35 episodes
hanna_worldwide&friends Hanna
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- Society & Culture
This is a podcast about people who have left their home country to live abroad or have an abroad experience. There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Having relatable struggles, amazing adventures and new beginnings! Be excited about getting to know great humans with individual experiences. It is about getting to know new cultures, learning about different countries, having compassion and inspiring people to follow their dreams. If you have any questions regarding a specific topic or if you want me to cover anything in particular in the podcast, please leave a comment or message me directly! Can't wait to hear from you! :) If you want to be a guest on my show or you want to work with me, please send an email to: hannaworldwideandfriends@outlook.com Love, Hanna
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Discover Germany through the eyes of a Kiwi expat- with Rory Mitchell (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Rory Mitchell from New Zealand. In late 2021 Rory decided to pack his bag and move to Germany during the covid-19 pandemic. He is now living there happily ever after.In this episode, Rory provides valuable insights into his life as an expat in Germany.His dream of living abroad began when he went to Latvia as an exchange student in his teens. After establishing his career and financial stability, he finally took the leap of faith t...
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Two homes, one heart: Embracing Singaporean and Kiwi culture- with Grace Chua (Singapore)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Grace Chua from Singapore. Grace spent her early childhood in Singapore before moving to New Zealand with her parents when she was 9 years old. She then went back and forth from New Zealand to Singapore and vise versa. Grace spent an equal amount of time in both countries and is able to call both her home.Hi everyone,In this episode, Grace takes us back to her childhood days in Singapore and shares her experiences growing up in suc...
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The importance of community and belonging- with your host
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,I'd like to share a brief reflection on the theme of community and belonging.Did you know that the absence of a sense of belonging can evoke feelings similar to physical pain? Conversely, experiencing a sense of belonging can foster happiness and a feeling of security.Growing up in a tight-knit community, leaving my home sparked a journey to fit in and find a sense of belonging elsewhere.Community plays a pivotal role in our lives. Despite the value we p...
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Memories of an au pair's journey in Long Island- with Maike Baessler (Germany)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Maike Baessler from Germany. After finishing high school in 2009, Maike decided to take a gap year abroad before starting University. She went to Long Island, close to New York City, as an au pair through the agency "Cultural Care Au Pair" where she learned a lot about new cultures, childcare and she was able to improve her English. Important to notice: This has been 15 years ago and she has not been using much of her English ...
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Arranged marriage, personal choice: An Indian groom's perspective- with Smit Banker (India)
Click here to get in touch Hi Everyone,Please welcome with me Smit Banker from India. Smit was born and raised in India and decided to move abroad to continue his studies. He came to New Zealand in 2018 and stayed here ever since. In this episode we will talk about a very sensitive topic: Arranged marriage!Disclaimer:There are still a lot of forced arranged marriages out there and I do not support this! We are only talking about Smits point of view, his experience and his thoughts about it!Ac...
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Hearing the strong voices of immigrants through writing- with Adrienne Jansen (New Zealand)
Click here to get in touch Hi everyone,Please welcome with me Adrienne Jansen from New Zealand. Adrienne is a creative writing teacher, tutor, editor and writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry. She also has been a writer for the famous Te Papa museum in Wellington for over 10 years. A big part of her work was teaching English to non-native English speaker and she worked closely with immigrants throughout her life.Find out more about her work:https://adriennejansen.co.nz/https://www.landing...