Someone Like Us

We made it - 20 episodes, 20 topics, 11 guests with 1 mission of sharing our experience and stories of living abroad. This is the season finale of Someone Like Us podcast. All three of us sat down and shared what we have learned from starting a podcast as well as all the ups and downs along the way. We would like to thanks everyone who comes along and support us through this podcast. It was a fun...

This week on Someone Like Us, we're chatting with Gaurangi Batish , Communications Lead at DURUMI , the "cutest Korean Fashion Store in Queen W Toronto." Gaurangi gives us the insider scoop on DURUMI's success and how she used her unique background and talents to make the brand's social media take off . Hear how she went from a psychology major in India to a fashion grad in Toronto, using her full...

This week on Someone Like Us, we were thrilled to have a wonderfully candid and insightful chat with our dear friend, the brilliant Megha Kulshrestha. Megha joined us to share a truly unique perspective on modern partnership: how she successfully runs her marriage, with her husband, like a well-oiled start-up. Megha dove into the tangible, day-to-day mechanisms that keep their partnership strong a...

This week on Someone Like Us, we sat down with Loris Micu, a dear friend, a restaurant manager in Ontario, and also an addiction survivor and listened to his near-death experience which completely changed his life. We learned how alcohol slowly creeped on his life and how he overcome one of the most common addictions of our time.  if you’re struggling, you are not alone. There are resources availa...

This week on Someone Like Us, we sat down with Rashmi Thawani, the founder of @artlyflair_studio Toronto Charm Bar and one half of @tracinglife.canada . We learned how she and her husband turned their hobbies into two successful businesses, and all the hurdles they've gone through—from sourcing materials and testing products to creating content. If you are trying to chase your creative dream o...

This week on Someone Like Us, we’re talking about pets — our fur babies, our companions, our first “kids” away from home. Learn what we have gone through to bring pet(s) into our life in Canada: from how to spot a puppy mill, vet expenses to pet insurance. If you are considering getting a fur baby – this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH US instagram: https://www.instagram.com/someonelikeus.podcast...

This week on Someone Like Us, we sat down with Natalia Valladares @nattfattt , a community coordinator and content creator. Learn how Natalia brought her culture and tradition to bring people together and created an amazing community in Toronto. She has also created two powerful online communities @someonesomewherecares and @bodylovingbodies . Whether you are a newcomer or simply curious about how...

This week, our episode Fertility Files features Rebecca Puckett, a pediatric nurse who recently transitioned into fertility care. We explore the surprising gaps in knowledge, the topics that often go under-discussed, and what everyone should know about fertility and wellness. Rebecca shares insights from her work, including menstrual health, family planning, fertility treatments like IUI and IVF,...

Get to know your hosts, Ann, Joel, and Mi, three friends from different walks of life united by a love for candid conversations about our stories and experiences while living abroad. In this special episode, we're pulling back the curtain to share how we met, what inspired us to start this show, and why we're so passionate about sharing their experiences with you. Come hang out with us! CO...

Grief is something we all carry in one form or another.  For some, it’s the loss of a loved one.  For others, it’s the loss of home, identity, or even an older version of themselves.  In this episode of Someone Like Us, we open up about the many shapes grief can take, especially while living abroad and navigating life’s transitions. We’re joined by Krittika Sharma — grief counselor, death meditati...

This week on Someone Like Us, we sit down with our guest Emily, a Personal Support Worker, nursing student, and mom, to talk about her pregnancy journey with PCOS and everything that came with it. From trying to conceive, coping with loss, and navigating labor, to questions around cultural identity and support systems, Emily opens up about the real ups and downs of becoming a parent. We ask the qu...

What’s it really like to chase a career in comedy? In this “So You Think You’re Funny?” episode, we sit down with Toronto-based stand-up comedian Manisha to talk about the highs, lows, and hecklers of building a life on stage. We get into the messy reality of breaking into stand-up—awkward first shows, unsolicited “tips” from dudes, and what it takes to carve out a creative path when the rules don...

We’re back with Sarah for Part 2 — and it’s time to talk budgets, pressure, and everything that doesn’t make it into the cute Instagram post. Wedding costs, family expectations, horror stories, and all the stress during the big day. We get into Wedding Hot Takes, share a few behind-the-scenes moments, and ask the main question: was it actually worth it? RESOURCES How Much Does a Wedding Really Cos...

#weddings: magical milestone or glorified group dinner with a massive invoice? In this Vows & Woes episode, we get into it with our friend Sarah, who got married in her 20s while navigating cultural expectations, budgets, and the dreaded planning phase. We talk proposals, ring culture, and what weddings actually look like in our communities. We had so much fun (and so many opinions) that we ha...

It's summer, and you know what that means: travel plans are heating up… and so are the ridiculous flight prices and hotel markups. In this episode Ann is breaking down how to use credit cards to travel smarter, not harder. We get into how points actually work, which cards are worth signing up for, and why credit cards aren’t necessarily the evil our parents warned us about. No fluff, no financ...

With Canada Day here, we’re reflecting on what it really means to start fresh in this vast, diverse country.  How do you even fit your whole life into a couple of suitcases, with too many memories and not enough space?  We share stories about the quiet, complicated parts of moving to Canada, the things we packed, the ones we wish we hadn’t left behind, the wild rides of first apartments, and the l...

Dating in your 30s is... weird. You kinda know what you want, kinda don’t. You’re done with the games, but somehow the games aren’t done with you. And if you’ve found the one, is he actually the one though? In this episode, special guest Darshita joins us to share how she met her fiancé on Tinder (yes, that Tinder). We talk about what dating looks like now, how to tell the difference between settl...

Dads. They’re always there to support us, but most of the time, they need support more… even if they don’t know how to ask for it. From silent love languages to full-blown shouting matches, we’re diving into the complicated, tender, and often unspoken relationships we have with our Asian dads. In this episode, we share hilarious childhood stories, discipline flashbacks, healing moments, and how we...

Telling someone you love your truth is never easy — especially when it’s your sibling. In this episode, my dear friend Julian, shared the story of what it was like to come out to his brother and how he embraced his identity, while living abroad in Germany. We hope you enjoy this very first episode of Someone Like Us Podcast. #someonelikeus#podcast#LGBTQ+#Pride#immigrants#Germany CONNECT WITH US in...

Someone Like Us is a podcast by three friends—Ann, Joel, and Mi —who found each other abroad and are now navigating adulthood together. From identity, love, and career to finance and healing, we share the real, messy, and honest parts of life in a new country. If you’ve ever felt lost or alone on your journey, we hope you’ll find comfort in knowing there’s someone like you. CONNECT WITH US instagr...