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Rooted and Routed Podcast
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility.
Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems.
Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals.
This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective.
Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility; from work, education, and leadership to policy, culture, and family life, without losing the human lens.
Rooted & Routed is for anyone navigating life between worlds, and for those building, leading, or supporting global mobility ecosystems who want a deeper understanding grounded in real lives, not abstractions.
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Rooted and Routed Podcast
From Italy to India: CHRISTIAN HUBER on Culinary Identity and Adaptation
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In this episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan Withoeck dives into the emotional and cultural layers of expat life with Christian Huber—Executive Chef at Sorriso, Marriott Suites Pune.
From growing up in Italy to building a life and legacy in India, Christian reflects on what it means to belong in a place far from home. With over 15 years in India, he shares how food can bridge cultures, offer comfort, and quietly express identity.
Key Takeaways:
- The emotional side of relocation as a culinary professional
- Adapting to new cultural norms while staying rooted in one’s craft
- How India’s culinary landscape is evolving with global influences
- The quiet role of a chef in helping others feel ‘at home’ abroad
- Why food isn’t just nourishment—it’s memory, identity, and connection
This isn’t just a conversation about food—it’s a reflection on identity, belonging, and how the culinary world transforms through global movement. Whether you’re an expat, a foodie, or navigating life in a new land, tune in to explore how comfort is crafted and traditions adapt far from home.
Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe for Part 2.
📷 Connect with Chef Christian Huber: https://www.instagram.com/chef_christiano/ 🔗 Connect with Marriott Suites Pune: @MarriottSuitesPune 🔗 Connect with Marriott Suites Pune: https://www.instagram.com/marriottsuitespune/ 🔗 Visit Marriott Suites Pune: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pnqms-marriott-suites-pune/overview/ 🔗 Connect with Alto Vino Pune: https://www.instagram.com/jwmarriottpune/ 🔗 Connect with Sabiya: linkedin.com/in/sabiya-pathan-withoeck-5aa6684
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Rooted and Routed is a global mobility and cross-cultural storytelling podcast hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck. New episodes every week.
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