Enjoyment, bonding and a sense of community are all to be found in sports, books and patient conversations. Meet my good friend, Eduardo Hope, as we talk about late nights in the closed university library, sudden moves, books, and overcoming cultural differences for the sake of love. Connect with Eduardo on Instagram for rich conversations and interesting perspectives.  Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show at Meettheneighbor.com and follow the show on Instagram @meettheneighbor.com. Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Leaving friends, understanding new schools, and figuring out kickball were all part of Elinor's shift from Israel to the US. We talk about the struggles of navigating the new-home transition, juggling two cultures, and just generally finding her voice and finding her way. Both the good and the difficult intangibles she inherited have been important in her journey of becoming the person she is today. Join the conversation and hear what Elinor has to share about language, culture, and travel. Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show: Meettheneighbor.com Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)  

From sunny days playing on the beach to discovering the cold of snow in the dark Canadian winter, Guerdah Félix is well practiced in adapting to life's inevitable changes.  Our chat includes (among other things) school life, childhood games, and books. Some of Guerdah's favorites include The Shack by William P. Young and And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini. Her languages are French, French Creole, English, Spanish, and a bit of German, and her first passions are philosophy, and psychology… all these interests moving toward that ultimate passion for understanding how people think, why we are the way we are. You can find her on Facebook as @LadyGuerdah for more conversations. Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show at Meettheneighbor.com and follow the show on Instagram @meettheneighbor. Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Meet my new friend, Kim Konsten. Over the years and across several countries, she's collected memories of the African savannah, picked up various languages, traded many a Flippo, and learned to dance Zouk. She's off to travel the world for the next year or so. You can follow her voyage on instagram @ruwacoaching. Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show at Meettheneighbor.com and follow the show on Instagram @meettheneighbor. Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Meet my friend, Ben Bryant, Broadcaster, TV/Film Producer, and world traveler. "I really treasure the time I have with people because I'm not really accustomed to having a whole lot of it." A sentiment that likely resonates with other folks from international families, especially with others who have grown up in the very mobile US military life, like Ben. We talk about family, movies, holidays, travel tips, and life in motion. You can check out Ben Bryant's latest podcast, The Brink, wherever you listen. Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show: Meettheneighbor.com Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Rich experiences like an old, almost Hogwarts style primary school in London, travels to see family in East Africa, and visits to Toronto mix and blend with all the joys and heartbreaks of childhood. Raj Daniels is a family man, entrepreneur, traveler, pilot, author, and consultant, and my friend. He's curious about everything, so conversations with him are always interesting. You can connect with him at RajDaniels.com. Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show: Meettheneighbor.com Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Valerie Hope is a Leadership Coach, Professional Speaker, and world traveler. Join as we talk about life in Panama and the US, life in motion, forks in the road, and many more stories that make up her international life. Her openhearted cheerful manner makes for very enjoyable conversations. Find her and all her social links at ValerieHope.com.  Feel free to visit the show blog, comment, and contribute question ideas for the show: Meettheneighbor.com Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Growing up, I spent a lot of time around a table with family and friends sharing and listening to stories, usually over a hot cup of something. Having experienced childhood in more than one place, these were great moments to reconnect with my communities, meet new people, and get reacquainted with those I hadn't seen in some time. It's a process I fell in love with, and so I'm recreating a version of it here. In this very brief introduction, I tell you a little bit about what sparked this podcast and it's focus. Feel free to visit and comment at the shows blog: Meettheneighbor.com Catch me on Instagram @laurasviewfinder or pin with me at laurascollections. _______________________ Music from https://filmmusic.io"Son of a Rocket" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)