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李彦漪Yanyi Li - China - President of Aijia Group / CEO of the White Tea Plain project Anji

Please welcome today's guest, 李彦漪Yanyi Li, also known as Jenny Li. Born in Shanghai, she studied in Vancouver, Canada, before postgraduate studies in Japan. She is the President of the Aijia Group and the founder and CEO of the White Tea Plain (Bai Cha Yuan) project in Anji, Zhejiang.
Under her leadership, White Tea Plain has become one of China's most innovative rural revitalization projects, combining tourism, culture, design, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. From the award-winning ACDC Creative Design Centre to the DNA Digital Nomad Community, Jenny's vision has attracted thousands of creative professionals and visitors to Anji while helping transform the region into a world-class rural destination.
Today we'll discuss her journey from international student to business leader, the future of rural tourism in China, the growth of Anji's famous white tea industry, and how creativity and innovation are reshaping the countryside for a new generation. Wechat- jennyjenny789

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Preview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Josh Pemberton

⚽The wait is over—the 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! On the eve of kick-off in Mexico, USA and Canada, I sit down with hardcore Leeds United and England fan Josh Pemberton to preview the biggest tournament in world football. We break down all 12 groups, discuss the main contenders and dark horses, and reveal our predictions for who will make it to the knockout stages. We also talk Italy's shock failure to qualify, the Australian A-League, the Chinese Super League, and why China is still missing from the World Cup.

🏆 Group Stage Predictions

Josh: A-South Korea, Mexico | B-Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina | C-Brazil, Scotland | D-USA, Turkey | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Netherlands | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Norway | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia

Craig: A-South Korea, Czech Republic | B-Switzerland, Qatar | C-Brazil, Morocco | D-USA, Australia | E-Germany, Ecuador | F-Japan, Sweden | G-Belgium, Egypt | H-Spain, Uruguay | I-France, Senegal | J-Argentina, Austria | K-Portugal, Colombia | L-England, Croatia

🔥 Final Four

Josh: Brazil, England, Spain, France | Craig: Argentina, Japan, Germany, France

To finish off the episode, I put Josh's football knowledge to the test with a World Cup trivia challenge. Who are your picks to progress from each group and who will lift the trophy? Let us know in the comments!

🎧 Download our new album—It's What The Fans Want

🎵 Spotify Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA
🍎 Apple Music Album: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639
📸 Instagram: @fulltrottlesh

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Part 2 - Josh Pemberton - England - Full Throttle's debut album It's What The Fans Want

🎙️ Part 2 – Josh Pemberton | Full Throttle – It's What The Fans Want

In Part 2, Josh Pemberton joins me as we continue our track-by-track deep dive into the second half of Full Throttle's debut album, It's What The Fans Want.

We discuss:
🎵 Josh's favourite song on the album
😂 The story behind All My Friends Have Slept With Ray and Ray's reaction to hearing it live for the first
🎸 Playing the songs live and deciding which tracks made the album
🤵 Who exactly is the Pop Punk Gentleman? And what is a Scooter Booter?

To wrap things up, Josh and I reveal our Top 3 favourite songs from the album and our Top 3 songs of all time.

Track Breakdown
⏱️ Scooter Booter — 6:51
⏱️ Electric Fever Dream — 13:47
⏱️ Summer Breeze — 23:21
⏱️ Running Away From the 9 to 5 — 29:27
⏱️ All My Friends Have Slept With Ray — 36:40
⏱️ Pop Punk Gentleman — 44:03

Full Throttle
🎤 Josh Pemberton – Vocals/Guitar
🥁 Craig Maguire – Drums/Backing Vocals
🎸 Lucie Zhuang – Bass
🎸 Rade Milanovic – Lead Guitar

🎚️ Produced by Rade Milanovic

🎧 Album:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639
Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want

📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh

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Part 1- Josh Pemberton - England - Full Throttle's debut album It's What The Fans Want

🎙️ Part 1 – Josh Pemberton (Full Throttle)

The voice of Full Throttle, Josh Pemberton, joins me to celebrate the release of our band's debut album, It's What The Fans Want. We take a deep dive track-by-track into how the album was made, including:

🔥 Why it took so long to finally release the album
🎸 Previous attempts to record it
🎚️ Working with new producer Reed
😂 Hilarious studio stories and discovering who Ray and JoJo really are

🎵 Track Review Times

⏱️ 23:00 – What's The Damage Darling
⏱️ 33:59 – Laowai Down
⏱️ 42:58 – Runaround
⏱️ 47:55 – Waiting In Limbo
⏱️ 55:29 – Hell
⏱️ 1:07:03 – I Lost My Heart

🎧 Album:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1rS7Ng72SJ9fteX1QsroAu?si=2u9tQsq0ToiAdsWo6oj6fA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/its-what-the-fans-want/6772509639
Bandcamp: https://fullthrottle.bandcamp.com/album/its-what-the-fans-want

📸 Instagram: @fullthrottlesh

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Part 2 - John Shanghai - Paris - Singer / Author/ Entrepreneur

Part 2 – John Shanghai Singer, Author, Entrepreneur
John moved to China in 2005 and became the Official MC and part of the management team at Shanghai's iconic Bar Rouge. In 2006, he launched Johnjamsession, a live music concept that became a key part of Shanghai's music scene and later partnered with the French Consulate's La Fête de la Musique. Beyond music, John managed Anar restaurant and co-founded Karma cocktail bar.
In this episode, we discuss: 🎶 Shanghai's live music scene 🎤 Building a loyal crowd for Johnjamsession 🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship 👕 The In Black and Happy clothing brand 🌍 Creating communities through music and business
Follow John: @johnshanghai01
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Part 1 - John Shanghai -France - Singer / Author/ Entrepreneur

Part 1 – John Shanghai Singer: Author-Composer, Entertainer & Entrepreneur
Born in Paris, John built an international music career before becoming a well-known figure in Shanghai’s nightlife and live music scene. From signing with major labels like Polygram/Universal and BMG-EMI to performing, producing music in New York, and launching the legendary “Johnjamsession” in Shanghai, John has lived an incredible journey in music and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we talk about: 🎸 Jamming with Jimmy Buffett
⚖️ The copyright case he won
🎶 Shanghai’s live music culture
🍸 Nightlife and entrepreneurship
Follow: @johnshanghai01
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Part 2 - Alejandra Mendoza - Mexico - Entrepreneur / Podcaster

🎙️ Episode 190 – Part 2: Alejandra Mendoza

Welcome back to Tell Craig Your Story. In Part 2 of my conversation with Mexican entrepreneur Alejandra Mendoza, we dive into her bold decision to move to China and explore the powerful cultural exchange between Mexico and China.

Alejandra shares insights into building her language business, her passion for communication, and practical tips for improving your public speaking. We also discuss her podcast, her Chinese learning book, and her collaboration with the Mexican Embassy in Shanghai.

To close, Alejandra opens up about her pride in representing Mexico and shares some of her favourite Mexican artists, albums, and books.

🌐 Website: www.encxxtros.com
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@encxxtros

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Part 1 - Alejandra Mendoza - Mexico - Entrepreneur / Podcaster

🎙️ Tell Craig Your Story — Episode 189
In Part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Mexican entrepreneur Alejandra Mendoza, exploring her journey between Mexico and China — from her humble upbringing in Guadalajara to building a life abroad and navigating the real struggles of living in a foreign country, including language barriers, cultural differences, and starting over in a new environment.

Alejandra shares her podcast 促西相谈 Encuentros, launched in 2024 — a cross-cultural platform where she shares Latin American stories and lived experiences between Mexico and China. The podcast is produced exclusively in Spanish and Chinese, bridging both languages and cultures. Alongside that, she has her own bilingual language business YuBaiLing Consulting, and teaches public speaking, helping others find confidence across languages and cultures.

We also begin exploring feminist progression in Mexico and shifting opportunities for women in society. This is a conversation about identity, resilience, and finding your voice across borders.

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