Transplants - Conversations With Women Thriving Abroad Episode ZERO - Meet the host and her story + presenting the project's idea
Sep 2, 2025
Join Laura as she shares her inspiring journey from Brazil to New York City. Discover the challenges of navigating the U.S. immigration system and the transformative power of storytelling. The discussion highlights the importance of connecting women living abroad through shared experiences. Emphasizing the rollercoaster of immigrant life, Laura invites listeners to engage in this meaningful dialogue and fosters a community around empowerment and resilience.
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Meaning Behind 'Transplants'
- Laura explains why she chose the name Transplants, comparing moving abroad to getting a new life after a transplant.
- She frames relocation as a dual identity experience with loss and renewal that shapes the podcast's mission.
Laura's Personal Backstory
- Laura shares personal background: she is Brazilian, 39, a journalist, and has lived in NYC since 2014.
- She also mentions her rescue dog Dalbit, joking he is an immigrant rescued from Korea.
From Visit To Moving In 2014
- Laura recounts visiting NYC in 2013, falling in love with the city, and her husband's job leads to relocation talks.
- They moved in January 2014 after visa negotiations and a complex process involving J-1 then H-1B visas.