Unsolicited Advice from a Nobody

I’ve never told this story before.Not to friends. Not publicly.But today, someone used that moment against me… and I realized it was time to finally say it out loud.This is the story of the night I went to jail.Not the version people assume.Not the version that gets remembered.But what it actually felt like… from the inside.A normal Tuesday night.Two glasses of wine.A moment that changed everything.And what stayed with me after:– the fear– the shame– the women I met– and the realization that one moment can follow you for years… even when it doesn’t define youIf you’ve ever felt judged by one version of your story…this one might hit differently.

Every time I travel, I discover something about myself…sometimes something new, and sometimes something I didn’t even realize I had forgotten.In this episode of Unsolicited Advice from a Nobody, I share personal travel stories — from childhood road trips in Ecuador, to moving countries, traveling for love, and unforgettable moments with friends across the world.This is not about destinations.It’s about what happens to you when you move — the shifts, the emotions, the people you meet, and the unexpected ways travel shapes your identity.If you’ve ever traveled, lived abroad, or felt like a part of you belongs in more than one place… this episode will feel familiar.Listen now and maybe you’ll discover something about yourself too.

Where are you from?Sounds like a simple question… until it’s not.In this episode of Unsolicited Advice from a Nobody, I take you through my journey from Ecuador to the United States, Greece, and Germany — navigating identity, culture, language, and what it really means to belong.Growing up in a vibrant Latin culture, adapting to life as an immigrant, building a multicultural community, and now raising children across multiple languages and identities… I started asking myself:Do we really belong to one place? Or are we shaped by every place we’ve ever been? This is a personal story about identity, self-discovery, motherhood, and living between cultures — and maybe, just maybe, you’ll see a part of yourself in it too. If you’ve ever lived abroad, felt like you don’t fully belong anywhere, or are still figuring out who you are… this one is for you.

I waited 39 years to become a mother, so by the time my first baby arrived I thought I was prepared.I had done the research, listened to everyone’s advice, and filled my house with every baby gadget the internet recommended.Then my son was born… and suddenly everything I thought I knew about motherhood stopped working.In this episode of Unsolicited Advice from a Nobody, I talk about late motherhood, advice overload, raising two completely different children, and the unexpected moment when I realized that the only advice that really matters might be the one we ignore the most.If you’re a parent, thinking about becoming one, or simply navigating life while everyone has an opinion about what you should do — this story might sound familiar.

In this episode of Unsolicited Advice from a Nobody, I go back before moving forward.Before the independence.Before the questionable decisions.Before the “educational life experiences.”I was the fourth child.Actually, the fifth.The last girl in a house that had already lived through all the “firsts.”And when you’re not the first, you learn something different.You learn to adapt.You learn to observe.You learn to create your own identity.This episode is about childhood, imaginary worlds, acne, motorcycle accidents, siblings, gratitude, and what it really means to grow up feeling slightly… different.It’s also about love.And about understanding that even if you were last in the row — you were never last in value.If this episode resonates with you, follow the show and share it with someone who grew up watching all the “firsts” happen before them.Because sometimes the last ones build the strongest foundations.

There was a time I left my house at 11pm in high heels.Now I wake up at 6am in sneakers packing snack boxes.In this deeply personal episode of Unsolicited Advice, I share my journey from a vibrant single life in Atlanta — filled with house parties, international friendships, and Dinner with a Passport — to becoming a 39-year-old new mom in Germany navigating expat life, late motherhood, identity shifts, and loneliness in a foreign country.This is a story about living abroad, building community as an immigrant, and raising an international family where four languages are spoken at the dinner table.It’s about women over 35, life transitions, motherhood later in life, and the emotional reality of starting over in a new country.If you’ve ever questioned your timeline, compared your life to others, or wondered whether you made the “right” decisions — this episode is for you.This is not a story about regret.It’s a story about seasons.From Atlanta to Germany.From high heels to sneakers.From Mamacita to Mommy.Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone navigating their own life transition.

Every time someone asks me “So… what do you do?” I pause.Not because I haven’t worked — but because the answer depends on which version of me you’re asking about.In this episode, I talk about my career journey — or better said, my detours.From early jobs and corporate roles to moving countries, starting over, feeling behind, and learning that a career doesn’t always follow a straight line.This is a story about saying yes before feeling ready, learning on the go, dealing with impostor syndrome, and realizing that nothing you do is ever really wasted.If you’ve ever struggled to explain what you do, felt behind in your career, or wondered whether your path makes sense yet — this episode is for you.If you enjoy these stories and want to follow along, tap Follow so you don’t miss future episodes.Unsolicited advice included. Perfection not required.

Have you ever changed countries, jobs, or lives… and suddenly felt like you had to start over as a completely different version of yourself?In this episode, I talk about what happens when familiarity disappears, confidence wobbles, and you realize you’re rebuilding more than just a routine.This isn’t a how-to.It’s a reflection on identity, starting from zero, and the quiet strength it takes to begin again — even when you don’t feel ready.If you’ve ever felt like a nobody in a new chapter, this one might hit closer than expected.Unsolicited advice included. Nobody asked for it.

Ever get hit with a random memory and instantly want to relocate? Same. In this episode, I’m taking you through my personal Cringe Chronicles: a very public pool mishap, a first-date product misunderstanding, a spicy-food “confidence flex” gone wrong, a workplace spelling disaster, and a German sauna moment that taught me humility. We’ll laugh, we’ll cringe, and we’ll remember: embarrassment is just proof you were out there living.

If you still cringe about something you did 20 years ago, this one’s for you.In this episode, I talk about some of my most unforgettable “first times”: my first day of kindergarten surrounded by crying kids while I was just happy about toy day, my first crush (ft. my sister pulling my pants down in public ), my first kiss, my very questionable “first love”, my first breakup, and even my first day in a new country – when you suddenly go from feeling like somebody to being a total nobody again.We’ll laugh, wince and maybe overthink together, and I’ll share what these messy first times taught me about starting over, surviving heartbreak, and not being afraid to try again.If this episode makes you feel a little less alone, makes you laugh at your own chaos, or even slightly offends you… then my job here is done. Hit Follow on Spotify so more nobodies can accidentally find this little corner of unsolicited advice.

In this very first episode of Unnecessary Advice from a Nobody, I finally answer the question:Who am I, and why on earth am I giving advice?I’m Sonia – a 40-something mom, expat, overthinker, Zumba addict and professional collector of life experiences. I’ve been a cashier, receptionist, sales assistant, secretary, marketing consultant, wife, ex-wife, girlfriend, friend who gives “just one more opinion”… so no, I’m not a therapist or a guru. I’m just someone who’s messed up, learned, laughed, cried – and is still here to talk about it.In this episode I share:• What this podcast is about: honest, unfiltered conversations about relationships, work, family, identity and all the messy in-between.• What this podcast is not: therapy, professional advice or a place where I pretend to have my life together.• Why I think “nobodies” like us are actually the best people to talk about real life.If you’ve ever felt like you’re too old, too late, too tired, too much or not enough – you’re in the right place. Stay connected:Follow me on Instagram @soniaviteri and send me your questions, dilemmas or “you’re not going to believe this” stories. They might end up in a future episode (anonymously, of course).Thanks for being here for Episode 1. Now let’s see what kind of unnecessary advice we can get into together.