Chai with Ping | Immigrants | Cultures | Minority Issues

Ping R

Welcome to Chai with Ping. This is Ping R, a Taiwanese, born in the US but grew up in Taiwan and married to a handsome Indian hubby. We now live in Colorado, US. I cover immigrant stories and minority issues. 👉🏼 Biweekly episode release. Mondays 6am Mountain Time, US/ 9pm, Taiwan Time. #crosscultural #immigrantpodcast #minorityissues #personalstories #underrepresentedissues #livedexperiences 🎧 More Info: https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG/FB @chaiwithping 📧 [email protected] I really want to hear from you. Feel free to contact me for any collaboration or inquiries.

  • 26 minutes 52 seconds
    [TCK] Ep114 Living Apart from My Hubby for 5 Years ft. Tanya Crossman

    After leaving China for a business trip, Tanya couldn't go back to her husband due to covid. She went back to Australia 5 years ago. How did she deal with this separation with immigration laws, finances and everything. How does working in China complicate the paperwork? Being apart in Australia and the US, it has been a tough process for them.


    Her book: Misunderstood

    Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK

    on IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck/


    Her previous episodes

    Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman

    Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman

    Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

    ➡️ Ep93 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (1) w/ Jamil

    ➡️ Ep88 Doing Grad School in Denver w/ Celine

    ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne

    ➡️ Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO

    ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah


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

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    📧 [email protected]


    #AustralianinChina #livingapart #StudyingChinese #TCK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad


    31 January 2026, 8:44 pm
  • 33 minutes 19 seconds
    [TCK] Ep113 I didn't know I was a TCK ft. Tanya Crossman

    Tanya has been on my show a few times talking about her work with Third Culture Kids (TCKs). This time, she shared her journey growing up, working in China, and finding her career in supporting TCKs.


    Her book: Misunderstood

    Find her on FB https://www.facebook.com/misunderstoodTCK

    on IG @misunderstoodtck https://www.instagram.com/misunderstoodtck/


    Her previous episodes

    Ep48 Supporting Third Culture Kids w/ Tanya Crossman

    Ep86 Childhood Experiences & Third-Culture Kids? w/ Tanya Crossman

    Ep102 Adult TCKs Looking Back ft. Tanya Crossman


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

    ➡️ Ep93 Second-Gen Indian American Muslim (1) w/ Jamil

    ➡️ Ep88 Doing Grad School in Denver w/ Celine

    ➡️ Ep84 South Indian & Private School w/ Daphne

    ➡️ Ep82 When Music Intersects with Multiple Identities w/ MARC AMELLO

    ➡️ Ep76 Learning Hindi in India w/ Sarah


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

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

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

    📧 [email protected]


    #AustralianinChina #AustralianInUS #StudyingChinese #TCK #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

    23 January 2026, 3:57 am
  • 38 minutes 15 seconds
    [Chai Time] Ep112 Seeing Differently in Mumbai: Travel, Culture Shock, and Quiet Lessons ft. Ping

    In this episode, I talked about why I went back to India after 6 years, the people and experiences I had during this super short trip, and how I reflected in between trips—big thanks to Rajesh uncle, Nipa auntie, Krishna, Pratee,k and Shubham.

    Writing with Fire Documentary https://youtu.be/MFBWKklVEOU?si=6zylttFjhu_2kops

    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...
    ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping 

    ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping
    ➡️ Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/ Ping
    ➡️ Ep65 On Saving Money
    ➡️ Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit
    ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)

    🎧 Chai with Ping https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping
    👍 IG @chaiwithping https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithping
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    📧 [email protected]

    #travelinIndia #Mumbai #Indianculture #writingwithfire #castesystem #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

    5 January 2026, 1:02 am
  • 37 minutes 37 seconds
    [Chai Time] Ep111 Inside the Role of a Medical Education Learning Specialist ft. Ping

    I talked about how I landed on my current job as an Educational Learning Specialist at a medical school in Colorado. Med schools in the US are different from other countries and how do students strive for success?

    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...
    ➡️ [Chai Time] Ep100 Writing A Dissertation & Push Process ft. Ping 

    ➡️ Ep95 I Graduated! ft. Ping
    ➡️ Ep75 Medical Interpreter in the U.S. w/ Ping
    ➡️ Ep65 On Saving Money
    ➡️ Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit
    ➡️ Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)

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

    #MedicalEducationinUS #Medicalschool #Learningspecialists #educationallearning #crosscultural #livedexperiences #immigrants #chaiwithping #lifeabroad

    1 January 2026, 12:48 am
  • 26 minutes 8 seconds
    [US] Ep110 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (2)

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

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

    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
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    📧 [email protected]

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


    29 October 2025, 4:07 am
  • 34 minutes 49 seconds
    [US] Ep109 I Got Kicked Out From DMV ft. Suman Sirivella (1)

    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
    📧 [email protected]

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


    29 October 2025, 3:59 am
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    [Relationships] Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit

    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


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

    ➡️ Ep96 Doc Student from Chennai to Colorado w/ Sneha

    ➡️ 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

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


    27 September 2025, 5:33 pm
  • 23 minutes 41 seconds
    [Africa] Ep107 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (2)

    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.


    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


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

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    📧 [email protected]


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


    9 September 2024, 5:18 am
  • 38 minutes
    [Africa] Ep106 South African DJ Meets a Taiwanese Tour Guide w/ Egon & Jo (1)

    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

    📧 [email protected]


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


    17 August 2024, 7:20 pm
  • 45 minutes 54 seconds
    [Chai Time] Ep105 Relationships, Gender, Expectations w/ Ernesto & Ping

    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


    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...

    ➡️ Ep97 Recap as Medical Interpreters ft. Agi & Ping (1)

    ➡️ 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

    📧 [email protected]


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


    27 May 2024, 9:46 pm
  • 38 minutes 7 seconds
    [Mental Health] Ep104 Live Joy Your Way w/ Kamini Wood

    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




    If you enjoy this episode, I recommend...


    ➡️ Ep101 Healing from Within: Yoga ft. Sneha


    ➡️ 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




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    📧 [email protected]




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






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