Cross-cultural Stories
Episode 019 Trust Yourself: A Story of Love, PhDs, and Pastry in a New Land
22 Nov 2025
What does it take to rebuild your life and career in a foreign country? Juan and Carolina share their cross-cultural story: from the traffic jams of Bogotá to the supportive halls of Stanford. Learn how they found balance between a demanding PhD and a creative pastry career, and why their final advice is simple yet powerful: "Be patient and trust yourself.”00:00 - Introduction01:17 - Guests' Self-Introduction02:39 - Describing Hometown Bogotá08:32 - Music and Dance Culture14:45 - Redefining the Meaning of Home16:40 - Career Paths and Cross-Cultural Work28:21 - Cultural Differences and Positive Experiences38:01 - Support System and Personal Growth41:28 - Advice for Others46:12 - Growth in Their Relationship47:52 - Conclusion
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