Where We Land

Mar 02 2025 7 ep. 30 mins 1

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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, and candid conversations, no matter where you are from. So join us – everyone’s welcome. Follow Where We Land on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherewelandpod/

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Present moms, UN nerds and being proud of your heritage with Danielle Vaughan

Mar 02 2025 39 mins

Danielle Vaughan is the eldest daughter of immigrant parents from Peru. Though she was born in the US she was raised in Peru from the age of six until she left for college at Stanford. Surprisingly, that wouldn’t be her last time living in Peru or her last time moving back to the U.S. We talked with Danielle about the important role her mother has played in shaping her life, expo

Wedding planning backlash, lonely lunches and staying in touch l Just Us

Feb 23 2025 37 mins

In this episode, we discuss what happens to your relationships with the friends and family you leave behind when you immigrate. How do these relationships evolve and take on new meaning? How do you keep them going? Why do some fall off? And do they all have to change?We also talk about not going home for Christmas, having lunch in your cubicle and the 1960s classic film Pollyanna.L

Peace and milk, and perseverance with Abdi Iftin

Feb 16 2025 34 mins

Abdi Iftin grew up in war-torn Somalia and moved to Kenya to escape, but was still in danger. He miraculously won the US visa lottery in 2013 and now lives in Maine. He has authored the acclaimed memoir, Call Me American. Abdi is a writer, public speaker, and advocate for immigrants and refugees.We spoke with Abdi about avoiding capture during Somalia’s tribal wars, winning a Gre

Naps, donkeys and reclaiming identity l Just Us

Feb 09 2025 36 mins

In this episode, we discuss the parts of our identity we sometimes shed when we immigrate in order to fit in at a new place, and then later in life (sometimes much, much later) we decide we miss those parts of us and try to get them back or reclaim them, if you will.We also talk about ceviche, forced napping in kindergarten, and quite a bit about donkeys.Liked what you heard on the

Spicy ramyeon and finding your calling with Michelle MiJung Kim

Feb 02 2025 37 mins

Michelle MiJung Kim is a powerful voice in social justice, corporate equity, and activism. She is the award winning author of The Wake Up, closing the gap between good intentions and real change. She's also the CEO and Co-founder of Awaken, where she has guided countless Fortune 500 companies, tech giants, and non profits on their path toward real equity and inclusion. She is the h

Meet the Hosts: Luciana and Claudia

Jan 26 2025 28 mins

Welcome to the first episode of Where We Land! Luciana and Claudia talk about their own immigration journeys and how they got here. Luciana remembers their parents describing their move to America as “a trip to Disneyland,” Claudia recalls the shock of realizing little Claudia spoke Spanish with an American accent, and they discuss the difference between school lunch and real l

Introducing Where We Land

Oct 28 2024 1 mins

Join sisters Luciana and Claudia as they dive into the very honest and sometimes wild journeys of immigrants navigating life in the U.S. Having moved from Peru to California as kids, then back to Peru, and finally returning to the U.S. as adults, they bring unique insight and humor to every conversation.Luciana and Claudia share their own experiences, and also chat with fellow immi