What does it really mean to stand out? And why does it often feel both thrilling and terrifying? Is it possible that the moments when we feel most different are actually the ones that shape our strongest selves? In this discussion, we’ll explore what it means to be the “foreign one” — in Shanghai, abroad, or even in our own communities — and how standing out can become a superpower rather than a burden.

Hosted by Gosia, a Polish entrepreneur who spent ten years in Shanghai and now lives on the French–Swiss border, this conversation dives into the mindset that grows from always being noticed, misunderstood, or simply different. Together, we’ll talk about how foreigners in China experience standing out — and imagine what it would be like for Chinese people to do the same abroad. Expect a mix of stories, insights, and laughs as we rethink what it means to belong, and how being different might just be the most powerful thing about you.

什么才是真正的与众不同？为什么它常常让人又兴奋又害怕？我们是否能从中看出，当我们感到最不同的时刻，恰恰可能塑造了我们最强大的自我？在这场讨论中，我们将探讨什么是“外来者”——无论是在上海、国外，还是在自己的社区中——以及如何让与众不同成为一种超能力，而不是负担。

这场讨论由Gosia主持，她是一位波兰企业家，曾在上海生活十年，现在居住在法瑞边界。这场对话将深入探讨总是被注意、被误解或与众不同的心态。我们将一起讨论外籍人士在中国如何体验与众不同——并想象一下中国人在国外做同样事情的感受。期待通过故事、见解和笑声，重新思考归属感的意义，以及如何让与众不同成为你最强大的力量。