU ✨ From China to Singapore, to Vancouver, back to Singapore, and then to the UK, Lulu has gone through big transitions in her life. She’s currently based in London, UK, where she works as an Enterprise Customer Success Manager for Cisco.

Watch out for our first episode on March 10th to hear more about how our guests' intercultural experiences influenced where they are today!

We are so, so excited to announce that Culture Crossings is back for Season 2 🎉! In this season, we’ll dive into the career development of globally mobile millennials with cross-cultural identities. We have an amazing line up of guests for you this season, and cannot wait for them to share their stories. Tune in for our conversations about global mobility, identity and career. New episodes released bi-weekly! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Check us out at: https://anchor.fm/culture-crossings

From the inimitable Brené Brown, a reminder that you are always enough. Take a throwback listen to our very first episode, all about what it really means to be a globally mobile millennial and how it shapes your identity!

Sending all the Two heartsTwo hearts today! Is Valentine's Day a major holiday where you live, or a day like any other? Either way, take time today to show yourself and the people around you some love. Share your favourite ways to do that in the comments below!

Happy lunar new year! 2021 is the year of the ox, usually regarded as the most reliable and steadfast of the zodiac animals.

WHAT'S COMING UP FOR YOU
CAREER: 2021 is going to be a year when your hard work will get rewarded. This year predicts new career opportunities, so don't let anxiety or negative thinking affect you.

LOVE: In the year of the metal ox (both reliable elements), relationships started tend to be durable and happy.

HEALTH: People born in the year of the Tiger or Monkey will be pretty lucky in the year of the ox! Most help problems will be minor, and will be easily addressed. Those in the sign of the dragon on the other hand might need to be careful in order to avoid burnout.

If you're interested in learning more about what the year brings for you, check this link out!

Source: https://www.thechinesezodiac.org/chinese-horoscope-2021-year-of-the-metal-ox/

Blue Monday is over, but hump day is coming. If you're looking ideas for you self-care toolkit, here are our 7 ideas to try!

1. Light a candle
2. Journal/write a list- if you struggle with this, try setting a timer and freeflowing your thoughts till the timer runs out.
3. Read a book from your TBR pile.
4. Listen to your favourite music or podcast (like Culture Crossings! Episode 6 of CC is all about mental health- link in bio 😉😉)
5. Go for a walk (extra calming if you can find a furry friend to join you.)
6. Turn off your phone (and if you're brave, temporarily forget/reset your wifi password.)
7. Volunteer- it might not be the most obvious form of self care, but Maslow's third hierarchy of needs is "a sense of belonging and love" for a reason. Volunteering helps build a sense of community, which is a big contributor to the feeling of fulfillment.

What are some of your favourite ways to reset?

Looking for some inspiration to help you read more? We've got you covered! Check out our instagram page for some recs from our team- https://www.instagram.com/p/CJyfGvanCMn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

And let us know what's on your reading list!

Annnnnnnnd done 🥂! 2020 is at a close and we couldn't be more excited for what the New Year will bring! This year has challenged us to explore questions of home, community and identity in a way that we never have before. Wishing all of you a safe and happy New Year!

Share some of your reflections of 2020, and what you are excited for in the new year!

Happy holidays! December is a month for family and good food- what are some of your favourite holidays eats during the season?

Here are some of our own favourites!

“My everyday cooking is more of a fusion, but on New Year’s Eve I carry on my Japanese family’s custom. We have some toshikoshi soba to wish for everyone’s longevity. The sizzling hot tempura goes well with the noodles! I don’t know how to make soba from scratch yet, but one day I shall get there :) “- Asuka

"As a Filipino-Chinese, my holiday meals as a kid included both traditional Filipino Christmas dishes and whatever Chinese dishes that my aunts and uncles would feel like cooking for the day. We would have the Filipino Christmas ham - a ham glazed in pineapple juice for a sweet, tangy, fruity taste. Another Filipino Christmas staple we had was the queso de bola (literally, ball of cheese). While having a Spanish name, its roots actually come from the Dutch Edam cheese.

For our Chinese dishes, we’d have regional dishes originally from China’s Fujian province, which is where most Filipino-Chinese people come from. We’d have anything from siomai (pork dumplings), roasted duck, bihon (vermicelli noodles), or lumpia (spring roll, which has also become a mainstay of Filipino cuisine)."- Phoebe

Wherever you are in the world, we hope you are staying safe and having a restful time of the year!

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Thank you to everyone who has been listening to Culture Crossings! In case you are wondering about our new episode, here’s a gentle reminder that we are currently on a production break until spring 2021.

In Season 2, we’ll explore career development for globally mobile millennials. How do you build your career path? How do you navigate relocations and cultural transitions? Through a series of interviews with young professionals in various industries, we’ll talk about what it means to work cross-culturally and cross-nationally. Stay connected with our social media for more updates!

Until then, stay safe & we look forward to reconnecting with you!

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Our final episode this season! How do you maintain and nurture your friendships in a globally mobile life? Join us in the second part of our conversation on global friendships with Ta and Moon, our friends from undergrad years.

Happy World Podcast Day!

Our final episode for this season. How do you maintain and nurture your friendships in a globally mobile life? Join us in the second part of our conversation on global friendships with Ta and Moon, our friends from undergrad years.

Please also fill out our end of season survey so we can create better content for you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUI-n1jqA8ejMo4HnlzaKtuZBTQci03kzpSO6dyz2ggsMtSg/viewform