From watching TV in English as a kid in Ecuador to running bilingual camps in Spain, Gaby has taken her zest for learning and shared it with her greatest passion: kids. Her own immigration journey -- first to the USA as a student and then to Spain -- allowed her to forge bonds with locals and international families alike. But it wasn't without complications. In our conversation, Gaby shares what inspired her to do a year abroad in Michigan, the ups and downs of student visas, and the trials and stereotypes that come with being an expat. Watch now!More from Gabriela Arboleda:www.camprecessvalencia.comFind more Nada: Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike LeiteKindly note that opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult with a professional to understand your personal circumstances and logistics. Mama Knows Nada can not be held accountable for changes in legislation and political infrastructure. These policies are subject to frequent changes and vary by country and municipality. We strive to update our content in tandem with laws and amendments.

As kids, we all have grand aspirations. Few of us push to achieve those dreams. Takhmina fell in love with tennis when she was 7 and petitioned her parents to send her to Spain. But sending your teenage daughter thousands of miles when you're from Tajikistan is far from common. Actually, it's shocking.

Takhmina shares her journey to Spain, breaking cultural gender norms, and adapting to a new and vastly different lifestyle. Tune in to hear her story.

Find more Nada: Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note that opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Always consult professional insight to understand personal circumstances and logistics. Mama Knows Nada can not be held accountable for changes in legislation and political infrastructure. These policies change frequently. We strive to update our content in tandem with laws and amendments.

Professional dancer and author, April Lorenzi found herself on the most outrageous adventure of her life when she took a contract on a cruise line based out of Dubai.

At the time, she had never left her native USA. Now an avid explorer, April has discovered her love of travel and is enthralled in a new life in Valencia, Spain. She shares what inspired her initial leap into life abroad, how her passion for dance took her to Asia and Europe, and what she's learned along the way. Tune in now to see what you can learn from this expat adventure.Find April and her book:https://thesecretdancetechnique.com/ @april.lorenzi Find more Nada: Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike LeiteKindly note, opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

From stylista to yogi-mama extraordinaire, Rui discusses the ups and downs of international life and logistics. From her relocation to Shanghai at 16 to the toll felt by all during the pandemic to motherhood and career changes, she shares how all these experiences culminated in another international move to the seaside city of Valencia and discovering greater tranquility. Find more on Rui:www.visionairestyling.comFind more Nada: Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike LeiteKindly note that the opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

Around her 10th birthday, Silvia Lopez's world underwent a significant change. Her family left their native Cuba for Florida. It was the early 1960s, and Fidel Castro had joined forces with what was the USSR. Silvia shares her story of immigration to the USA, speaking little English during a time when Cubans weren't welcome. She discusses the struggle her parents had, her perspective on assimilating into a new culture, and how she keeps her Cuban roots alive today.

Find Silvia and her books: www.silvialopezbooks.com@silvialopezauthor

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Website:⁠ https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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Facebook:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/⁠

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note that the opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

Cancer. It's a word that is dripping in unknowns, forcing people to stop short. Oftentimes, this word means the end of something or someone. But what has led to its ruthless prominence?

Environmental writer and author, Kristine Marusic, delves into the hidden nuances of cancer, finding that many of them have nothing to do with genetics and everything to do with location, race, socioeconomic status, and gender.

In her book, A New War on Cancer, Kristina weaves tales from dynamic and diverse perspectives, researchers, advocates, and regular people, highlighting the injustice and reality of the cancers that we the people fight today. She shares how the disease has impacted her family, exposes the countless facets in which cancer can formulate, and showcases the unsung individuals who are making a stand to change the cancer landscape.

More from Kristina:

https://www.kristinamarusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kristinamarusic/

https://twitter.com/kristinawrites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-marusic-a7461411

Find more Nada: 

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, that opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

Cancer is an illness of undeniable weight with a gut-wrenching impact. Though she was shocked to get the news, Tori Stauffer chooses to believe her cancer diagnosis was the wake-up she needed...especially the second time around. As a successful mompreneur with a photography business, Tori was "should-ing" all over her life. When she answered one of the most impactful calls of her life, she went right back to her client. But it was that second time that jolted her back to reality, forced her to remember why she chose to pivot, and keep those promises and dreams at the forefront of her daily life.

Now, cancer-free x2, Tori shares what that initial diagnosis was like--for her and her family--, how working throughout treatment helped her cope, and how she remains committed to her purpose with every photo she takes.

Follow Tori:

https://toristauffer.com/

https://www.instagram.com/toristaufferphotography/

https://www.facebook.com/ToriStaufferPhotography

Find more Nada: 

Website: https://mamaknowsnada.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mama.knows.nada/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamaknowsnada/

Music: "Vacaciones" by Mike Leite

Kindly note, that opinions and statements made by guests on the Mama Knows Nada Podcast do not necessarily reflect the values and opinions held by Mama Knows Nada. Guests are sharing their unique perspectives and experiences.

Always consult your healthcare provider for options appropriate to your circumstances.

For ten years, the Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center has been choosing to see the girl: young women who have been failed by multiple institutions that perpetuate trauma cycles and push them further into the justice system. Stacy Ellison, Vice President of Development and Communications, describes how the Policy Center supports young women, how they endeavor to educate girls and the community from multiple touchpoints, and provide access to mentors and trusted adults so girls get the care and respect they deserve.

Additionally, Stacy shares how we can combat victim blaming, positively support girls and women, and how the community can be (and is already) involved. Find out about their programs: https://www.seethegirl.org/ https://www.instagram.com/seethegirl_/