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Sustaining studying and living expenses for an Ivy League education can cost in the ballpark of $80,000 a year. For those of us with children, if we want to be in a financial situation to help lessen their load, we must, must, must start early and save for their education. In this show with with personal wealth manager Trey Archer you'll hear more on how we can make college savings worth everyone's while. // Connect with Trey by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsors Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // And finally... ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

In one of Ally's earliest episodes, she sat with Shenzhen resident Ashley Stahle and dug into what her day-to-day life is like. From raising kids abroad, to redefining her career goals to focus on her family and adjusting to a new Chinese city, Ashley's wisdom for those of us living and working abroad with a young family will encourage you. Tune in to hear her refreshing take on expat life in China. // Find more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/astahle and connect with Ashley by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsors Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. And Pacific Prime; get a free quote that'll fit your insurance needs today at www.pacificprime.cn. // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

No one wants to think about NOT coming home from an international assignment, but the reality is, it can and does happen. Will you or your loved ones be cared for in the unlikely event of a death abroad? My guest on this show, personal wealth manager Trey Archer, and many wealth managers like him, consider a solid life insurance policy foundational to an individual and a family's financial health. Why is it so important? Should our spouse and children be covered as well? And what questions do we need to ask when choosing a plan? Tune in to find out! // Connect with Trey by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsors, Pacific Prime; connect today to get a free quote http://www.pacificprime.com/. And Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // And finally... ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

Understanding the art of improvisation, and the necessity of risk taking are two essential skills that can help expats live well and adjust to life in China. In this interview with internationally renowned swing dancer Ramona Staffeld we explore how a healthy dance relationship is like any good relationship—how learning to lead and follow create a shared, authentic experience. She also speaks about the importance of being "bad" at something in order to stay emotionally grounded and how taking risks and getting out of your safe zone allow for the possibility of even greater things. Stick around to hear her take on all of these life-lessons essential for living as an expat in China, and beyond. // Connect with Ramona on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ramona.staffeld. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

A feeling of identity loss is common among supporting spouses who uproot themselves out of a career for a move abroad. Ally's guest on this show, Amanda McNeice, is passionate about helping expats, particularly those in the supporting spouse role, navigate the waters of redefining their new identity now that they’ve packed up and and jumped on a plane. A Shanghai expat since 2010, Amanda shares some solid advice for how to thrive in China as a supporting spouse. Tune in to hear more of her mamapreneur story and be encouraged to take your own leaps of faith. // Connect with Amanda at www.amandamcneice.com or by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // And finally, ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

Jodie grew up in New Zealand and came to Shanghai eight years ago via London. She and her husband, Joe (nicknamed ‘Fish’), and kids left a fantastic set up as expats in London to leap into the great unknown of China and are now embracing this life with all its opportunities and challenges. Tune in to hear her insights on how and why to stay optimistic while living life in China. // Connect with Jody by email at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

The sheer number of different forms of media we interact with all day long is astounding. Anyone miss the good ol' days of sitting back and reading a great paperback or, gasp, a newspaper?! We do! While it's undeniable that media has changed rapidly over the last decade or two and will continue to do so, are you aware of its impact on you? In this show, Ally had the honor of sitting with Cidonie Richards, Editor and Chief of Ringier Asia, who has spent the past 15 years of her career in journalism navigating through this change. What are the implications of the changing face of media to us as consumers? And what metrics should savvy marketers count towards the success of a campaign? Tune in to find out. // Find this show and more online at http://limitlesslaowai.com/cidonierichardsmedia // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

If you're raising kids abroad, have you ever wondered what it may be like for them to repatriate as Third Culture Kids? In this show, Limitless intern Nick Abouchedid interviews two college students who spent the majority of their childhood in China. Americans by passport, Aaron Brantingham and Quincy Larson, both call China home, and had different experiences as they acclimated to life in the US. What was it like to graduate from international schools? Were they prepared academically and socially to attend college? How did they manage their adjustment and culture shock to life and study back home? Tune in to find out! // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

In May, Limitless had the distinct privilege of working with their first intern, Nick Abouchedid. Building Limitless is not a 9-5 office job. Instead Pete, Nick and Ally did life together for the two weeks and Nick got to experience first hand what it’s like to be an entrepreneur here in Shanghai. In this show, they've compiled short clips of reviews from each of the 10 days he worked with Limitless. What did he do and how did he feel about his experiences? Did he learn a thing or two? Stick around the find out! // Connect with Ally at [email protected] and Pete at [email protected]. // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org. // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey.

#222 The Intern Chronicles, with Nick Abouchedid

Founder and managing partner of TEAM Education Consulting Company, Tess Robinson, knows a thing or two about how to help students and families access fantastic educational opportunities abroad. In this episode, she shares part of her entrepreneurial journey, tips and wisdom for setting students up for future success as well as some of her experiences balancing life abroad as a longtime expat, business owner and mama of three boys. // Find this show and more online at www.limitlesslaowai.com/tessrobinson2 // Ten quick questions will better your listener experience. Take the 2016 Listener Survey at www.limitlesslaowai.com/survey. // Connect with Tess by email at [email protected] and find more online at http://teameduconsult.com // A special thanks to this episode's sponsor, Concordia International School Shanghai. Discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.