I'm a black and white American girl living in China. Daily life is literally an adventure (whether I want it to be or not). Whether speaking in English or in Chinese, my mouth sometimes gets me into trouble and sometimes facilitates those adventures. I've wanted to broadcast for the longest time, so here goes. This is my first shot, just for fun. I want to share the highlights and snippets of my experiences here and what I've learned.
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Welcome to the Strive To Be More Podcast! Join Human Rights Lawyer, Public Speaker and Fine Natural Hair ROCKS Founder Lavinia Latham as she shares solid advice with you about life, relationships, and personal growth. Tune in weekly for your personal dose of clarity and motivation to fuel your self-improvement journey.
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This is the very first episode from the "Strive to Be More" podcast with your host, Lavinia Latham. If you've been struggling with how to stay positive in these trying times then be sure to check out this short podcast episode for 10 easy ways on how to stay positive and motivated in tough times. If you loved this premiere Strive to Be More episode…
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Sojourner Truth asked the question, "Ain't I a woman?" to white women rallying for equal rights. As a black woman in Asia, I find myself asking this same question when I am not given the same respect as other women. Failure to recognize black women as women is dehumanizing, and dehumanization damages everyone involved.…
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What should we do with heart-wrenching stories? In this episode, I reflected on why my brief encounter at the bank affected me so deeply and what my response ought to be. Are we a society that gets involved, or is it enough for us to just listen?
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This episode is more or less an experiment in podcasting. If I wait to make a perfect episode, it'll never be made. Listen if you're an intermediate Chinese language learner or are curious about an expat's life abroad. I usually have more interesting experiences than this one.
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