Almost Local

Almost Local

By Maria BarcielaSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Almost Local episodes

  • EP 4 — Coming Home: A New Edge of Place

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    For more personal stories and reflections on travel, entrepreneurship, and living between cultures, read Between Places, Maria's Substack:

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    Almost Local — Stories That Bring Us Closer.


    5 min
  • EP 3 — Almost Local - My little "expat" workbook

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    Join Maria as she introduces Almost Local Episode #3, featuring her delightful "expat" workbook!

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    Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Almost Local on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.

    For more personal stories and reflections on travel, entrepreneurship, and living between cultures, read Between Places, Maria's Substack:

    https://mariabarciela.substack.com

    And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might enjoy the conversation.

    Almost Local — Stories That Bring Us Closer.


    10 min
  • EP 2 — Navigating Life Abroad

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    In this solo episode, Maria unpacks five of the biggest dilemmas many expats face—identity, belonging, purpose, relationships, and the elusive idea of "home." Drawing from her journey and countless conversations with others living abroad, she invites you to reflect on what it means to build a life between cultures.

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    Stay Connected

    Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Almost Local on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.

    For more personal stories and reflections on travel, entrepreneurship, and living between cultures, read Between Places, Maria's Substack:

    https://mariabarciela.substack.com

    And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might enjoy the conversation.

    Almost Local — Stories That Bring Us Closer.


    11 min
  • EP 1 — Intro with Maria

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    Welcome to Almost Local! In this kickoff episode, Maria shares the story behind the podcast, what inspired her to start it, and what you can expect in the episodes to come. From cultural shifts to personal growth, this is a space for honest conversations about the messy, beautiful reality of life abroad.

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    Stay Connected

    Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Almost Local on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode.

    For more personal stories and reflections on travel, entrepreneurship, and living between cultures, read Between Places, Maria's Substack:

    https://mariabarciela.substack.com

    And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might enjoy the conversation.

    Almost Local — Stories That Bring Us Closer.


    7 min

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Almost Local — Stories That Bring Us Closer


Hosted by Maria Barciela, Almost Local explores what it means to build a life between places and…