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Navigate Across Borders
We explore the real stories and strategies of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. They have figured out how to decode cultures and succeed worldwide.
We will also give locals who work and interact with international teams or friends the opportunity to share their perspectives on how they successfully communicate and work across cultures.
Episodes
11 episodes
10 - Cross-Cultural Lessons: An American Educator's Journey from Seattle to India
In this episode, I chat with Rachel Eels, an international teacher from the US who’s lived and worked across Germany, Lebanon, Congo, India, and the U.S. She shares how she’s picked up cultural habits across the countries she’s lived in, experi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:56
9 - What Most People Don't Know About Kenya's Culture and Traditions
In this episode I chat with a colleague from Kenya Stella Wangu Washira. We discuss insights into her personal and cultural background.Stella talks about how names are given in Kenya and the different tribes in this country. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:50
8 - Decoding Cultures: Languages, India, France and Lost in Translation
In this episode, I talk with Kusshaal Polepally from Bangalore, southern India. He works for a big tech company and we connected via a common friend. His story is a fascinating one. We talk about how Kusshaal learnt to navigate and understand c...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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31:07
7 - From Germany to India - How Culture Shapes Who We Are
In this episode I chat with Petra Nenning about life between Germany and India. Petra and I used to work together in Bangalore.She shares her stories of fitting in with Indian traditions when she was living and working there.
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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34:05
6 - What Living in India Teaches Us About Generosity
In today’s episode, I sat down with Amy Zimmerman, an American woman, married to an Indian man.She shares with us her experiences of moving from the USA to India.We discuss the cultural differences in family life, relationships, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:35
5 - Why Living Abroad Changes Who You Think You Are
In this thought-provoking episode, I virtually sat down with Augustine Colebrook.She is a global midwife whose work has taken her to different places around the world. This is a deep dive into the heart of cross-cultural comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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34:02
4 - From Mexico to Texas to India: What It’s Like Living Between 3 Cultures
How do you define “home” when you’ve lived in different countries and carry multiple cultural identities?In this episode, Janeth opens up about navigating life across Mexico, the U.S., and India.We also see how cultural values show u...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:13
3 - The truth about working with Indians vs. Westerners: What no one told you
Join us for a deep dive into the world of international work. In this episode, Ravi, from India, shares his unique perspective on navigating diverse cultures—from direct communication to building trust. Learn his top tips for success w...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:46
2 - Culture Shocks & Life Lessons: From Spain to Countries in Asia
Today we join Sonia as she shares her stories about culture shocks and life-changing experiences from Spain to Asia. This is a real expat experience you won't hear anywhere else. Get ready to travel, learn about how to work and live in...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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43:16
1 - Too Direct for India? Navigating Identity and Languages Across Cultures
Today, we meet Nena Nikolic, a Serbian educator and expat with over 20 years of international experience across Asia, Latin America, and India.Nena shares how embracing adaptability and cultural empathy helped her succeed in different co...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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