Mexico Over the Wall

Mario moved to London from Mexico about twenty years ago. He runs a Pilates studio and various other businesses.

We discuss what it's like setting up a business in the UK and how life there compares with life in Mexico.

You can find Mario's businesses online via the following links:

* The Pilates Room* PB Equity

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I checked in with Brits in Mexico (and former guests of the podcast) Karen Allen in Mexico City, Robert Harrington in Puebla, Jane Ordaz in Irapuato and Sara Olivier in Cholula to discuss the highs and lows of living in lockdown.

We discussed what it's like being invaded by family, how we all saw Mexico before coming here, and the lengths we go to after being in quarantine for too long!

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I checked in with Brits in Mexico (and former guests of the podcast) Ann Tennet in Saltillo and Jason Pottage in Querétaro to discuss the highs and lows of living in lockdown. Plus a special report from Christopher Lockwood in Oaxaca.

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Jessica Neath came to Mexico from the UK ten years ago. She lives in Mexico City and is the owner of Toki Doki Sushi & Market, an Asian restaurant and shop.

We discuss how she ended up in Mexico, why she decided to set up a business here and how the coronavirus quarantine has affected things.

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Today’s guest is Jason Pottage. Jason moved to Mexico from the UK six years ago and lives in Querétaro.

We discuss his job as a golf coach, teaching football and how he feels about living in Mexico.

You can find him online at the Jason Pottage Golf Academy.

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Today’s guest is Sara Olivier. Sara moved to Mexico from the UK nearly six years ago and lives in Cholula.

We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico, raising a child here and how she's putting her singing and acting talents to use in the local community.

Here are the links to the groups she mentions in the interview:

* Sara Olivier - Esa Güera Alta que Canta* Ayuda! Soy Músico! (PUEBLA)

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Today’s guest is Ann Tennet. Ann moved to Mexico from the UK eighteen years ago and lives in Saltillo.

We discuss her voluntary work with animals, the ministry work she does for her church and the expat communities of Saltillo.

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Today’s guest is Christopher Lockwood. Christopher moved to Mexico from the UK ten years ago and lives in Oaxaca.

We discuss his job as the head of English in a high school, Oaxacan food and living in lockdown in Oaxaca.

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Today’s guest is Jane Ordaz. Jane moved to Mexico from the UK six years ago and lives in Irapuato.

We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico and how she found a path for herself through teaching, coaching and volunteering.

Here are the links to the groups and organisations she mentions in the interview:

* Language Beyond Borders* Soliya* The Menopausal Expat

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Today’s guest is Rich Varney. Rich moved to Mexico from the UK eleven years ago and lives in Guadalajara.

We talk about his YouTube channel, what it was liking adapting to life in Mexico and his innate grasp of 'street Spanish'.

UPDATE: I was recently interviewed by Rich on his new podcast, The Rich Varney Show. Click the link to hear more.

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