Waters Meet

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Waters Meet episodes

  • #29 Where Our Waters Met - with Anna Ávila

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    Oi gente, tudo bem?
     We’re reuniting after 10 years (!!) and just catching up on life. We talk about how we met, our Kamakura memories, and everything that’s happened since. Anna also shares how she got into modeling and the real challenges of being a Brazilian model. Super honest, nostalgic, and full of life updates.

    Follow her on Insta!!
    https://www.instagram.com/avilaanna/

    28 min
  • #25 Where Chaos Meets Charm: When Life Breaks and Flows Again — Italy Series ft. Shiho Part3

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    After a little podcast break, I’m back with Shiho-chan for our third talk — this time from her new home in Italy.

    We chat about broken things, fresh starts, and finding calm in the middle of chaos.

    Grab your drink and let the stories flow. 🌊

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    Share your thoughts, ideas, or name suggestions here — I’d love to hear from you!



    51 min
  • #24 When Creative Freedom Meets Red Tape: A Designer's Reality Check — Italy Series ft. Shiho Part2

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    In this episode — Part 2 of Italy series — I sit down with my friend Shiho, who’s currently doing her master’s in architecture in Italy.

    We talk about how design is taught in Europe, the differences we’ve noticed compared to Japan, and the creative freedom (or lack of it) we’ve each experienced in school and in practice.

    From studio life to government jobs, from model-making by hand to designing for a world shaped by natural disasters, this conversation gets personal — and a little bit frustrated. We reflect on what it really means to stay creative when the real world expects practicality, cost-efficiency, and control.

    If you’ve ever felt torn between your artistic vision and the reality of working in design — this one’s for you.

    Music by @lofimusic_bts - Mood in Dm via @hellothematic

    26 min
  • #23 First Guest on Waters Meet: Master's & New Beginnings in Milan — Italy Series ft. Shiho Part1

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    In this episode, I’m joined by my very first guest on Waters Meet — my dear friend from architecture school. We talk about her new beginnings in Italy, how her flatmates helped her settle in, and the little surprises and struggles that come with moving abroad.

    If you’re curious about life in Italy or thinking of studying abroad, this one’s for you.

    Music by @lofimusic_bts - Drafting Me via @hellothematic

    25 min
  • #22 Europe Was Another Life Ago: What’s New in the UK, NL, and BE?

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    Got tips for the UK, Netherlands, Belgium… or anywhere in Europe?

    If you’ve traveled to the UK, Netherlands, Belgium (or live there!), I’d love to hear:

    — your go-to spots

    — safety tips

    — what to pack

    — what not to do 😂

    DM me your favorites — I’m collecting ideas!


    🌍 Europe Was Another Life Ago

    This episode is a little travel time machine.

    — My first solo trip to Holland at age 12 (thanks, Dad 😭)

    — Visiting Ireland alone in high school (thanks, Dad 😭)

    — Studying landscape architecture in Budapest

    — Visiting all 7 countries surrounding Hungary

    — Accidentally biking into Belgium

    — Planning my next trip to Denmark

    — Launching a collaborative map project: the Waters Meet Atlas 💧

    🗺️ My maps:

    📍 Waters Meet Atlas (UK, NL, BE – let’s build it together):

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/wNGdMxAYYQBCZVcF7

    📍 France – Landscape Urbanism map:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vs54i9QG5tqaNrgCA

    📍 Denmark trip pins:

    https://maps.app.goo.gl/PQ6EbJJsnRktkDPJ7

    Feel free to check them out — or even add a pin 💙

    🎧 Available wherever you listen to podcasts

    📺 Also on YouTube now! (Just trying things out 😄)

    Music by @haha_sound_ - Acoustic Rock via @hellothematic

    10 min
  • #21 Raindrops and Rituals: A Seasonal Letter from Japan

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    Pearl returns with a quiet letter from Japan’s rainy season — filled with plum rituals, hydrangeas, baby sparrows, and the soft glow of fireflies. 🌧️🍑🍃

    It’s a gentle wander through the small things that make this season magical, with a sneak peek into something new: a birth chart reading that stirred more than expected.

    Slow down, listen close — and let the rain tell the story.

    Music by Aixie - Waterfall Roads - https://thmatc.co/?l=4A3FFAC7

    8 min
  • #20 Recording in Japanese (or Not): On Japanese, English, and a Gum Talk

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    In this episode, I reflect on my experience at Podcast Lab Fukuoka — what it was like to meet other podcasters in person for the first time, how I connected with Murasaki-san and discovered ガムトーク, and how that inspired me to try recording in Japanese.

    The truth is… I tried.

    And I kind of froze.

    I share how speaking Japanese feels more emotionally loaded for me. But I still want Japanese-speaking listeners to feel included — so I’m trying to figure out how to do both.

    And to wrap things up, I pull a ガムトーク card and talk about “popular names” — including a sweet story about a new friend named Yuki.

    It’s short, honest, and still unfolding.

    I hope you enjoy!

    DOJO15分‘

    https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/dojo15%E5%88%86-dash/id1783374286

    Gum Talk https://amzn.asia/d/dmAuftT

    P.S.

    I didn’t mention this in the episode, but I think part of why speaking Japanese felt harder is because… I simply have more acquaintances in Japan.

    Family, former classmates, old bosses — it feels like there’s more risk of being misunderstood or talked about.

    That adds pressure I don’t always feel in English.

    Just something I realized afterward.


    7 min

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Welcome to Waters Meet, your go-to place for unwinding at home! Join me, Pearl, as we flow through light-hearted stories, playful conversations, and the unique moments that come with living across…