Episode 1
#1 平衡生活 A Balanced Life
Learn how to talk about all those healthy things you should be doing
我们的团队 Who we are
关键人物 The people who work hard to keep the podcast nice
马老师
The one who started it
A lover of languages, and teacher of Chinese and Spanish who spent 8 life-changing years in China. A student of all things Chinese, and lifelong admirer of the ancient capital of Xi'an. Now living, working, and occasionally rapping in London.
胡老师
the one who keeps things professional
As Chinese as she is Malaysian, 胡老师 is the one who makes sure we get things done properly, on time and to the best standard we can. Loved by all, admired by many, and possibly even imitated by some, she is our secret weapon whose creativity and eye for detail are matched only by her good humour.
Niall Lavelle
the one with all the musical talent
Half man, half drum, Niall is the one who creates, crafts, and produces all the musical magic. From dreaming up beats to helping people discover their inner rapper, he is the Godfather of the studio. A founding member of Gentleman's Dub Club and a hip-hop producer in his own right, Niall is the mortar that holds the whole building together.
Maddalena Ghezzi
the one with all the crazy ideas
She flourished in a Beijing Hutong with a Gingko tree in the yard. Her love of generating sounds keeps her studying languages and music. Her passion for music, in particular singing, brought her to explore different genres and vocal styles. She runs three projects: FUWAH, Stanza Da Tre and Wells Reflections and collaborates with many artists in different fields. Oh yeah, and she can sing and rap in Mandarin like a professional.
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