The 13th Grade Podcast

Immersing into Mexican Culture with Moriah McLeod, Artist, Traveler, and Paint Maker

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Immersing into Mexican Culture with Moriah McLeod, Artist, Traveler, and Paint Maker

Class: Culture Shock

Episode summary: Moriah’s deep interest in deaf culture landed her to be extremely involved in helping the Mexican deaf community, despite initially not speaking Spanish or Spanish sign language! On the podcast, she shares stories and observations from when she landed in Mexico to the moment she departed. Moriah’s journey is a reminder to step out of your comfort zone because you never know the beauty you will find.

Moriah’s Bio:

Moriah currently works at a paint store right in the middle of Oxnard, California where she uses Spanish daily and loves the Hispanic community. A few hobbies are: learning about healthy soil, studio barre, ukulele, dancing, singing, & writing. One day she plans to write books about her various experiences in Mexico/coming back to the states.

Topics discussed:

  • Moriah’s background - [1:35]
  • Traveling to México - [3:47]
  • American vs Spanish Sign Language - [7:29]
  • American microculture - [9:13]
  • Stepping out of the comfort zone and into Oaxaca - [13:32]
  • Culture shock - [19:32]
  • Challenges of being in a new place - [22:12]
  • Personal boundaries when integrating - [23:47]
  • Building a Deaf school in Querétaro, México - [28:57]
  • Coming back to the States - [35:27]
  • Advice for anyone on a similar path - [38:58]

    • Resources:

    • Link for Spanish School: Roca Blanca Spanish Language School | Spanish for Cross Cultural Christians
    • Follow Moriah on IG: @streams.that.heal

      • Moriah’s spontaneous writings and poems:

      • Whenheatcomesblog.wordpress.com
      • https://link.medium.com/Vcas6GQMaeb

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