Best of Both Worlds- Growing up

Back to the Roots · Apr 28, 2026 · 33m

In this first episode, we finally introduce ourselves and our names (and their meaning behind them). We talk about what it felt like growing up as the “little foreigner”- the 小老外- no matter where we were. From daily moments to family dinners, from favorite comfort foods (both Western and Chinese) to trying to figure out where we belong.

We share our individual stories growing up, and the differences between Europe and the U.S. when it comes to multiculturalism, where we felt seen, where we didn’t.

And somewhere along the way, without really noticing, we started growing into our Chinese side…