Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Juliana Chaves, a Brazilian neuroscientist and biomedical researcher who has been building a remarkable career in Australia. Juliana started her path just wanting to learn English to keep excelling in her academic life in Sao Paulo. From earning a First-Class Honours degree back home, she now not just speak fluent English but also just completed her PhD in Australia.

But Juliana’s story is about more than her impressive resume. It’s a testament to resilience, ambition, and the courage to leave behind the familiar life to chase dreams abroad.

Listening to her story you will find the crazy challenges she had to overcome in the process to have her two passions aligned: living in Australia and working in Science.

Join us as Juliana shares her journey of building roots in Australia, her career advice as a scientist overseas, and the insights on navigating the challenges of living far from home.

This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Today’s episode we will chat with Nico Delabella, an engineer from Italy that now lives in São Paulo, Brazil after a long ride of choosing the unexpected path and making it work in the best way possible.

His decisions took him from a small town in Italy to studying in Spain, completing a masters and starting an internship in Panama, and eventually building a life and career in a different continent. He now works for a multinational company managing teams all across Latin America.

In this episode we'll cover topics like learning languages, adapting to new cultures, the reality of not following the usual, and what it really means to build your life abroad trusting your gut.

Nico is full of energy, very insightful, and I think like myself, you’ll love hearing how he’s turned curiosity and openness into a global career.

Get to know Jen's amazing journey in Australia, which started in her Year 10 till after University. An emotional episode that presents this inspiring story. Check it out!

Graduated as an engineer, working as a drafter. Get to meet this Brazilian surfer that has been living in Australia for the past years!

In this episode, Pasindu shares the challenges of adapting to a new culture, navigating life as an international student, and finding his true passion in a completely different field. We’ll also explore his experiences living in Melbourne versus Brisbane, the cultural shocks he faced along the way, and how he continues to build a meaningful life far from home.

Whether you're someone dreaming of starting fresh in a new country, considering a career pivot, or just looking for inspiration, Pasindu’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of embracing change.

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Today we’re joined by Giovanna Travain, whose story is all about taking a chance abroad and making it her own. Originally from São Paulo, Brazil, Giovanna first came to Australia at just 19 years old, planning only a semester break—but that short stay quickly turned into a whole new life.

Along the way, she’s faced the ups and downs of moving abroad so young, including going through the COVID lockdowns far from family, all while studying, working different jobs, and eventually breaking into the world of digital marketing.

Fast forward to today, Giovanna has built a career as a Digital Marketing Specialist in Brisbane, and her journey is a great example of resilience, growth, and what it really means to build roots in a new country.

Massimo started out as a veterinarian, and over the years his path led him to the African Union and later to senior roles at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. His work has always been about livestock, food security, and public health, but behind the titles, it’s also about resilience, culture, and people’s everyday survival.

In this conversation, we talk about working in conflict zones, aspects of culture shock, what it takes to keep moving and adapting, and how you balance career, family, and roots when your life and family is on the move.

As an engineer back in Mexico, Ana had always the dream to work in environmental management in a first world country.

From building and excelling in her engineering career to achieving permanent residency, her story will inspire us to embrace challenges and unlock opportunities, no matter where we are.