The Brazilian point of view

This past week was full of very unfortunate events not only in the US, but also in Brazil. So out of a sudden, I decided to record an episode about all of them, Roe vs. Wade, recent events in Brazil, the right to have an abortion, and pro-life vs. pro-choice. I also talk about hate against women, what 'pro-life' really means, how women and men have been differently approaching those recent events,...

Instead of the usual "another episode, another country", for this week's episode, we have a fusion between two cultures: the Italian and the Bengali cultures. Initially, I asked Urmi to talk about living in Italy, although there was a lot of space to get into the Bengali culture as well. We talk about growing up in Italy, the fusion of Italian and Bengali cultures, tips on traveling to Italy, Ital...

For this week's episode, we have another big city in the world to talk about. For this one, I invited my friend Vic to talk about her moving to London, which zone to live in, getting used to the city, rent prices, London hacks and navigating the city. We also talk about how is it to live in a multicultural city, the truth about the weather, her favorite thing about living there for the past 8 mont...

For this week's episode, I had Ivan to talk about the Ukrainian point of view. We start the episode talking about misconceptions about Ukraine, its culture and food, Ukraine beyond the war. Then, we talk about the relationship Ukraine has with Russia and how the current war results from a lot of events over the last 10 years. We also talk about how is current life in the country, personal experien...

For this week's episode, I invited Tatni Zamora to talk about her life in Mexico. She explains how there's a Mexico for tourists and Mexico for Mexicans, spicy food, traditions, some misconceptions, and the warmth of the people. We also talk about how Mexicans feel about Mexico being a vacation spot for people in the US, if Mexicans feel cultural appropriation in different ways from other national...

For this week's episode, I invited my friend Vanessa to talk about her time living in Luxembourg. We talked about the moving process, how she slowly adapted to her new life in the country, how she went there without knowing any of the spoken languages, socializing at school, and Luxembourg's culture. We also talked about safety in the country, traveling around Europe, how she was living her dream...

For this week's episode, I invited back to the podcast Chelsea Marshall to talk about Polycystic ovary syndrome or PCOS. Chelsea has been doing some research on the topic, so we get a little bit into that, while she explains different types and conditions of the syndrome, as well as how our hormones work and exercising and nutrition with PCOS. We also talk about our personal experiences with PCOS,...

For this week's episode, I invited Sierra Brewer, a senior in high school, to talk about the pressure of growing up. We talked about how it is to choose a college and a major, how it is to attend a boarding school, how doing so improved her life in so many ways, and how it was the process of getting into a boarding school. We also talked about starting a podcast in high school, the pressure to gro...

For this week's episode, I invited my friend Flávia to talk about Paris, where she's been living for over two years as a foreigner. She gives us a very sober view of the city, how is Parisian life, how to be safe in the city, how to meet French people, make friends, and tips on moving to Paris. We also talk about how is it to look for a place to live and its complications, navigating the work envi...

For this week's episode, I decided to expand a little bit of my idea to talk about different countries and talk about amazing cities in the world!  For the first episode of this series, I decided to invite back my friend Débora Martins to talk about her life in Amsterdam and all about the city. We talk about social life, leisure possibilities, safety, and making friends. We also talk about th...

In this week's episode, I get into a topic that has been very important for my podcast since the first episode: the hypersexualization of Brazilian women. On this topic, I enhance famous Brazilian women who have been doing a great job internationally, how they are portrayed by the media and their achievements. I also get more into Anitta's success, her cover for Nylon magazine, her amazing perform...

In this week's episode, I had Maddie Kelley to talk about her moving to Macao and her life there. We talk about how Macao is the Las Vegas of China, some situations she's been through that can be considered culture shocks, how Macao works, and its structure and safety. We also talk about how it is to settle in a new country, the gambling in Macao, social life, tips on making friends in a new envir...

As a 26-year-old going through a quarter-life crisis, I wanted to record an episode about it and how it's directly related to mental health. I talk about how self-doubt can prevent you from finding your path in life and living the endless possibilities life has to offer. I also talk about following your intuition, the way our bodies speak to us, the importance of being true to yourself, not meetin...

Still on the topic of mental health, sometimes we oversee the impact that social media has been having on our lives in general, but especially on our mental health. This week's episode is part 1 of a two-part episode with Kirsty Taylor, from the podcast "Fancy a Blether?", in which we talk about growing up apart from social media and the impact of social media on teenage years. We also talk about...

More than ever mental health is an important topic that's being discussed more and more often. That's why for this week's episode I had Black Butterfly, who has a podcast dedicated to mental health, to talk all about it. We talk about self-discovery in your mid-20s, how the brain is fully developed by 25, the importance of therapy, journaling for processing thoughts, and what helps her mental heal...

In this week's episode, I decide to talk about a different topic: people who don't want to get pregnant. I talk about how I've been thinking about talking about this on the podcast for a while and why I decided to do it just now. I also explain why I decided to make this a solo episode instead of a conversation with a guest.  I talk about how society expects different "lifepaths" for women an...

In this week's episode on the podcast, I had Chelsea talk about her country: South Africa! We talk about the eleven different languages spoken in the country, how is the culture, the different festivities, and what you should know before traveling to South Africa. We also talk about generalizations about Africa, misconceptions about South Africa, the consequences of the 2010 World Cup, the economi...

Brazil is famous for a lot of things and one of many is the Brazilian carnival, which was supposed to be happening right now (and kind of is tbh). So in this week's episode, I decided to share everything about this famous (and religious) festivity that Brazil is so known for. In the episode I talk about how we celebrate the holiday, how are the festivities, and how there's more than one type of pa...

In this week's episode on the podcast, I have Tytti-Kaarina to talk about Finland. We talk about life in the country, typical foods, traditional activities, how the country works and things you should know before visiting. We also talk about common misconceptions, pros and cons of living in Finland, what you can find about the country online, Covid in Finland, being pregnant during the pandemic an...

In today's episode, I have Mirna Milagros Solis to talk about her country, Panama! We talk about how people confuse Panama with Panama City (Florida), how is life in the country, Panama's history and the importance of the Panama canal. We also talk about life in Panama, its people, how the country was built, its culture, tourism, the possibilities the country offers and much more! Hope you guys en...

In today's episode, I have Achille Songa to talk about his country, Rwanda! We talk about life in Rwanda, what is valued in their culture, misconceptions, how people think life there is, how life in Rwanda really is, misconceptions, pros and cons and traveling to Rwanda. We also talk about the basics of the culture, the languages that are spoken in the country, how they value the cow, the hospital...

It's 2022 and if you've ever thought about becoming an influencer or just want to learn more about being one, this episode is for you.  In this week's episode, I talked to Karen Tochterman the 101 on being an influencer, how she started, creating a YouTube channel, strategies for growing on Instagram, making money from social media, working with brands & getting sponsors, the truth of bei...

Another week, another country. And for today's episode, I asked Keiana Byfield to come back to the podcast to talk about her home country: Jamaica! In this episode, we talk about life in Jamaica, the difference between living and visiting the country, misconceptions, how people became friends with her just for being Jamaican, younger people moving out for better opportunities, how Jamaican people...

I'm pretty sure most people already set their intentions for 2022. So if one of your intentions/goals is to start a podcast, this is the perfect episode for you! In this week's episode, I give the 101 on starting a podcast, the equipment you need, the initial decisions you must make, recording, editing and promoting strategies. I also talk about how to outline episodes, get sponsors for your podca...

One of my goals for the new year for the podcast is to record more episodes about specific countries. For the first one of the year, I had Kirsty Taylor talk about living in Scotland!  We talk about the perks of living in the country, Brexit, Harry Potter scenarios, misconceptions, Covid, being proud of being Scottish, culture, and much more! Hope you guys enjoy it! Kirsty's Podcast on Spotif...