In this episode, interculturalist Hana Bui gives some personal and cultural context for her work in Myanmar and we hear how writing and publishing her first book led her onto the best seller list in her category on Amazon.

3.42 Hana's story

Origins, work, publishing

5.29 The opening of Myanmar

What it was like to end six decades of isolation.

7.46 More of Hana’s story

Travel, co-founding Hotjobs Myanmar, studying globalisation in Leicester, UK and some inspirational books.

14.07 Books about cultures

Doing a deep analysis as well as providing a practical how-to guide. Other books that are available about cultures.

17.15 When Global Meets local - the theme

Myanmar culture dates back thousands of years. Foreigners bring in the global.

20.28 About Myanmar

Current problems and a historical intercultural analysis.

28.46 About the book

About working with a publisher… or not. The writing schedule. Skilling up for publishing and writing.

32.00 The research and writing process

Brian Tracey’s books on Sales. Professional support on editing, graphic design

38.22 Marketing the book

Test marketing, book launch, using the media and influencers

44.20 What to do after Book One

Plans for future books. Lessons learned from last book.

47.57 Hana's Contribution to the Intercultural Toolbox

The 6/9 perspective image

52.14 Contact

How to get in touch with Hana Bui

Culture Count

In order of frequency, these cultures came up during this conversation:

Myanmar, Vietnam, South East Asia, Cambodia, England, Finland, Laos, Thailand, USA

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