Episodes

Fang Lei never planned to open a museum. But after discovering the right space in Keqiao, she and her husband transformed their private fossil collection into the Pangu Fossil Museum, now home to more than 3,000 specimens.In this episode, Amelia talks with Fang Lei about preserving ancient histor…

Zhu Qingli runs an intangible cultural heritage-themed homestay in Zhejiang Province, dedicated entirely to Shaoxing's yellow rice wine. In this conversation, he walks through the traditional brewing process, explains what makes the region's conditions irreplaceable, and shares why he's committed t…

Set in Shen’ao Village outside Hangzhou, this episode features a conversation with JoAnn Leung, who left her life in Shanghai to restore a 240-year-old courtyard house now known as Eight Blessings Inn.

Recorded during a stay at Qianhuang Bay in Xiling Village, Zhejiang Province, this episode features a conversation with homestay owner Zhu Xiaokui about opening his home to travelers and how cooperation—not competition—has shaped the village over time.

At the base of Jingshan Mountain in Zhejiang Province, Amelia meets Zhang Hongyan, a second-generation tea practitioner. Zhang is a master of Diancha, the traditional practice of whisked tea that sits at the center of the Jin...

This episode features Yinxing Guli Homestay in Changxing County, Zhejiang, China, located near the well-known ginkgo tree corridor. You’ll hear about a traditional herbal tea bath, moxibustion therapy, and an interview with the homestay owner discussing the meaning of the name Yinxing Guli, her bac…

This episode visits Yunqishe Homestay in Changxing County, Zhejiang, China, where Mr. Fang Xiaoping continues the Wumei smoked plum tradition that has been practiced locally for more than 500 years. It highlights how Wumei is made, the role of rural homestays in Zhejiang, and how food traditions ar…

This episode of Voices of Inspiration takes place in Miaoxi, a village in the Huzhou region of Zhejiang Province, China.The episode follows time spent at a family-run homestay and a conversation with the owner, Wang Ying, about daily life, hosting travelers, and her transition from working in f…

In this episode, Amelia shares her time in Shanghai, the first stop on a recent project in China. She talks about the moments that stood out—seeing the crowds around Yu Garden, visiting Jing’an Temple, spending time in Peace Park, and noticing how the neighborhoods shift from luxury storefronts to …

In this episode of Voices of Inspiration, host Amelia Old returns after a year-long break to share what reshaped the past twelve months and why this season marks a new beginning for the podcast. She discusses the challenges that shifted her focus, the completion of 100 Things to Do in South Carolin…