Esa Man┃Living abroad, Gringa in Latin America, Expat life in Ecuador

Welcome to ESA MAN, the podcast for expats, travelers, and anyone trying to survive (and thrive) in a new country.In Episode 4, host Kat—an American living in Ecuador—opens up about one of the biggest challenges of expat life: how to make friends abroad, especially as an adult.Whether you’ve just moved abroad or you’ve been living overseas for a while, friendship can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster. In this episode, Kat gets real about:Making friends when you’re not in your 20s anymoreWhy

Welcome back to ESA MAN, the podcast for expats, travelers, and anyone navigating the wild ride of life in a new country.In this episode, Kat takes you back to the very first time she met her Ecuadorian partner’s extended family—and let’s just say, it involved 30+ relatives, a surprise cake smash, salsa dancing, and giving a speech in Spanish when she barely spoke the language. 😳Whether you’re dating someone from another culture, living abroad, or just trying not to embarrass yourself at family

Ecuador is one of the most underrated countries in the world, and I'm here to tell you why! Join me as I share my personal journey of discovering the true essence of Ecuador, a place that has captured my heart despite its challenges. And it's not just about the landscapes; it's about the people, the culture, and the everyday experiences that make living here so unique.In this episode, I'll open up about my initial struggles and misconceptions about Ecuador, and how my perspective shifted over time

Have you ever wondered how a simple decision could change your entire life? That's the story of my life in Ecuador! From teaching English to becoming a local celebrity (what?!), my journey has been filled with moments of doubt, discovery, and lots of determination!Today, I'll take you through my early days of exploring dropshipping and mystery shopping (yes, you read that right!), to the challenges and joys of living in Ecuador. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that led me to where I am today,

Welcome to the very first episode of Esa Man! I'm so excited to have you here, and I can't wait to share with you all the stories from my life in Ecuador! Do you want to know what it is like to just pack your bags and start a new life in a foreign country? Well, I did that, and Ecuador became my unexpected home!I'm going to share the wild ride that brought me here because from the moment I booked that one-way ticket, my life took a turn I never saw coming. Join me as I recount the hilarious mishaps,

Welcome to Esa Man, the go-to podcast for expats living abroad! I'm your host, Kat, a foreigner living in Ecuador for the past 7 years, keeping it real as a gringa trying to navigate life in Latin America. You know, living abroad is not always rainbows and butterflies so come with me as we make our way through the ups and downs and crazy in-betweens of living abroad.Every other week, you'll hear me sharing hilarious and heartwarming stories about life in Ecuador—from the quirks of daily life, the