Best Nathan Zhang Podcasts (2025)

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307 - Dr. Nathan Mitchell | SIMON Education Systems 17:32

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Dr. Nathan Mitchell, co-founder of SIMON Education Systems, LLC, a company designing and distributing realistic and affordable veterinary diagnostic simulations. Dr. Mitchell, who started the company with his brother and mentor based on his own struggles learning diagnostics, shares how SIMON's ultra…

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第96集: 在中国的所见所闻 What I saw in China 23:08

28d ago23:08

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茶歇中文又回来了。今年，我在中国度过了快两个月的时间。三年没有回过祖国，这次回去，我感觉到了很多变化。有的变化是我喜欢的。有的变化是我不喜欢的。在这一集里，我跟你分享我的所见所闻。 TeaTime Chinese is back. This year, I spent almost two months in China. Having not come back to the motherland for 3 years, the changes were astonishing. I am pleased by certain changes while disheartened by others. In this episode, I will share with you what…

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306 - Yale Zhang | Seismi Inc 18:29

21d ago18:29

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High-end monitoring tech for pets is often too expensive and complicated for the average practice, creating a major barrier to reliable care. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by hardware entrepreneur Yale Zhang, founder of Seismi Inc., to discuss how his company is disrupting the space with affordable, non-invasive monitoring. Yale s…

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305 - Kimball Carr | Inspire Veterinary Partners 20:36

28d ago20:36

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Kimball Carr, CEO and President of Inspire Veterinary Partners, to discuss how his company is challenging the consolidation status quo in veterinary medicine. Kimball shares his vision for a long-term growth model built on an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), designed to fight burnout and create …

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304 - David Teaster | SATELLAI 23:17

1M ago23:17

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with David Teaster, Product Marketing Director at SATELLAI, about how smart wearables are moving way past "just GPS.". David explains how their AI-powered collars use advanced GPS and motion tracking to spot changes in your pet's activity, give you early clues about their health, and create customizable…

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303 - Dr. Sonya Gordon | Cardiac Education Group 20:33

2M ago20:33

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Sonya G. Gordon, a professor of cardiology at Texas A&M University and member of the Cardiac Education Group. She shares a unique perspective on how AI is transforming veterinary education and clinical practice. Dr. Gordon explains that rather than replacing veterinarians, AI is a tool that enh…

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302 - Alex Voda | Pharma R&D and Longevity 17:26

2M ago17:26

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Alex Voda from The Cat Health Company to discuss how the startup became the first clinical-stage company focused on feline longevity. Alex explains why cats are better models than other species for pharmaceutical R&D and how repurposing existing drugs could accelerate new treatments. He shares insigh…

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301 - Dr. Lisa Lippman | Senior Dog Veterinary Society 19:24

2M ago19:24

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Puppies have clear care protocols — but what about seniors?This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak dive into conversation with Dr. Lisa Lippman from the Senior Dog Veterinary Society about how her team is closing one of the biggest gaps in veterinary medicine. She explains how the Society is closing a critical gap in veterinary education by offeri…

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300 - Joe Chickerillo | Chckvet 22:40

3M ago22:40

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Joe Chickerillo from Chckvet to speak about the company's evolution from an online booking tool into a five-in-one veterinary platform. Joe explains how Chckvet integrates booking, analytics, communications, reviews, loyalty programs, and client portals into one customizable solution. He shares how c…

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299 - Dr. Elianne Mimoun | The Veterkin Society 19:41

3M ago19:41

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Elianne Mimoun from The Veterkin Society, a virtual animal hospital created to address a challenge many veterinarians face after leaving clinical practice or never in clinical practice: access to affordable tools, medications, and diagnostics. Drawing on her 20+ years in veterinary medicine, Dr…

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298 - Dr. Eve Hanks | MI:RNA Diagnostics 22:13

3M ago22:13

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak meet with Dr. Eve Hanks, the founder of MI:RNA Diagnostics to chat about her remarkable journey from clinical veterinary practice to becoming the CEO of a pioneering diagnostics company. Eve shares how her background in immunology led to the creation of an AI-powered platform that uses microRNA to detect dis…

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297 - Luke Hedlund | Tucannon Partners 19:14

4M ago19:14

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What if the most effective way to innovate in veterinary medicine isn't to start something new, but to take something that already works and make it work better? This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak explore insights from Luke Hedlund, the Founder of Tucannon Partners, about exactly that approach. Luke is looking for one business within vet med …

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296 - Dr. Michael Blackwell | AlignCare Health Inc. 21:06

5M ago21:06

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Michael Blackwell from the University of Tennessee, and the Director of AlignCare Health Inc., about the increasing challenges families face in accessing veterinary care and how the One Health model offers a transformative solution. Dr. Blackwell explains that many of the barriers to care stem …

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295 - James Merchant | ClinicWise 18:31

5M ago18:31

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Veterinary clinics are facing growing pressure from chaotic workflows, missed calls, scattered forms, and burned-out front-desk teams. This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak sit down with James Merchant, co-founder of ClinicWise, to explore how deeply integrated, AI-powered tools are helping practices streamline client communication, automate rep…

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294 - Cory Pinegar | Teem 20:50

5M ago20:50

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak connect with Cory Pinegar from Teem about how veterinary clinics can reduce overhead and improve reliability by outsourcing administrative tasks to remote teams. Cory shares how Teem's model uses structured training, real-time performance data, and an empathy-first approach to create scalable support without…

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293 - Lea-Ann Germinder | Germinder & Associates 22:20

5M ago22:20

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Lea-Ann Germinder, Founder and President of Germinder & Associates, Inc. They chat about the complex challenges and transformative potential of Responsible AI (RAI) in veterinary medicine. Drawing from her PhD research and presentation at Cornell's SAVY Symposium, Germinder outlines the ethical gaps,…

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292 - Mark Hines | baxtr 21:41

6M ago21:41

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak talk with Mark Hines from baxtr about how veterinary clinics can use technology to streamline their operations and improve access to care. Mark shares how baxtr's software helps independent practices create custom subscription wellness plans with predictable monthly payments, automated communication, and les…

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291 - Steve Castillo | Profit Solver LLC 22:47

7M ago22:47

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Steve Castillo from Profit Solver about how veterinary practices can uncover hidden profits through precise, evidence-based pricing strategies. Steve shares how his patented software — already implemented in over 3,700 clinics — uses real financial data and time-motion studies to optimize service f…

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290 - James Kademan | Vet Receptionists 24:47

7M ago24:47

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome James Kademan from Veterinary Receptionists to discuss how his specialized virtual receptionist service is helping veterinary clinics overcome staffing shortages, reduce front desk burnout, and improve client communication. James also shares how AI tools like real-time transcription and chatbots are …

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289 - Maria Morgan | Passpaw 22:45

7M ago22:45

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Maria Morgan, co-founder of Passpaw, about how veterinary teams can turn international pet travel documentation from a time-consuming task into an efficient, team-led, and profitable service. As more clients travel with their pets post-pandemic, many practices either avoid these certificates entire…

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288 - Dr. Kemba Marshall | KLMDVM Consulting LLC 23:13

7M ago23:13

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak sit down with Dr. Kemba Marshall, veterinarian, DEI expert, and author of "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine", to explore how psychological safety — the #1 trait of high-performing teams and the focus of the P chapter of her new book — drives innovation, improves patient care, and reduc…

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287 - Andy Bond | BestyBnB 26:27

7M ago26:27

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Andy Bond from BestyBnB, a tech platform providing confidential, in-home pet care during crisis situations. Andy shares how they've created a "HIPAA-compliant Airbnb for pets" supporting pet owners facing domestic violence, mental health challenges, or housing issues by partnering with social servi…

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286 - Dr. Kristin Welch | DVM STAT Consulting 23:20

8M ago23:20

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Dr. Kristin Welch, the founder of DVM STAT Consulting, for a deep dive into how teleconsultation is transforming access to specialty care in veterinary medicine. They explore the unique benefits of doctor-to-doctor virtual consultations, how AI is being used to streamline the review of complex medica…

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285 - Dr. Andrew Ciccolini | Serenity Vet 21:03

9M ago21:03

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Andrew Ciccolini from Serenity Vet, a new relief platform that uniquely combines a marketplace connecting veterinarians with employers and a business suite featuring financial planning tools for both. They discuss why relief work is growing, how Serenity Vet differentiates itself with features …

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284 - Chuck Rich | Greysteel 20:54

10M ago20:54

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Chuck Rich from Greysteel to discuss current trends in veterinary real estate, including the sale-leaseback model, navigating corporate acquisitions, and strategies for practice owners to unlock equity and plan for retirement or expansion. Learn more about GreySteel. Chuck Rich recommends "Extreme …

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283 - Ryan Salvino | VetTalk 22:31

10M ago22:31

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Ryan Salvino, the co-founder of VetTalk Software, about their automated client education system that integrates with veterinary practice management systems. Ryan shares how VetTalk improves compliance, reduces staff workload, and ensures better pet care through pre and post-appointment educational …

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282 - Dr. Emily Hubbard | Veterinary Innovative Partners 20:01

11M ago20:01

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Dr. Emily Hubbard, the Chief Medical Officer at Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP), to talk about fostering healthy communication, conflict resolution, and leadership in veterinary practices. Dr. Hubbard shares how VIP supports autonomy, empowers hospital teams, and advances the veterinary field th…

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第95集: 2024年总结 Concluding 2024 14:21

11M ago14:21

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旧的一年要过去，新的一年要来了。在这一集节目里，我跟大家介绍今年茶歇中文做的事情，还有我们明年的计划。 An old year passes and a new one is coming. In this episode, I will be presenting what TeaTime Chinese has done in the past year. Sponsors： italki: learn a language online ($10 coupon) NordVPN (70% off, code: teatime) Saily: eSim for your next holiday destination (5% off, code: teatime) Links: ◉ R…

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第94集 : 一起读琼瑶的《陌生人》Read «The Stranger » by Chiung Yao 29:17

11M ago29:17

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2024年12月4日，中国作家琼瑶自杀。她一生写过许多言情小说。这些小说被做成电影和电视剧，广受国内外观众的喜爱。今天，Nathan和文嘉跟大家分享琼瑶的短篇小说《陌生人》。故事里，一个女孩认识了一个陌生人。慢慢地，两个人成为朋友。有一天，陌生人要离开。他要去哪里？他是谁？ On December 4, 2024, the Chinese writer Chiung Yao committed suicide. She wrote many romance novels throughout her life, which were adapted into films and TV series, greatly loved by audiences both domestically a…

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281 - Dr. Rory Lubold | Affordable Pet Labs 20:39

11M ago20:39

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Rory Lubold, Founder of Affordable Pet Labs, a company dedicated to making diagnostic testing more accessible and affordable for pet owners nationwide. They discuss breaking barriers to veterinary care — both in terms of cost and accessibility — and how their in-home blood collection and at-hom…

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280 - Aoife Caulfield | Village Vets 21:54

11M ago21:54

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Aoife Caulfield, Partnerships and Acquisitions Lead at Village Vets Ireland, to talk about building partnerships, challenges of consolidating practices, innovative practice ownership models, and the future of veterinary in Ireland. She also shared insights on the importance of leadership, networking,…

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279 - Suvi Irvine | Blue River PetCare 20:05

11M ago20:05

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Suvi Irvine, Clinical Development Manager at Blue River PetCare, to discuss how AI innovations provide a path forward to increasing efficiency, reducing burnout, and improving care access without compromising staff well-being. Learn more about Blue River PetCare. Suvi Irvine recommends YouTube …

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278 - Price Fallin | Otto (formerly TeleVet) 22:13

11M ago22:13

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Price Fallin, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Otto (formerly TeleVet), where he shares the journey of Otto, a leading workflow automation platform. He discusses the challenges of rapid growth, the impact of COVID-19, and how automation can unlock new opportunities for veterinary practice e…

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第93集: 张骞和丝绸之路 Zhang Qian and the Silk Road 23:39

12M ago23:39

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很久以前，交通不便。就是有这么一些人，他们不愿意收到交通，地理的限制，一马当先，游历四海，成为著名的旅行家。张骞就是这样的一个人。他走过的路，今人叫做：丝绸之路。 Long ago when transportation wasn't advanced, a group of people defied the limitations of transportation and geography. They set out for far, and travelled the oceans. They were great travelers. Zhang Qian is one of them. The road that he took is what we call "the Sil…

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277 - Joseph Faiella | Moichor 19:11

12M ago19:11

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Joseph Faiella, Chief Commercial Officer at Moichor, to discuss advancements in veterinary diagnostics using AI technology. Joe explains how Moichor provides fast, reliable cytology and pathology results, offering a flexible, affordable, and accessible diagnostic option for practices of all siz…

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276 - Ryan Leech | First 100 Consulting 20:50

12M ago20:50

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Ryan Leech from First 100 Consulting, a veterinary industry consultant and host of The Bird Bath podcast. Ryan shares insights from his consulting experience, discusses the intricacies of veterinary industry trends, technological advancements, and the effects of AI on the field. He also explores futu…

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275 - Julia Loew | MWI Animal Health 19:48

1y ago19:48

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak are joined by Julia Loew, the Senior Vice President of Commercialization Services at MWI Animal Health, a division of AmerisourceBergen. Together, they discuss MWI's shift toward technology-driven solutions and its innovative sustainability initiatives, including the sustainable tote delivery program. Julia …

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274 - Aaron Pugh | Vet Together 25:34

1y ago25:34

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Aaron Pugh, the CEO of Vet Together, about the vision for transforming veterinary conferences by creating a business-focused event tailored to independent hospitals and vendors. He shares the unique challenges smaller practices face, the innovative conference format, how it's disrupting traditional…

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第92集:《黑神话：悟空》的成功故事 The success story of "Black Myth: Wukong" 22:13

1y ago22:13

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2024年8月20日，《黑神话：悟空》在游戏迷们四年的等待之后终于上线。游戏想象《西游记》原著故事发生之后的事情。在游戏中，玩家与原著中的妖魔鬼怪战斗，最终找到悟空。《黑神话：悟空》无疑是今年最畅销的游戏之一。这个项目背后的团队是谁？他们为什么要做这样一个中国风格的游戏？我们为大家讲述。 On August 20, 2024, after four years of anticipation from gaming fans, Black Myth: Wukong finally launched. The game imagines a continuation of the classic Journey to the West story, allowing players to b…

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273 - Elizabeth Green | VetMedux 21:29

1y ago21:29

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak welcome Elizabeth Green from VetMedux, a part of Instinct Science, to chat about the evolution of Clinician's Brief and Plumb's from a traditional print resource to a continuously updated digital platform, improving access to the latest drug information. Elizabeth also delves into the role of AI in addressin…

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茶歇中文正式成立公司 TeaTime Chinese is now a registered company 1:43

1y ago1:43

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二零二四年九月，茶歇中文的公司 "茶報" (TeaTimedia ltd.) 正式在香港成立。从此，我们立志，要成为无政治偏见的中文新闻媒体。我们的口号是：实事求是。 In September 2024, TeaTime Chinese's company, "茶报" (TeaTimedia Ltd.), was officially established in Hong Kong. From that point onward, we are determined to become an unbiased Chinese news media outlet, free from political prejudice. Our motto: Quest for Truth. 茶報创刊词…

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272 - Dr. Anna Foster | Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) 23:16

1y ago23:16

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Anna Foster, Chief of Staff at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG). They discuss how the company prioritizes both employee and customer experiences in emergency care. Dr. Foster discusses their open-concept hospital design, allowing pets and owners to stay together during treatment, and explains h…

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第91集: 中国历史上的刺杀事件 Assassination Attempts in Chinese History 25:25

1y ago25:25

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刺杀事件是否只发生在现在? 过去有发生过什么样的刺杀呢？继第90集之后, 让我们穿越回中国数千年的历史, 聊聊中国古代历史上的谋杀事件: 专诸刺吴王, 荆轲刺秦王, 汪精卫刺载沣王。 Do assassinations only happen now? What kind of assassinations have happened in the past? Following Episode 90, let's travel back thousands of years of Chinese history and talk about murders in ancient Chinese history: Zhuan Zhu (专诸) assassinated the King of…

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271 - Dr. Amelia Knight Pinkston | Life Boost with Amelia 19:51

1y ago19:51

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Amelia Knight Pinkston, Founder of Life Boost with Amelia, to discuss her personal experience with burnout in the veterinary field and how it led her to create programs that help veterinary professionals overcome it. She shares practical strategies for addressing burnout on both individual and …

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270 - Dr. Seth Wallack | Vetology 20:47

1y ago20:47

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak chat with Dr. Seth Wallack, Founder and CEO of Vetology, about how Vetology combines artificial intelligence (AI) with teleradiology to streamline workflows and enhance diagnostic efficiency for veterinarians. Dr. Wallack explains the role of AI in providing preliminary radiograph reports while preserving ve…

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S01E07 How I quit my 9-5 job by monetizing my 𝕏 (Twitter) brand with Arnie Ho 18:11

1y ago18:11

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Arnie Ho went from 0 to 3,000 followers and quit his 9-5 job by monetizing 𝕏 (Twitter) in just 6 Months. We sit down with Arnie, to understand how he transformed his online presence into a full-time income in just half a year. In this episode, you'll discover: - Why he chose 𝕏 (Twitter) over other social media platforms - The evolution from his fir…

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第90集 : 特朗普遇刺 Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump 23:17

1y ago23:17

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2024年7月13日，在美国发生了令人震惊的事情：前总统特朗普遇刺了。事件是怎么发生的？凶手是谁？媒体是怎么评价这一事件的？我们一起探讨。 * 一个口误，在节目的开头，应该是 "13日"，而不是 "30"日。 On July 13, 2024, a shocking event occurred in the United States: former President Donald Trump was assassinated. How did this incident happen? Who was the attacker? How did the media respond to this event? Let's explore these questions together…

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S01E06 Writing on Quora helped me gain 2000+ followers on 𝕏 (Twitter) with Nathaneal 18:46

1y ago18:46

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Nathaneal started writing on Quora to gain experience in writing online. Soon, he started posting his answer on 𝕏 (Twitter) and in just four months, he went from 100 followers to 2200 followers. He is now a ghostwriter who helps people do the same. We sit down with Nathaneal to discuss his 𝕏 (Twitter) Explosion. In this episode, you'll learn: - His…

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269 - Dr. Oliver Viner | HelloVet 21:01

1y ago21:01

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This week, Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zak joined by Dr. Oliver Viner, co-founder of Hello Vet, to discuss balancing technological innovation technology with practical application in veterinary clinics. Dr. Viner shares insights on creating a more transparent and open veterinary practice model, seamlessly integrating technology into veterinary workfl…

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S01E05 Go from 0 to 1000 followers in just 30 days with Peter Zhang 13:19

1y ago13:19

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Peter Zhang gained 1000 followers in just 30 days of starting his content creation journey on 𝕏 (Twitter). We sit with him to understand what he did differently to stand out and grow his following so fast. In this episode, you'll discover: - The pivotal moment that led to doubling down on content creation - Strategies for developing a consistent po…