Dating Beyond Borders

In this episode, I'm joined by Venezuelan-American comedian and actress Joana Hausmann to talk about everything from Venezuelan humor and hilarious nicknames to beauty standards, dating, and family traditions.We also get into Joanna's experience growing up between cultures, the stereotypes surrounding Latina women, and what it means to belong when you don't quite fit into one box.A fun, honest conversation about Venezuelan culture, relationships, and identity.Say hi to Joanna: https://www.instagram.com/johaus/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, writer Jasmine Faulk shares her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia, from strict expectations around modesty and gender roles to dating, sexuality, and women's rights.We discuss how moving to America changed her perspective, why she's alarmed by some Western feminist attitudes toward Islam, and what she believes the West misunderstands about women's freedom.A candid and emotional conversation about Saudi culture, relationships, identity, and the contradictions of modern feminism.Say hi to Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk/Read her book: https://sl1nk.com/keg9r9kEach week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode, I sit down with Bobby in Space to talk about how the places we live shape our social lives, our relationships, and our ability to connect with others.From cities built around cars instead of people, to sprawling suburbs where you have to plan every interaction, we explore how modern environments can make spontaneous connection increasingly difficult. We get into the importance of third spaces, what happens when neighbourhoods lack places to gather, and why simply being surrounded by people doesn't necessarily mean you feel connected to them.We also discuss the appeal of 15-minute cities, how urban design influences our everyday interactions, and a question many of us have considered: Can moving abroad actually solve your problems, or do you end up taking some of them with you?Say hi to Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyinspace/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

What happens when someone from Manchester, England, moves to St. Petersburg, Russia, and never leaves?In this episode, I sit down with British author and blogger Craig Ashton, who first arrived in Russia as a university student in 2002. We talk about the differences between British politeness and Russian directness, rewriting the male to female dynamics, why British humour doesn't translate in Russia and what it’s like to build a life in a country where you’ll always be a bit of an outsider. We also explore how language shapes the way we think and communicate, and why being more direct can sometimes make connecting with people easier.Say hi to Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craigenglishspb/Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

What happens when an Australian moves to America and discovers that speaking the same language doesn’t mean sharing the same culture?I sat down with an Australian who has lived in the US for years to talk about everything from politeness, humour and friendship to status, dating, customer service and Tall Poppy Syndrome.Why can Australian directness come across as rude in America? Why are Americans more comfortable talking about success? Why do Australians sometimes insult the people they love?We also get into what surprised him most when he first arrived, what America has changed about him, and what now feels strange when he goes back to Australia.Say hi to Michael: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FromDownUndertoDownSouth⁩  Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Join the newsletter for cultural insights sent your way: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: / datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: / datingbeyondborders