Brandon Marquez

New Country, Same Us

Education EN ↓ 5 episodes

Soft Landings is a candid, coffee‑table chat from the husband‑and‑wife team behind Elsewhere Co. Each week we share the real steps, and the real feelings, behind designing a life in a new place. Expect practical how‑tos, honest stories from our move, and occasional guests who’ve navigated the messy middle: finding community, work, routines, and a rhythm that actually fits. Every episode leaves you with one actionable takeaway and one thing we’re still figuring out (because we’re works‑in‑progress, too). New episodes weekly. Show notes, resources, and ways to work with us at elsewhere‑co.com.

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Brandon Marquez

Episodes

S1 Ep5 Destination, Thailand 20.11.2025 1:14:34

In this episode we focus on Thailand as a family friendly travel and culture spotlight. In this episode we explore Thai culture, food, and daily life in our Country Spotlight, hear Zavier share his fun facts in Kids Corner, and get an update on news and current events in around the world with Taylor, then finish with a fun game. This episode is perfect for listeners interested in Thailand travel,...

S1 Ep4 Destination, Portugal 07.11.2025 1:02:18

Pack your curiosity and join us for about 60 minutes of smart fun. We start in Portugal with fast, memorable facts you can share at dinner. My son takes the mic as host for the Kid Facts segment, giving fun kid friendly facts. Then we shift to today’s headlines, covering global stories and US politics with clear takeaways you can actually use. We wrap with a listener-friendly game so you can play...

S1 Ep3 Destination Albania 28.10.2025 46:45

In this episode of New Country Same Us , we take listeners on a vivid journey through Albania , exploring its culture, history, and the rhythms of everyday life that make it such a fascinating place to live. From the mountain villages to the bustling streets of Tirana, we unpack what makes this small Balkan country a hidden gem worth knowing. We also dive into a thoughtful discussion on current US...

S1 Ep2 Turbulence Ahead 09.10.2025 43:55

In “Turbulence Ahead,” we chart the messy, magic filled journey of uprooting our lives and starting over overseas. We open with the real reasons we chose to move, equal parts heart, gut, and spreadsheets, then walk through the plan (what worked, what didn’t, and what we wish we’d known). We sit with the bittersweet goodbyes to friends, routines, and old versions of ourselves. Then it’s wheels up:...

S1 Ep1 This is Your Pilot Speaking 02.10.2025 36:36

Welcome aboard! In our very first episode of New Country, Same Us , we unpack who we are, why we left the U.S., and the heart behind Soft Landings by Elsewhere Co. From our professional journeys to our personal stories, we’re sharing the why behind what we do, and where you can learn more. Consider this your boarding pass into our world!