Cross-cultural Stories
RayWe all carry invisible suitcases when we leave home. Packed with language, memories, rituals, contradictions—and the courage to grow. I’m Ray, a chemical engineer turned storyteller. Born in China, I spent 15 years living in South Korea before moving to Stanford, California. In this podcast, I talk to friends, family, and fellow travelers in Mandarin, English, or Korean about the things we bring w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 22 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||
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Samira, an Iranian girl born in Tehran, was initially eager to pursue physics and maths, but after seeing historical artworks, she shifted her focus to art. This change in direction, especially choosing the path of pursuing art, was a shock for her f... more
Ilor and Madina's story began in the shared kitchen of a university apartment in Israel. From roommates to lovers, from a cross-border marriage to building a life together in Silicon Valley, their relationship has been continually reshaped across cul... more
Welcome to Cross-cultural Stories! Today we are talking with Ana, a guest who embodies leadership and dedication. Ana came to Stanford as a spouse from Guadalajara, Mexico, and quickly transitioned from her previous role as a project manager to a key... more
What does it take to rebuild your life and career in a foreign country? Juan and Carolina share their cross-cultural story: from the traffic jams of Bogotá to the supportive halls of Stanford. Learn how they found balance between a demanding PhD and ... more
This is Episode 18, the English version of Episode 17, which was originally recorded in Chinese. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of our guest, Alan, presented in a different way. The English audio was generated using AI tools based on the orig... more
Guest: Alan (Village Chief Tan) — Village Chief of Laoshi Village in Hainan, structural engineer, and guitarist in a Bay Area band.
Alan is "Village Chief Tan" of Laoshi Village in Hainan, the guitarist for the Bay Area band "Wishes," and a family m... more
In this special episode, the tables are turned as podcast host Ray, me, becomes the interviewee. Gently guided by Stanford volunteer Brad's insightful questions, I open up about my journey across three cultures: China, South Korea, and the United Sta... more
In this episode, our guest Brad shares his journey as a long-term volunteer at CCIS in Stanford’s Bechtel International Center.
Together, we explored:
Where does our sense of insecurity in a new environment come from?
How is a genuine connection lik... more
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I enjoyed episode 2. They shared their real stories without exaggeration or trying to sound cool. Their exploration of life’s challenges across different cultures, with happiness and passion, inspired me to think about my own journey. I can’t wait for the next episode!
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Apple Podcasts | #74 |  South Korea/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
Apple Podcasts | #161 | South Korea/Health & Fitness |
Apple Podcasts | #189 |  Japan/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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