Moving to the US from Germany changed Feli’s life. In this episode, we talk about Germany vs USA, the green card lottery, US visa process, entrepreneurship in America, and building a life abroad.In 2016, Feli moved from Munich to Cincinnati for what was supposed to be one semester. It turned into nearly a decade of living in America as a German, building a YouTube business, buying a home, and navigating immigration uncertainty.We discuss:• What Germans really think about the US• American college culture vs German university life• The reality of the green card lottery• Visa insecurity and staying in the US long term• Entrepreneurship in the US vs Germany• How moving abroad builds confidence and resilienceThis is an honest conversation about opportunity, risk, identity, and whether America can truly accelerate personal growth.If you are thinking about moving to America, moving abroad from Germany, or starting a business in the US, this episode will give you a real perspective.This is an honest conversation about opportunity, risk, identity, and what it actually takes to build something far from home. If you are thinking about moving abroad, starting a business, or questioning where you belong, this episode will resonate.⏰ CHAPTERS:00:00 – Why Feli moved to America in 201605:16 – Expectations vs reality in the US15:00 – Building a business and life abroad24:52 – Visa stress, green card lottery, and immigration reality35:00 – Confidence, resilience, and returning to GermanyAbout The Pod AbroadHowdy und Servus, y'all! I'm Paulina :-) I'm originally from Texas and have been living in Munich, Germany for the last 9 years. The Pod Abroad brings insightful, funny, and unfiltered stories, together with advice on navigating life abroad. From cultural differences to adapting to new norms, each episode explores what it means to build a home away from home. Weekly episodes feature a mix of my own stories and conversations with international friends.👉 If you relate to this episode, please like, comment, and share with a fellow immigrant, expat, travel lover, or anyone curious✨ Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday about cultural differences and life as an American in Germany🎧 LISTEN & CONNECTSpotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/711j4OKApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcastAll platforms → https://linktr.ee/thepodabroadInstagram → /thepod.abroadTikTok → /thepodabroadSUBSTACK → https://substack.com/@thepodabroad?ut...Email → [email protected]'s amazing channel, go show her some love!!@FeliFromGermany🎥 CREWVideo, Audio & Music → Tim ter HuurneDesign / Branding → Ali Khazanbeik https://ytjobs.co/talent/profile/410967