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  • [US] Ep110 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (2)
    Oct 29 2025

    Suman continues to tell us about his experience, fears and concerns on cultures. We compared a bit of India and American culture. Being an international professional in the U can be unpredictable and how does he navigate with this?

    Part 1: Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1)
    Suman's IG @sirivellasuman https://www.instagram.com/sirivellasuman

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    ➡️ Ep72 Fulbright Scholar in China w/Lindsey Hobson
    ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil
    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping

    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping
    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping
    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping
    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com

    #TeluguinUS #internationalstudents #ITsupport #workinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad



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  • [US] Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1)
    Oct 29 2025

    Suman came to the US to study Geographic Information Systems. He encountered numerous interesting or culturally different clients at the IT center on campus. How did he handle them when clients were demanding? How did he adjust to cultural differences in Colorado, coming from a South Indian culture?
    Don't forget to follow up on part 2 of this episode.

    Suman's IG @sirivellasuman https://www.instagram.com/sirivellasuman

    Our last episode, Ep85 Going Home as A New Comer/Reverse Culture Shock w/ Ping

    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...
    ➡️ Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1)
    ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping
    ➡️ Ep72 Fulbright Scholar in China w/Lindsey Hobson
    ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil
    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping

    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping
    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping
    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping
    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com

    #TeluguinUS #internationalstudents #ITsupport #workinUS #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad



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    35 min
  • [Relationships] Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit
    Sep 27 2025

    OuOu and Rohit met in the university and started living together during COVID time. How do Taiwaneses and Indians get along? What happened to the ice-cream? What cultural adjustments did they experience? How did they get through differences and move forward in their relationship in such a close proximity?


    OuOu has a Mandarin episode on my other channel.

    Search 香料茶時間


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    ➡️ Ep92 From Taiwan to Finland (Part 2) w/ Ralph

    ➡️ Ep90 I'm From Georgia, the Country w/ Elene

    ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne

    ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah

    ➡️ Ep68Teaching ESL in China w/ Kevin Foslund


    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping

    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping

    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping

    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com


    #TaiwaneseIndiancouple #crossculturalcouples #crossculturalrelationships #ImmigrantsinUK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad





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    1 h et 3 min
  • [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)
    Sep 9 2024

    Diversity in a South African and American sense. What about it? Egon and Jo shared their view on race and culture. Being a foreign spouse, what did Jo go through during the marriage registration?




    Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/


    www.hopp.bio/journey-africa




    Don't forget to listen to Ep106 for the first part.




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    ➡️ Ep46 High School and All That Jazz w/ Charles Jai-Sheng Lin


    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo


    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping




    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping


    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping


    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping


    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com




    #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad




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    24 min
  • [Africa] Ep106 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (1)
    Aug 17 2024

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating story of Ego from South Africa and Jo from Taiwan. They met unexpectedly, sparking chemistry that led to a profound exploration of their diverse cultural backgrounds. We discuss unique cultural concepts, from how natural disasters like earthquakes shaped Jo’s perspective to how Ego sees nature's power in South Africa.




    Their story also includes pivotal moments like a cross-cultural marriage proposal, navigating immigration interviews, and humorous exchanges—like how something as simple as a chocolate bar led to conversations about their differences. Finally, Ego and Jo share how these experiences inspired them to start a travel touring agency in Africa, blending their distinct worldviews to offer a unique travel experience. Join us for an inspiring journey of love, decisions, and cross-cultural understanding!




    Journey Africa IG @journey_2_sa https://www.instagram.com/journey_2_sa/


    www.hopp.bio/journey-africa




    📝Episode Outline


    (00:00) Chemistry Happened


    (08:34) Earthquake/Nature Disasters/Reunion/Decisions


    (16:56) Cross-cultural Proposal/Immigration Interview


    (26:36) Cultural Differences/Choco Bar?/Greetings




    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...


    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo


    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew


    ➡️ Ep46 High School and All That Jazz w/ Charles Jai-Sheng Lin


    ➡️ Ep64 We Were Called Chocolate Chips in A Giant Cookie w/ Sandra Addo


    ➡️ Ep81 A Home Away From Home w/ Ping


    ➡️ Ep83 A Ghanian and Her Hair w/ Hayil




    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping


    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping


    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping


    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com




    #SouthAfrica #crossculturalmarriage #Africanculture #culturaldifferences #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad




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    38 min
  • [Chai Time] Ep105 Relationships, Gender, Expectations w/ Ernesto & Ping
    May 27 2024

    Ernesto and I had a great conversation about our relationships, marriages, and different perspectives on gender expectations.


    Please let us know what you think about the new format of content. :)


    The book mentioned "His Needs and Her Needs, ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49245.His_Needs_Her_Needs⁠




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    ➡️ Ep73 A Story & Tips from a DSO w/ Lindsey Hobson


    ➡️ Ep69 Filipino Angeleno w/ Vera


    ➡️ Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping


    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew


    ➡️ Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman


    ➡️ Ep40 Learning Your ABCantonese and Growing up in a Vietnamese Chinese Family w/ Alison




    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping


    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping


    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping


    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com




    #relationships #gender #marriage #relationshipexpections#crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad




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    46 min
  • [Mental Health] Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood
    Apr 25 2024

    Kamini Wood, a certified life coach, helps high-achievers heal their relationships with themselves. She helps people take courageous steps in identifying limiting beliefs and reasons for stagnation and overcoming self-doubt to live a fulfilling professional and personal life. Trained in internal family systems and cognitive behavioral-based coaching, Kamini utilizes her skill set to help professionals find the balance between work and personal lives. She is the creator of AuthenticMe® and CEO of Live Joy Your Way, a coaching company that helps high performers and overachievers who have seen success through old-rooted, traditional metrics reestablish their relational self-awareness. This episode focuses on some common challenges immigrant communities may face and how we can shift our stories.




    ➡️ Connect with Kamini


    https://www.kaminiwood.com/


    IG @itsauthenticme https://www.instagram.com/itsauthenticme/


    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood/




    📝Episode Outline


    (00:00) Intro & Background/Perfectionism/Internal Expectations


    (06:12) Examples of International Students/Shift Mindset/Coaching Actions


    (11:47) 5 Kids/Balance/Motivation/Self-Compassion/Choice


    (19:47) Self-Sabotage/Cultural Biases/Familial Conflicts/Curiosity


    (32:46) Core Values/Self Check/Resources




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    ➡️ Ep79 A Miraculous Healing from Depression w/ Pawku


    ➡️ Ep43 Alternative Medicine & Women w/ Dr. Tzeching Wang


    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew


    ➡️ Ep39 Facing Anxiety with a Christian Perspective w/ Manuela Gorini


    ➡️ Ep42 What is Addiction? w/ Stephanie Ching




    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping


    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping


    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping


    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com




    #livejoy #lifecoaching #conflicts #selfcompassion #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad






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    38 min
  • [Mental Health] Ep103 Brewing Recovery ft. Tami & Kavita
    Mar 12 2024

    Discover how Tami and Kavita's vision for Free Cafe emerged in 2018 and Wagon Coffee Roastery in 2020. Later, they talked about how their dedication to creating a safe space for individuals in recovery has shaped their mission. From navigating the intricacies of starting a business to fostering a culture of inclusivity and support, they offer invaluable insights into the intersection of entrepreneurship and social impact. If you're looking for a supportive community, feel free to check them out. If you want to give, ask them how you can help.




    Find their socials


    https://www.freerecoverycommunity.com/


    @wagoncoffeeroasters https://www.instagram.com/wagoncoffeeroasters


    @freerecoverycommunitycafe https://www.instagram.com/freerecoverycommunitycafe




    📝Episode Outline


    (00:00) Origin/History/Cause


    (11:55) Addictions & Sobriety/


    (21:36) Support/Resources/Communities



    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...


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    ➡️ Ep74 Turkish Au Pair in the U.S. w/ DD


    ➡️ Ep79 A Miraculous Healing from Depression w/ Pawku


    ➡️ Ep43 Alternative Medicine & Women w/ Dr. Tzeching Wang


    ➡️ Ep49 Applying for US Residency as a Foreign Graduate w/ Andrew


    ➡️ Ep39 Facing Anxiety with a Christian Perspective w/ Manuela Gorini


    ➡️ Ep42 What is Addiction? w/ Stephanie Ching




    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping


    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping


    👍 FB @chaiwithping https://www.facebook.com/chaiwithping


    📧 chaiwithping@gmail.com




    #addictions #nonprofit #addictionrecovery #freecafe #wagonroatery #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad




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    25 min