Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast

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In 1994, Dodi showed up in Linköping as a college student eager to learn the language and absorb the culture. Thirty years later, she's teaching a few podcasters about the history of Swedish dans band and sharing bold views on the ritual of fika in the workplace. Listen in to hear Dodi's reflections about life as an expat both back then and now.

In this episode, B Keesson shares her journey of moving, adapting, and finally finding a place to call home. As an expat who's experienced the highs and lows of relocation, B reflects on the life choices that led her to settle in the forests of Sweden.From having a baby to discovering a culture that truly aligns with her values, B walks us through the unexpected twists - like choosing a Swedish multinational over an NGO career, falling in love with a Swedish-American (or is it American-Swedish?) partner, and even developing a surprising affinity for local delicacies. If you're an expat navigating your own journey, this episode is full of insights and relatable moments about the challenge of finding belonging in a new country.

So how did two Americans and a Swede end up with a podcast? Sweden attracts so many people from around the world with unique backgrounds, ambitions, and values.In this first episode, Bob, Micke, and Kelly dive into the wild world of podcasting, share a bit about their own backgrounds, and have some laughs about quirky cultural differences. In a time when things can feel uncertain, we’re here to bring a fresh, curious mindset to exploring different cultures, lifestyles, and points of view.We’re just warming up, so take your shoes off, grab a fika and settle in to hear stories about real people making the most out of life abroad.

Launch trailer for "Take Your Shoes Off, the Podcast" on life abroad in Sweden. Launches November 21. Subscribe here.