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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 41 MIN

Episode 029 Why Not? How Saying Yes Changed Everything

from Cross-cultural Stories · host Ray

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette, a human resources and talent management specialist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who moved to Stanford to support her husband’s PhD journey. But instead of pressing pause on her own life, Jeanette dove headfirst into building community, leading workshops, and reimagining her personal and professional identity in a new country.From navigating culture shock and language barriers to launching Linkedln and Personal Development workshops and Zumba Dance Classes for international spouses, Jeanette shares how she turned uncertainty into purpose and why she believes you can do anything you set your mind to.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that personal growth doesn’t stop when you move abroad. Sometimes, it’s just getting started.Let’s dive in.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jeanette, a human resources and talent management specialist from Buenos Aires, Argentina, who moved to Stanford to support her husband’s PhD journey. But instead of pressing pause on her own life, Jeanette dove headfirst into building community, leading workshops, and reimagining her personal and professional identity in a new country.From navigating culture shock and language barriers to launching Linkedln and Personal Development workshops and Zumba Dance Classes for international spouses, Jeanette shares how she turned uncertainty into purpose and why she believes you can do anything you set your mind to.This conversation is a beautiful reminder that personal growth doesn’t stop when you move abroad. Sometimes, it’s just getting started.Let’s dive in.

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