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Hi, I'm Tiezheng Li, and I come from Harbin, which is situated in northeastern China. My hometown is known as the “Ice City" due to its winter temperatures that can reach below -30 degrees Celsius.
I am a self-employed brand consultant specializing in decoding consumer insights and converting them into actionable product and marketing strategies for brands. In addition to my job, I host a podcast series discussing the business inspiration behind different lifestyles. So far, I have done 20 episodes and talked with people from various backgrounds. Among them are Polaroid collectors, artwork investors, flower shop entrepreneurs, Magnum photographers, etc.
I started my traveling adventure a decade ago when I studied in France. I met people with various backgrounds and immersed myself in diverse cultures. This experience ignites my passion for travel that goes beyond sightseeing. Diving deeper and connecting with locals is an invaluable asset during the trip. Starting in 2023, I began to try to live in different countries for some time every year and participate in various projects during my stay to better understand the culture of a nation and enrich my life experience.
In 2023, I worked as a handyman in the French countryside to help a nearly 100-year-old architect build a medieval Gothic castle to help him realize his dream. In 2024, I went to Thailand to participate in a project that combines meditation, yoga, neuroscience, and sustainable agriculture and helped the project team build a base from scratch.
These experiences have allowed me to break through my original self and genuinely have a deep connection with local residents and different people worldwide.
For me, life is made up of different moments of experience. That's why I'm always inspired to seek a different style of life and connect with cute human beings from various backgrounds. I like to immerse myself in new experiences such as environmental and cultural sustainable protection, farm or homestays, physical or mental health experiences, etc.
I hope that when I am old, I will not regret not having the courage to try and explore life.
Interests
Sailing / Boating
Animals
Languages
Blogging
Winter sports
Videography
Technology
Self development
Sustainability
Yoga / Wellness
Outdoor activities
Photography
Music
Nature
Events & social
History
Farming
Hiking
Gardening
Mountain
Drawing & painting
Culture
Cycling
DIY & crafts
Camping
Beach
Art & design
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
French: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am interested in teaching if anyone is keen to learn Chinese language with a standard accent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Art Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Eco Projects
Languages
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
I am a proactive person who likes deep thinking and taking responsibility. Below is different skills and experience that I have.
- Professional Skills
9 years of working experience in multinational companies in account management, consumer research, social media marketing, and executing a customized brand and marketing strategy to increase sales volume, market share, and relevance in the marketplace.
- Volunteering Experiences
Project 1: Building a Medieval Gothic Castle in rural France
As a volunteer, my daily tasks included selecting suitable stones from the rubble and placing them in the right spot, mixing mortar from sand and lime, assisting with carvings using various tools, and help cleaning the kitchen and bedroom. The volunteers also took turns cooking every day.
Project 2: A project that combines meditation, yoga, neuroscience, natural building, and ecological gardening in Thailand.
As a volunteer, I was in charge of building a wood house, cutting and carrying wood, and helping with various other repairs. Daily tasks also included cleaning the kitchen or toilet. Apart from work, I also participated in yoga, meditation in the morning, and talking circle at night.
- Other Skills
Social media marketing, teaching languages (Chinese), building, cleaning, general maintenance, woodcutting, cooking (Chinese food and simple Western food ), and video making.
Age
37
What else ...
1. Educational background: I achieved a master's degree in MSC in Innovation, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship at Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. My biggest gain from these two years of study is "human-oriented design thinking" which taught me how to design products and services from a human perspective.
2. Travel experience: I am an experienced traveler who has been to more than 18 countries and 40+ cities outside China. That means I have lots of interesting stories to share if you are interested :)
Europe: France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Holland
Asia: Bali Island, Maldives, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan
Oceania: New Zealand, Fiji
North America: USA
3. Hobbies:
- Outdoor sports: such as hiking, cycling, and playing soccer.
- Meditating
- Yoga
- Jazz, Blues, Piano Music
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Although most tasks were new to him Li was very keen to learn and did things carefully to gain confidence.
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Although most tasks were new to him Li was very keen to learn and did things carefully to gain confidence.
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