Originally from...

Alp Caglar Cilingir is originally from Istanbul (Turkey).  He has immigrated to the US twice before calling it his permanent home.  He came the first time to attend school in Miami (Florida), went back to Turkey during the 2008 financial crisis, and returned to the US during Turkey’s social and political unrest just a few years later.  Alp bought a one way ticket to New York where he would experience the city and meet his now husband.  This is a story of resilience. 

David Axlund is originally from Trosa, lived in Stockholm and called Sweden his home until he experienced love at first sight.  He gave up his company, followed his heart and began a new life in Los Angeles (California) with his future wife.  We talk about his Swedish upbringing, struggles with epilepsy and his entrepreneurial drive.

Konstantin is originally from Moscow (Russia) and is an award pianist and composer.  In this episode, we discover similarities between “them” and “us”, we learn about being a young man in New York City and of course about attending the prestigious Julliard. 

Fabienne is originally from Brussels (Belgium) and lives in New York City.  She is a model, dancer, healer and environmentalist.  Listen to us discuss her modeling career,  New York City in the 80s, her struggles with Hashimoto disease and much more. 

An introduction to the podcast.