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Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Abroad
25 episodes
Bonus episode: What We Wished We Had Known Before Graduate School with Sebastian Vallejo Vera
Ep 23 · Aug 5, 2026 · 24 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. This is the second part of our discussion with Dr. Sebastian Vallejo Vera, where we reconnect after his original episode in Season 1 on his experience pursuing an academic career across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In this episode, we cov…
Bonus episode: The Power Dynamics of Academia with Sebastian Vallejo Vera
Ep 22 · Jul 22, 2026 · 42 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In this bonus episode, Dr. Sebastian Vallejo Vera and I reconnect to continue a discussion that started in his episode of our first season. The guiding question is a complicated one, but very necessary: What are the power dynamics shaping academia?…
Bonus episode: Finding Your Voice While Adapting to the AI World with Veronica Bianchini
Ep 21 · Jul 8, 2026 · 32 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Our first bonus episode reconnects us with Veronica Bianchini, our very first guest in Lucky to Be Here! Since our first episode, Veronica has now completed her first year in her Master’s of Cognitive Science and AI at Birbeck College. We discuss t…
A Summer/Winter of Bonus Episodes for Lucky to Be Here
Jun 24, 2026 · 3 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Season 1 is officially done... but we are not, and we want to hear from you! This summer/winter, we will continue sharing bonus episodes before launching Season 2 of our podcast. In these episodes, we reconnect with some of our guests from our firs…
We Don’t Quit: Veronica Sepehr on Career & Immigration from Ecuador to Canada and the U.S.
Ep 20 · Jun 10, 2026 · 50 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Veronica Sepehr has developed a career that truly embraced pivots across industries and countries, having covered from academia to corporate research to UX to product operations to now Canadian immigration, and I am very excited to discuss with her…
Boy Scout on a Mission to Serve: Erick Gonzales Rocha’s Path from Bolivia to Japan and Switzerland
Ep 19 · May 27, 2026 · 50 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. What started as hopping on a bus in Cochabamba became a life and career focused on international public service. Erick Gonzales Roach is a development economist with a Ph.D. from Kobe University and experience in international organizations; he res…
A Two-Year Plan Turned into A Life Abroad: Adapting to the Unexpected with Florencia Colella
Ep 18 · May 13, 2026 · 40 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. What may start as a short adventure to try something different might become the journey of a lifetime, or at least over a decade. That is what happened to our guest in today’s episode, Florencia Colella after she accepted a Fulbright scholarship. F…
The Pivots of The Bold Ph.D.: Gertrude Nonterah on Her Non-Linear Path to Success
Ep 17 · Apr 29, 2026 · 46 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. We may have an idea or goal in mind, but the conditions might not work in our favor. The key? Keep what drives you top of mind and adapt. The barriers may make it hard but you can still thrive. That is at the heart of today’s episode with Dr. Gertr…
Building La Vie En France: Osvaldo Sosa Echanis Living a Decade-Long Dream
Ep 16 · Apr 15, 2026 · 43 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Sometimes our immigration journey starts long before we even step foot in a new place. This week, we explore this with Osvaldo Sosa Echanis, who set himself the goal to move from Argentina to France and invested a decade into preparing to achieve i…
A Year Around The World with Nicole Moreno-Deinzer
Ep 15 · Apr 1, 2026 · 58 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Many of us have imagined what it would be like to build a life around the world. This week, Nicole Moreno-Deinzer shares her experience undergoing a project by herself, for herself: spending a full year across the world. Nicole Moreno‑Deinzer is a…
Learning (and Living in) Geographies of Global Inequalities with Kern Mangan-Walker
Ep 14 · Mar 18, 2026 · 44 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Kern Mangan-Walker is a 34 year old New Zealander. They are currently studying their masters of Geography of Global Inequalities at Freie Universität Berlin in Berlin, where they moved to 2 years ago. As part of attempting to make enough money to s…
Finding Frecuencia Francia Through Microstories, From Venezuela to the World
Ep 13 · Mar 4, 2026 · 56 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Francia is an Entertainment Attorney by day and a multi-hyphenate Artist away from the desk: Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Model, TV Host, Voice Actor, Dancer, and Yogi. Francia discusses his early life, the challenges of immigrating at 14, and how his…
Building the American Life (And A Family of Seven): Marta Spirk’s Moves Between Brazil and the U.S.
Ep 10 · Feb 18, 2026 · 49 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In this week’s episode of Lucky to Be Here, we embark on a journey from Brazil to the United States, back and forth, to dive deeper into the trade-offs we navigate to find and to honor our own voices and stories with Marta Spirk. Marta Spirk is a p…
Turning Discomfort into Stepping Stones: Elena Hoffer’s Path from Germany to Sweden
Ep 9 · Feb 4, 2026 · 55 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Elena Hoffer is the co-founder and CEO of Alma.Me, helping PhDs transition from academia to industry. She earned her PhD in Medical Sciences from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and is passionate about empowering early-career researchers in their c…
Meeting Halfway at the Other End of the World: Gisela de la Villa’s Path into Kiwi Life
Ep 10 · Jan 21, 2026 · 54 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In this advice-packed episode of Lucky to Be Here, we talk to Gisela de la Villa. Gisela is a multi-hyphenate who hails from Argentina, but has become a part of the Wellington fixture. She works in the tech space and is involved not only in that re…
An Academic Career, A Family Affair: Sebastián Vallejo Vera’s Journey in the U.S., Mexico and Canada
Ep 8 · Jan 7, 2026 · 53 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Dr. Sebastián Vallejo Vera is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Western Ontario, where he studies gendered and racialized barriers to political spaces. He is also a dear friend and collaborator I have h…
Anatomy of a Bold Move: Heart, Complexity & Faith (Special Solo Episode)
Ep 8 · Dec 27, 2025 · 13 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In this special solo episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal discusses the concept of bold moves in life and career transitions. She emphasizes that bold moves are built on three key factors: heart, complexity, and faith. Each factor plays a crucial role i…
Special Solo Episode - A Year in Review and A Mindful Approach to Charting Our 2026 Goals
Ep 7 · Dec 20, 2025 · 15 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In this special solo episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal discusses the distinction between strategy, planning, and setting habits and routines for career explorers as we wrap up the year and prepare for 2026. She emphasizes the need for adaptability in…
Carmen Fleitas’ Global Career beyond Vision Boards: From Paraguay to Thailand, and in between
Ep 6 · Dec 10, 2025 · 46 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Carmen Fleitas is an Advocacy and Communications Expert working at the United Nations, with over eight years of international experience spanning Latin America and Asia. She has worked in international organisations and non-profits, focusing on sus…
Starting in Indonesia to Make the World Your Playground: Mutiara Alam on Her Homecoming
Ep 5 · Nov 26, 2025 · 44 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Mutiara Alam is a certified coach and global educator who equips students and professionals to become visionary leaders through immersive global experiences and transformative coaching. Her methodology blends practical leadership training with deep…
To Turkey and Back: Jose Luis Delgado on What Living Abroad Teaches Us
Ep 4 · Nov 12, 2025 · 42 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. José Luis Delgado is an economist with over 10 years of international experience in financial analysis, management control, accounts receivable, and foreign trade. He is an economics researcher and advisor to local governments in Argentina and the…
What is Home? Exploring Place, Politics, and Public-facing Careers with Dr. Charlie Hunt
Ep 3 · Oct 29, 2025 · 50 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Dr. Charlie Hunt is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boise State University. He's the author of two books about the U.S. Congress, the co-host of the "Scandalized" podcast on the NPR Network, and he writes the Substack newsletter "You…
London-Bound: Building Identity and Belonging with Veronica Bianchini
Ep 2 · Oct 15, 2025 · 41 min
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Veronica Bianchini is a Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager. Veronica was born in Argentina, in a multi-cultural household of first generation immigrants. After graduating as a Political Science major, she transitioned to a career in Market I…
Welcome to Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Across Countries
Ep 1 · Oct 1, 2025 · 9 min
Welcome to Lucky to Be Here! Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. In our first (short) episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. shares what this podcast is all about, along with some background about herself and the motivation behind creating Lucky to Be Here. She also shares more abou…
Lucky to Be Here: A Podcast About Building Lives & Careers Abroad
Oct 1, 2025 · 2 min
Every other Wednesday, Lucky to Be Here showcases stories of big leaps to build a life and career across countries. Join Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C., founder of AGV Services LLC and an expert in big, bold life and career transitions herself, and our guests to explore the nuances of their unique journeys and the universality of the human experience building our lives, careers, and ourselves across borders and circumstances. Our goal? To show what is possible, to learn from one another, and to…
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