Work In Progress

Would you ever think to merge AI and breathing? Breathing is so personal. In this episode, I delve into the fascinating intersection of breathwork and artificial intelligence with Hitesh, promoting a unique and cost effective wellness technique called breathwork with Breathe & Connect in Valencia, Spain. Hitesh shares his personal relationship to healing, the mission that Breathe & Connect is taking to integrate technology into their wellness programs, and how people can incorporate this in their daily lives. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please reach out to workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia, TikTok at @hollaitsbarbara, and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube - @BarbieEstrada. Resources Instagram: @breathenconnectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/breathe-connect/Breathe & Connect website: https://www.breathe-and-connect.com/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

Are your wellbeing and wellness in alignment? Christiana Hall is an American expat who currently lives in Germany. During her years here, her love for yoga has driven her to share this passion with the goal to heal others as a full-time yoga teacher and wellness consultant. In this episode, you will hear Christiana's personal journey moving from the U.S. to Germany, her transition stepping away from corporate, and how wellness is different from wellbeing. She provides towards the end of this episodes insightful tips and takeaways post-conversation that we can all benefit from incorporating in our daily lives. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please reach out to workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia, TikTok at @hollaitsbarbara, and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube - @BarbieEstrada. Resources: Christiana's Instagram: @christianamoves Guest website: https://www.christianamoves.com/  Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

You've seen the Instagram Reels or TikTok videos about the "European summer." Maria Fernanda "Mafe" is from Colombia and she's lived in both the U.S. and Germany. We speak about the highs, lows, and everything in between living in Europe and the realities of romanticizing Europe as an immigrant. In this episode, you will hear about the realities of romanticizing Europe as an immigrant, the differences of racism in both the U.S. and Germany from the lens of a Latina, Germany’s education system, and the truths about dating Europeans. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please reach out to workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia, TikTok at @hollaitsbarbara, and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube - @BarbieEstrada. Resources: Support, social group abroad: Girls Gone InternationalGGI Instagram: @girlsgoneinternational For humor (specific to Germany): @thefunnyauslander Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

Can you afford getting laid off? Vanessa Wachtmeister is a proud Chicana (American of Mexican descent) who made the move abroad 11 years ago and her first country living abroad was China. Vanessa currently lives in Berlin, Germany working for a Fortune 500 company meanwhile working on her own company, Wander Onwards. In this episode, we unpack the journey of moving abroad, navigating unexpected twists like getting laid off from your job, embracing neurodiversity, and what to expect when working with Vanessa. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please reach out to workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia and subscribe to the podcast on YouTube - @BarbieEstrada. Resources: Guest Website: wanderonwards.co/start-here/Guest Instagram: @wanderonwards Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

As an artist, grappling with insecurity is inevitable. To fellow artists, do you feel understood? Roxanne lived a hybrid life between Germany and the U.S. and we delve into the essential qualities necessary for artists in today's modern world, the insecurities inherent in the artistic journey, and the differing ease of accessing certain emotions for women compared to men. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

The contents of this conversation are nothing new. The Black experience abroad has been discussed by many Black people online. I learned something new beyond the "race discussion," which is why this episode is an interesting one if you pay attention. Lucky is from Sacramento, California and we discuss what it's like to be both Black and American in Germany, playing into stereotypes, and fatherhood. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

Would you ever put "American" and "immigrant" in the same sentence? Not many would. For some the American dream is still real while others, not so much. Adele, who is from York, Pennsylvania and recently moved to Munich, Germany, shares why she made the move to Europe, the realities of living in America, and how most trends are a waste of consumerism. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

Breakups hurt and you don't know how to process what just happened. I've experienced all sorts of breakups, including friendships, and I believe we all have except we don't talk about it enough. Patricia is from Venezuela and we both have a lot of similarities being Latinas from Miami, Florida; however, we also lived parallel lives. She asks me questions that range from dating in your late 20s, the heavy blow of friendship breakups, and finding your tribe. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, pleas email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

This is what people won't tell you when you move abroad... In actuality, moving to live abroad isn't as romantic as one may make it appear on social media. Gianmario is from Naples, Italy and we speak on how his time abroad has shaped his personality, who he is today, why he chooses to live outside the country he spent the first years of his life and so much more with humorous moments in-between this conversation.  Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

Childhood trauma is a term we have been hearing quite often. If you are an adult, the term can also apply to you. How? Ash is an Education Counselor who studied Liberal Arts with a concentration in Psychology at Sarah Lawrence College. She has been on a journey to empower young adults in the space of education, peak performance and mental wellbeing where we discuss childhood trauma, the varieties of trauma, depression and taking action to help you better understand the inner workings of your mind as well as lived experiences. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

How does it feel to be 30? If you are approaching your 30s then you are going to want to listen to this episode. Melissa, or Missy as her friends call her, is from an island near Vancouver, Canada and we discuss the life lessons she's learned in her 20s now that she turned 30, including living in Munich, romantic relationships, and casually hanging out with Johnny Depp. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz

Have you found your IKIGAI? Ikigai is a Japanese concept that is broken down into two words to better understand. "Iki" in Japanese means life, and "gai" means value or worth. Lea is an advid traveler who has traveled to 33 countries, from Munich, Germany, and currently completing a Master degree in Economical Psychology and Coaching. Her interest in personal growth and self-improvement has taken her to sit with me to discuss IKIGAI. Towards the end of the episode, we dive into a shorted, guided lesson on IKIGAI. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

What is serial monogamy? For some, this is the first time they hear the term. Other are probably familiar with it but never knew what to call it. However, we all have that person who jumped from relationship to relationship. I'm here to tell you it's OK. I sit down with Robbie, who is openly navigating his dating life as a 20-something year old reflecting on his past, present, and future. We talk about vulnerability amongst men, therapy, and toxic exes amongst other related topics. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, please email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Work In Progress is edited by Alejandro Vega and Roberto Garcia Matus.

I am back and better than every before. After almost three years of being MIA from the podcast, I am ready to share my story. In this solo episode, I get personal and detailed about the realities of moving abroad as an American expat to Europe so here it is. Interested in advertising or be featured on Work In Progress, email at workinprogressmedia19@gmail.com. Follow the podcast to take the conversation further with me after the episode is over at Instagram - @workinprogressmedia. Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz

Meet Lissette. She lives in New York City, originally from the sunny but humid city of Miami. This 27 year old consultant, coach, & content creator has made a name for herself in less than a decade. But... her story of success did not always look like it does today. In this conversation, you will hear her perspective along her journey of becoming $50K debt free, money mindset, and how you can apply some of the things we discuss as of right now. This... is Lissette's story. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY

Meet Ryan. He lives in Miami, Florida and he is 24 years old, but it's been a little over 15 years since we last spoke. And, we dove straight into our past and present lives. One of those topics that Ryan spoke with me focuses on mindset. If you follow me on social media, I am nothing but obsessed with personal development. In our conversation, you'll learn about self-diagnosis, adopting habits and going with THE RIGHT FLOW. This... is Ryan's story. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY

Meet Baiyina. She's from Miami and lives in Houston, Texas. Although she is not a millennial, in her 40 years old of life, she has learned that the turning points in her life have allowed her to gain perspective on an array of topics that make her who she is today. She's a Black woman, a Muslim, and an educator. In our conversation, I learn some important lessons that we can all learn from. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY

Meet Catalina, or as I know her "Cata." She's 24 years old, from Colombia and now lives in Miami. Today, she lives a life of balance but for the first time she's publicly sharing her battle with an eating and exercise disorder during her teenage years. In conversation with Cata, we get into the details of her struggles at night with these disorders and the mental training it took for her to recover. This, is Cata's story. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY

Meet Karla and Bryan. Karla lives in North Carolina and Bryan lives in Los Angeles. Two guests? Yes... Meet Karla and Bryan. Karla lives in North Carolina and Bryan lives in Los Angeles. Two guests? Yes, because this episode takes us down memory lane. It took me weeks to finally find the couple that were once lovers on paradise island to exes… cue dramatic telenovela music. No, I'm just kidding. I'll let you be the judge. This, is Bryan and Karla's story. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY

Meet Alessandra. She lives in South Florida, she is an artist, 25 years old and is starting all over again. But, what does that mean? Meet Alessandra. She lives in South Florida, she is an artist, 25 years old and is starting all over again. But, what does that mean? If you have come to ask yourself this then you'll want to listen. In my conversation with Alessandra, we spoke about reclaiming your power in an abusive relationship, what she did to leave, and making "the decision." Trust me, this is a hard one. So, like always, this… is Alessandra's story. FOLLOW THE PODCAST TO ENGAGE IN CONVERSATION WITH ME after the episode is over. www.instagram.com/workinprogressmedia/ Track Info Title: Oceanside by Scandinavianz @scandinavianz Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/b… Music promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Sx2gncC4yNY