16Apr 2021 by aryask@gmail.com
Shaping the space inside with Robert

Shaping the space inside with Robert

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BeeNow podcast, Episode 50 Robert is an investor and entrepreneur. In 2016 he founded DiQuJia, a Chengdu-based interior design company that provides full-service solutions that are modern and affordable for urban young people. He believes decoration can be a fun thing.  Robert and I met some years ago at Startup Weekend where he was mentoring teams. At first contact, I could feel his warmth and generosity and it makes me happy to have this chat about space.
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25Mar 2021 by aryask@gmail.com
Exploring mental health with Henry

Exploring mental health with Henry

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BeeNow podcast, Episode 49 Henry He is a local Sichuan who lived half of his life aboard. He was a hospital-based counselor, mental health educator, and registered clinical nurse (Psychiatry) in Australia for over 10 years. Henry is also the founder of The MINDCARE Project, a mental health service platform in Chengdu, which provides educational programs, training, workshops on stress management, mental health awareness, depression/anxiety prevention, and mental health first-aid. He believes real health is not only someone’s physical health or financial/social status but also the level of happiness in his/her inner world. In this episode, Henry and I explore the aspects of mental health, the complexities of the parent-child relationship, and how to acknowledge internal pressures. The parent-child relationship is complex and involves a deep and mutual understanding. We're…
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12Mar 2021 by aryask@gmail.com
Accepting the change with Ree

Accepting the change with Ree

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​ BeeNow podcast, Episode 48 Born and raised in Chengdu, Ree is a Mandarin teacher at Rainbow Mandarin. Aside from her passion for culture-exchange, she also makes jewelry and likes to explore her life in a fun way. She believes there is no problem that a tasty meal can‘t solve.  In this episode, Ree and I talk about self-acceptance and share stories of belonging, parents, and how nobody is perfect. The conversation also raised a question on what it means to take something seriously. We're reminded of a saying in American Rock n Roll which is, "take the work seriously but don't take yourself seriously." 
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01Feb 2021 by aryask@gmail.com
“This feels right” with Max Denny

“This feels right” with Max Denny

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BeeNow podcast, Episode 47 Max Denny is a chill creative who has been living in Chengdu since 2017. He is a university teacher, drummer for several local bands in Chengdu including Mirror Garden, Apollo 20, and Cornerstone. He is also co-founder of the mobile cocktail bar Road Dog Cocktails (醉狗鸡尾酒). In this episode, Max and I talk about life in Chengdu with homies, intuitions, and creative projects. We share childhood stories and explore the value of having obsessions in life. A question was also raised: given that memory can be shady and unreliable, how do we stay honest with ourselves in the moment? And the conversation wouldn't be complete without touching on mushroom intelligence. "Music is how we decorate time."-Max
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16Jul 2020 by aryask@gmail.com
Giving what they value with Harri Sheffer

Giving what they value with Harri Sheffer

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BeeNow podcast, Episode 46 Harri Sheffer is a Design Strategist from London, who now calls Chengdu her home. She believes in the power of creativity, community, coffee, and cats. Harri is the Co-Founder of the Chengdu Women in Business Network, a partner at Chengdu-Expat, and a board member of the British Chamber of Commerce SW China. She is also the Creative Director of Studio Hu 糊画设计工作室, a design firm that specializes in branding and design strategy.  In this episode, Harri talks about good and bad design, staying inspired, and the role of empathy when working with people. We also talk about the importance of play and how making a mess can promote creativity. 
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