Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Abroad
Hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, Lucky to Be Here showcases the stories of individuals who have navigated major life and career transitions across countries. Guests share their experiences, lessons, and advice for defining success on their own terms. The podcast highlights the intentionality and hard work required to build a life abroad, emphasizing that it's more than just luck. It is produced by AGV Services LLC.
Episodes
Bonus episode: Proximity, Distance, and The Grief of Building a Life Abroad with Gisela de la Villa
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this bonus episode of Lucky to Be Here, we delve into the importance of our support systems for professional and personal milestones, and the emot
Bonus episode: What We Wished We Had Known Before Graduate School with Sebastian Vallejo Vera
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.This is the second part of our discussion with Dr. Sebastian Vallejo Vera, where we reconnect after his original episode in Season 1 on his experienc
Bonus episode: The Power Dynamics of Academia with Sebastian Vallejo Vera
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this bonus episode, Dr. Sebastian Vallejo Vera and I reconnect to continue a discussion that started in his episode of our first season. The guidi
Bonus episode: Finding Your Voice While Adapting to the AI World with Veronica Bianchini
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Our first bonus episode reconnects us with Veronica Bianchini, our very first guest in Lucky to Be Here! Since our first episode, Veronica has now co
A Summer/Winter of Bonus Episodes for Lucky to Be Here
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Season 1 is officially done... but we are not, and we want to hear from you!This summer/winter, we will continue sharing bonus episodes before launch
We Don’t Quit: Veronica Sepehr on Career & Immigration from Ecuador to Canada and the U.S.
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Veronica Sepehr has developed a career that truly embraced pivots across industries and countries, having covered from academia to corporate research
Boy Scout on a Mission to Serve: Erick Gonzales Rocha’s Path from Bolivia to Japan and Switzerland
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.What started as hopping on a bus in Cochabamba became a life and career focused on international public service. Erick Gonzales Roach is a developmen
A Two-Year Plan Turned into A Life Abroad: Adapting to the Unexpected with Florencia Colella
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.What may start as a short adventure to try something different might become the journey of a lifetime, or at least over a decade. That is what happen
The Pivots of The Bold Ph.D.: Gertrude Nonterah on Her Non-Linear Path to Success
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.We may have an idea or goal in mind, but the conditions might not work in our favor. The key? Keep what drives you top of mind and adapt. The barrier
Building La Vie En France: Osvaldo Sosa Echanis Living a Decade-Long Dream
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Sometimes our immigration journey starts long before we even step foot in a new place. This week, we explore this with Osvaldo Sosa Echanis, who set
A Year Around The World with Nicole Moreno-Deinzer
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Many of us have imagined what it would be like to build a life around the world. This week, Nicole Moreno-Deinzer shares her experience undergoing a
Finding Frecuencia Francia Through Microstories, From Venezuela to the World
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Francia is an Entertainment Attorney by day and a multi-hyphenate Artist away from the desk: Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Model, TV Host, Voice Actor, D
Learning (and Living in) Geographies of Global Inequalities with Kern Mangan-Walker
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Kern Mangan-Walker is a 34 year old New Zealander. They are currently studying their masters of Geography of Global Inequalities at Freie Universität
Building the American Life (And A Family of Seven): Marta Spirk’s Moves Between Brazil and the U.S.
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this week’s episode of Lucky to Be Here, we embark on a journey from Brazil to the United States, back and forth, to dive deeper into the trade-of
Turning Discomfort into Stepping Stones: Elena Hoffer’s Path from Germany to Sweden
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Elena Hoffer is the co-founder and CEO of Alma.Me, helping PhDs transition from academia to industry. She earned her PhD in Medical Sciences from Kar
Meeting Halfway at the Other End of the World: Gisela de la Villa’s Path into Kiwi Life
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this advice-packed episode of Lucky to Be Here, we talk to Gisela de la Villa. Gisela is a multi-hyphenate who hails from Argentina, but has becom
An Academic Career, A Family Affair: Sebastián Vallejo Vera’s Journey in the U.S., Mexico and Canada
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Dr. Sebastián Vallejo Vera is Assistant Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Western Ontario, where he studies gende
Anatomy of a Bold Move: Heart, Complexity & Faith (Special Solo Episode)
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this special solo episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal discusses the concept of bold moves in life and career transitions. She emphasizes that bold mov
Special Solo Episode - A Year in Review and A Mindful Approach to Charting Our 2026 Goals
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In this special solo episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal discusses the distinction between strategy, planning, and setting habits and routines for career
Carmen Fleitas’ Global Career beyond Vision Boards: From Paraguay to Thailand, and in between
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Carmen Fleitas is an Advocacy and Communications Expert working at the United Nations, with over eight years of international experience spanning La
To Turkey and Back: Jose Luis Delgado on What Living Abroad Teaches Us
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. José Luis Delgado is an economist with over 10 years of international experience in financial analysis, management control, accounts receivable, and
Starting in Indonesia to Make the World Your Playground: Mutiara Alam on Her Homecoming
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Mutiara Alam is a certified coach and global educator who equips students and professionals to become visionary leaders through immersive global exp
What is Home? Exploring Place, Politics, and Public-facing Careers with Dr. Charlie Hunt
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad. Dr. Charlie Hunt is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Boise State University. He's the author of two books about the U.S. Congress, the
London-Bound: Building Identity and Belonging with Veronica Bianchini
Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.Veronica Bianchini is a Senior Strategic Customer Success Manager. Veronica was born in Argentina, in a multi-cultural household of first generation
Welcome to Lucky to Be Here: Building Lives & Careers Across Countries
Welcome to Lucky to Be Here!Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.In our first (short) episode, Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. shares what this podcast is all about, along with some backg
Lucky to Be Here: A Podcast About Building Lives & Careers Abroad
Every other Wednesday, Lucky to Be Here showcases stories of big leaps to build a life and career across countries.Join Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C., founder of AGV Services LLC and an expert in big, bold life and career transitions herself, and our guests to explore the nuances of their unique journeys and the universality of the human experience building our lives, careers, and ourselves acros
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