Where We Land

How two immigrants celebrate Independence Day

This month we have the 4th of July and 28 de Julio (Peru’s Independence Day)! These are the most patriotic holidays in their respective countries. So, what happens when you were born in Peru and live in the US? Being far from home sometimes makes you feel more patriotic about your home country, but it can be hard to celebrate being abroad (you can’t always get all the Peruvian things you’d normally enjoy). And celebrating the 4th when you weren’t born in the US can have a learning curve because each country celebrates Independence Day differently. In this episode we share our past experiences as we’ve tried to celebrate both! WATCH on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWeLandPod] REACH OUT: Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com. FOLLOW: *Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod [https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/] *Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewelandpod] *Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8 [https://www.instagram.com/claudiavl8/] Click here for a list of immigration resources / organizations you can support. [https://www.whereweland.com/resources] ABOUT THE HOSTS: Luciana and Claudia Valdiviezo know what it’s like to move to the U.S. – twice. They were born in Peru and lived there for only a few years until their parents moved the family to the U.S. The sisters kept in touch with their roots, speaking Spanish at home and every Christmas when they visited Peru for the holidays. Then, when they were 12 and 11 respectively, the family moved back to Peru. Growing up both Peruvian and American during those formative years gave Luciana and Claudia a deep understanding of what it means to belong, and not belong, at the same time. The sisters eventually moved back to the U.S. Luciana is a marketing professional living in Washington D.C. with her husband and two young children. Claudia is a writer living in New York City.

Our favorite immigrant dads

In honor of it being Father’s Day, in this episode we discuss our favorite dads (both fictional or real) that immigrated to the United States. From Camila Cabello’s dad to the dad in Never Have I Ever, and Vito Corleone to our father (or course!), we share what resonates with us about these paternal figures. Who’s your fave? Let us know in the comments! WATCH on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWeLandPod] REACH OUT: Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com. FOLLOW: *Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod [https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/] *Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewelandpod] *Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8 [https://www.instagram.com/claudiavl8/] Click here for a list of immigration resources / organizations you can support. [https://www.whereweland.com/resources] ABOUT THE HOSTS: Luciana and Claudia Valdiviezo know what it’s like to move to the U.S. – twice. They were born in Peru and lived there for only a few years until their parents moved the family to the U.S. The sisters kept in touch with their roots, speaking Spanish at home and every Christmas when they visited Peru for the holidays. Then, when they were 12 and 11 respectively, the family moved back to Peru. Growing up both Peruvian and American during those formative years gave Luciana and Claudia a deep understanding of what it means to belong, and not belong, at the same time. The sisters eventually moved back to the U.S. Luciana is a marketing professional living in Washington D.C. with her husband and two young children. Claudia is a writer living in New York City.

Pausing the career you immigrated for with Luciana Valdiviezo

Ever since she took a summer film class in New York, Peruvian marketing major Luciana Valdiviezo promised herself she’d live and work in the city some day. Through hard work, chasing down visa opportunities, and a lot of luck, Luciana made her dreams of becoming a marketing executive in the US come true. But now, 12 years after moving to the US to pursue that career, she’s choosing to press pause.  Luciana talks about motherhood, what it takes to build a career abroad, and how seeing other women take breaks in their careers helped her make the difficult decision to put her career on pause for her family. WATCH on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWeLandPod] REACH OUT: Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com. FOLLOW: *Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod [https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/] *Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewelandpod] *Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8 [https://www.instagram.com/claudiavl8/] Click here for a list of immigration resources / organizations you can support. [https://www.whereweland.com/resources] ABOUT THE HOSTS: Luciana and Claudia Valdiviezo know what it’s like to move to the U.S. – twice. They were born in Peru and lived there for only a few years until their parents moved the family to the U.S. The sisters kept in touch with their roots, speaking Spanish at home and every Christmas when they visited Peru for the holidays. Then, when they were 12 and 11 respectively, the family moved back to Peru. Growing up both Peruvian and American during those formative years gave Luciana and Claudia a deep understanding of what it means to belong, and not belong, at the same time. The sisters eventually moved back to the U.S. Luciana is a marketing professional living in Washington D.C. with her husband and two young children. Claudia is a writer living in New York City.

Globetrotting for a place of your own with Luiza Nunes

From a very young age Luiza Nunes felt the need to travel the world in search of a place all of her own. Brazil would always be where she returned to be with friends and family, but she was looking for something else, something entirely for herself. Luiza tells us all about living in different countries, the Brazilian food she stockpiles whenever she can, and why her next move might be her last. WATCH on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWeLandPod] REACH OUT: Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com. FOLLOW: *Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod [https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/] *Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewelandpod] *Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8 [https://www.instagram.com/claudiavl8/] Click here for a list of immigration resources / organizations you can support. [https://www.whereweland.com/resources] ABOUT THE HOSTS: Luciana and Claudia Valdiviezo know what it’s like to move to the U.S. – twice. They were born in Peru and lived there for only a few years until their parents moved the family to the U.S. The sisters kept in touch with their roots, speaking Spanish at home and every Christmas when they visited Peru for the holidays. Then, when they were 12 and 11 respectively, the family moved back to Peru. Growing up both Peruvian and American during those formative years gave Luciana and Claudia a deep understanding of what it means to belong, and not belong, at the same time. The sisters eventually moved back to the U.S. Luciana is a marketing professional living in Washington D.C. with her husband and two young children. Claudia is a writer living in New York City.

Before Sunset: past choices and second chances

In this episode we tackle Richard Linlater’s 2004 film Before Sunset. We talk about how worldly the characters have become, Celine’s immigrant experience in the US, and how this movie questions the meant-to-be ideals of its predecessor.  As always, we also share our favorite multicultural moments and pieces of culture depicted in the movie. Celine’s courtyard apartment, anyone? WATCH on YouTube! [https://www.youtube.com/@WhereWeLandPod] REACH OUT: Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com. FOLLOW: *Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod [https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/] *Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod [https://www.tiktok.com/@wherewelandpod] *Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8 [https://www.instagram.com/claudiavl8/] Click here for a list of immigration resources / organizations you can support. [https://www.whereweland.com/resources] ABOUT THE HOSTS: Luciana and Claudia Valdiviezo know what it’s like to move to the U.S. – twice. They were born in Peru and lived there for only a few years until their parents moved the family to the U.S. The sisters kept in touch with their roots, speaking Spanish at home and every Christmas when they visited Peru for the holidays. Then, when they were 12 and 11 respectively, the family moved back to Peru. Growing up both Peruvian and American during those formative years gave Luciana and Claudia a deep understanding of what it means to belong, and not belong, at the same time. The sisters eventually moved back to the U.S. Luciana is a marketing professional living in Washington D.C. with her husband and two young children. Claudia is a writer living in New York City.