What You Gain And Lose When You Move

What It Takes to Start Over From Scratch

What does it really take to start over from scratch? In this episode, Fer shares what it was like leaving Venezuela, unexpectedly building a new life in the U.S., and rebuilding his career in New York after arriving with no clear plan. We talk about starting over in a new country, rebuilding confidence, creating community, and the mindset it takes to keep moving forward when everything familiar is gone. A conversation about reinvention, resilience, identity, belonging, and building a new sense of home.

Why Being A Chameleon Is A Superpower

What if the parts of yourself that make you different are actually your greatest strength?Growing up between cultures can leave you feeling like you don’t fit neatly into any one box. But it can also teach you something valuable: how to adapt, connect, and feel at home in very different environments.In this conversation, Aisha reflects on identity, belonging, relationships, and why she sees being a “chameleon” not as a weakness, but as a superpower.We discuss:• Adapting to different environments• Identity beyond labels• The assumptions people make about us• Relationships across different backgrounds• Growing up between cultures• Finding confidence in who you areThis episode is for anyone who has ever felt different, struggled to fit into expectations, or discovered that their uniqueness might be their greatest strength.

Trailer | Why I Started Somewhere Unfamiliar

Stories about what it really feels like to build a life far from where you started.Through honest conversations about identity, belonging, reinvention, relationships, and personal growth, Somewhere Unfamiliar explores how people rebuild, adapt, and create meaningful lives through change.Whether you’ve moved across the world, across the country, or simply found yourself in a chapter of life you never expected, these conversations are a reminder that you’re not alone.

What You Gain And Lose When You Move

When you spend your life moving between countries, what happens to your sense of home? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eimad Houry, whose life has been shaped by relocation, cultural adaptation, and decades of living between different countries and communities. We talk about: • Identity and belonging across cultures • The loneliness of constantly starting over • Losing childhood connections and ties to place • Building relationships and community in unfamiliar environments • Faith, family, and raising children between cultures • The challenges and opportunities of relocation • How travel, study abroad, and international experiences can transform the way you see yourself and the world A conversation about home, belonging, resilience, and what happens when a lifetime of movement shapes who you become. ⁠Check out How Studying Abroad Changed My Life ⁠by Eimad Houry & Chinekwu Obidoa⁠⁠

What If There’s A Bigger Life Waiting For You?

What happens when you stop living the life that’s expected of you and start building the life you actually want?Big changes are exciting. They’re also uncomfortable, uncertain, and often lonelier than we expect.In this conversation, Laura reflects on what it means to take a chance on yourself, embrace uncertainty, and create a life that feels more aligned with who you are.We discuss:• Following the life you’ve always imagined• The courage to start over• Building friendships and community from scratch• Why going home can feel different after you’ve left• Reinventing yourself in a new environment• Creating a life on your own termsThis episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads, wondering whether to play it safe or take a chance on something bigger.