In Between

Veronika ZV

Where foreigners meet foreigners in a foreign country and share lifestyles, curiosities, ideas, beliefs, stigmas, taboos, cultural traits and anything worth the chat! The world is our home and it is up to us to explore it as we wish to, even though it meaning we will be away from family and friends for some time, and more often, extended periods of time. Loneliness can creep in like a close friend, and we find ourselves lost in the middle of the unfamiliar. This is a safe space to build community and bring people from different places together with a common goal, connection and belonging.

  1. Danny Davis - “The journey is the destination.”

    6 DGN GELEDEN

    Danny Davis - “The journey is the destination.”

    Meet Danny, a kind and full of energy young man who was looking for a big adventure in life, and China was the perfect opportunity for him to start exploring the world! Coming from a quiet and small town in the state of Maine, Danny knew he wanted to experience more and open his horizons to the new and unknown. We chat about first impressions of the country and how he navigated getting used to a completely new way of living. We also get into food and language, which can be some of the main challenges people encounter here. We expand not only on societal behaviors, but also on how ancient, unique and bold this country has come to be. In the short time he has been in China he managed to visit many different countries in South East Asia including Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Madagascar and the list goes on! We dive into what his time here in China has taught him about himself as well as this diverse and beautiful world we live in. China opened up to him the doors to a complete opposite way of living and to what else could be out there. With a hunger to travel and to see more, Danny is now embarking on a completely new journey to the other side of the world, very close to my home country, we’ll see if he will be speaking Spanish by the next time meet! This was an insightful and deep conversation about our role as humans in the world and how we can find meaning in simply living in it. If you want to know where Danny is headed next, go ahead and listen to our conversation! Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify⁠  or Apple Podcast⁠     Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest Media: Instagram: @danny_davis11

    32 min.
  2. Yann – “Stop watching the news.”

    1 MEI

    Yann – “Stop watching the news.”

    Meet Yann, the second Yann I interview and in his words, “the best one!”. If having the same name was not a good coincidence already, they share a childhood background as well! What a small world! Yann has a very distinct and interesting background! Asia sparkled on his interest since a young age, but it wasn’t until later on that he travelled internationally quite a lot for work, that he had the opportunity to see Asian with his own eyes. So when he finally came to live in China over 10 years ago, the country felt familiar, like old friend. Shenzhen is not the first city he lived here, being Foshan the place he met his now wife! We discuss his current freelance business of engineering and consulting in the energies’ sector as well as the challenges of dealing with local governmental entities and its procedures, which on his view is way harder than adapting to the daily life! We talk cultural differences, raising an international family and how his son is practically Chinese! We also expand on the different kinds of international communities around China and how important it is to understand the language and the culture in order to better live and interact with the locals. From the stereotype China once was to the current progressive country it has become, we touch into many debatable topics worth discussing. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest Media: Instagram: @yanngueganic

    36 min.
  3. Carla Albano – “In Chinese they call it 缘分”

    24 APR

    Carla Albano – “In Chinese they call it 缘分”

    Meet Carla, a “bella” fun Italian who I had the pleasure of meeting. She studied languages in the University of Naples, with focus on Chinese language. After a short trip to China back in 2002 she already knew she wanted to come back eventually, which happened in 2005. And without planning it, life had it set up for her to stay in China for good. We share our love for languages and chat extensively about languages and her views on having a degree in Chinese language, as well as her take on the way technology is starting to influence jobs in the translation field. Carla talks about when she first came to China over 20 years ago and how much the country has changed since then, specially this area of China. She literally saw Shenzhen become Shenzhen. In this conversation you will listen to fun stories, good laughs and the real meaning of finding connection with people anywhere in the world. We dive into the struggles and the beauty of living in China, from raising kids to being away from family. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠ Guest Media: Instagram: @carlailink

    57 min.

  4. 17 APR

    Solo - “Things I Used to Think Were ‘Normal’ … Until I Moving to China”

    What’s up guys! Today’s solo episode is all about what we think it is “normal”and are proven wrong once we are in China! I share with you a few scenarios that really called my attention in the daily life here and how my perception is very different from the locals.  “I thought cash was king…”  “I thought people always respected personal space…” “I thought drinking cold water was normal…” “I thought silence in public = polite…” “I thought customer service meant ‘leave me alone’…” “I thought convenience had limits…” Please share your insights and views on this topic and all the topics to come! I love having feedback and to know if you are enjoying the content I’m putting out there. Also, please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

    27 min.
  5. Elen Abelova – “Be a decent human being and you will be fine here!”

    10 APR

    Elen Abelova – “Be a decent human being and you will be fine here!”

    Meet Elen, a beautiful and strong minded young lady who I met by mutual friends. With a background in English and Chinese languages, she had the opportunity of coming to China for the first time on an exchange program during University time and knew she wanted to go back. We chat about her first time visiting China and the journey that has brought her to Shenzhen. We also get into those first days of moving to a new country, when you don’t know how things work and the challenges of meeting people and making friends. She also points out a very interesting take on living in China and being a part of the local society, in which many foreigners might feel pressured to do. Elen shares a personal story about the debatable topic of cameras everywhere in China and why she thinks it should not be something to be afraid of, take your own conclusions out of it and let me know! We discuss taboos, the wonderful dishes you can find in China, how to comfortably live here as a foreigner. This was a very insightful conversation, specially for people thinking on coming to China for the first time and what kind of mindset you should have before embarking in this journey. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠ Guest media: Instagram: @elen_na_na

    48 min.
  6. Hannah & Ryan – “It was kind of a crazy miracle”

    3 APR

    Hannah & Ryan – “It was kind of a crazy miracle”

    Meet the Bartons, a young, courageous and lovely couple who I had the pleasure to sit down and have a real talk of what is to move a family of 6 to China! Having arrived recently to the country, they are still on the learning curve of how the country’s systems work and how to pass from survival mode to comfortably living in this unique place. It all started because of Ryan’s ability to speak Mandarin, proving that learning a language can give you wings and the ability to fly anywhere you want! We chat the challenges of bringing little kids into the country and how to navigate the academic as well as social life for the children and for themselves! From different behaviors and social norms that would maybe be perceived as rude in other places, Hannah and Ryan share their personal experiences and thoughts on adapting to this new society and raising a family at the same time. We talk first impressions, food adventures, tips and things to know if you are planning on moving to China. This was a great and meaningful conversation on what it takes to embark on an unknown journey to an unknown land, as well as the importance of community building. New beginnings are never easy and it can be very daunting at times, but with a growth mindset and positive intention it can be the opportunity of a lifetime. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠ Guest media: Instagram: @thebartonss

    45 min.
  7. Jenn Gunter - "He is a 292"

    27 MRT

    Jenn Gunter - "He is a 292"

    Meet Jenn, a sweet and courageous Canadian who decided the world would be her home! She comes from a relatively small lake town a couple hours from Toronto, which is also the place where Shanaia Twain was dicovered?! China was not the first place in Asia she adventured to, she also lived in Korean and Istanbul, so she was quite familiar with the Asian culture in some aspects. Although China was different than the previous places she lived, it was a happy surprise, specially Shenzhen area. She quickly found her groove in the city and joined many groups of different activities for expats. If you need some tips on expats activities to do around the city, Jenn is your gal! We chat about society, culture, pets, relationships and all that goes into living abroad as an expat.  Jenn experience in the schooling system goes beyond the teacher skills, having been really focused in the leadership path, she is embarking on a new journey in a new country very soon!   This was an exciting and fun conversation and if you want to know what a 292 is, go ahead and listen to the episode!   Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast   Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠ Guest media: Instagram: @jenngunter_throughthislens

    36 min.
  8. Yann Gouinguenet – “I had a snake named spageti”

    20 MRT

    Yann Gouinguenet – “I had a snake named spageti”

    Meet Yann, he called my attention right when we first met because of the fact he speaks Portuguese fluently but is not from Brazil! He is half Brazilian half French, having grown up in French Guiana. He has a very interestingly diverse background, which allow him to be comfortable enough to go solo though the world at a very young. Because of his adventurous personality, he didn’t think twice on accepting a work opportunity here in China. He’s been here for a little over one year now. Being fluent in Portuguese, French, and English, he is trying for his fourth language with Mandarin. Since he loves traveling, he believes the language barrier holds back the experiences he can have in China in this aspect. Because of his expansive personality, making friends and exposing himself to different groups was not an issue here. Furthermore, in his perception, it is quite easy for expats to get to know one another and create their circles. Beyond his job responsibilities, Yann is also a father. We expand on his idea of bringing his son here and how he sees his future here in the country professionally and personally.   Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

    33 min.
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Where foreigners meet foreigners in a foreign country and share lifestyles, curiosities, ideas, beliefs, stigmas, taboos, cultural traits and anything worth the chat! The world is our home and it is up to us to explore it as we wish to, even though it meaning we will be away from family and friends for some time, and more often, extended periods of time. Loneliness can creep in like a close friend, and we find ourselves lost in the middle of the unfamiliar. This is a safe space to build community and bring people from different places together with a common goal, connection and belonging.

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  • Maker
    Veronika ZV
  • Jaren actief
    2025 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    42
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    © Veronika ZV
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