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主播：Meimei（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Until I Found you天气转冷，大家都纷纷开始“花样保暖”。从“秋天的第一杯奶茶”到“秋冬的第一顿烤水果”，今天就让我们一起聊聊国内外那些御寒小妙招！01. Warming Up in Winter - Daily Life Habits 冬季保暖小日常天气越来越冷，主播Maelle已经换上了她的厚睡衣（thick pajamas），主播Meimei也开始每晚泡脚了。这种天气最适合的就是暖暖的茶（hot tea）和热气腾腾的食物（warm food）了。网友们也分享了让身子暖和起来的“秋冬第一顿烤水果”：烤桔子（roasted tangerine），烤柿子（roasted persimmons），还有烤菠萝（roasted pineapples）。It's a warm and sweet way to welcome the season. 主播Meimei表示最近买了中草药包（herbal packages）来泡脚（foot bath），可以促进血液循环（increase blood circulation），还买了新的保暖内衣（long johns）。奶奶还让主播Meimei多吃羊肉，表示羊肉是暖性食物，可以驱寒。主播Maelle表示hot tea（热茶）、 hot chocolate（热巧克力）和hot chai（印度香料茶）是她的“go-to（首选）”，她总是会go to these things first。Chai tea：一种源自印度的香料茶它里面会放红茶（black tea），肉桂棒（cinnamon stick），丁香（clove）和豆蔻（cardamom）。Boil these spices with milk and add black sugar (红糖)。中国人冬天吃生姜、大枣、羊肉比较多，这些都被认为是“暖性食物（warm-natured food）”。02. Western Warming Foods 西方的暖性食物在法国，人们一般不会把食物区分成寒性或者暖性，但他们的饮食习惯确实是会随着季节而改变（change eating habits）。They love starting “raclette season” (瑞士奶酪火锅季) in winter! 这种美食就是把融化的奶酪淋在（pour over）土豆上，再配上火腿（ham）和酸黄瓜（pickle）一起吃。Super rich, super warm!主播Maelle表示欧洲冬天美食的另一大特色就是热红酒（mulled wine）。It's called “vin chaud” in French. 人们通常会在Christmas markets（圣诞市集）中喝。在中国，人们冬天有时候也会喝红糖姜茶来驱寒，这和欧洲的热红酒有些相似。热红酒（mulled wine）在欧洲的其他国家也很流行，一到圣诞季人们就会开始制作，它里面会加入肉桂（cinnamon），橙子（oranges），还有一些其他的香料（spices）。这种做法和前面提到的chai tea也有点相似，看来取暖的饮品大多有异曲同工之妙，而且必不可少的就是spices（香料）。在北欧（northern Europe），特别是斯堪的纳维亚半岛（Scandinavia）的人们热爱三文鱼浓汤（creamy fish soups）。03. Heating Traditions - How People Stay Warm at Home 居家取暖传统冬天除了吃上讲究，中国北方的冬天还有地暖（underfloor heating）、暖气，以前还会烧炉子。Underfloor heating：地暖That sounds very comfortable and cozy (听上去又舒适又温馨). 同样，在欧洲，人们也普遍使用壁炉（fireplaces）取暖。而在德国、瑞典等国家，去桑拿（go to the sauna）则是一种非常流行的冬日传统。It is a great way to stay warm. 这让主播Meimei联想起以前中国古代的“椒房”，当时人们会放花椒在墙里保暖。以前人们会将花椒碾碎（grind up），然后再和泥土混在一起（mix it in the mud）抹在墙上。花椒is a warm-natured food (暖性食物) as well.不过主播Maelle表示她还不是很适应（not used to it）桑拿，因为在里面不久就会呼吸困难（can't really stay long and breathe well inside）。04. You Are What You Eat 一方水土养一方人人们冬天的保暖御寒方式（how people warm up in winter）也反映了不同国家和地域的文化及生活方式（culture and lifestyle）的差异。一方水土养一方人，地方不同，吃、穿、暖的方式也会有所不同。主播Maelle表示：“The longer she has lived in China (在中国住的越长), the more she starts liking soups and‘热水'。” 她现在也算是有中国胃和中国体质了。秋冬的御寒妙招里其实藏着非常多有趣的文化差异和相似点。无论是烤炉上的水果（a fruit on the grill），还是土豆上的奶酪（cheese on a potato），亦或者是茶里的生姜（ginger in tea）- what matters (真正重要的) is the warmth we bring into our lives.冬天来了，大家要多多保暖，也可以试着做一做我们提到的这些food that can keep you warm!欢迎大家在评论区留言：冬天你都有哪些御寒妙招呢？What tips do you have to keep warm in the winter season?
Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Harmony in Design: A Tale of Creative Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 在一个满是阳光的秋天早晨，远山的黄色树叶在微风中摇曳着。En: On a sunny autumn morning, the yellow leaves on the distant mountains swayed in the gentle breeze.Zh: 在猎户座街上，有一间温馨的家庭工作室。En: On Liehuozuo Street, there was a cozy family studio.Zh: 这里是Lian、Zhi和Mei共同工作的地方，En: This is where Lian(Lian), Zhi(Zhi), and Mei(Mei) worked together.Zh: 三位自由职业者正忙于他们的项目。En: The three freelancers were busy with their projects.Zh: 工作室里充满了茶香，让人想起即将到来的重阳节。En: The studio was filled with the aroma of tea, reminiscent of the upcoming Chongyang Festival.Zh: Lian是一名出色的平面设计师，他一心想在项目中融入更多创意元素，但感到缺乏些许艺术自由。En: Lian(Lian) was an excellent graphic designer who wanted to incorporate more creative elements into his projects but felt a lack of artistic freedom.Zh: Zhi则是一名实用主义的作家，工作和家庭责任让他有些分身乏术。En: Zhi(Zhi), on the other hand, was a pragmatic writer, feeling a bit stretched between work and family responsibilities.Zh: 他希望项目能够按时完成，好保持稳定的工作流程。En: He hoped the project could be completed on time to maintain a stable workflow.Zh: Mei是一位充满激情的新手项目经理，急于证明自己的领导能力。En: Mei(Mei) was a passionate novice project manager eager to prove her leadership abilities.Zh: 三人在一个大桌子旁坐下，Lian展示了他的一些设计想法。En: The three sat down at a large table, and Lian(Lian) presented some of his design ideas.Zh: “这些设计很大胆，”他解释道，“我相信它能让我们更有竞争力。”En: "These designs are bold," he explained, "I believe it can make us more competitive."Zh: Zhi摇了摇头，“我们不能把时间花在这些附加的创意上。En: Zhi(Zhi) shook his head, "We can't spend time on these additional creative elements.Zh: 我们需要简化，确保按时交付。”En: We need to simplify to ensure on-time delivery."Zh: 他担心错过最后期限可能会影响他们未来的工作机会。En: He was concerned that missing the deadline might impact their future job opportunities.Zh: Mei坐在两人中间，她理解双方的想法。En: Mei(Mei) sat between the two, understanding both perspectives.Zh: 她知道保持团队的和谐是成功的关键。En: She knew maintaining team harmony was key to success.Zh: 她说：“或许我们可以结合Lian的创意，又不影响Zhi的时间计划。”En: She said, "Maybe we can combine Lian(Lian)'s creativity without affecting Zhi(Zhi)'s schedule."Zh: 随着重阳节的临近，老家习俗是要去爬山、赏菊，还有喝菊花酒。En: As the Chongyang Festival approached, the old custom was to climb mountains, admire chrysanthemums, and drink chrysanthemum wine.Zh: Mei想要借这个节日让团队放松一下。En: Mei(Mei) wanted to use this festival to let the team relax a bit.Zh: 于是她说：“我们可以在重阳节后汇报工作。En: So she said, "We can report after the Chongyang Festival.Zh: 这样，Lian可以有一些时间去调整设计，而我们也会按时完成。”En: This way, Lian(Lian) can have some time to adjust the designs, and we will still finish on time."Zh: 在接下来的几天，团队合作得出奇顺利。En: In the following days, the team's collaboration went surprisingly smoothly.Zh: Lian在他的设计里融入了一些独特的创意元素。En: Lian(Lian) was able to incorporate some unique creative elements into his designs.Zh: Zhi也同意了一些非本质的部分被精简，以确保时间可控。En: Zhi(Zhi) also agreed to streamline some non-essential parts to keep the timeline manageable.Zh: 在Mei的协调下，团队更紧密地协作。En: Under Mei(Mei)'s coordination, the team collaborated more closely.Zh: 重阳过后的一天，项目完美交付。En: The day after the Chongyang Festival, the project was delivered perfectly.Zh: 客户很满意，尤其赞赏了设计的新颖。En: The client was very satisfied, especially praising the novelty of the design.Zh: Lian明白到团队合作才是成功的关键，Zhi也对创意有了新的理解。En: Lian(Lian) realized that teamwork was the key to success, and Zhi(Zhi) gained a new understanding of creativity.Zh: Mei则成长为一个更优秀的领导者，她知道了如何真正重视每一个人的意见。En: Mei(Mei) grew into a better leader, learning how to truly value everyone's opinions.Zh: 窗外，是满眼的金黄，一如这充满合作与成功的项目。En: Outside the window, there was a view full of golden hues, just like the project full of collaboration and success.Zh: 三人坐下喝着菊花茶，庆贺他们共同的胜利。En: The three of them sat down to drink chrysanthemum tea, celebrating their shared victory. Vocabulary Words:swayed: 摇曳gentle: 微风cozy: 温馨aroma: 茶香reminiscent: 让人想起incorporate: 融入pragmatic: 实用主义stretched: 分身乏术novice: 新手bold: 大胆perspectives: 想法streamline: 精简hues: 金黄schedule: 时间计划freelancers: 自由职业者studio: 工作室competitive: 竞争力simplify: 简化deadline: 最后期限collaboration: 合作satisfied: 满意novelty: 新颖teamwork: 团队合作leader: 领导者admire: 赏菊chrysanthemum: 菊花coordination: 协调proposed: 提议relax: 放松victory: 胜利
主播：Meimei（中国）+ Maelle（法国） 音乐：Coffee with Me今年夏天，主播Maelle去了希腊——一个集神话、美食、古典建筑于一体的美丽岛屿国家。今天我们就和Maelle一起走进希腊。01. Athens: the Ancient and Modern World 希腊古今交融之都——雅典主播Maelle一共去了四个不同的地方：Kefalonia island (凯法利尼亚岛), the little town of Fiscardo (菲斯卡多), the capital of the island (岛屿的首都) called Argostoli (阿尔戈斯托利), and Athens (雅典)。雅典（Athens）是希腊的首都，是希腊神话里女神的名字。Athens was a huge surprise for her. It wasn't even on her travel list before. 但主播Maelle说：“Once I got there (一到那里), I fell in love with it. The history, the food, the kindness of the people and the ruins (古遗址)! The architecture is breathtaking.”Architecture /ˈɑrkɪˌtektʃər/ n. 建筑Breathtaking /ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/ adj. 令人惊叹的，惊艳的One part of the trip that really stood out (引人注目的): the connection between the modern city and the ancient past (现代与古代的连接). 在雅典，你或许正穿行于遍布咖啡馆的街道，猛然一拐弯（turn a corner）——卫城（Acropolis）便赫然映入眼帘，帕特农神庙（Parthenon）静静守护着整座城市。Acropolis /ə'krɒpəlɪs/ n. 雅典卫城Parthenon /ˈpɑ:θinɔn/ n. 帕特农神庙它是献给智慧女神雅典娜的建筑，非常有历史意义。It made people feel like time is layered (时空交叠). Like we're walking on top of thousands of years of stories. 人们在现代日常生活，而脚下却是几千年前的文明遗迹。What's even more amazing is how the ancient and modern worlds exist side by side (共存). 想象一下喝着咖啡、遛着狗（walking dogs）、骑着电动车（riding scooters），自己的脚下就是玻璃地板（glass floors），而透过去就能看到这些历史的痕迹。Side by side：肩并肩，并排；在这里是指共存。There's something really humbling (令人肃然起敬) about that. 不管现代社会发展的如何，we're still connected to this deep, ancient past (我们的根都深深的与过去连接). It's quiet, but powerful.02. Greek Food and Island Culture Representative 希腊美食和岛屿文化“代表” 希腊美食久负盛名。主播Maelle品尝了酸奶黄瓜（Tzatziki）和肉末茄子饼（Moussaka），并表示这是她吃过最棒的酸奶黄瓜。 Tzatziki：酸奶黄瓜，一种酸奶蘸酱（a yogurt-based dip），里面有garlic（大蒜）和cucumber（黄瓜），非常清新的味道（refreshing）。Moussaka：木莎卡（肉末茄子饼），一种由eggplants（茄子）和肉馅烤制的（baked）美食。这让主播Meimei联想到了中国的茄盒（stuffed eggplant）。主播Maelle thought everything was super fresh. Even a simple salad with feta cheese (希腊奶酪) and olives (橄榄) tasted like summer. 除此之外，尤其在Kefalonia（凯法利尼亚）这样的岛屿上还有很多grilled fish and seafood（烤鱼和海鲜）。主播Meimei表示：“有青岛人最爱的海鲜，听着就已经馋了！”凯法利尼亚是一座宁静祥和的小岛。Clear blue waters, colorful buildings and cats everywhere... It's the kind of place where you just slow down. Fiscardo (菲斯卡多) was like a postcard (明信片).��为什么希腊的小猫随处可见呢？Because cats in Greece are kind of part of the culture. 它们大部分是strays（流浪猫）, but they're well-fed (吃得好的) and respected. People feed them, and they just roam (漫步) freely. 它们几乎已经成为了岛上生活的象征（become almost symbolic of island life）—— calm, independent (独立的)，and always lounging (懒洋洋地躺着) in the sun！主播Meimei表示：“听起来它们就像是来度假的！每天晒太阳、自由自在，还不愁吃，真的很符合地中海岛屿这种惬意的氛围感。”03. Mythology and Discovery in Greece 希腊的神话与发现希腊还是众多神话的发源地，就连街道的命名也源自众神（gods and goddesses），为整座城市笼罩上浓郁的神话色彩。在希腊，像Athena（雅典娜）、Apollo（阿波罗）、Hermes（赫米斯）等神话名字常常被用来作为街道的名字。It really gives you the feeling that mythology (神话) is still alive in the city. One place that stood out (引人注目) to Maelle was the Acropolis Museum (卫城博物馆). 这是一个modern museum，但它的顶层设计和山上的帕特农神庙完全一致（align perfectly）。除此之外，卫城博物馆的顶层设计和山上的帕特农神庙有完全一致的角度和方向（exact same angle and orientation）。So when you're up there, you're facing the original temple (真正的神庙) as if you're inside it. 甚至还有透明的（transparent）地板，可以看到脚下的遗迹，真的把“过去”保留在“现在”的空间里了。It is really well thought out (这是很巧妙的构思). The fun fact is that the museum is also at the center of a big controversy (争议、有争议的话题) - the Elgin Marbles (“埃尔金大理石雕塑”或“帕特农神庙雕塑”). ��What is the Elgin Marbles controversy?“埃尔金大理石雕塑”争议的核心是什么？埃尔金大理石雕塑是最初装饰（decorate）帕特农神庙的雕塑（sculptures）。19世纪初，英国贵族（nobleman）Lord Elgin在希腊处于奥斯曼帝国统治期间（under Ottoman rule），将这些文物凿下运走（remove），转卖给了伦敦的大英博物馆（British Museum）。所以现在大英博物馆还存有Greek sculptures（希腊雕塑）。When you go to the Acropolis Museum (雅典卫城博物馆), you can actually see the original spaces left empty (原来的位置是空的). It really adds another layer (增加了另外一层内容) to the experience. 你看到的不仅是雕塑，还有这些雕塑承载的政治（politics），历史身份（identity）和文化基调（culture play out through history）。Greece is like a real-life (现实中的) storybook. 雅典卫城本身是献给（dedicated to）智慧与战争女神雅典娜的（Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war）。Athena /əˈθinə/ n. 雅典娜雅典娜是希腊神话中的智慧女神，也是战争与工艺之神。传说中，雅典娜与海神波塞冬（Poseidon）争夺这座城市的守护权。她献上象征和平与繁荣（peace and prosperity）的橄榄树（olive tree），最终赢得了民众的拥戴——雅典由此得名（how Athens got its name）！而且这些神的名字我们在日常英语中也经常会遇到，比如“Athena”在西方文化中常被用作学校或机构的名字，象征智慧。主播Maelle的希腊之旅wasn't just a vacation - it was a discovery (探索). It reminded (提醒) us how travel opens your heart and mind.旅行不仅仅只是看自然风景，更是让我们去经历不同的人生风景，看到不同文化的美和力量。欢迎留言告诉我们：你有没有哪些有趣和震撼的旅行经历呢？Have you had any really amazing or incredible travel experiences?
主播Meimei和主播Maelle都有在国外生活的经历，今天两位主播就要以自身的经历聊一聊，海归或者留学生们回国以后，为什么有时候反而会觉得“不适应”呢？01. Hosts' Feeling on Returning Home 主播回国后的感受主播Meimei在美国留学6年，她觉得回国后适应的过程很棒，but there are also struggles, too（但也有一些需要努力的地方）。从已经熟悉了全英文的语言环境，再回到需要用中文表达的环境，主播Meimei有时候就会有“找不到词”来描述的窘迫感，get brain blank（大脑空白）。像“U-turn”这个词，she just couldn't find the word“掉头”来表示。主播Maelle也有同感，特别是当她需要switch (切换) between French, English and Chinese的时候，it's like the brain's stuck in translation（在语言转换之间卡住了）。海归或者留学生们可能会觉得有时候试图通过中文转述英语逻辑，最后说出来的话就很不自然，而且说中文的语调和语气都和以前不太一样了。从另一个文化回到自己的本国文化中，language is definitely one of those first big challenges (语言无疑是最初的重大挑战之一)。02. What Is Reverse Culture Shock? 到底什么是反向文化冲击？海归或者留学生们回家后，that's so special reuniting (重聚) with people you love!主播Meimei表示：6年后，再次见到家人和亲近的朋友，有一种很奇妙的感觉。熟悉感（familiarity）仍然在，但同时自己已经是成年人了（already an adult），有了很多自己新的生活习惯和个性。主播Maelle在这一点上也很有共鸣（totally relate）。Sometimes with family and friends you haven't seen for a long time, it feels like nothing has changed (感觉什么都没有改变) - and yet, everything has changed (一切又变了).再次见到以前的朋友和同学，特别容易在一起怀旧。But at the same time, people are also at completely different life stages now (完全不同的人生阶段). 这种反差感，也会让人触发一种“我这些年真的经历了很多”的感慨。Where you were, where you are now, how your experiences have shaped you (塑造自己). Through seeing people who knew you well back (曾经最了解你的人), it makes you realize (意识到) how much you have changed！And differences can be good (差异自有其价值), the uncomfortable feeling sometimes can be a reverse culture shock (反向文化冲击). 处在另一个文化中时间久了，这种对于原生环境所产生的不适应其实就是一种反向的文化冲击。03. Home as a Fluid Concept 家有了流动性Maelle has traveled to so many countries. Where do you consider home now (你现在认为家在哪里)? 对于主播Maelle来说，this is a question with a not so simple answer (不是那么容易回答)。在三种文化背景下长大，speak English at school, French at home, and surrounded (围绕) by Chinese culture every day, 主播Maelle认为she is a TCK, and the world is her home. TCK: Third Culture Kid的缩写，意思是“第三文化小孩”。Someone who grows up in a culture that's different from their parents' culture, usually due to (一般是由于) moving abroad during childhood. So your identity (身份) is formed through a mix of cultures (由多种文化的融合而形成的).主播Maelle表示：“When I moved to France for university, I felt like an outsider (局外人) there too. I looked like I belonged (归属), but I didn't feel fully French in the way people expected (期待的). ”Outsider: 局外人，这里特别指的是特定文化圈子中的局外人。After living in Spain, Australia, and Hong Kong, 主播Maelle表示home is not just one place. 确实如此，home is a fluid concept (家是具有流动性的)。主播Meimei这几年在美国搬了很多次家，觉得每个地方都有一种短暂但是又不同的归属感。It is the people, not the place that makes us feel at home. 04. Beyond Comfort: The Growth in the Culture 走出舒适区，在文化中成长国外生活的经历让两位主播感同身受的一点就是：The restlessness craves for movement and new experiences. 越看到世界的广阔，就越渴望探索更多文化。Restlessness: 不安于现状，不懈探索。Crave: 渴望；渴求。In English, we say “step out of your comfort zone (走出舒适区)”. Stepping out虽然会冒险，但那种兴奋感真的让人上瘾。It's risky (冒险的), but exciting and so rewarding (很值得的).Stepping out: 走出去；跳脱。Comfort zone: 舒适区。It is such a blessing (何其有幸) to feel at home in many places. To keep moving, growing. And take risks (敢于冒险), meet new people, experience new cultures, learn new languages and build a life somewhere so different from what we know (在与我们熟知的世界截然不同的地方，再次塑造自己的生活). It is so exciting!这个世界真的很令人兴奋，也很有挑战。每一次文化的碰撞，都是一种自我突破。在这个过程中也会不断刷新对家的定义。And of course sometimes it's also uncomfortable, but that's where the real growth happens. 比如在完全陌生的城市，navigating (导航探路) unfamiliar streets, learning to express yourself in another language, or sharing meals with people from completely different backgrounds. 看起来很小的事，做完之后都会有一种“I really grew up”的感觉。有时候正是这些“非舒适区”的体验，才能让我们更清楚地看到自己的潜力。They open our minds and stretch our hearts (开阔思维和心胸). It is not always easy of course, but it truly teaches us so much about the world and ourselves. 回国的过程，其实是一个“重新认识自己”的过程。有困惑，有喜悦，也会引发很多思考。“家”可以有很多个，很多种样子。你自己也不会只在一个阶段，一种状态里停滞不前。最重要的，是你自己怎样看待这样的改变。欢迎留言告诉我们：你是否也经历过这样的“反向文化冲击”呢？Have you experienced “reverse culture shock” like this as well?
主播：Meimei（中国）+ Kevin（美国） 音乐：September最近几年，一项“复古风”运动在美国掀起热潮——它就是pickleball（匹克球）。上至 60 岁老人，下到十几岁青少年，都痴迷于（are obsessed with）这项运动。主播Meimei在美国生活时，每周都会打3-4次匹克球，今天就带大家一起聊聊这项火遍北美的运动。01. Pickleball: The New Trend in Hybrid Sports 匹克球：融合运动的新风潮 ��What exactly is pickleball?简单来说，匹克球是融合（mix）了网球（tennis）、羽毛球（badminton）和乒乓球的一种球类，上手难度低，you can get the hang of it（新手也能快速找到手感）。��Pickleball和其他的球类到底有什么不同？It's a plastic paddle (塑料球拍), and the paddle size is way smaller than a tennis paddle (球拍尺寸比网球拍小).用的是带孔的塑料球（a plastic ball with holes）。Because of the plastic material (塑料材质), pickleball doesn't bounce that far like tennis. That's why it's usually on a smaller court (场地更小).It has two core advantages (核心优势):Not too physically demanding (体能要求不是很高)Super social (社交性很强)所以，pickleball真的是一项对老年人也很友好的运动了。主播Meimei在玩pickleball的时候，可以看到各个年龄阶段的球友，打一场球就像一场轻松的社交聚会。别以为它是一项很niche（小众）的运动，you can always see people from different age groups playing pickleball——目前在全美有超过3600万人的参与度。Even NBA superstar LeBron James (勒布朗·詹姆斯) invested (投资) in professional (专业的) pickleball leagues (联赛).On TikTok, the hashtag (标签) #pickleball has almost 1 billion views (10亿播放量). 这确实能说明匹克球已经是运动界的新晋网红了。除了James之外，还有比尔·盖茨（Bill Gates）和卡戴珊家族（Kardashians）这样的大咖们也会show off（分享）自己的打球日常。It's gone mainstream (主流).02. Why Is Pickleball So Addictive? 匹克球为何会让人如此上瘾？At first, Kevin thought, “This is just a silly backyard (后院) game for kids or retirees (退休人群).” 刚开始Kevin和Meimei都以为这项运动很简单，但后来发现他们完全underestimate（低估了）pickleball的难度。匹克球的场地小，反而让the rallies（连续对打）变得更激烈，同时拉长了对打时间。这种小场地里的刺激感让人越玩越上瘾（addictive）。主播Kevin向大家分享自己的糗事：He once got destroyed (被打败) by his parents while playing, and it made him question his life choices (怀疑人生)!主播Meimei之前在球场上也被一对爷爷奶奶打得落花流水。So that's it. “A lot of older people are crazy good at pickleball.” ��Why do Americans love it even more than tennis? Because it has some clear advantages.Lower cost (成本低)Smaller courts (场地小)Easier to pick it up (易上手)Incredibly social (社交性强)Most important of all - Americans love trends (潮流、趋势). 从之前的冰桶挑战（Ice Bucket Challenge）、拼字游戏（Wordle），再到现在的pickleball，美国人在面对全民性热点时，往往倾向于跟随潮流，主动融入其中（it's all about hopping on the bandwagon）。Bandwagon（读音/ˈbændwægən/）字面意思是“乐队花车”。Hop是“跳”。所以hopping on the bandwagon就是“跳上车”，可以引申为“跟风，随大流”，也就是“紧跟潮流”，日常口语里特别常用。03. Can Pickleball Become Popular in China? 匹克球能在中国“火起来”吗？和美国的“全民热潮”相比，匹克球在中国还没普及。主播Meimei目前只在青岛搜到过一家匹克球场地。关于“匹克球能否在中国流行（catch on）”，网友们的看法也不一样：有人说“打羽毛球不香吗？”，还有人调侃它是“gateball 2.0 for seniors（老年人门球2.0）”。其实从匹克球的接受度上，能明显看出中美运动文化的差异：美国的运动文化往往追求低门槛（low barrier）+ 高社交（high social fun）的运动。That's why frisbee (飞盘) and pickleball blow up (流行) there.国人往往更倾向于专业性（technical skill）和竞技性（competitiveness）更高的运动，like badminton and ping pong。那么问题来了：匹克球能在中国也成为简单易玩的（"easy and fun” style）国民运动吗？还是说，它只是国外掀起的一阵短暂热潮（passing foreign fad）？欢迎在评论区告诉我们：Would you try pickleball? What's your opinion on this sport?你对匹克球感兴趣吗？你对于这项运动又有怎样的看法呢？
Episódio de número 283 da palestra virtual da Reunião de Estudos do Evangelho do Grupo Espírita "Irmão Áureo" - 30/08/2025Reflexões sobre o tema "ENCARGOS", com base NO CAP. 40 do livro: CEIFA DE LUZ, de Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier. BIBLIOGRAFIA:- Livro: Ceifa de Luz - Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier, cap. 40 – “Encargos” - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cel/Cel40.htm- Livro: O Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo - Allan Kardec - capítulo 7 - Bem-aventurados os pobres de espírito - item 4 - disponível em:https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TKP/Ev/Ev07.htm#It3a6- Livro: Justiça Divina - Emmanuel - capítulo 37 - Aprender e Refazer - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Jdn/Jdn37.htm- Livro: Pensamento e Vida - Emmanuel - capítulo 11 - Berço - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Pnv/Pnv11.htm- Livro: Livro da Esperança - Emmanuel - capítulo 34 - Deveres Humildes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Le/Le34.htm- Livro: Benção de Paz - Emmanuel - capítulo 7 - Encargos Pequeninos - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Bp/Bp07.htm - Livro: Calma - Emmanuel - capítulo 1 - Nos Encargos da Vida - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Ca/Ca01.htm- Livro: Palavras do Coração - Meimei - capítulo 18 - Onde Passes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Pc/Pc18.htm - Livro: Amigo - Emmanuel - capítulo 5 - Trabalhar Sempre - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Ami/Ami05.htmPoesia Final: Reencarnação - Maria Dolores- do livro: Uma vida de amor e caridade — Autores diversos — psicografia de F. C. Xavier/Izabel Bueno - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Uvc/UvcP2C19.htm
SUZHOU RIVER ist ein Film, bei dem man dem Regisseur beim Denken zuschauen kann. Das ist einerseits reizvoll, nimmt dem Film andererseits seine emotionale Kraft. Im Mittelpunkt stehen zwei ineinander verschachtelte Liebesgeschichten in Shanghai Ende der 1990er Jahre. Ein Videograf verliebt sich in Meimei, eine junge Frau, die als Meerjungfrau Attraktion in einer Bar ist. In Rückblicken entfaltet sich eine zweite Liebesgeschichte: Mardar, ein Motorradkurier, verliebt sich in Moudan, die ihn verlässt mit dem Versprechen als Meerjungfrau zurückzukehren. Moudan und Meimei sind nicht voneinander zu unterscheiden – handelt es sich um dieselbe Frau? Die Anklänge an Hitchcocks Vertigo und Wong Kar-wais Romanzen sind nicht zu übersehen.Regisseur Lou Ye erzählt die Geschichte des Videografen konsequent aus dessen Perspektive, inklusive anstrengender Schulterschüttelkamera und häufigem Voice Over durch den Videografen. Die Off-Stimme schafft Distanz und geht immer wieder in die „Tell don't show“-Falle. Dadurch verfehlen die eigentlich starken Liebesgeschichten ihre Wirkung auf das Publikum. Als intellektuelle Konstruktion, als filmisches Experiment mit den nichtasiatischen Motiven Undine und Vertigo dennoch sehr reizvoll. Und der Beginn im Industrie-Hafen von Shanghai ist eine Masterclass in Kamera und Schnitt. Im Podcast direkt nach dem Film vergleichen wir SUZHOU RIVER mit ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT. Am Mikrofon mit dem ersten Eindruck: Johanna und Thomas.
Diálogos à luz do Evangelho e da Doutrina Espírita.Reflexões sobre o tema "ENCARGOS", com base NO CAP. 40 do livro: CEIFA DE LUZ, de Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier. BIBLIOGRAFIA:- Livro: Ceifa de Luz - Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier, cap. 40 – “Encargos” - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cel/Cel40.htm- Livro: Justiça Divina - Emmanuel - capítulo 37 - Aprender e Refazer - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Jdn/Jdn37.htm- Livro: Pensamento e Vida - Emmanuel - capítulo 11 - Berço - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Pnv/Pnv11.htm- Livro: Livro da Esperança - Emmanuel - capítulo 34 - Deveres Humildes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Le/Le34.htm- Livro: Benção de Paz - Emmanuel - capítulo 7 - Encargos Pequeninos - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Bp/Bp07.htm - Livro: Calma - Emmanuel - capítulo 1 - Nos Encargos da Vida - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Ca/Ca01.htm- Livro: Palavras do Coração - Meimei - capítulo 18 - Onde Passes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Pc/Pc18.htm - Livro: Amigo - Emmanuel - capítulo 5 - Trabalhar Sempre - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Ami/Ami05.htm
Diálogos à luz do Evangelho e da Doutrina Espírita.Reflexões sobre o tema "AO SOL DA VERDADE", com base NO CAP. 35 do livro: CEIFA DE LUZ, de Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier. BIBLIOGRAFIA:- Livro: Ceifa de Luz - Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier, cap. 35 – “Ao Sol da Verdade” - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cel/Cel35.htm - Livro: Novo Testamento - Evangelho de João - capítulo 8 versículo 32 -disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TRP/Jo/Jo08.htm#V32- Livro: Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo - Allan Kardec - Capítulo 6 - O Cristo Consolador, Item 4 - Consolador Prometido- disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TKP/Ev/Ev06.htm#It3e4- Livro: O Livro dos Espíritos - Allan Kardec - Terceira Parte: Leis Morais - Capítulo 8 - Lei de Progresso, questões: 798, 799 e 800 - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TKF/Lde/LdeP3C08.htm#Q798- Livro: Fonte Viva - Emmanuel - lição 65 - Não te Enganes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Fv/Fv65.htm- Livro: Fonte Viva - Emmanuel - lição 78 - Verdades e Fantasias - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cvv/Cvv78.htm- Livro: Vinha de Luz - Emmanuel - lição 175 - A Verdades - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cvv/Cvv78.htm- Livro: Verdade e Amor - Espíritos Diversos - lição 7 - Amor e Verdade - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Vea/Vea07.htm- Livro: Somente Amor - Maria Dolores e Meimei - lição 27 - Caminhos Diferentes - Meimei - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Sa/Sa27.htm
Episódio de número 278 da palestra virtual da Reunião de Estudos do Evangelho do Grupo Espírita "Irmão Áureo" - 26/07/2025Reflexões sobre o tema "AO SOL DA VERDADE", com base NO CAP. 35 do livro: CEIFA DE LUZ, de Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier. BIBLIOGRAFIA:- Livro: Ceifa de Luz - Emmanuel, psicografia de Francisco Cândido Xavier, cap. 35 – “Ao Sol da Verdade” - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cel/Cel35.htm - Livro: Novo Testamento - Evangelho de João - capítulo 8 versículo 32 -disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TRP/Jo/Jo08.htm#V32- Livro: Evangelho Segundo o Espiritismo - Allan Kardec - Capítulo 6 - O Cristo Consolador, Item 4 - Consolador Prometido- disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TKP/Ev/Ev06.htm#It3e4- Livro: O Livro dos Espíritos - Allan Kardec - Terceira Parte: Leis Morais - Capítulo 8 - Lei de Progresso, questões: 798, 799 e 800 - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TKF/Lde/LdeP3C08.htm#Q798- Livro: Fonte Viva - Emmanuel - lição 65 - Não te Enganes - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Fv/Fv65.htm- Livro: Fonte Viva - Emmanuel - lição 78 - Verdades e Fantasias - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cvv/Cvv78.htm- Livro: Vinha de Luz - Emmanuel - lição 175 - A Verdades - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cvv/Cvv78.htm- Livro: Verdade e Amor - Espíritos Diversos - lição 7 - Amor e Verdade - Emmanuel - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Vea/Vea07.htm- Livro: Somente Amor - Maria Dolores e Meimei - lição 27 - Caminhos Diferentes - Meimei - psicografia de Francisco C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Sa/Sa27.htmPoesia Final: Canção da Fé - Maria Dolores- do livro: Coração e Vida - Maria Dolores — psicografia de F. C. Xavier - disponível em: https://bibliadocaminho.com/ocaminho/TX/Cev/Cev21.htm
À ses 7 ans, la vie de Mei-Mei bascule quand son grand père se glisse dans son lit le soir et abuse d'elle. Ses abus vont durer plusieurs années. Quand elle pense que son cauchemar est fini, c'est son propre père qui commet l'irréparable. Elle va réussir à briser le silence quand elle s'aperçoit que sa petite soeur vit la même chose. La reconstruction a été difficile. Aujourd'hui, elle témoigne pour briser le silence autours des abus et montrer qu'on peut s'en sortir. Hébergé par Audion. Visitez https://www.audion.fm/fr/privacy-policy pour plus d'informations.
Get 25% off the Magic Mind gummies here: magicmind.com/LAINEGM You can also use my code, LAINE25, directly on their website. #magicmind #gummiesIn 2022, 15-month-old Isabella Kuykendall attended the United States Navy's Ford Island Child Development Center, a daycare at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, for three days. During those three days, Bella went from a happy, bubbly baby to alternately crying hysterically and becoming quiet and withdrawn. Then her parents noticed a distinctive pinching bruise on Bella's thigh. An investigation turned up hours of CCTV footage from inside the daycare, showing three workers abusing the baby, including pinching, shoving, crushing, slapping, shaking, and smothering her.Bella's parents, JD and Kaitlin Kuykendall, assumed their baby's abusers would immediately face consequences, but instead, officials seemed hell-bent on sweeping the incident under the rug. The daycare workers responsible remained working at the CDC for months. Only when Bella's parents went public with her story were any charges pressed, and those were woefully inadequate.In this episode, you'll hear my conversation with Kaitlin Kuykendall about what Bella endured, how it continues to affect her to this day, and why Kaitlin and her husband went public with her story.This is the inspiring story of Operation Mei Mei.Operation Mei Mei on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573058332219Photos related to today's episode can be viewed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpod You can also follow the podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sufferthelittlechildrenpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@STLCpodMy Linktree is available here: https://linktr.ee/stlcpod Visit the podcast's web page at https://www.sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com. By supporting me on Patreon, you'll also access rewards, including a shout-out by name on the podcast and exclusive rewards. Visit www.patreon.com/STLCpod. You can also support the podcast on www.Ko-Fi.com/STLCpod. **New! Become a member of my channel for perks, ranging from a shout-out, members-only chat emoji, loyalty badges to other rewards. Click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCogRWoIzWMy7TX5PuX18smQ/join Join my Spreaker Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children--4232884/support This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited, and produced by Laine.Music for this episode is licensed from https://audiojungle.net. Subscribe to Suffer the Little Children:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/id1499010711Google Podcasts: https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/I5mx3lacxpdkhssmk2n22csf32u?t%3DSuffer_the_Little_Children%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/suffer-the-little-children Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/suffer-the-little-children/PC:61848?part=PC:61848&corr=podcast_organic_external_site&TID=Brand:POC:PC61848:podcast_organic_external_siteSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0w98Tpd3710BZ0u036T1KEiHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/77891101/ ...or on your favorite podcast listening platform.
Today's poem is Hello, the Roses by Mei-mei Berssenbrugge. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “It is said, poets are perpetually at odds with scientists. But the truth is, poets have long been inspired by advances in engineering, astronomy, and biology.”Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: https://tinyurl.com/rjm4synp
Send us a textIn this episode of the Midlife with Courage podcast, host Kim interviews Melissa 'Mei Mei' Abdouch, the owner of Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery in River Falls, Wisconsin. Melissa shares her inspiring journey from surviving a stage-4 neuroblastoma in childhood to serving in the Air Force, working in finance, and finally running a successful bakery. The discussion also highlights Melissa's community involvement, support for special needs employees, and her passion for empowering local women-owned businesses. Despite facing personal and professional challenges, including a recent battle with breast cancer, Melissa's story is a testament to resilience, community support, and the importance of following one's passions.00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage00:21 Introducing Mei Mei: A Journey of Resilience01:52 Overcoming Childhood Cancer02:45 A Life of Service and Determination07:49 From Finance to Cookies: A Bold Career Pivot15:17 Building a Community-Focused Business17:57 Building a Supportive Business Community19:39 The Joy of Running a Local Shop21:45 Empowering the Next Generation23:25 Supporting Local Makers25:24 Community Support During Tough Times27:20 Celebrating Women's History Month29:40 Expanding Beyond Local Boundaries32:04 Final Thoughts and AdviceIf you would like to order those delicious cookies, you can check out her site at this LINK. Get your free ebook called Daily Habits for Hormonal Harmony by going to my website. This free guide will help you balance your hormones through some easy daily activities. Just add your email to the popup and your guide will be on its way to your inbox.From morning until bedtime, you can help yourself feel better! Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.Would you like to get a "sneak" listen to each podcast? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast a day ahead of everyone else! Just click the link below to get on the list! SUBSCRIBE WEBSITEFACEBOOK
Meimei nos ensina que o Natal é uma festa do Céu para a noite da Terra. E essa festa espiritual teve início muito tempo antes de Jesus nascer. Era necessário primeiro preparar a vinda da Estrela da Manhã.
On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Rosa Harris, Director of Tourism for the Cayman Islands, about the importance of being open, flexible, and courageous as a travel professional. We talk about knowing who you are as a destination, being true to your strengths, and why honoring history, culture, and people is a must for tourism leaders. Rosa also shares examples of several Cayman Island campaigns and how her tourism brand partners with lifestyle brands. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How the “Dreaming Cayman” campaign aims to stand out in the Caribbean market to attract the family market's interest Partnerships the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism is involved in including collaborations with luxury brands like Saks Fifth Avenue and influencers like Mei Mei Why agile and flexible leadership is important as a leader in the tourism industry Why the Cayman Islands is focusing on becoming the go-to destination for luxury experiences in the Caribbean. How community involvement contributes to authentic cultural experiences and effective marketing strategies for the Cayman Islands. Showcasing Authentic Cultural Heritage An integral part of distinguishing the Cayman Islands is its commitment to offering tourists an authentic cultural experience. Rosa shares details of the collaborations with local artisans and highlights initiatives like the Caymankind campaign, which embodies the warm and welcoming hospitality of the Cayman people. Rosa and her team held town halls to invite public input, helping ensure the community's voice was clearly heard in branding efforts. Local tourism operators also played a pivotal role by having conversations with visitors. These initiatives ensured that the brand promise aligned seamlessly with the actual visitor experience, creating a cultural connection that left a lasting impression. Strengthening Community and Collaboration Rosa highlights her role with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, focusing on coopetition and shares examples such as partnership with the aviation committee, working towards enhancing travel options within the Caribbean to promote multi-destination travel. This boosts tourist experiences but also extends visitors' stays in the Caribbean. Rosa also introduces the “Dreaming Cayman” campaign, an initiative that aims to help the Cayman Islands stand out among Caribbean destinations with nature imagery. In a crowded market commonly showcasing sun, sand, and sea imagery, the Cayman Islands are carving a niche with unique, eye-catching campaigns. Targeted primarily at the family market, the campaign's objective is to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, drawing attention to the Cayman Islands as a luxurious yet intriguing destination. Future-Proofing Through Creative Partnerships Looking ahead, Rosa discussed exciting partnerships to further enhance the Cayman Islands' appeal. A significant collaboration with Saks Fifth Avenue during New York Fashion Week will feature Cayman Islands-themed window displays, showcasing the destination's unique charm to a broad audience. Meanwhile, a partnership with Gen Z influencer Mei Mei will capture authentic Cayman experiences via TikTok, engaging a younger audience through contemporary social media platforms. Resources: Website: https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-harris-cert-hon-0aa9a337/ LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cayman-islands-department-of-tourism/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!
Do the secrets to combatting disease already reside within our own bodies? We rely heavily on vaccines for serious disease, but this week's guest talks about the power of unleashing our own immune system.Lou Reese is the Board Chair and Co-Founder - along with his wife Mei Mei - of Vaxxinity, a company that focuses on active immunity medicines. I had the opportunity sit down with Lou for a pop-up podcast at a recent Abundance Platinum conference hosted by Peter Diamandis, at which Lou and I were both speaking. You'll notice the hotel ballroom curtain background.In this episode, we connect the dots between medical science and social science, discussing not just the incredible breakthroughs that Lou and his team are working on, but also finding your purpose and even setting examples for your children. To follow the work at Vaxxinity:https://x.com/vaxxinityFollow Dr. Bob Hariri on his platforms here:Web: www.pilotinghealth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbobhariri/X: https://twitter.com/DrBobHaririTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pilotinghealthLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbobhariri/
Seven years ago, Melissa Abdouch had to pivot her career after losing her job in the corporate world. She decided to open Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery in downtown River Falls, and the store has been a hit in the community ever since.On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, Mei Mei joins to share more about the origins of her store, the lessons she's learned along the way, and her vision for the future of Mei Mei's Cookies and Creamery. Mei Mei also gives an update on her recent battle with cancer — she was diagnosed with breast cancer in May — and explains why she said her cancer diagnosis was "annoying." All of that and more on St. Croix Stories.Send a message to the hostFollow St. Croix Stories on Facebook and Instagram, and hear all episodes at stcroixstories.com.
In the season 1 finale, Mofei and Calvin chat with Chef Irene Li from Mei Mei Dumplings in Boston. They explore her surprising journey to success and how she is reshaping the idea of success to benefit her community. Don't miss this engaging conversation before we shift gears for the summer!
Today's episode is another from our archives. Last year, we took a trip to Mei Mei Dumpling Factory and Cafe following the grand re-opening of its first brick-and-mortar location since the pandemic. We met up with Mei Mei co-founder and James Beard Leadership Award-winning chef Irene Li for a tour of the facility, a discussion on the changing restaurant landscape of Boston and of course, some delicious dumplings. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.
Irene Li is the co-owner of Mei Mei Dumplings in Boston, MA. Irene grew up in Boston in a Chinese-American family where food was always paramount. She realized her love for cooking while attending Cornell. She and her brother and sister opened Mei Mei Street Kitchen, a food truck, in 2012. In 2018, Irene bought out her co-owner siblings in order to take full control of the business and take it in a new direction, a direction dedicated to identifying and addressing food injustice. She soon realized that dumplings were the most popular item on the menu, and doubled down on that item. Today she sells dumplings wholesale and at farmer's markets, and holds cooking classes. She is also an advocate for policy change regarding restaurants and food injustice within Boston and the Commonwealth. Favorite success quote/mantra: “Generosity and the abundance mindset. We can share things because it's not pie.” In this episode we will discuss: Food injustice Food trucks Creating educational cooking classes NUMBERS! Wholesale Selling your product at farmer's markets Open book management Today's sponsor: MarginEdge: Boost your efficiency and profitability without adding labor costs. MarginEdge is a complete restaurant management software that allows you to seamlessly manage all aspects of your business from one central location. Track food costs in real time, make inventory faster and less tedious, easily cost out your recipes, and get a daily P&L so you always know where you stand. See how it works at marginedge.com/unstopabble. Restaurant Technologies the company that helps restaurants, “Control the kitchen chaos.” With RT's total oil management, you get: Dependable fresh bulk cooking oil delivery; Filtration + oil usage monitoring and reporting; Used cooking oil pick-up, and recycling; And say goodbye to messy, dangerous restaurant rendering tanks-yuck. RT's end-to-end cooking oils solution helps you manage your used cooking oil storage, collection, and recycling- conveniently, safely, and cleanly- with no upfront costs. Head to www.RTI-inc.com, and let them know the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast sent you their way. Owner.com is the leading all-in-one platform for restaurant marketing. Owner.com powers everything from SEO-optimized websites, direct online ordering, automated email and text marketing, built-in loyalty programs, zero commission delivery, and branded mobile apps for your restaurant that integrate right into your POS. With Owner.com, there are no contracts, no hidden fees, and nothing to lose. Join thousands of restaurant owners using Owner.com to grow direct online sales, save thousands in third-party fees, and simplify their online presence all-in-one.Book a free demo today at owner.com/unstoppable and see why Owner.com is the #1-rated Restaurant Marketing Software. Restaurant Systems Pro - Join the 60-day Restaurant Systems Pro FREE TRAINING. This is something that has never been done before. This 60-day event is at no cost to you, but it is not for everyone. Fred Langley, CEO of Restaurant Systems Pro, will lead a group of restaurateurs through the Restaurant Systems Pro software and set up the systems for your restaurant. During the 60 days, Fred will walk you through the Restaurant Systems Pro Process and help you crush the following goals: Recipe Costing Cards; Guidance in your books for accounting; Cash controls; Sales Forecasting(With Accuracy); Checklists; Budgeting for the entire year; Scheduling for profit; More butts in seats and more… Click Here to learn more. Contact: Wensite: https://meimeidumplings.com PrepShift website: prepshift.co Thanks for listening!
This week the Bols sit down with Promoter extraordinaire Tyrone Dixon and discuss the Philly nightlife scene, getting started in the promotion business, challenges faced, group economics, manhood, his latest venture Mei Mei and more!
"Each person has to decide what might help them through it, and not be afraid to have the courage to do it their own way. This for me defines grief as a spectrum. Each person has their own style", says MeiMei Liu. MeiMei joins this episode to discuss grief as well as her poetry. To learn more about the Autism & Grief Project visit https://www.autismandgrief.org. To learn about MeiMei poetry visit https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Fittest-MeiMei-Liu/dp/B08C453Y26. If you could subscribe on your favorite listening platform we would really appreciate that. If you are looking for extraordinary support support to live self-sufficient and purpose-driven lives through customized coaching then visit https://www.autismpersonalcoach.com. If you would be interested in being interviewed on Autism Stories or would like to be a sponsor send an email to doug.blecher@autismpersonalcoach.com.
MeiMei Fox a 2x New York Times bestselling author, FORBES contributor, and host of the online program, "Your Bestselling Book." This is a 6-week online course guiding you through the entire process of writing and publishing your non-fiction book or memoir in order to elevate your brand, attract clients, increase speaking fees, and boost your voice in the world.Here's where to find more:https://www.writeyourbestsellingbook.comhttps://www.meimeifox.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meimeifoxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/meimeifoxhttps://www.instagram.com/meimeifox___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself
Mei Mei Hu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vaxxinity, focuses on an approach to vaccines that aims to break immune tolerance to get the body to produce the antibodies to target self-antigens causing chronic conditions. Initial trials are being conducted to slow the progression or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and hypercholesterolemia. Motivating this effort is the desire to democratize health and make transformative medicines available to a larger population at a lower cost. Mei Mei explains, "Interestingly, in 1900, the average global life expectancy was 32. Today, when you hear someone died at 79, you're like, oh my gosh, what happened? We get these two bonus lifetimes now, and those three lives total for three main reasons. The first is the Green Revolution feeding us all. The second is hygienic plumbing, and the third is vaccines. But when we think of vaccines, they're usually crying babies or kids pre-COVID. What they did was able to banish the biggest diseases of our early lives." "What we're looking to do now at Vaxxinity is do the same thing but for the diseases plaguing us in our second and third lives. That's why we go after things like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hypercholesterolemia, which is a leading cause of heart disease. We're going after big population health things, and the best way to do them is with a vaccine approach." "One of the main attributes of a vaccine is that it trains your body to attack pathogens or causes of disease. In our case, we're just teaching your body to produce drugs that help neutralize things like cholesterol, plaques, or CGRP, which is the culprit of migraines. That's what we mean when we talk about creating a vaccine for a chronic condition." #Vaxxinity #Vaccine #Parkinsons #Alzheimers #ChronicDiseases #ClinicalTrials #DemocratizeHealth vaxxinity.com Download the transcript here
Mei Mei Hu, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vaxxinity, focuses on an approach to vaccines that aims to break immune tolerance to get the body to produce the antibodies to target self-antigens causing chronic conditions. Initial trials are being conducted to slow the progression or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and hypercholesterolemia. Motivating this effort is the desire to democratize health and make transformative medicines available to a larger population at a lower cost. Mei Mei explains, "Interestingly, in 1900, the average global life expectancy was 32. Today, when you hear someone died at 79, you're like, oh my gosh, what happened? We get these two bonus lifetimes now, and those three lives total for three main reasons. The first is the Green Revolution feeding us all. The second is hygienic plumbing, and the third is vaccines. But when we think of vaccines, they're usually crying babies or kids pre-COVID. What they did was able to banish the biggest diseases of our early lives." "What we're looking to do now at Vaxxinity is do the same thing but for the diseases plaguing us in our second and third lives. That's why we go after things like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, hypercholesterolemia, which is a leading cause of heart disease. We're going after big population health things, and the best way to do them is with a vaccine approach." "One of the main attributes of a vaccine is that it trains your body to attack pathogens or causes of disease. In our case, we're just teaching your body to produce drugs that help neutralize things like cholesterol, plaques, or CGRP, which is the culprit of migraines. That's what we mean when we talk about creating a vaccine for a chronic condition." #Vaxxinity #Vaccine #Parkinsons #Alzheimers #ChronicDiseases #ClinicalTrials #DemocratizeHealth vaxxinity.com Listen to the podcast here
Want your own Japanese snack box? Use code "HASHIRA" for $5 off your first #TokyoTreat box through our link: https://team.tokyotreat.com/HashiraWelcome to the Hashira Half Hour! In this episode, we see Mei Mei and Ui Ui face off against the Smallpox curse in an exciting battle of strength and wit, and we see Nanami, Grandpa Zenin, Maki, and Megumi face off against the insurmountable Dagon. And who is that showing up at the end?? Find out in this week's episode! Thank you for coming along for the journey!Please like, follow and subscribe, as well as follow us on our socials - https://linktr.ee/hashirahalfhour
The Pre-Shift Podcast presented by 7shifts is a deep dive into what it takes to run great restaurant teams. Host DJ Costantino covers the restaurant industry with conversations featuring industry leaders and innovators sharing their business growth insights, backgrounds, and valuable lessons on running restaurant teams.On this episode, we're joined by Irene Shiang Li, Cofounder of Prepshift & Mei Mei Dumplings in Boston, Mass.Irene Shiang Li co-founded Mei Mei in Boston in 2013 and built the brand around ethical, sustainable sourcing and fair and transparent employment practices, including open book management. Mei Mei is now a dumpling company and Irene is now building Prepshift, a tech-enabled coaching and workforce training firm. Prepshift focuses on aligning food business teams around their common goals and empowering them with education and transparency. Irene believes that in restaurants, everyone can win. She is a Zagat and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, six-time James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef nominee, and 2022 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award winner. In 2023, Irene and her sister co-authored Perfectly Good Food: a totally achievable zero-waste approach to home cooking with W.W. Norton.Additional ResourcesMei Mei DumplingsPrepshiftOne Fair WageFollow Irene LiGet Irene's BookListen, rate, and subscribe!SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsYouTubeTikTok7shifts BlogCreditsHost & Executive Producer: D.J. CostantinoEditor: Fina CharlestonProducer: Samantha FungDesigner: Jake Sinclair
Ever wonder what it feels like to have your book proposal bought by a publishing giant within a week of sending it out? This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with the remarkable MeiMei Fox - a 2x New York Times bestselling author, who shares her astonishing journey from obtaining an MA in psychology to mentoring aspiring writers. We dig deep into the often-ignored topic of imposter syndrome, a nightmare for many creatives. MeiMei generously shares her wisdom on how to combat this and forge a writing habit. She divulges valuable secrets on setting manageable goals and integrating triggers and rewards to form productive habits. We also delve into her experience as a professional ghostwriter and her unique package designed to assist ambitious writers. Join us on this enlightening journey, where we discuss choosing freedom over traditional career paths, conquering imposter syndrome, and optimizing our social media presence. Tune in, and prepare to be inspired!✅ Grab your favorite hot beverage✅ Bibles
Ever dreamt of becoming a published author? Join this captivating conversation with Christina and 2x New York Times Bestselling Author and Stanford-trained psychologist, MeiMei Fox. With an extensive portfolio spanning over a dozen non-fiction books and nearly 1,000 articles for prestigious platforms like Forbes and Huffington Post, MeiMei's 25-year dedication to literature is evident. Since 2009, she's empowered high-performers, and her invaluable expertise illuminates the "Your Bestselling Book" accelerator program, debuting on September 18, 2023. Blending her profound love for writing with high-performance coaching, MeiMei unveils a six-week program tailored for the next wave of successful authors. Tune in to grasp the nuances of this program and the roadmap to becoming a published author. Got a compelling story? Team up with Christina and the WeDeepen Network in the "Your Bestselling Book" journey. As an exclusive perk, participants get an additional 1-2 hours under MeiMei's expert guidance, offering unparalleled feedback and insights. In a heart-to-heart, Christina reveals the book she's burning to write. Journey with her from the bustling streets of NYC as a sales executive to evolving into a love entrepreneur. Her odyssey is filled with transformative dating experiences and lessons from legends like Esther Perel, Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh, John Gray, and many others showcased on WeDeepen. If you're tuning in after September 18th, don't lose heart. Connect with Christina to get the lowdown on future programs and glean insights from her enriching journey. Ready to write your story? RSVP at WeDeepen. Don't miss this transformative voyage. Engage with MeiMei Fox on Instagram @meimeifox and with Christina @christinaweber and @wedeepen. Remember, your bestselling narrative might be just a chat away. Enjoy this episode? Follow, subscribe, and award us with a five-star rating. Also, explore being with us in real life for experiences like Unleash!, Wonderland Conference, and Kimi Inch's Something More at wedeepen.com. Join us and dive deep into special growth-oriented experiences awaiting you!
We start Season 5 today with NAG'S HEAD MURDER: A Stallone Detective Agency Mystery by Joe C. Ellis. The book starts when Mei Mei Robert's receives a letter from her old friend Achak Rowtag. The letter begins with “I am writing you this letter from my death bed.” He writes of how his grandfather disappeared without a trace almost 60 years ago from Monkey Island off the Outer Banks in NC. Inside the letter is a map and 5 hundred dollar bills. Angie and Mei Mei need to find out what happened on that island more than a half century ago. To check out more of my work, go to my website at cathicolas.com, or find me on Audible. If you're an author looking to turn your book into an audiobook, email me at cathicolas@gmail.com, let's talk. And if you like the podcast, please leave a review or share it on Social Media. Thanks for listening.
An Asian restaurant in South Boston has issued a challenge to dumpling fans to mark Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. WBZ's Mike Macklin has more.
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We get to hear from a lot of smart people with incredible ideas on this show, but it's extra exciting when they also have a world-changing vision, and our guest today has just that.On this week's episode we're talking with Mei Mei Hu, CEO and Co-Founder of Vaxxinity, which trades under the symbol VAXX. Mei Mei is also a member of the Executive Committee of United Biomedical, and has overseen the launch of one of the first antibody vaccines in the world, and the successful spin out of five companies, including Vaxxinity's IPO in 2021. She currently leads an active pipeline of chronic disease immunotherapeutic candidates, including for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, migraine, hypercholesterolemia, and variant inclusive COVID booster. Mei Mei has been named to the Time 100 Next List, Fortune 40 under 40, and is a member of the Young Global Leaders of World Economic Forum. She holds a BA from University of Pennsylvania and a JD from Harvard Law School. We recorded this episode with Mei Mei in January 2023, and talked about the fascinating science behind Vaxxinity's work, and their amazing vision for making these vaccines accessible to the world.Highlights: • Mei Mei breaks down what drew her to the biotech field (3:03) • Vaxxinity's origin story (3:58) • Mission statement and company goals (5:37) • Vaccine technology and Vaxxinity's approach to solving health problems (6:48) • How chronic diseases are chosen and prioritized (9:09) • How the vaccine works against Alzheimer's (10:38) • A vaccine for Parkinson's, and working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation (12:37) • A vaccine for cholesterol and simplifying cholesterol medication (13:57) • The undiscussed disability: Migraines (16:28) • How the economics work, and the company business model (18:14) • COVID-19 vaccine developments, and short term vaccine studies (20:57) • Taking the business public (23:00) • Vaxxinity's leadership strategy and characteristics for a great team (24:47) • Biotech trends for 2023 (26:55) • Mei Mei's predictions for the future of chronic disease management (28:09)Links:ICR TwitterICR LinkedInICR WebsiteMei Mei HuVaxxinity on LinkedInVaxxinity WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co
In late January, Mei Mei Dumpling Factory and Cafe opened its doors to sold-out crowds for the first time since the pandemic. The story of Mei Mei, which was co-founded by James Beard Leadership Award winning chef Irene Li and her siblings, has been defined by adaptivity and Irene's ambition to rethink the restaurant industry from the ground up. The Common pays a visit to Mei Mei and finds out what this latest evolution is all about. Greater Boston's daily podcast where news and culture meet.
Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC political director Chuck Todd joined to discuss the latest national politics. Then we opened the lines to discuss new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending immediate intervention as early as two years old to combat childhood obesity. Boston Globe business columnist Shirley Leung discussed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's first state-of-the-city address, and the mayor's pledge to overhaul the Boston Planning and Development Agency. 93-year-old Holocaust survivor David Schaecter discussed the process to have his life story recorded for a holographic video display at the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, slated to open in 2025. Museum co-founder Jody Kipnis and Michael Berenbaum, holocaust scholar and museum designer, discussed the plans for the museum. Boston Globe TV critic Matthew Gilbert discussed the shows he's watching this winter, and Netflix's impending crackdown on account sharing. Chef Irene Li from Mei Mei joined to give Jim and Margery a dumpling-making lesson, in celebration of the Lunar New Year, and discussed Mei Mei's reopening as a dumpling factory and café in South Boston. We closed the show talking with listeners about sleepovers.
Irene Li, Boston-based chef and co-founder of Mei Mei, joins us to talk about leadership, adaptation, tradition and dumplings following the opening of her new dumpling factory.
Rosalie Chiang, the voice actor behind Mei Mei from Pixar's Turning Red, joins Girltaku this week to talk about one of her favorite genres - psychological anime! Join Gracie, Isabelle, Agnes, and Rosalie discuss what they think is the best of the best psychological anime! Anime Discussed: The Promised Neverland S1, Shiki, Psycho-Pass, One Ounce, ID:Invaded, Garden of Sinners, Perfect Blue, Kaguya-sama Love is War
Coming clean. Opening up. Seeing right through. Today, we're talking all things transparent in the food world. From restaurateurs shaking things up with radical financial disclosure, to an enchanting clear dessert, our stories today explore the many meanings of transparency. What can we learn when we've got nothing to hide?Further Reading and Listening:You can learn more about Irene Li's latest venture, Prepshift, which aims to improve transparency around restaurant hiring, training, and regulatory compliance here! You can also find more information there about bringing open book management to restaurants. And there's always Mei Mei Dumplings.Listen to What Doesn't Kill You episode 194: What Is Really In That Packaging? Mike Schade Reviews the State of Food Packaging and How It Affects Our Health and the Environment.Find out how your favorite retailers rank on the toxic chemical Report Card on the Safer Chemicals Happy Families Website. To learn more about raindrop cakes and their history here or here …or here or here!Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.
There's big money to be make in drug development. But is that necessarily a good thing? Pharmaceutical companies capitalize on years of R&D work with exclusive patents. Approved drugs typically commercialize in developed markets that can support higher pricing through mature insurance reimbursement networks. Yet serious diseases don't only occur in the developed world. Billions of people in developing economics need treatments as well. And they're often not able to afford the hundreds of thousands of dollars it costs for innovative approaches such as CRISPR gene editing or CAR-T gene therapy. There's currently an unmet market need for treating serious chronic conditions like Alzheimer's Disease in a way that isn't prohibitively expensive. And sometimes, it's worth veering from the herd and thinking about big problems in an entirely new way. In today's 7investing podcast, 7investing lead advisors Simon Erickson and Dana Abramovitz chat with Mei Mei Hu, the co-founder and CEO of Vaxxinity (Nasdaq: VAXX). Vaxxinity is using a disruptive synthetic peptide platform to provide cheaper, safer, more convenient, and more effective medicines for chronic diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. It is also developing a late-stage vaccines for the prevention of COVID. In the conversation, Mei Mei describes how Vaxxinity's technology is "turning the human body into its own drug factory" to avoid the excessive costs and immune response issues of traditional monoclonal antibodies. She discusses their unique approach to clinical trials, the progress their making in their programs, and what it's like to be the CEO of a newly-public company. Publicly-traded companies mentioned in this interview include United Biomedical and Vaxxinity. 7investing's advisors or its guests may have positions in the companies mentioned. Welcome to 7investing. We are here to empower you to invest in your future! We publish our 7 best ideas in the stock market to our subscribers for just $49 per month or $399 per year. Start your journey toward's financial independence: https://www.7investing.com/subscribe Stop by our website to level-up your investing education: https://www.7investing.com Join the 7investing Community Forum: https://discord.gg/6YvazDf9sw Start a free YCharts trial: https://ycharts.com/store/start_trial_register?utm_source=7Investing&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=2022+7Investing Follow us: ► https://www.facebook.com/7investing ► https://twitter.com/7investing ► https://instagram.com/7investing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/7investing/message
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Vaxxinity CEO Mei Mei Hu, J.D. leads a company with some lofty ambitions. The democratization of healthcare, interplanetary colonization, and development of accessible therapeutic vaccines to serve and enable both. Those big-picture visions have helped the company establish itself as a pioneer of the "third biologics revolution." On this week's Business of Biotech podcast, Mei Mei joins me to share Vaxxinity's strategy, what "democratization" and "revolution" really mean, why traditional vaccines and biologic therapies are converging to form the "third biologic revolution," and a whole lot more.
In the second part of our special report, Bob sits down with experts to learn why cryptocurrency-based scams, like the one Mei Mei experienced, are exploding in popularity. Amy Nofziger, director of victim support, shares stories from the AARP Fraud Watch Network™ Helpline, and Kathy Stokes, director of fraud prevention, discusses changes that are needed to protect consumers. Cryptocurrency scholar Lee Reiners provides a big-picture view of why crypto enables scams.
The first part of our special report delves into one cryptocurrency scam. Mei Mei, who is looking for her dream job, starts building her professional network on LinkedIn. When one of her connections invites her to invest in cryptocurrency, she is cautious, doing her research on the company and making only a small initial investment. When it pays off, her confidence grows and she decides to invest a significant amount of money, with devastating results.
When Chef Irene Li opened a food truck, mei mei, with her siblings, hoping to have fun together, build something cool, and reimagine Chinese comfort cuisine with a playful, modern twist, what happened next took everyone by surprise. Mei Mei exploded, becoming the talk of the town within months. They soon found themselves looking for space and opening a full-service restaurant that was perpetually abuzz. The restaurant was a big success. But, beyond the chance to do something cool with her brother and sister, and push the culinary envelope, there was something else going on.Growing up, Irene's grandparents immigrated to the US and slowly built up their own restaurants. While her brother had been in fine dining for years, she'd developed a deep passion not just for food, but also for the environment, viewing agriculture, the food and restaurant industry as a potential vehicle to change people's lives, to completely upend the way restaurants run, and weave in a powerful thru line of social justice, advocacy and impact. And, of course, fun and love. As mei mei took off, Irene and the restaurant landed features everywhere from Food & Wine and The New York Times to People, Bon Appetit and more. Irene gained acclaim for her creativity and innovation, being named a Zagat 30 Under 30 and Forbes 30 Under 30 winner, six-time James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef nominee, and James Beard Foundation Leadership Award winner. Her cookbook is Double Awesome Chinese Food: Irresistible and Totally Achievable Recipes from Our Chinese-American Kitchen.Like many restaurants, though, the pandemic was a brutal experience, the restaurant space eventually closed its doors, but mei mei - the creative, joyful food innovator brand - transformed itself into a next-generation direct-to-consumer and wholesale food manufacturer, focusing on their signature dumplings, with a heartbeat that remains deeply rooted in industry reform and social justice. Irene's commitment to food, agriculture, cooking and community is a testament to the dedication she has for her work and her genuine commitment to being in relationship with others to impact the greater good. You can find Irene at: Website | Instagram | Dumplings | PrepshiftIf you LOVED this episode: you'll also love the conversations we had with Ellen Bennett, the founder of Hedley & Bennett chef's apron brand, about how she built a business in the food industry when everyone around her told her it'd never work.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.Zapier: Workflow automation for everyone. Zapier automates your work across 4000+ app integrations, so you can focus on what matters. Try Zapier for free today at zapier.com/GLP. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week on Disney on the Rocks, Eric and Jeff crush beers while discussing Pixar's latest release: Turning Red. Mei Mei's hectic journey through puberty is the hot topic of a conversation these two guys may not be qualified to have. Some of the things we talk about include: Eric's boy band obsession and a definitive ranking. Why Jeff didn't enjoy Turning Red. Why Eric enjoyed Turning Red. An in-depth parenting discussion on kid movies with mature subject matter. Period. Tune in and have fun listening! Theme Music provided by Detty: Check him out on Spotify! This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm
Steve Bannon and Jack Maxey are joined by Dave Ramaswamy to bring you a special episode of War Room: Pandemic as they discuss the Chinese Communist Party's influence on the 2020 US Elections. Calling in are Jack Posobiec, Jonna Bianco, Honey Badger, Han Mei Mei, and Dr. Li Meng Yan to discuss how Joe Biden is compromised by the CCP.
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