cultureXchange
cultureXchange is the podcast talk show that decodes what it means to live and work internationally.
Culture shock, identity, belonging, family life abroad, career moves, relationships, communication, returning home - and many of the things nobody prepares you for. Together with our guests, we bring personal experiences, professional expertise and different perspectives to the conversation.
Hosted by Prof. Dr. Frauke Bender and Marie-Christine Dobro, cultureXchange brings together two different professional backgrounds and many years of international experience. Frauke is a Professor of International Management, intercultural learning facilitator and author. Marie-Christine is an international brand and business consultant with more than 20 years of international experience across Europe and Asia. Having both lived and worked internationally, we know many of the experiences we talk about firsthand.
In 2026, we also launched cultureXchange On Tour, taking the podcast beyond the studio. In these special episodes, one of us travels to a destination and records on location, meeting people and bringing local voices and perspectives into the conversation.
Whether you’re living abroad now, have returned home, work internationally or are simply curious about international life, join us on cultureXchange.
Latest episodes
#43 CultureXchange on Tour - Understanding Vietnamese Culture Beyond the Tourist Experience with Hana Bui
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43m
38s
This is the first-ever cultureXchange On Tour.
Every now and then, one of us packs a suitcase, travels to a destination and takes cultureXchange on the road. For our first stop, we’re in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Frauke joins us from Ho Chi Minh City, while Marie-Christine joins from Germany. Together with our guest Hana Bui, we go beyond the tourist experience to explore Vietnamese culture, everyday life and the unwritten rules that can be difficult to see from the outside.
Hana is an intercultural trainer, bestselling author and one of Vietnam’s leading voices on cross-cultural communication. She helps...
#41 Intercultural Learning - Developing the Human Superpower We All Need with Tara Harvey
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34m
59s
Intercultural learning can be seen as the development of a kind of human superpower: the ability to navigate differences in perspective, culture, and experience with awareness, empathy, and skill. In an increasingly interconnected world, this “superpower” is no longer optional; it is essential for meaningful communication, collaboration, and leadership across diverse contexts.
*Culture Chat*
In this episode, Frauke and Marie-Christine speak with Tara Harvey, founder of True North Intercultural, about why intercultural learning matters more than ever today.
Key Topics Covered:
- What intercultural learning really means
- Intercultural competence as a life and leadership skill
- Why schools should...