Elise Maclin was living a good life in Chicago, in the US, when a random encounter switched something in her mind and her plans for the future. She met a Brazilian - and no, this is not a love story - and hearing him speaking about life back in Rio de Janeiro just hit her differently. Some people would call it destiny, others would call it craziness, but after that chat, Elise decided she would move to Rio. And nope, Elise had never visited Brazil before.This episode was truly special for me because I'm Brazilian and I think it’s fascinating to see our country through the eyes of an outsider.Elise's journey moving abroad is very admirable. Not only she was the first in her family to ever do that, she also went against their advice telling her not to do it and encountered some obstacles that delayed her dream, but she persisted. In this episode, we talk about how it feels to trade a fast-paced, achievement-driven life in the U.S. for a culture centered around community, connection, and presence. Connect with Elise:SubstackYouTubeTikTokWhy the name “Transplants”?I've always loved the meaning this word can have. To be a transplant is to carry one life while learning to live another._______________________________________Connect with Transplants:Follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/transplants.podSubstack/newsletter - https://wearetransplants.substack.com/Laura's IG https://www.instagram.com/laura_peruchiFollow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetransplantsQuestions, suggestions, or random thoughts you’d like to share? Or maybe you’d like to pitch yourself for the podcast or suggest a guest? Send me an email at [email protected].

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