From Nanny to Fashion Stylist

When Raquel Paiva learned about the Au Pair Program, she realized it would be the perfect opportunity for her to improve her English to them chase her dream of traveling the world, by working in cruise ships. It was her first time traveling internationally - and she couldn't imagine how that step would change her whole future. After completing the program and failing in love with NYC, she decided to pursue her dream of studying Fashion in the Big Apple. Between that until she graduated from college and later started to work as an stylist with names like Anne Hathaway, she supporter herself with nanny gigs and influencer work. Also, Raquel faced so many personal challenges: coming out, healing from heartbreak, and opening herself up to new love. Her story is about resilience, identity, and what it really means to create your own path abroad.

Connect with Amby:

• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamraquelpaiva

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Why the name “Transplants”?

I've always loved the meaning this word can have. To be a transplant is to carry one life while learning to live another.

Connect with Transplants:

• Follow on IG https://www.instagram.com/transplants.pod
• Substack/newsletter - https://wearetransplants.substack.com/
• Laura's IG https://www.instagram.com/laura_peruchi
• Follow on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@wearetransplants