Meet Our Hosts

Céline

Hypnosis and Reiki therapist, fluent in English, French, Spanish, Chinese. Now works in Switzerland's most renowned Acupuncture clinic.

Damon_

University professor, published poet, opinionated American.

Dasol

Highly sought-after career coach, fluent in English, Chinese, Korean. Uses principles from storytelling to promote you and Yoga to ground you.

Ed

Geo-engineer for world-leading firm. Loves sci-fi and fantasy yet hates Harry Potter.

Emmanuel

Award-winning film and TV director and writer. Very French.

Gosia

Restaurateur, mixologist, chef, aerial yoga master, lived in China, Malta, Holland, Switzerland, France and Poland, speaks four languages, learning two more. Proof that anywhere could be your home.

Ivan

Brilliant writer, director, and up-and-comer in the London theatre scene. A true traveller with networks of artists and businesspeople all over the world, he blends the cultural mix with creative writing prowess to always be creating something new.

Jennifer

Digital nomad, singer, actress, content creator, business consultant, educator. Free soul.

Nikita

Game designer, full-stack developer, Olympic team rock climber. Travels the world with his bamboo plant, Veniamin.

Tiantian

Digital nomad, envisioned and lives her dream. Social media coach, Content creator, translator, surfer, diver. 80k+ followers.

Alex J M

Career development expert with huge network connecting China and Europe. CEO of Creatly. Pure sunshine.

Alexandra

Health and wellness coach, degree in clinical medicine. Brilliant, highly empathic, fluent in English and Chinese.

Alysia

AI trainer, creative coach, content creator, award-winning educator. Often uses art, always there to talk.

Anastasiia

Professional artist and animator. Able to teach complex art skills to beginners. Literature expert. Fluent in English, Russian and Chinese. Crazy talented.

Anji

Cannes-nominated filmmaker. Award-winning director, screenwriter. Cultured genius.

Arnaud

Ambassador of French culture in China, organiser of Français of Shanghai, fluent in English, French and Chinese. Always smiling.

Barbara

Brilliant, stylish, loving artist. Art historian, museum curator, art restorer, adviser, teacher. Leads art and history lectures and workshops for museums, art exhibitions and top companies, also finds time to teach the common folk.

Ben

Highly in-demand freelance advertising genius working with the biggest automotive names in Europe and Asia. Philosopher, world traveller, skateboarding artist.

Charles_

Finance expert, personal trainer, beer educator, expert salesman. Director at major software firm. Amazing at handstands.

Charlie

Former creative director of RADII, runs corporate AI workshops across Asia, filmmaker, playwright, actor. Business genius, tortured artist, opinionated American.

Christina

Law degree, global trade entrepreneur, brilliant and relentlessly curious. Speaks English, Russian, Belarusian, Italian, Chinese.

DJ BO

Vinyl DJ, cultural and historical lecturer at consulates and universities, global event producer, responsible for China’s first-ever Elvis Presley festival.

David A

Chief psychological counsellor, former CFO with L’Oréal, four master’s degrees in different fields. Very German, yet also very French.

David M

Corporate trainer, event organizer, British etiquette coach, football team manager. Incredibly British. Speaks English and Chinese.

Davie

Popcorn Club founder. Serial entrepreneur, master debater, screenwriter, questions everything. Inspires confidence.

Deano

High-performance coach, motivational speaker, fitness coach, fluent in English and Chinese. Exudes positivity.

El

Theatre director in the UK, social worker and art exhibition curator in the US, high-level corporate trainer and university lecturer in China.

ICEX

Award-winning music producer, sound designer. Believes everyone can dance, and will prove it!

Joel

Fintech expert, software designer, huge movie buff. Degree in cultural anthropology. Lived and worked in UK, US and South Africa. Super nice guy.

Justin

Health & fitness entrepreneur. Former liaison for Australian government and startups. Black belts in Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Taekwondo. International kickboxer, Olympic wrestler. Deadly yet super friendly.

Karli

Director of counselling at CCS (Community Centre Shanghai). Mental health awareness crusader, high-level corporate trainer. Angel with a high IQ.

Leon

Psychologist, musician, Mensa supervisor. Happiest on a motorcycle or camping in the middle of nowhere.

Lily

Psychotherapist with master’s from Johns Hopkins, supports clients from all over the world. Worldly, friendly genius.

Mai

Emotions coach. Has ability to see inside people and find beauty. Contagious laugh.

Marc

Gaming entrepreneur, incredibly French, game master, endless imagination, and an introvert who found ways to thrive in the extrovert’s world.

Mateusz

Founder of Eventure, gaming & events. Community builder, Jiu- Jitsu brown belt, inclusive to a fault, will always have your back.

Nico

Fashion entrepreneur, screen printer, graphic/web designer. Degree in biotech engineering and marketing. Proud art nerd & foodie.

Omar

Tech expert, web designer, fintech master. Relentless optimist, even though AI can destroy us at any moment.

Rick

Game master, interior designer, architecture expert. Top host in international game scene.

Sam

Dr Sam Fremantle, born and raised in London, England, one of the founders of the London School of Philosophy, established 2010, where he still teaches part-time, also founded the International School of Philosophy in 2016. He's taught Philosophy at Birkbeck, London and for the University of London International programme Philosophy BA. He's currently a Senior Lecturer at the Sino-British College, Shanghai. He holds a BSc in Philosophy and Economics from the University of Bristol (where he was elected President of the Students’ Union), an MA in Political Philosophy from the University of York, and a Phd from University College London. His doctoral thesis consisted of a critique of John Rawls’ theory of justice from a utilitarian perspective. His main research areas are Political Philosophy and Ethics, and he's published several articles in these fields. Sam's also done charity work and is a mobile Dj under the ‘nom de needle’ Dr Vibes who still occasionally gigs! Dr. Sam Fremantle 出生并成长于英国伦敦，是伦敦哲学学院的创始人之一，该学院成立于2010年，他至今仍在该学院担任兼职教师。他还于2016年创办了国际哲学学院。Sam 曾在伦敦的伯克贝克学院和伦敦大学国际课程哲学学士项目教授哲学。目前，他是上海中英国际学院的高级讲师。他拥有布里斯托大学的哲学与经济学学士学位（在此期间他当选为学生会主席）、约克大学的政治哲学硕士学位，以及伦敦大学学院的博士学位。他的博士论文从功利主义的角度批评了约翰·罗尔斯的正义理论。他的主要研究领域是政治哲学和伦理学，且在这些领域已发表了多篇文章。Sam 还参与了慈善工作，并且以“Dr. Vibes”这一DJ艺名活跃在现场演出中，偶尔仍会举办演出。

Stacey

10+ years running PR in London’s West End, hobnobbing with UK celebs. Singer, actress, public speaker, networking queen. Proper London.

Summer

Luxury Brand Innovation superstar, VIC Event Curator, powerful network in the top 1% across APAC. Believes in making and cultivating deep and genuine connections above all.

Tiffany C

10+ years in Luxury Brand Consulting with LVMH, Richemont and more, degrees in Fashion Design and Luxury Brand Management from London and Paris. Certified Reiki practitioner, Tarot reader, and travelling snowboarder.

Violetta

TEDx public speaking coach, community builder, studied in Russia, US, EU with background in linguistics. Always ready with a fun fact.

Zita

Sommelier, wine & spirits educator, French wine scholar. Runs AskZee wine company, loves life.

Zuhe

Survivalist, adventure traveller, jewelry maker, Singing Bowls Meditation practitioner, fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese. Spent ten years travelling the globe.