A life that looks better than it feels isn't your only option! Mel Liu shares invaluable insights on core human skills and fostering cultural sensitivity in coaching. But insights are nothing without practical tips. Mel also shares how to process emotions, navigate career changes, and build healthier relationships in a VUCA world. ______________ Fo…

Imagine moving to a small town in Japan before Skype or WhatsApp...as a tall African American man! Khalid Birdsong shared the good, the bad, and the ugly of his experience living in Japan in his comic strip 'Fried Chicken and Sushi' for 4 straight years! As a content creator who's been around since before social was big business, he'll also share s…

Christian Manley, a British American sinophile, unveils the mysteries of his unique Chinese name and the cultural intricacies that shaped his life. From the amusing tales of mispronounced words to the profound impact of Sima Qian's legacy, Christian's narrative weaves a rich tapestry of language, respect, and the unexpected twists of his gaming ind…

Discover the inspiring story of Bike Scouts in Manila as GabyV interviews founder Myles Delfin. Witness the organization's growth over the last decade and its impactful use of bicycles for communication and aid delivery in disaster-affected areas. _____________________ Follow Bike Scouts on Facebook Follow Myles Delfin on LinkedIn Hosted by Gaby Va…

From experiencing deportation during the Ethiopia-Eritrea war to adapting to life in a new country, Ramy shares his multilingual background, cultural shocks, and determination. His experience has led him to become a pivotal figure in aiding unaccompanied minors as they navigate the complexities of a new society. Discover the power of resilience, cu…

Ana Rosa de Lima shares her journey of nurturing indigenous resilience, from her roots in the diverse biomes of Brazil to her work with Meli Bees in Germany. Ana and her team are empowering indigenous communities through sustainable beekeeping initiatives and food sovereignty programs. These often marginalized groups are rediscovering their rich he…

Eating healthy filling meals doesn't have to be expensive! Geetha Jayaraman, the founder of CPG business, Spoon and Sprout based in Houston, Texas, shares insights on sustainability, budget-friendly nutrition, and the challenges of running a business in the food industry. ______________________ Follow Geetha on LinkedIn Follow Spoon & Sprout on Lin…

Explore the rich tapestry of Latino identity in this episode of Clever Hybrids, where GabyV engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Yovana Rosales. Uncover the complexities of being American and Latino, from code-switching in the workplace to the importance of unity within the Latino community. Yovana also shares insights into her podcast,…

Join CODA comedian Brad Klein as he navigates the hilarious and heartwarming intersection of Deaf culture, comedy, and his own unique experiences as a Child of Deaf Adults. Discover the diverse world of sign languages, the importance of captioning, and the joys of blending two languages in this engaging episode. Tune in for laughter, insights, and …

Explore Sarah's incredible journey, from studying French and linguistics to navigating the challenges of Brexit, and discover how she has harnessed the power of AI as an invaluable ally in her work. Follow Sarah on LinkedIn or Instagram Her website: https://copyhop.co/ _____________________ Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Cro…

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of James Culver Jr., an African American ex-pat who has spent over 20 years in Germany! Join us as James discusses the challenges and rewards of being bilingual and bicultural, and how he transitioned from an English trainer to a skilled corporate trainer, while still making time for life as a mus…

Debbie Mertiris is a bilingual and bicultural English coach who's also a first-gen Australian Greek. Learn how she navigated the cultural shock of moving back to Greece and ditched the ex-pat bubble to immerse herself in the local culture. This episode is also a "Tough Love Edition" as Debbie dishes out some real talk on the importance of patience …

- Paranoia about making mistakes can traumatize a person and create mental blocks. - Following the preset blueprints of others or being led by inflexible directions can take away inner satisfaction. - There is a great advantage to be gained from diversity in modern society. - Treat the content that you release into the world as a separate entity so…

Being an immigrant or ex-pat is one of the hardest and weirdest things a human can do. You leave behind your entire life, work, and support system to have a better life. It's complex, expensive, and emotionally challenging. So, there's a big question remaining: Are you ever able to fully integrate into the new country? Senait Mesfin Piccigallo give…

Today, Martha Niño tells us all about the messy middle of life between chaos and the actions and decisions she had to make to level up and rise above difficult circumstances. Grab your coffee and prepare for an inspiring and enlightening conversation where we discuss: -How Martha embraced and transformed challenges into opportunities. -How she inte…

We talk with Miriam (Mimi) Schömer, a German polyglot, to discuss the intricate process of learning a new language when you're an adult. We also discuss: - why language learning is a matter of cultural learning - delve into weird things that native speakers do when talking with learners And try to answer one of the most challenging questions right …

Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Copywriter: Geraldine Moncada Produced and Edited by @CrossingTheRiverStudio https://crossingtheriverstudio.com ___________ Follow @CleverHybrids on Social Media! LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/cleverhybrids TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cleverhybrids _______________ business or collab inquiries: gabyv@cl…

Spend 25 minutes with Latina intellectual Claudia Milena Zapata Adler and we explore... - neocolonialism - the fall of the education system - self-identity in the current world - is "empowerment" a thing or a feeling? _____________________ Executive Producer and Host Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Associate Producer Liebe Bylos Produced and Edited by Crossi…

With so much drama worldwide, you have to choose where to park your boat. Ana Maria Quintanilla Duhne, a psychologist in Monterrey, Mexico, explains how family businesses can still thrive. _______________ Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Crossing the River Studio ________ Follow Ana on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok Or check …

With some time away from toxic relationships, many of us have realized we don't know how real friendship should work. Joseph Gonzalez, a neuroscience expert, explains what you need to look for. ________ Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Crossing the River Studio ________ Follow Joseph on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube Or chec…

The last few years have changed many people's priorities. Here's why you shouldn't feel bad if you don't know what's next. Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Crossing the River Studio ________ Contact Barbara on LinkedIn and Instagram Or email her: barbaraslsantos@gmail.com Listen to our first Interview with Barbara in August 20…

The definition of "success" has changed! Vocal #millennials like Stefana Sopco are helping management redefine #worklifebalance for #genz Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Crossing the River Studio ________ Contact Stefana on LinkedIn and Instagram Listen to our first Interview with Stefana in March 2021 ________ Get Tips from …

Season 5 starts on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022! Follow Clever Hybrids with GabyV on LinkedIn, YouTube, or Tiktok for episode sneak peeks! Hosted by Gaby Van Horn (GabyV) Produced and Edited by Cross Gen _____________________ Follow Clever Hybrids on LinkedIn and TikTok Join our Monthly Email List _____________________ business or collab inquiries: gab…

Sium Mogos, GabyV's husband, explains how speaking multiple languages kept him safe on his dangerous journey and is helping him rebuild his life in Germany. ____________ Hearing other people's stories is the best way to learn the principles you need to navigate an international world that is multilingual and multicultural. Learn from Clever Hybrids…

As a Venezuelan expat, Manuel has used what makes him different as an advantage. Hear his clear definitions of commonly misused marketing terms and learn what it takes to stand out in a global market. ______ Follow Manuel on LinkedIn __________ Hearing other people's stories is the best way to learn the principles you need to navigate an internatio…

Carmen Pachas Pielago has been transforming boring history books into entertaining educational stories for over twenty years. Learn how making indigenous knowledge more accessible can, is, and will make a huge impact. ______ Follow Carmen on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook Check Her Website (in Spanish) __________ Hearing other people's stories is th…

Every drop of effort gets you closer to your goal. Join us as we talk to Latina scientist, mom, wife, and expat, Temis Coral Castellanos, about how sustainable growth can help humanity reach all its goals. ________ Follow Temis on LinkedIn Project Drawdown Sustainability Tips List __________ Hearing other people's stories is the best way to learn t…

When you come from a society with a lot of issues, you tend to neglect the small things you can do. But that one small change you help someone locally make could help them grow exponentially. ________ Follow Andile on LinkedIn Push Start Podcast on YouTube Listen to the Push Start Podcast __________ Hearing other people's stories is the best way to…

In an interesting podcast interview, Pablo Ricaud, the leader of Rising Farms, discussed the pressing need to change the way we farm because of the changing climate. He highlighted the importance of moving towards advanced indoor farming techniques to deal with extreme weather events like wildfires and floods. These methods not only help produce mo…

Pablo (PJ) Sainz, a Chicano author, helps us destroy the category boxes that create stereotypes and gives us an up-close view of the diversity within the Latino community. Join us as we learn that even when one group makes up the majority, they're not all the same. _____________ Follow PJ on LinkedIn Buy PJ's books on Amazon Check out BREAK IT ALL:…

Learn some of the unwritten rules of working with American businesses to save you some time and help you get to the next level of your career faster! _____________ Follow Gretchen on LinkedIn Follow Upwardly Global on LinkedIn __________ What if you could focus on your English problem areas from day one? What if you could use the content you alread…

Are co-working spaces always going to involve a commute to a space in the middle of the city? Mariya Denysenko the founder of FlexOffice doesn't think so! In this episode, she explains how co-working spaces in the suburbs are the next wave of this trend. _____________ Follow Mariya on LinkedIn Follow FlexOffice on LinkedIn __________ What if you co…

Thaisa Fernandes tells us what it takes to have a consistent quality podcast while working a full-time job. She also shares her thoughts on how to deal with microaggressions as a minority and how those in the majority can assist newcomers. __________ Follow Thaisa on LinkedIn, Twitter Follow Latinx in Power on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram Latinx in…

Ana and her colleagues at Wisdenn are making executive coaching more accessible to everyone with their AI psychology bot Wiz Coach, the purple octopus, that gives you advice in Spanish. Hear all about how they're using this new tool to help everyone, not just those in the C suite, have access to high-quality mental health sessions in their mother t…

Nelson's English teachers back in El Salvador thought he would never succeed but he's proving them all wrong with two secret weapons. Listen to this episode to find out what they are. Follow Nelson and weSpark on LinkedIn Check out the weSpark website _________________________ What if you could focus on your English problem areas from day one? What…

Imposter Syndrome can cause us to overanalyze our hard work and never share it with others. How can we be afraid and still share? Maria and our host GabyV share their tips in this episode. Follow Maria on LinkedIn Check out Crisol Translations website Follow them on Instagram Learn more about the Creative Language Conference _______________________…

You don't own your social media profiles and the algorithm could change at any time. Your website is digital real estate you own and can control. Listen to Abby's tips to make your site into a sales machine. ______________________ Follow Abby on LinkedIn Check out her website __________________________ The 21st century moves too fast for rules. Eng…

Tobias Schulz, a German polyglot, explains why you should be making your time count instead of counting time. Anything worth doing deserves the time and energy needed to consume and digest it properly. Follow Tobias on LinkedIn Check out flexword's website Follow flexword on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram __________________________ The 21st centur…

Karina Martinez, the founder of avana creative, is building bridges to bring recipes and flavors from all over the world right to your home! Learn how she adapted her business strategy and how she’s helping emerging brands do the same. _____________ Contact Karina on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow avana creative on LinkedIn and Instagram Follow merc…

Stefana Sopco is a Romanian Content Marketer based in The Netherlands. Did she live up to her full potential, even in a foreign country? You be the judge! _____________________ Contact Stefana on LinkedIn, and Instagram Follow Smartflow on LinkedIn Check out their website! Check out the Gin and Tonic the Cats blog! _______________________ Clever Hy…

Abril Arevalo and Paz Arbalejo started a management consulting platform in Switzerland called Glopser GmbH. Find out how these ladies work as a team providing procurement solutions for growing companies! You’ll also hear their experiences as native Spanish speakers who live in Switzerland but then do business in English. Check out their website Ema…

Emmanuel has been teaching chemical engineering through online courses and podcasts. First, he focused on LATAM but now he’s taken on the world (cue evil laugh!). Find out how and why in this engaging interview! Contact Emmanuel on LinkedIn, and Instagram Follow him on LinkedIn Check out his website! Check out his podcast! _______________________ C…

Israel Garcia is the CEO of StartupLinks, a platform based in Mexico that’s helping entrepreneurs connect with the resources they need to be successful. Find out why Israel decided to build StartupLinks and how they are now helping startups grow all across LATAM! ________________________ Contact Israel on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter Follow Sta…

Our bubbly trilingual guest, Carolina Boquín, is a Course Director and Recruiter at Platzi Brazil. She shares insider tips on how you can succeed on your language learning journey. Contact Caro on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter Check out Platzi Brazil! Follow Clever Hybrids on Social Media! LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Go to our website:…

Jess Harris is an American English Teacher who made Colombia his home! Fast-forward several years and now he’s the Head of English at Platzi! Find out why he decided to dive into Colombian culture and what helped him to continue his language learning journey. Contact Jess on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter Check out Platzi! Follow Clever Hybrids o…

Miguel Hernandez, the CEO of Grumo Media, has been producing videos for over 10 years! In this episode, we tap into his knowledge of what it takes to successfully produce and market videos online. If Logitech wanted to work with him, he must be doing something right! Contact Miguel on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter Check out his website and his Y…

Channel your inner child! Maria Elena (Malen) Munoz is changing the game as a LEGO SERIOUS PLAY certified facilitator helping companies identify problems from the bottom up. Learn about this method as well as Malen's tips for making stronger connections even through the camera lens. Contact Malen on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter Check out her web…

For our Season Finale, we interviewed Edgar Virguez Rodriguez, a professor, and researcher at Duke University. Edgar is spearheading a movement in academia that incorporates a hands-on approach to improving Latin America’s ecological issues. He also talks about his journey from working as a consultant to getting his Ph.D. Finding your own career pa…

Hugo Garduño Ortega is the CEO of Verqor, an AgriFinTech startup focused on reviving the agricultural sector in Mexico. Hugo explains why Mexican farmers are in a financial rut and how Verqor is making a difference. Hugo also expresses his thoughts on the undeniable benefits of social enterprises. Can we call it a “win-win-win economy”? Timestamps:…

Denisse Diaz, an experienced Colombian marketing director based in London, sheds some light on how to hone your digital marketing strategy. It’s never too late to start! Denisse’s four marketing basics will get you started without getting you overwhelmed. She also explains something perplexing for some small businesses: How to sell without being “s…