Transplants - Conversations With Women Thriving Abroad #5 A 3-month plan turned Into a new life abroad | Carolina Malis | Chile → NYC → London
9 snips
Sep 30, 2025 Chilean actor-turned-entrepreneur Carolina Malis shares her compelling journey from a spontaneous trip to New York City that unexpectedly turned into a decade-long adventure. She discusses her transition from babysitting to co-founding a social media agency, overcoming challenges of writing in English, and navigating adult friendships in a new city. Carolina also dives into her long-distance relationship and the emotional complexities of moving to London, reflecting on the immigrant experience and personal growth through diverse cultures.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Start At Zero, Keep Learning
- Keep side work while pursuing your desired career and accept that starting at zero is normal abroad.
- Learn skills, network, and persist; many successful people began from zero just like you.
Speak Early, Embrace Mistakes
- Improve fluency by immersing yourself and speaking constantly; accept mistakes as part of learning.
- Treat language skill as a superpower that enables connection, not as a flaw.
Say Yes To Build Friendships
- Say yes to social invites and actually follow through to build friendships as an adult abroad.
- Go even when it's uncomfortable because friendship requires showing up repeatedly.