Philanthropist Nicholas Berggruen speaks with ShaoLan about the importance of “holistic” philanthropy and the best ways to empower people. He has already endowed the Berggruen Institute and joined the “Giving Pledge” to donate most of his wealth to charity. 



120 - Philanthropy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen

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Having flown 6,000 miles to be at the London studio, Transition drummer Josh is well qualified to speak about and learn about the word “jetlag” in Chinese. ShaoLan shares her tips on how to cross time zones and adapt to the new time zone as quickly as possible. 



140 - Jet Lag in Chinese with ShaoLan and Josh Edbrooke from Transition band

Expert Chef Rachel Kelly has spent over 5 years researching the science of food and how it can affect our mood. ShaoLan coaches her on how to say “good mood” in Chinese and finds out some of the touching journeys that Rachel has been on to help change the lives of those with mental health conditions.



139 - Good Mood in Chinese with ShaoLan and Writer and Mental Health Campaigner Rachel Kelly

Bestselling author and TV presenter Noreena Hertz has spent many years researching “Generation K.” Find out about her fascinating theory and discover the word for “generation” in Chinese in this fascinating discussion. 



138 - Generation in Chinese with ShaoLan and Renowned Leader, Economist and Author Noreena Hertz

Cosmologist Max Tegmark not only is an expert on the universe that we live in, but he can also speak great Chinese! He calls from the USA to chat with ShaoLan about how to say “universe” in Chinese and explains how our understanding of the universe continues to amaze him.



137 - Universe in Chinese with ShaoLan and Professor Max Tegmark from MIT

The original Illustrator of all the incredible Chineasy characters Noma Bar learns how to say “design” and “I am a graphic designer!” A humorous and engaging character, Noma also shares his amazing new collection of sketches and drawings that will soon be released.



120 - Philanthropy in Chinese with ShaoLan and Philanthropist Nicolas Berggruen

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