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Climbing Gracefully

by Elena Zhiludko and Tal Aizikovich

Welcome to Climbing Gracefully with Elena and Tal. We are two international women in Vienna, navigating careers, culture, and connection. In each episode, we share our stories, lessons, and little wins as we build a life abroad — one graceful climb at a time 🤍Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climbing_gracefully/

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Episodes

  1. Episode 6. 2026: How We Set Goals

    In this episode, we move from reflecting on the past year to gently looking ahead. After our 2025 recap, this conversation is about how we approach 2026, not with pressure or perfect expectations, but with curiosity, honesty, and ambition. We talk about different ways of setting goals and why…

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  2. Episode 5. 2025 Recap: Lessons, Growth & Letting Go

    Today’s episode feels a little different: slower, warmer, and more reflective. We’re recording this at the beginning of 2026, with some distance from last year and finally enough space to look back at 2025 honestly. Not just at what happened, but at what it taught us. In this episode, we’re doing…

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  3. Episode 4. Dating Series: Are We on the Same Level?

    Does the degree really matter when it comes to dating? And how much does education, career path, or “professional compatibility” influence attraction and long-term potential? In this episode of our Dating Series, we dive into one of the most debated topics in modern dating: education, ambition…

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  4. Episode 3. Dating Series: Acceptance & Non-Negotiables

    Dating often brings us to one of the hardest questions: what do we accept, and where do we draw the line? In this episode, we dive into the delicate balance between accepting a partner as they are and knowing when something simply doesn’t work for you. We talk openly about personal experiences,...

  5. Episode 2. Dating Series: Expectations in Dating (Austrian Edition)

    This episode is part of our Dating Series — a series dedicated to our dating experiences, because as we talk about building our lives as young women abroad, our personal life is just as important as our career, professional connections, and integration. Dating, relationships, and the way we...

  6. Episode 1. First Steps at a New Job

    Being new at a job — we’ve all been there. Especially when you are starting your career in a new country. Your first day, a new office, new colleagues… you are introducing yourself while still remembering everything it took to get here. In our very first episode, we share our personal experiences...

  7. Pilot Episode

    Pilot Episode: Why We Started "Climbing Gracefully" Welcome to Climbing Gracefully! In our very first episode, we are opening up about why we decided to start this podcast, and what it truly means to us. Two international women in Vienna, two different backgrounds, one shared journey: navigating...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Climbing Gracefully with Elena and Tal. We are two international women in Vienna, navigating careers, culture, and connection. In each episode, we share our stories, lessons, and little wins as we build a life abroad — one graceful climb at a time 🤍Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/climbing_gracefully/

HOSTED BY

Elena Zhiludko and Tal Aizikovich

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How many episodes does Climbing Gracefully have?

Climbing Gracefully currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Climbing Gracefully about?

Welcome to Climbing Gracefully with Elena and Tal. We are two international women in Vienna, navigating careers, culture, and connection. In each episode, we share our stories, lessons, and little wins as we build a life abroad — one graceful climb at a time 🤍Our Instagram:...

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Climbing Gracefully has 7 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Climbing Gracefully is created and hosted by Elena Zhiludko and Tal Aizikovich.
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