Can you afford getting laid off? Vanessa Wachtmeister is a proud Chicana (American of Mexican descent) who made the move abroad 11 years ago and her first country living abroad was China. Vanessa currently lives in Berlin, Germany working for a Fortune 500 company meanwhile working on her own company, Wander Onwards. In this episode, we unpack the journey of moving abroad, navigating unexpected twists like getting laid off from your job, embracing neurodiversity, and what to expect when...

As an artist, grappling with insecurity is inevitable. To fellow artists, do you feel understood? Roxanne lived a hybrid life between Germany and the U.S. and we delve into the essential qualities necessary for artists in today's modern world, the insecurities inherent in the artistic journey, and the differing ease of accessing certain emotions for women compared to men. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at [email protected]. Follow the...

The contents of this conversation are nothing new. The Black experience abroad has been discussed by many Black people online. I learned something new beyond the "race discussion," which is why this episode is an interesting one if you pay attention. Lucky is from Sacramento, California and we discuss what it's like to be both Black and American in Germany, playing into stereotypes, and fatherhood. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email...

This is what people won't tell you when you move abroad... In actuality, moving to live abroad isn't as romantic as one may make it appear on social media. Gianmario is from Naples, Italy and we speak on how his time abroad has shaped his personality, who he is today, why he chooses to live outside the country he spent the first years of his life and so much more with humorous moments in-between this conversation.  Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at...

How does it feel to be 30? If you are approaching your 30s then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Melissa, or Missy as her friends call her, is from an island near Vancouver, Canada and we discuss the life lessons she's learned in her 20s now that she turned 30, including living in Munich, romantic relationships, and casually hanging out with Johnny Depp. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at [email protected]. Follow the podcast...

Have you found your IKIGAI? Ikigai is a Japanese concept that is broken down into two words to better understand. "Iki" in Japanese means life, and "gai" means value or worth. Lea is an advid traveler who has traveled to 33 countries, from Munich, Germany, and currently completing a Master degree in Economical Psychology and Coaching. Her interest in personal growth and self-improvement has taken her to sit with me to discuss IKIGAI. Towards the end of the episode, we dive into a shorted,...

What is serial monogamy? For some, this is the first time they hear the term. Other are probably familiar with it but never knew what to call it. However, we all have that person who jumped from relationship to relationship. I'm here to tell you it's OK. I sit down with Robbie, who is openly navigating his dating life as a 20-something year old reflecting on his past, present, and future. We talk about vulnerability amongst men, therapy, and toxic exes amongst other related topics. Interested...

I am back and better than every before. After almost three years of being MIA from the podcast, I am ready to share my story. In this solo episode, I get personal and detailed about the realities of moving abroad as an American expat to Europe so here it is. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at [email protected]. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track...

Meet Lissette. She lives in New York City, originally from the sunny but humid city of Miami. This 27 year old consultant, coach, & content creator has made a name for herself in less than a decade. But... her story of success did not always look like it does today. In this conversation, you will hear her perspective along her journey of becoming $50K debt free, money mindset, and how you can apply some of the things we discuss as of right now. This... is Lissette's story.

Meet Ryan. He lives in Miami, Florida and he is 24 years old, but it's been a little over 15 years since we last spoke. And, we dove straight into our past and present lives. One of those topics that Ryan spoke with me focuses on mindset. If you follow me on social media, I am nothing but obsessed with personal development. In our conversation, you'll learn about self-diagnosis, adopting habits and going with THE RIGHT FLOW. This... is Ryan's story.

Meet Baiyina. She's from Miami and lives in Houston, Texas. Although she is not a millennial, in her 40 years old of life, she has learned that the turning points in her life have allowed her to gain perspective on an array of topics that make her who she is today. She's a Black woman, a Muslim, and an educator. In our conversation, I learn some important lessons that we can all learn from.

Meet Catalina, or as I know her "Cata." She's 24 years old, from Colombia and now lives in Miami. Today, she lives a life of balance but for the first time she's publicly sharing her battle with an eating and exercise disorder during her teenage years. In conversation with Cata, we get into the details of her everyday struggle with these disorders and the mental training it took for her to recover. This, is Cata's story.

Meet Karla and Bryan. Karla lives in North Carolina and Bryan lives in Los Angeles. Two guests? Yes, because this episode takes us down memory lane. It took me weeks to finally find the couple that were once lovers on paradise island to exes... *cue dramatic telenovela music*. No, I'm just kidding. I'll let you be the judge. This, is Bryan and Karla's story. ------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over....

Meet Alessandra. She lives in South Florida, she is an artist, 25 years old and is starting all over again. But, what does that mean? If you have come to ask yourself this then you'll want to listen. In my conversation with Alessandra, we spoke about reclaiming your power in an abusive relationship, what she did to leave, and making "the decision." Trust me, this is a hard one. So, like always, this... is Alessandra's story. ------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH...

Meet Caiden, or "CJ," as they are called among their friends. They live in Ohio, but lets look past that minor detail as their story begins the moment they came out. I'm using such pronouns because Caiden is a 24-year-old, trans non-binary person. In conversation with Caiden, we speak about how diversity does not always mean race, how we are ALL transitioning, and how this conversation teaches us the importance of "us and them." This... is Caiden's story. ------------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST...

Meet McKenna Garvey. She lives in Wisconsin and has a message to share with you: s**t gets better. What gets better? Well, life. I want to take a moment to pause with all of you and to ask yourself: how am I today? Answer that honestly and then clear your mind for the next couple of minutes in your day to listen to McKenna. In my conversation with her, she shares with me her battle with wanting to feel alive and the fact she never had any resources available at her high school to help her...

Lauren lives in Miami, Florida, but has always lived a life of "emotional awareness." Some of you listening might wonder, "I'm emotionally aware. What is Barbie talking about?" In my conversation with Lauren, we talk about this generation, which we call the "therapy generation" where we're all started to feel more comfortable discussing mental health but are we really seeing a benefit? We all talk about how damn hard it's become to make friends in this age, outside of spaces like college, and...

Meet Eduardo, or Edu for short. He lives in London but he's never lived in a place for more than 4 years in his whole life. Why, you may ask? That was the way he grew up. Many people may think that's insane but to him that was his normal reality. No, his parents are not diplomats. In my conversation with Edu, I speak with him about his upbringing, global intersectionality, and how identity politics is a killer to society. This, is Eduardo's story. ------------ FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN...

Meet Macielle. She lives in Miami, Fl but the magic city has not been all fun and no play. For the past 7 years, Macielle had to grow up when she decided to move out from her mom's house. She had to grow up into the world. A world that many of us have or are learning to survive in post-college life, if you went down that path. It's this world we hear too often, "adulting." I speak with Macielle about the growing pains of life, growing up Latina in the U.S., and expectations from...

Meet Victoria Leandra. She lives in New York City, but her story begins in Puerto Rico when her small island dreams to live in the big apple became a reality. Five years later, Victoria is a 22-years-old, established journalist and content creator in the city that she calls home. Along the way, she's faced a set of obstacles that many of us in this digital world we live in has taught us the inauthentic reality we're surrounded by every day. I speak with Victoria about her move, building your...

Meet Elisa Martinez-Pascual. She lives in Madrid, Spain but her story is relatable to you and I. Well, I speak to all of you, creatives, listening. She currently works at a start-up company but has always had a creative side. When I met Elisa in 2016, it was clear to me what her gift was that needed to be shared with the world. In my conversation with her, we talk about repressing your creative side, the fire that's buried inside all of us, and seeing quitting as a...