Insights Out with Dr. Jen | 披荆斩棘
A bilingual podcast on business, education, leadership, and personal growth from an East-West perspective. Hosted by Dr Jen, a finance PhD, lecturer, and business professional, this podcast bridges academic research with real-world insights. Through first-principles thinking and inspiring stories, it goes beyond the surface, challenges conventional wisdom, and uncovers the deeper truths that shape who we are today. Together, we break barriers in life—to infinity and beyond! *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** 欢迎收听《披荆斩棘| INsights OUT with Dr Jen》! 在这里，我们超越表面，挑战思维，探寻塑造我们的真实内在原则。这是一个人工智能崛起、万物紧密相连的时代，也是一个焦虑迷茫、困境丛生的时代。这个播客是我与自己的对话，一场提出问题、探索答案的旅程。穿越中英澳三地，我逐渐明白，外界环境难以掌控，但我可以选择如何看待自己，从内心汲取力量。我的名字“黄棘”意为“黄色的沙棘花”，象征在荒漠中扎根生长、开花结果。正如我在每一集播客中与大家分享的成长、学术、商业与人生的深思。每一集都是我这朵“沙棘黄花”扎根成长的旅程。愿它成为你人生路上的绿洲，陪伴你披荆斩棘，成为自己和周围人的光与路, 以智慧和爱点亮世界。 这是一个双语节目，标题中文就是中文播客，标题英文就是英文播客。通过分享我的日常思考，与大家一起成长，突破界限，探索无限可能。
Episodes
📍第三集：算盘扬名，女中豪杰
📝节目简介：
《桀骜不驯的小三毛》是一段母女之间的深度对话，也是一份记录一位时代女性一生的声音传记。她叫丁爱珍，出生成长于上海，支边新疆几十年，一手打拼出属于自己的天地。她是我妈妈，一个“桀骜不驯的小三毛”。
第三集，我们走进改革开放的八十年代，见证她用一把算盘敲响命运的新节奏。
她38岁参加珠算比赛，一路从石河子赛场打到全国舞台，赢得荣誉，也赢得事业新局。她为家庭拼尽全力，努力赚钱、改善生活——却也爱喝一口小酒、爱交朋友、在热闹与应酬中活得潇洒痛快。
但这种“女中豪杰”的生活方式，在家人眼里并不好理解。她在外风风火火，在家却常常缺席；于是争执、沉默与隔阂，渐渐在我们之间生了根。
这一集，是我们母女的一次敞开心扉的对话。经过半个世纪，我们终于和那段往事和解了。
节目最后，送上丁爱珍为她的快乐老伙伴写词、我们用AI谱曲的原创歌曲—— 🎵《《因为有爱》》 献给所有为爱坚持、为爱争执的你。
🎧 本集关...
📍第二集：团场青春，燃情岁月 (1964-1976)
《桀骜不驯的小三毛》是我和妈妈丁爱珍的一次深度对话，也是一份属于她的声音传记。这一系列用四集来回顾她一生的关键时刻和人生经历。在这一集，我们走进她在农八师的青春岁月——
1964年到1976年，丁爱珍经历了文革动荡、下放团场、干农活、搞社教，也在这段混乱的历史中遇见一生的朋友和伴侣。
她削甜菜、拾棉花、做司务长、打饭菜，也在众多追求者中选择了黄庆平——成为一名妻子、一位母亲。从“铁扫把小组”的正气少女，到日夜奔波只为给两个女儿更好生活的“顶梁柱”，妈妈的青春，是在农田尘土与新疆广袤天地中淬炼出来的刚强与温柔。
本集结尾，我为她写了一首歌，叫《农八师的青春》，致敬那个火热的年代，也献给那些和热血的支边青年丁爱珍一样的叔叔阿姨们。
🎧 本集关键词：
文革团场｜支边岁月｜青春爱情｜母亲成长｜农八师生活｜声音纪实｜原创歌曲｜女性力量
🎵 本集原创音乐：
《农八师的青春》 词 / D...
📍第一集：弄堂起步，风吹西路 (1945-1963)
《桀骜不驯的小三毛》是我和妈妈丁爱珍的一次深度对话，也是一份属于她的声音传记。
妈妈自称“桀骜不驯的小三毛”，是一个从上海弄堂走进新疆大漠、凭一己之力闯出人生天地的时代女性，也是我心目中的“女中豪杰，人中之凤”。
这一系列共四集，回顾她一生的关键时刻，既是母女间迟来的了解，也是一份爱的有声记忆。
在这第一集，我们走进她的童年——
丁爱珍年少丧母，与父亲相依为命；调皮聪明，却早早懂事；在米店帮忙、盖发票、学算盘，也在没人教导的青春期里默默摸索成长的方向。
18岁那年，她带着一腔热血，登上支边列车，从上海出发，驶向风沙滚滚的新疆——开始她漫长而传奇的西路人生。
这一集，是我作为女儿对妈妈起点的追问与倾听。是一次试图理解“超人妈妈”在成为母亲之前的她。
节目最后，我为她写了一首歌，叫《父亲的米店，妈妈的大脚》。写给那个倔强却孤单的少女丁爱珍，也送给每一个在记忆里回望的人。
🎤 本集嘉宾：...
- What does it take to publish in the Journal of Finance?
- And how do you stay motivated through a decade of research on a single topic?
In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Tim to explore the long and winding road from PhD student to published author in one of the world’s top journals. You’ll hear the story of how one idea—sparked years ago—evolved into a major academic paper that took nearly 10 years to compl...
- Did you know that mortgage-backed securities (MBS) were invented by Dutch bankers over 200 years ago?
- And that their collapse triggered a financial crisis strikingly similar to the one we witnessed in 2008?
In this episode, Dr. Jen kicks off a special two-part series with her colleague Dr. Tim, whose groundbreaking research on 18th-century Dutch banking was recently published in the Journal of Finance—the world’s top aca...
In Part 2 of our Easter special, we continue the inspiring journey of Anne Bellavance—a woman who has quietly transformed lives through her philosophy of “living for the sake of others.” In this episode, we focus on how Anne lives that philosophy through community building—locally and globally. As President of Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Australia, Anne has spent decades mentoring women, empowering families, and stren...
What if true happiness isn’t found in chasing success—but in serving others?
In this special Easter episode, I sit down with Anne Bellavance—a high school teacher, mother of four, and President of the Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP) Australia.
As someone raised with Confucian teachings, I’ve always believed that life unfolds in meaningful stages—from learning at 15 to living in harmony with one’s heart at 70. In Anne, I s...
Thinking about a career in financial advising? Wondering what it takes to get licensed and thrive in the industry? In this episode, I sit down with my former mentee, Camille Cruz, who shares her journey—passing the licensing exam, switching jobs, and officially becoming a Registered Financial Advisor in Australia in 2025!
Key Takeaways:
✅ The 4E Requirements – What you need to become a financial advisor in Australia. ✅ Licensing Ex...
在本期节目中，我邀请到了一位特别嘉宾，我的好朋友 ——Helena。二十年前，她毅然放弃国内稳定的职业，带着对未来的憧憬，移居澳洲，从零开始。在这片陌生的土地上，她如何克服重重挑战，在职场站稳脚跟？又是怎样的经历，让她对身份认同和人生价值有了全新的理解？今天，Helena 将为我们分享她移民澳洲20年的酸甜苦辣，以及她是否会再次做出同样的选择。
🎧 本期亮点： ✅ 为什么选择移民澳洲？ ✅ 技术移民如何在澳洲职场立足？ ✅ 如何融入澳洲社会, 独特的澳洲精神？ ✅ 财务现实： 收入、税收、房价——澳洲生活的经济账是否划算？ ✅ 如果时光倒流，她会再次做出同样的选择吗？
🔎 三大核心洞见： 1️⃣ 移民如何克服职业瓶颈——如何打破“玻璃天花板”，实现职场晋升？ 2️⃣ 移民对身份认同的影响——是“漂泊者”，还是“新归属”？ 3️⃣ 20年澳洲生活的深刻感悟——现实与梦想的碰撞，收获与遗憾并存
📌 适合谁收听？ 🎯 正在考虑移民澳洲，希望获取真实经验...
📢 Episode Part 2: How to Publish 1st Podcast Professionally using Free Resources?
We’re back for Part 2 of my conversation with Patricia Vaz! In this episode, we go beyond podcasting and dive into her leadership journey—how she navigates life’s challenges, her core values, and her advice for those on a growth path.
Plus, Patricia had great questions about launching a podcast, and I’m sharing everything you need to know to start...
📢 Episode Part 1:
How to Prepare the Podcast launch - Finding Your Why & Podcast Vision In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Vaz, a business leader who has worked across Brazil, the U.S., and now Melbourne, as she prepares to launch her Unstoppable Growth Podcast. We dive into her inspiration, the key themes she’ll explore, and the life lessons that shaped her journey.
🚀 What You’ll Learn in Part 1: ✔️ Why Patricia is l...
Enjoy a short guided meditation led by Dr. Jen, featuring Thích Nhất Hạnh’s classic 16-step breathing exercise, based on the ancient Buddhist practice of Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing).
11. Are You Burning Out Without Knowing? How Ambition Can Steal Your Perspective – Signs & Solutions
Is your drive for success pushing you toward burnout? Overworking often disguises itself as ambition, dedication, or passion—but how do you know when it’s harming you instead of helping you?
“Even the most vigorous and gifted among the others all failed and were defeated in the end because their task or their ambitious dream seized hold of them, made them into persons so possessed that they lost the capacity for liberating themsel...
How do you build and scale a global private education business?
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Coggins, former CEO of Kaplan Asia and co-founder of Cranleigh China, to uncover the strategies behind growing education businesses across international markets. 🌍📚
Not only was Mark my boss and mentor at Kaplan, but he also played a key role in shaping my understanding of the private education sector. From investment banker to p...
本期节目，我将带着深深的感激与怀念，与您分享我参加挚友克里斯汀葬礼的感受。克里斯汀是一位虔诚的基督徒，她的生命如同一盏明灯，照亮了我从上海到墨尔本的人生旅程。
还记得初到墨尔本时的迷茫与不安，是克里斯汀伸出援手，帮我安顿生活，带我融入这座陌生的城市。她的善良与热情，让我在异国他乡感受到了家的温暖。
然而，克里斯汀给予我的远不止于此。她以坚定的信仰和智慧的人生观，深深影响了我。她教会我如何以不同的视角面对生活的挑战，如何在困境中保持希望，如何在平凡小事中发现生活的美好。
克里斯汀的离去，让我悲喜同在。悲在少了一个可以聊知心话的朋友，喜在她去了她的天上的家。 她的生命就是幸福。
How to balance academics and athletics for a high school student?
In this episode, Dr. Jen interviews her son, Bruce Dusmez, about his journey as a dedicated sprinter and high-performing Year 12 student. He shares how he manages his demanding schedule.
Bruce discusses his strategies for balancing intense sports training with academic commitments, the importance of mental well-being, and his disciplined lifestyle. He also reflects ...
2024中国发达了，还要出国留学吗？本期节目探讨在中国经济和教育飞速发展的背景下，出国留学的必要性。通过五位中国学生的不同选择，反思留学带来的个人成长。
In this episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s personal and professional for me: the Bamboo Ceiling—why East Asians, like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, aren’t as visible in top leadership roles. It’s not just about racial bias or motivation. Two studies show that stereotypes about East Asians being less creative and their lower assertiveness compared to South Asians and White professionals play a big role.
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