by Jamie | May 10, 2022 | Podcasts
Living La Belle Vie: Episode 33 How to Understand Silence as a Language In today’s episode, Mundey Young will be talking with Jamie Gelbtuch about what silence means in different countries and how we can learn to understand and use those differences. Jamie is the...
by Jamie | May 5, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Why is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May? Let’s get the timeline down first. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter initiated the first week-long celebration of the country’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Fast-forward to 1990,...
by Jamie | Apr 7, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
We just turned 14! This month Cultural Mixology turned 14. Wow, time flies! We are truly grateful to have spent the past 14 years serving as a strategic thinking partner to support individuals and organizations that want to thrive across cultures. Of course, our 14th...
by Jamie | Mar 26, 2022 | Events
Join the Floral Park Lions Club as they bring together neighbors, businesses, community organizations, presenters, and authors for We Are All Connected: Connect 2022. Floral Park Lions Connect 2022 is an expansion of the Just 4 Women Expo, a well-received event that...
by Jamie | Feb 10, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
While often overlooked next to its touristic neighbors Morocco and Tunisia, Algeria is a country with an incredible history and culture that deserves notice. Although many people might not be able to locate it on the map, it is actually the largest country in Africa....
by Jamie | Jan 20, 2022 | The Cultural Insider
Many of us are experiencing winter right now and snow around the world is top of mind! For example, we might think about how pretty it looks falling outside the window. Or, maybe we are wondering how to get it off the driveways and roads in time for the morning...
by Jamie | Dec 16, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
While we typically associate holiday craziness with the month of December, the festivities do not end there. For Christians throughout Spain and Latin America, as well as many with Hispanic and Latinx heritage all over the world, December 25th is merely the start of...
by Jamie | Nov 4, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
Are you single? Don’t worry, we’re not really asking about your relationship status! We have the upcoming unofficial Chinese holiday Singles’ Day on our mind. In case you didn’t know, Singles’ Day (November 11) is the largest online shopping day in the world. In fact,...
by Jamie | Oct 14, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
At the risk of sounding cliché, food is VERY important for Italians. It’s an opportunity to spend countless hours around the table enjoying delicious dishes. It’s also an excuse to be with family, engage in lively discussions, sign important contracts and commitments,...
by Jamie | Sep 9, 2021 | The Cultural Insider
There’s a saying, “Como México, no hay dos”. The meaning roughly translates to, “There’s nothing like Mexico.” It’s a source of pride for Mexicans. (Even if they occasionally use it with a little bit of irony.) And what better time for some national pride than...
