A white Foreigner
From THE CHAIR by JerDrema (Dreme) V. Flynt, M.Ed, MBA
May 31, 2026 · 31 min · Season 2 · Episode 53
About this episode
Sarah Spoto discusses her experiences with identity and privilege as a white foreigner living in Shanghai.
On this episode, I introduce you to Sarah Spoto who is the founder of Badii a Swiss-inspired bathing community and my Tri Delta sister. She shares when she first started noticing her whiteness, what she learned about identity and privilege living in Shanghai, China, and her views on what it means to be American. Her Bio: Sarah Spoto is a senior brand strategist with a track record of launching and leading premium brands like Cadillac, Aerie by American Eagle, and General Motors across g...
People in this episode
Host: JerDrema (Dreme) V. Flynt
Guest: Sarah Spoto
Topics covered
- identity
- privilege
- American culture
- expat experiences
- bathing community
Keywords
- identity
- privilege
- expat
- bathing community
- American culture
- Shanghai
- Sarah Spoto
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Badii, Tri Delta, Cadillac, Aerie by American Eagle, General Motors
Places: Shanghai, America
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