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Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Whereabouts Tales shares the real stories of immigrant experiences, belonging, and global journeys from expats, returnees, and cultural explorers. I'm diving into life between worlds unpacking identity, transformation, and what it means to belong. Each episode is a conversation about chasing dreams, navigating change, and discovering yourself far from home. Tune in for raw, thoughtful, and inspiring journeys across borders. 🎧 New episodes every 2 weeks | 🌍 Real people. Raw stories. Remarkable…
Episodes
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0025 – Rafa’s Expat Tale: What It Really Takes to Start Over Abroad #whereaboutstales
What does it really take to start over in a new country? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Rafa shares his deeply personal story of leaving Brazil…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0024 - Romania vs USA: 80s & 90s Childhoods Compared
What was it like growing up in communist Romania vs capitalist America? In this nostalgic and eye-opening episode, Paul and Milo revisit their childhoods from…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0023 – Adrien: Visa Chaos & French Survival Stories
In episode #0023, Adrien takes us on a raw and riveting journey from the American South to rural France as a queer and trans expat. We talk about the fear that…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0022 - From Apartment Life to Introvoid: Steve Barnes on Creativity & Community
What happens when a quiet kid from a 70s apartment block finds his voice in podcasting and lo-fi music? Meet Steve Barnes, the creative mind behind Introvoid…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0021 - What I Saw at 10 Changed Everything – David Ramms
At just 10 years old, David Ramms saw a video that shattered his view of the world — and he's never looked at food the same way since. In this raw and deeply…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0020 – From Seattle to Dublin: Culture Shocks, 80s Memories & Life Abroad with Milo Denison
What do Saturday morning cartoons, Romanian blackouts, and Irish pub chats have in common? Milo Denison and I compare growing up in completely different worlds…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0019 – Julia’s Journey: From Germany to Ireland to Prague
Julia left Germany at 18 for an internship in Ireland. Today, she's a student and entrepreneur living in Prague. Hear her raw, funny, and insightful…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0018 Filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou - From Australia to Spain
Australian filmmaker Michael Papaeleftheriou shares his journey from Sydney to Spain, discussing indie filmmaking, creative control, and finding community…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0017 - From Cult to Neuroscientist: Dr. Leah Zitter's Journey of Breaking Free
Dr. Leah Zitter shares her extraordinary journey from spending over two decades in an extremist religious cult to becoming a neuroscientist who developed the…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0016 | Finding Joy in Simple Moments: A Writer's Journey Through Iceland | Anne-Marie Wells
🌍 Join us for a heartfelt conversation with poet and adventurer Anne-Marie Wells as she shares her transformative solo journey through Iceland, where she…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesThe Voice of a Generation: Leo and Emergency Break's Unapologetic Sound | #Whereaboutstales #0015
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, we sit down with Leo, frontman of the rising London indie rock band Emergency Break. Leo shares his journey from growing…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesFinding Happiness Beyond the Grind: Renee's 14-Year Journey in South Korea | Whereabouts Tales Ep.14
🌍🎙️ "I was sleeping and working, basically is how it felt" – After nearly 14 years working two jobs just to survive in America, Renee made a life-changing…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesFrom Radio DJ to Global Voice Actor: Mike Paine's 38-Year Journey | Whereabouts Tales Ep.13
In today's Whereabouts Tales as we interview voice acting veteran Mike Paine, who shares his remarkable 38-year journey from teenage radio DJ to international…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesShe Left EVERYTHING Behind: The Truth About Moving 5,000 Miles Away | #0012 #whereaboutstales
In this captivating episode of Whereabouts Tales, meet Priyanka - the first person in her family to ever cross continents. Against powerful resistance from her…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesTinder, Visas, and Spanish Terraces: An American Nurse in Barcelona
🌍 Trading Night Shifts for Spanish Siestas | Culture ShockFrom ICU nurse in Cincinnati to digital nomad in Barcelona, Zoe Dawn's journey wasn't planned - but…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesCoffee, Culture & Remote Success: An American in Croatia #0010
🌍 Join us for an insightful conversation with Brittany Rastsmith, founder of Bloom Remote and former anthropologist, as she shares her journey from studying…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesKurt Cobain: The Untold Story | Interview with Kelly Catlin | #0009
Author Kelly Catlin joins us to discuss her upcoming book "Kurt Cobain: Forever in Bloom," offering a fresh perspective on one of rock's most discussed…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0008 - Why this CEO chose Happiness over Success
A tale of courage, transformation, and the pursuit of happiness. Meet Jasmin Schubert, who walked away from her position as CEO of her family's IT business in…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0007 - From Bedroom Guitar to Center Stage: The IDKs Story
Usually, Whereabouts Tales brings you stories of expats crossing borders and building new lives. But in this special episode, we're exploring a different kind…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0006 - Trading the American Dream for Spanish Siestas: A Healthcare Escape Story with Kev and Kat
🌍 From comfortable corporate gigs in North Carolina to teaching English in rural Spain, join us for an intimate conversation with Kev and Kat, who took a leap…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0005 - Experiences of an International Student in Hungary with Michelle
🛩️ From Kenya to Hungary: A Female Pilot's Incredible Journey! | Michelle Wawire's StoryJoin us as Michelle Wawire (https://www.instagram.com/cadet.michelle_)…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0004 - Trading Comfort for Adventure: A Family’s Leap to Australia 🇦🇺
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, we sit down with Charlotte, a courageous mother of two who traded the comfort of life in the UK for the wild beauty of…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0003 - Global Living: Lessons from Vietnam, India, and Prague from Mariko
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, we meet Mariko Amekodommo, a California native who traded the glamour of Hollywood for a life full of surprises…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0002 - From Mexico to Europe: Life Lessons from Esteban Polidura
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, we sit down with Esteban Polidura, a seasoned expat who has navigated life and career across three countries: Mexico, the…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0001 - Laura Chased a Career and Found Love
Join us for the very first episode of Whereabouts Tales as we dive into Laura’s inspiring journey. A Polish expat, Laura’s path took her from Germany, where…