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You Rice Me Up

You Rice Me Up

By: Jing-Jing Hu
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 You Rice Me Up is a podcast about Asian Europeans from all walks of life. It covers their stories and passions, ranging from their cultural identity, music, food and art to dating, careers, and much more. It is for anyone who wants to learn more about the stories, lives and perspectives of Asian Europeans - people you don’t necessarily hear a lot about in the media. Follow @youricemeup.podcast on Instagram for updates on new episodes.Jing-Jing Hu Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Xifan Yang: On navigating culture, media, and politics between Germany and China

    Xifan Yang: On navigating culture, media, and politics between Germany and China
    May 27 2025

    Xifan Yang is an award-winning German-Chinese journalist and foreign affairs correspondent for Die Zeit, one of Germany’s leading news outlets. Born in China and raised in Germany, Xifan has built a career reporting across borders. She is also the author of Als die Karpfen fliegen lernten (when the carps learnt to fly), where she tells the story of China’s recent history through the lens of her family.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • Navigating cultural identity between China and Germany

    • Writing about her family and unpacking hidden generational trauma

    • Reporting under authoritarian constraints and the challenges of press freedom in China

    • How the German media portrays China, and why nuance matters

    You can find out more about Xifan’s work on her website and follow her on Twitter.

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    34 mins
  • Chunchun Qiu: On her parents’ sacrifices, closing her startup, and intergenerational communication

    Chunchun Qiu: On her parents’ sacrifices, closing her startup, and intergenerational communication
    Apr 30 2025

    Chunchun Qiu is a German-Chinese entrepreneur and the former co-founder and CEO of Cyclio, a startup dedicated to helping women manage menstrual pain. After nearly three years of building the company, she and her co-founder made the difficult decision to shut it down.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    • Why she started and closed her venture

    • How her parents’ sacrifices shaped her ambitions and struggles

    • The emotional complexity of sharing career pivots with immigrant parents

    • Intergenerational conflict, unspoken expectations, and learning to set boundaries

    You can find Chunchun on LinkedIn.
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    31 mins
  • Mai Anh Nguyen: On her family’s story, a global career in hospitality, and gratitude

    Mai Anh Nguyen: On her family’s story, a global career in hospitality, and gratitude
    Mar 29 2025

    Mai Anh Nguyen is a Director of Rooms at Mandarin Oriental and has built an inspiring global career within the luxury hotel group. Born in Germany to Vietnamese parents, Mai grew up in Prague and studied in Switzerland. Her career with Mandarin Oriental has taken her around the world—from Prague to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Munich, Kuala Lumpur, and now Dubai.

    Tune in to hear:

    • Her family’s story from Vietnam to Germany and the Czech Republic

    • What she has learnt from her career with one of the world’s finest hotel groups

    • How gratitude and mindfulness have shaped her life and mindset

    You can follow her journey on Instagram and LinkedIn.
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    29 mins

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