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Where We Land

Hosted by sisters Luciana and Claudia, Where We Land is a podcast about immigrant experiences and what it’s like to live between two cultures. Luciana and Claudia share their stories and also sit down with fellow immigrants to ask, how did you get here? From navigating unfamiliar grocery aisles to embracing new customs – and holding on to old ones – every conversation brings out heartfelt stories about what being American means when you don’t take it for granted. Here, you will find warmth, humor,

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55:50

Immigrating and taking all the best parts with you...

Where We Land ·

2026/10/04

Anthea Taljaard was born, raised, and lived most of her life in South Africa as a successful woman in business before a personal tragedy led her to take a role in education in Saudi Arabia. Four years later, it would be personal happiness –in the form of meeting her Canadian wife– that would take her to Nova Scotia, where she fused her love of art with her business background to create Salt Spray Design. Anthea’s sculptures are each filled with personal meaning, and in her recent book, Soul

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42:32

The Invite: hilariously roasting relationship dynamics

Where We Land ·

2026/09/27

In this episode we chat about the Olivia Wilde directed film The Invite. The movie both pokes fun at and digs into the delicate dynamics within a multi-cultural couple, gives an educationally awkward glimpse into the culture of sex parties, and exposes the middle-aged person’s obsession with home decor.We also get into everything we loved, found hilarious, and even relatable.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG:

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49:34

Creating a different culture of power (for women)...

Where We Land ·

2026/09/20

Brazilian entrepreneur Beatriz Della Costa has been living in the US for two years with her husband and son. Her businesses, however, are still mainly in Brazil, leading to Beatriz currently living very much between two cultures and countries. We spoke to Beatriz about how she manages such an international life with her husband, how learning the US credit system helped her understand the American mindset, and what she’s learned about working in social issues in Latin America and the

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42:37

Summer Vacation: London and Lima

Where We Land ·

2026/09/13

Summer is officially over! Maybe not according to the calendar or the weather, but it is to us because our summer holidays are behind us. So in this episode you can hear all about what we did on our summer vacation. Luciana went back to Peru –her home country– for the first time in two years. Claudia went back to London –the home of her alma mater– ten years after graduating. They share their vacation highs, lows and everything in between.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions

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44:15

Before Midnight: from 'inevitable' love to choosing...

Where We Land ·

2026/09/06

In this episode we tackle Richard Linlater’s 2013 film Before Midnight. We talk about how this is the first movie in the Before Trilogy to explore a relationship beyond those magical first 24 hours, the bleaker side of marriage, and parenting challenges of different kinds. As always, we also share our favorite multicultural moments and pieces of culture depicted in the movie, like Celine and Jesse spending a summer at a beach house in Greece!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions

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49:33

How a breakup fueled my career with Mariana Loebrich

Where We Land ·

2026/08/30

Mariana Loebrich moved from Peru to the US while she was in college and never looked back. Slowly but surely she built a life for herself, and over twenty years in, she has no plans of leaving New York any time soon.Mariana shares how hard it was for her to make friends when she first immigrated, how she stayed in relationships for too long because her family was so far away that her relationships became her family, and how she made the move from retail to corporate America without a

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47:52

The Multi-Culture Edit: Summer ‘26

Where We Land ·

2026/08/23

A lot has happened this summer, from international sporting events and fantastic concerts to embracing the doom scroll and being scared to eat lettuce. It’s been a summer of concerts, a summer of sports, and depending on where you live, a summer of disease? We recap it all in this Multi-Culture Edit for the summer of 2026!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow

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33:08

Ted Lasso: traveling with curiosity & the father...

Where We Land ·

2026/08/16

In this episode we discuss the immigrant journey of Ted Lasso. That’s right, the American football coach that moves to England to take a job heading a men’s professional football team. We get into how the show resonated during the pandemic and might resonate again today, why Ted’s way of being abroad reminds of Dua Lipa, our highlights of S4E1, and what we hope to see the rest of the season. We BELIEVE it’s going to be a good one!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to:

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55:38

Five international moves & counting with Patricia...

Where We Land ·

2026/08/09

When Patricia Valdiviezo was 10 she moved with her family to California knowing very little English. It was a rough transition. When she was 16 her family moved back to Peru, while Patricia and her twin sister stayed to graduate from high school later that year. At 22, burned out, and tired of being far from her family, she returned to Peru with a college degree and not much of a plan, except maybe wanting to stay put for a while. 8 years later, she was off again. This time to Berlin and

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42:25

The Odyssey: social contracts, optimism & Christopher...

Where We Land ·

2026/08/02

In this episode we take on Christopher Nolan’s latest epic: The Odyssey. We discuss how Nolan’s take feels modern, why it left us optimistic, and whether we’d talk to the dead in Hades. Plus, we share the immigrant themes we picked up on in the movie and our favorite cultural moments.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8Click here for a

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46:08

Travel Guide: our favorite things about Peru

Where We Land ·

2026/07/26

If you’re curious about Peru and aren’t sure which cities to visit, what sites to see or where to eat, in this episode we share our favorite restaurants in Lima and places to go! There is obviously so much more to enjoy beyond what we mention, but these are just our own personal favorites.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8Click here

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48:17

Fútbol, family and Argentina with Andrew DeLuca

Where We Land ·

2026/07/19

Andrew DeLuca can’t remember when he was first introduced to fútbol, but it was probably before he could even form memories. Born and raised in the US by an Argentinian father and Peruvian mother, keeping up with fútbol games was a top priority and hard to do at the time. Then the pastime became a family affair, with all the members of the family now partaking in the traditions and superstitions that involve cheering on Argentina during a World Cup.In this episode, Andrew talks about

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39:00

World Cup, Knicks in 5, and the sports we fell in...

Where We Land ·

2026/07/12

We’ve really been hit in the face with a lot of sports lately, so we had to talk about it! Sports fandoms are such a fun thing to be a part of and they really connect you to where you’re from or where you’re currently living. As immigrants, following local sports has helped us feel like we belong. So here’s an episode full of sports takes from two really casual and oftentimes bandwagon fans. Go team go!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to:

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54:33

Marriage by your own rules with author Viviana Galvez

Where We Land ·

2026/07/05

In this episode, Peruvian author Viviana Galvez talks to us about becoming a published author, moving abroad for the first time, and the idea of making up your own rules for marriage in her debut novel “Married, Apparently”. The book is available on Amazon.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on TikTok: @wherewelandpod*Follow Claudia on IG: @claudiavl8Click here for a list of immigration resources

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33:23

How two immigrants celebrate Independence Day

Where We Land ·

2026/06/28

This month we have the 4th of July and 28 de Julio (Peru’s Independence Day)! These are the most patriotic holidays in their respective countries. So, what happens when you were born in Peru and live in the US?Being far from home sometimes makes you feel more patriotic about your home country, but it can be hard to celebrate being abroad (you can’t always get all the Peruvian things you’d normally enjoy). And celebrating the 4th when you weren’t born in the US can have a learning curve

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40:22

Our favorite immigrant dads

Where We Land ·

2026/06/21

In honor of it being Father’s Day, in this episode we discuss our favorite dads (both fictional or real) that immigrated to the United States. From Camila Cabello’s dad to the dad in Never Have I Ever, and Vito Corleone to our father (or course!), we share what resonates with us about these paternal figures. Who’s your fave? Let us know in the comments!WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG: @wherewelandpod*Follow WWL on

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49:03

Pausing the career you immigrated for with Luciana...

Where We Land ·

2026/06/14

Ever since she took a summer film class in New York, Peruvian marketing major Luciana Valdiviezo promised herself she’d live and work in the city some day. Through hard work, chasing down visa opportunities, and a lot of luck, Luciana made her dreams of becoming a marketing executive in the US come true. But now, 12 years after moving to the US to pursue that career, she’s choosing to press pause. Luciana talks about motherhood, what it takes to build a career abroad, and how seeing other

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48:56

Globetrotting for a place of your own with Luiza Nunes

Where We Land ·

2026/06/07

From a very young age Luiza Nunes felt the need to travel the world in search of a place all of her own. Brazil would always be where she returned to be with friends and family, but she was looking for something else, something entirely for herself. Luiza tells us all about living in different countries, the Brazilian food she stockpiles whenever she can, and why her next move might be her last.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love

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43:53

Before Sunset: past choices and second chances

Where We Land ·

2026/05/31

In this episode we tackle Richard Linlater’s 2004 film Before Sunset. We talk about how worldly the characters have become, Celine’s immigrant experience in the US, and how this movie questions the meant-to-be ideals of its predecessor. As always, we also share our favorite multicultural moments and pieces of culture depicted in the movie. Celine’s courtyard apartment, anyone?WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Send us your questions to: WhereWeLandPod@gmail.com.FOLLOW:*Follow WWL on IG:

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49:27

Unexpected entrepreneurship with Laura Giromini

Where We Land ·

2026/05/24

Laura Giromini is an Italian dancer, actress, and content creator. After years of being a working actress in Milan, Laura moved to New York with her husband to try to make it as an indie film actress in the States. What she didn’t expect was that after years of hustle, her hobby (@viverenewyork) would be what turned into quite a profitable enterprise.WATCH on YouTube!REACH OUT:Want to share your immigration stories or have a question? We'd love to hear from you. Shoot us an email:

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