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CDMX Expats

7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratings

Tacos, tequila, Spanish speakers…
What else is there to discover in Mexico City? And why are so many foreigners accidentally moving here? From tree-lined neighborhoods to street cafes, museums, parks, world-class restaurants, and a wild nightlife scene, Raquel will interview someone who’s moved to Mexico City to get their unique take on what makes CDMX one of the coolest cities in the world. Hear the good, the bad, and the surprising about living in this giant metropolis. Welcome to CDMX Expats.

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Episodes

Episode 5 - Kate Kiewel - VC on CDMX Being in ‘Stealth Mode’

November 20, 2021 16:30 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MB

In this episode, I interview my friend Kate Kiewel, an American VC who started the CDMX Acroyoga community and was an OG member in my groups. This week we talk about community, releasing identities, art, tacos, cheese, tech, innovation, accessibility, and Mexico City’s magic. Follow the show on Instagram @CDMX.Expats. https://instagram.com/cdmx.expats • If you're interested in being interviewed for the show, send me a DM. We always need new guests! Please subscribe, rate, and review the sho...

Episode 4 - Kenji Pantin - Female Nomad Living

November 03, 2021 21:00 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MB

In this episode, I interview my friend Kenji Pantin, who is finishing her PHD remotely from Mexico City. This week we talk about being a woman expat, social scenes, eating out, taking public transit, local salaries, and dating failures. Follow the show on Instagram @CDMX.Expats. https://instagram.com/cdmx.expats If you're interested in being interviewed for the show, send me a DM. We always need new guests! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show to support! Thanks for listening!  ____  C...

Episode 3 - Jermaine Hoffman - The CDMX Experience

August 27, 2021 00:17 - 40 minutes - 57.2 MB

In this episode, I interview my friend Jermaine Hoffman about his experience living in Mexico City. Today we talk about traveling around Mexico during covid, renting in the city, mosquitos, parks, art, and the power of WhatsApp in this city.  Follow the show on Instagram @CDMX.Expats. https://instagram.com/cdmx.expats If you're interested in being interviewed for the show, send me a DM. We always need new guests! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show to support! Thanks for listening! ...

Episode 2 - Al Tak - Big City Comparisons

August 05, 2021 20:23 - 24 minutes - 88.1 MB

In this episode, I interview my friend Aloysius Tak about his experience living in Mexico City. This week we talk Mexican stereotypes, the surprising size of the city, classism, feeling poor compared to Mexicans, the Condesa experience, and the crazy amount of international food.  Follow the show on Instagram @CDMX.Expats. https://instagram.com/cdmx.expats If you're interested in being interviewed for the show, send me a DM. We always need new guests! Please subscribe, rate, and review the s...

Episode 2 - Aloysius Tak - Big City Comparisons

August 05, 2021 20:23 - 24 minutes - 88.1 MB

In this episode, I interview my friend Aloysius Tak about his experience living in Mexico City. This week we talk Mexican stereotypes, the surprising size of the city, classism, feeling poor compared to Mexicans, the Condesa experience, and the crazy amount of international food.  Follow the show on Instagram @CDMX.Expats. https://instagram.com/cdmx.expats If you're interested in being interviewed for the show, send me a DM. We always need new guests! Please subscribe, rate, and review the s...

Episode 1 - Max Radwin - Organized Crime Reporter

July 29, 2021 15:00 - 52 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this inaugural episode, I interview my friend Max Radwin about his experience living in Mexico City. We chat about social life during the pandemic, personal safety, the dense culture, annoying weather, living here long term, and Mexican gang dynamics. He was so interesting to interview, and such a pro on the mic- which I especially appreciated while I nervously tried to figure out how to talk over my own echo. Thanks for making the first episode awesome, Max! Follow the show on Instagram ...

Trailer - CDMX Expats

June 29, 2021 04:33 - 43 seconds - 697 KB

Tacos, tequila, Spanish speakers… What else is there to discover in Mexico City? And why are so many foreigners accidentally moving here? From tree lined neighborhoods to street cafes, museums, parks, world class restaurants and a wild nightlife scene, there are so many more reasons than we could have possibly imagined. Every (other) week we’ll interview someone who’s moved to Mexico city to hear their unique take on what makes CDMX one of the coolest cities in the world. Hear the good, the ...