Stacy

Second Act Expat

Society EN ↓ 42 episodes

Hi, hey, hello! I’m Stacy, your host of Second Act Expat inviting you to experience a whole new world through my podcast. And in case you're wondering about the name of the podcast... Second Act (Stacy's definition) /ˈsɛk(ə)nd akt/: a pursuit, pivot or life-shift usually after an extended period of routine (i.e. "the first act"), stemming from an epiphany, self-reflection and/or the ultimate desire to improve one's circumstances or realize one's dreams. After many years of working a thankless desk job in a stuffy corporate atmosphere she decided that her second act would be quitting her job an...

Author

Stacy

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.secondactexpat.com

Latest episode

Mar 20, 2026

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Episodes

Season Three: Spring Refresh, She's Back! 20.03.2026

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... Welcome to Season 3! Starting fresh and new in 2026.  Things will be a little different this go around BUT I'm hoping you'll vibe with the changes. 📸 Podcast with Visuals is moving!  Hang in there and I'll tell you in upcoming episodes where to find them so STAY TUNED! Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Blog: Wanderlust...

Season Finale: How Did I get here? 26.09.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I’m saying ahhhhhh. 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e20-how-did-i-get-here Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Blog: Wanderlust is moving so Stay Tuned! Visit the Website: www.secondactexpat.com Let's CONNECT! UpScrolled...

Speakeasy Dreams and Farewell Realities 19.09.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode our crew heads out for a night near Seoul Forest and an unexpected quest for fun 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Zoo Sindang (Zodiac) @zoosindang My Name is Coffee Bar @mynameis_coffee_bar Green Chiang Mai Thai @green__chiangmai 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e19-spea...

Crowning Moments: Crutches, Cavities, and the Art of Improv 12.09.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode back to life, back to reality 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Upenn Barun Dental @upennbarun Seoul City Improv @seoulcityimprovsci Taco Amigo @tacoamigo_ Bills @billskorea Sushi Space @sushi_gonggan 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e18-crowning-moments-crutches-cavities...

RECAP! 05.09.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode what’s happened so far, you ask? 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e17-recap Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Blog: Wanderlust is moving so Stay Tuned! Visit the Website: www.secondactexpat.com Let's CONNECT! UpScrolled...

(Encore) All I Wanna Do is Cry and Eat Mushroom Pasta 29.08.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode my friends and I are going to the Cry Ground concert. We'll hang out in Hongdae and then practice our fork-twirling as we indulge in some vegan deliciousness! 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): The Cry Ground: @officialthecry Dream House: dreamguesthouse.co.kr Ferments: @ferments.seoul formerly Café Yoho: @work.sobetter 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictur...

Holidaze part 2 25.08.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode school’s out for wintahhhh! 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Paradise City @paradisecity_seoul Wood Mellow @wood_mellow KYLDN Social Club @kyldnsocialclub Hanah Zo (soap) @hanahzo 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e15-holidaze-part-2 🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me! First, you’ll...

Holidaze part 1 16.08.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode it is getting cold outside but we’re staying warm with fun holiday hangouts and binge watching Netflix. 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): KYLDN Social Club @kyldnsocialclub 꽃 피는 산골 (Bloom Pub) : @bloom_pub Le Franc Rooftop : @lefrancrooftop 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat....

Korean Culture: Saving Face 10.08.2024

WELCOME to "Expat Express" - your quick dose of inspiration, information and all things Second Act. In these brief episodes I might take a poll, offer my pov about life abroad or spill some travel tea.  Expat Express: Korean Culture: Saving Face 📸 To see the pictures that correspond to this episode click the link below: https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e13-korean-culture-saving-face If you...

Puff. Sip. Nibble. Beg! 26.07.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode the crew is headed to a sexy speakeasy but who among these friends will be met with something sinister? 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): De La Mano Cigar Lounge @delamano_seoul Commi Chicken #콤미치킨 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e12-puff-sip-nibble-beg 🇰🇷 Learn Kore...

Lush, Lights & Liquor 20.07.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode my friends and I head to the mall and come together for a wet and wild time at my place. Open class is finally over! Woooo! 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Lush @lushkorea Liquor Store 가자주류상일역점 Starfield Mall/Hanam @starfield.official Among Us Gameplay on YouTube by Various Gamers Disguised Toast Sykunno Valkyrae Hafu Jack Septiceye 📸 Podcast with Visuals...

Would You Rather: South Korea Edition 11.07.2024

WELCOME to "Expat Express" - your quick dose of inspiration, information and all things Second Act. In these brief episodes I might take a poll, offer my pov about life abroad or spill some travel tea.  Expat Express: Would You Rather: South Korea Edition 📸 To see the pictures that correspond to this episode click the link below: https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e10-would-you-rather-south-...

Grand Opening! Grand Closing :( 05.07.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode friends meet, friends greet, more antics, and of course more yummy food. Also, things are amping up at school ...yikes! 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Lazy Farmers @lazyfarmers_ Boogie Woogie @boogiewoogieseoul Casa Corona @casacoronaseoul Granhand @granhand_official 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below...

Easy Workload...Where? 28.06.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I am settling into my new place, bonding with the other foreign teachers and getting real insight into the ins and outs of my new school. 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): H& @h.ampersandc Sweet Pongdang ( pink palace ) @sweet.pongdang Dongdaemun Yupgi Tteokbokki @yupdduk_official Source: Local retail giant Daiso becomes fully Korean-owned. by No Kyung-min,  The...

Welcome to Korea? 20.06.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm back on Korean soil and it's soaking wet. The rain is pouring down and I’m feeling some kinda way. 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Kyochon Chicken @kyochon_official 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e7-welcome-to-korea 🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me! First, you’ll...

Hi Dave. Hey Jon. Not a Speed Date! 14.06.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode fast forward to me coming back from my scouting trip in Portugal. I’m in the states and I’m gonna give Korea another go. 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website.  How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the...

Expat Express: 5 Awesome Things About Korea! 06.06.2024

WELCOME to "Expat Express" - your quick dose of inspiration, information and all things Second Act. In these brief episodes I might take a poll, offer my pov about life abroad or spill some travel tea.  Expat Express: 5 Awesome Things About Korea 📸 To see the pictures that correspond to this episode click the link below: https://secondactexpat.com/s2-e5-expat-express-5-awesome-things-ab...

Reverse Culture Shock in Chicago 30.05.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I've landed back in Chicago and woah things have changed ALSO I gotta put my game face ON . 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website.  How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.   https://se...

Bittersweet Bye to Korea part 2 24.05.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm getting closer to the end of my time in Korea and the ticket back to Chicago has been booked. 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website.  How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in each episode you'll see a link below...

Bittersweet Bye to Korea part 1 15.05.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm spending the last few weeks enjoying my time in Korea before heading back to the states. 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website.  How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in each episode you'll see a link below.   h...

Season Two: Are You Ready? 02.05.2024

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... Welcome to Season 2! sooooo much to tell you! Please check out Season 1 if you haven't already to get the backstory ;) 📸 Podcast with Visuals! There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website.  How cool is that? To see the pictures that I describe in each episode you'll see a link...

Ending on a High Note in England! 22.06.2023

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I’m visiting my friend Immy on her home turf in England yes! 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Tate Modern @tate Anchor Bankside @anchorbankside Jam Delish  @jam.delish The Castle @thecastlen1 The George @thegeorgeinrye The Mousetrap @mousetraplondon 📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondacte...

Back to Nazare Part 2 15.06.2023

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm returning to Nazare and subsequently my last stop in Portugal. 🛌 Short Term Rental Hosts Room #1 with private bathroom Guesthouse Veríssimo https://abnb.me/FxZ5HUmMmAb 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Pangeia by the sea @pangeia_restaurante Commissioned mural by @daniel.eime 📸 To see the pictures that I described in the podcast visit the website https://...

Strolling in Figueira da Foz and Buarcos 09.06.2023

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... In this episode I'm talking about two more beach towns and two great hosts! 🛌 Short Term Rental Hosts King’s Tower by Vacation in Figueira https://abnb.me/4f1CA7rLmAb (Buarcos) City of Praia https://abnb.me/1vQZHSxLmAb 🗣️ Mentions (Instagram): Casino Figueira (website) www.casinofigueira.pt Grocery Continente Bom Dia @continente Lauras Fried Chicken @laurasfriedchick...

Three More Episodes in Season One 01.06.2023

👇🏽 Scroll the Notes... Only THREE more episodes left in season 1?  No way!! What?!?!?  📸 Podcast with Visuals! To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below. https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e16-three-more-episodes Thank you for listening and showing me love! Want MORE Second Act Expat? Blog: Wanderlust is moving so Stay Tuned! Visit the Website: www.secondactexpat.com L...

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