#5. Part1. Why Love Alone Can’t Carry You Through Culture Shock: The Harsh Truth About Starting Over in the USA

Have you ever left everything you’ve built—your career, your culture, your community—for love… and wondered, “How do I start over in a new country?”

Brazilian graphic designer, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, Cris Diaz, shares her journey of moving to the U.S. for love, leaving behind a thriving business and deep cultural roots in Brazil. 

Cris opens up about the emotional complexities of relocation: the longing for home, the challenge of rebuilding identity, and the quest to merge two worlds without losing yourself.

In this episode you'll discover:

• What it’s really like to leave a life of purpose and success behind—and navigate the grief, hope, and excitement of starting over.
• Learn how to build new connections and community when you feel like a stranger in a strange land.
• Gain insight into how cultural identity, love, and personal reinvention intertwine in the immigrant experience.

Listen to Cris' moving story—and uncover inspiration, solidarity, and strategies for creating a meaningful life abroad while honoring where you came from.

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This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women (and men) stories. Those who immigrate to the USA, tackling the struggles of homesickness, identity crisis, and culture shock in the USA while adjusting to expat life and navigating cultural differences. Through conversations on starting over, reinventing yourself, and finding purpose, it highlights success stories of women's tenacity, and the resilience of expats in the USA. It offers insights into bicultural identity, language barriers, and the challenges of living overseas. The podcast emphasizes the importance of a strong support system and wellbeing for women in pursuit of the American dream.

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