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"Everything is a choice. You can choose to be defeated by this or you can choose to get stronger by this, but no matter what you do through this experience, you're going to change—and that's exciting!" —Laurie Burin

Meet Laurie, an American mom of four who has been in Shanghai for just two months. She's the first to be interviewed for a series loosely titled, "12 Months & Under" which focuses on the stories of those who relocated to China less than one year ago. This series is perfect for those who are either in the pre-move stage or still riding that culture shock roller coaster of the first year or two. Hearing Laurie describe how's she managing her ups and downs will make you feel less alone in the process. Tune in for Laurie's tips on settling in, transitioning into school, and getting connected to the community. And definitely check out her blog at www.bunchabroad.wordpress.com.

Episode sponsor: Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org

Limitless host, Pete Rogers, recently traveled to Beijing to have a conversation with Jim Caime, the Executive Director of "The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies." Tune in to hear more about TBC and the work they're doing to engage students with China. Check out more at www.thebeijingcenter.org and connect with Jim at [email protected].

Episode sponsor: Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

Have you heard of LadyFest? It's an international festival that coincides with International Women's Day and is filled with music, food, friendship as well as engaging workshops, performances and installations. Pete sat with the multi-national organizers of LadyFest to hear all about it—from its history to how it impacts everyone involved. Once you hear the energy, enthusiasm, laughter, and passion of these amazing women you're going to want to mark your calendar for LadyFest Shanghai 2017!

A continuation of last week's wrap up, in this show Pete and I share an update on the story of my ayi's young son and his the massive tumor growing in his belly and I promise it isn't as tear-jerking as last week's show! And then we talk a bit about what launched this week in case you missed it and what's coming up next week. Also, wait til the very end of the show for an even more recent update on Sweet Baby Wang Tao and his surgery. You definitely won't want to miss it! Connect with Ally at [email protected] and Pete at [email protected].

Episode sponsor:

Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

A continuation of yesterday's show, this episode furthers our discussion with Mila CEO, Charles Liao, and Director of Community Outreach, Lauren Hogan, and explores the reality of pollution and China and how to best prepare and protect yourself and your loved ones while living here. Ending on an up note, Charles and Lauren share why they loving living in Shanghai so much and what opportunities and delights await those who will be moving to China in the future. This show will offer some GREAT tips for coping with the air in China and along the way, we'll share a laugh or two as well so tune in!

Visit: mymila.com
Contact Charles at [email protected]
Contact Lauren at [email protected]

Listener Discount! And if you chose to buy the Mila systems, make sure you tell the Mila Team that you're connecting via LimitlessLaowai and you'll get the best deal on the block!

Episode Sponsor—

Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

Pollution is a reality of life in China but that doesn't mean we have to sit back and just breathe it all in. In this show, you'll meet Charles Liao, CEO of subscription-based air filtration system—Mila—and learn how he and a couple of other dads were inspired to meet this challenge head on. You'll also hear from Mila's Director of Community Outreach, Lauren Hogan, who shares how Mila is all about connecting with the community and sharing the gift of clean air in our homes and offices. This show is great for those who want to be inspired by a foundational entrepreneurial journey…namely the creation of a business that solves real life problems WHILE also serving the community…Tune in as we explore the story of Mila…

Visit: mymila.com
Contact Charles at [email protected]
Contact Lauren at [email protected]

Listener Discount! And if you chose to buy the Mila systems, make sure you tell the Mila Team that you're connecting via LimitlessLaowai and you'll get the best deal on the block!

Episode Sponsors—Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org, AND China Business Cast; tune in at www.chinabusinesscast.com.

Bon App is China's first bilingual dining app for discovering and recommending restaurants and meeting awesome people at exclusive dining events. If you’re a foodie, or just love to keep your pulse on Shanghai’s dining scene, tune in to hear a bit of Stone’s entrepreneurial journey, how you can take advantage of Bon App’s exclusive daily deals, organize events around causes you care about the most, and how you can get your seat at the meal on the house.

Episode Sponsor—

Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org

Whenever a company has an advertising phrase like "It's so cold, it's hot!" then that's something that we here at Limitless get a little curious about. In today's show my co-host, Pete Rogers, introduces you to Amanda Chilcott and Cryo-therapy. What is it exactly? Tune in to find out.

Episode sponsors:

Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

Pacific Prime Insurance; get a quote today at www.pacificprime.cn/en/

Entrepreneur Don Yap set up Barefoot Portrait studios to offer classic photos that—let's be honest—straight-up fly in the face of the style that's typically offered in local studios. People were convinced he'd fail, convinced that the market was saturated. Well, almost a decade later, Barefoot is going strong and carving out a niche in the community. In this show, you'll hear Don (who is hilarious, by the way) share some stories of success and failure, as well as the #1 tip for parents who want to capture that perfect shot of their kids. Graciously, Don has offered an amazing gift to our listeners, too! Tune in to find out what is it and how to redeem it.

Episode sponsor: Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org.

Connect with Don at [email protected].

Her world is rocked when Ally learns that doctors have discovered a massive tumor in the belly of her ayi's young son. In this emotional interview, hear the gripping details of the story, get an insider's glimpse of the maze-like local healthcare system and be inspired by how the international community is rallying to help.

Episode sponsor: Concordia International School Shanghai; discover more at www.concordiashanghai.org