Episode 1

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23rd Feb 2025

1. How a One-Way Ticket to Ecuador Changed My Life

Welcome to the very first episode of Esa Man! I'm so excited to have you here, and I can't wait to share with you all the stories from my life in Ecuador! Do you want to know what it is like to just pack your bags and start a new life in a foreign country? Well, I did that, and Ecuador became my unexpected home!

I'm going to share the wild ride that brought me here because from the moment I booked that one-way ticket, my life took a turn I never saw coming. Join me as I recount the hilarious mishaps, the heartwarming connections, and the life-changing decisions that shaped my journey. Whether it was navigating the bustling streets of Quito or finding love in the most unexpected place, every step was an adventure. I’ll take you through the ups and downs of living abroad, the cultural surprises, and the moments that made me question everything.

Let’s laugh, cry, and maybe cringe a little together as I tell you the real, messy truth about my life in Ecuador. Ready to explore with me? Let’s dive in!



Topics covered on How a One-Way Ticket to Ecuador Changed My Life:

  1. What sparked my decision to move to Ecuador?
  2. How did a one-way ticket lead me to a completely new life in Ecuador?
  3. What challenges did I face as a solo female traveler?
  4. How did I navigate cultural differences and language barriers?
  5. Unexpected turns that led me to find love abroad.


 

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About the Podcast

Esa Man┃Living abroad, Gringa in Latin America, Expat life in Ecuador
Welcome to Esa Man, the go-to podcast for expats living abroad! I'm your host, Kat, a foreigner living in Ecuador for the past 7 years, keeping it real as a gringa trying to navigate life in Latin America. You know, living abroad is not always rainbows and butterflies so come with me as we make our way through the ups and downs and crazy in-betweens of living abroad.

Every other week, you'll hear me sharing hilarious and heartwarming stories about life in Ecuador—from the quirks of daily life, the fun cultural differences, the beauty of having two homes in the world, and the mindset shifts it takes to build friendships, find your purpose, and live your best life abroad.

I love hearing from all of you, so come say hi on Instagram. You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/katmcgreevs. Now let's laugh our way through the chaos of living abroad. Chao chao!

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Katherine McGreevy

I'm your host, Kat, a foreigner living in Ecuador for the past 7 years, keeping it real as a gringa trying to navigate life in Latin America. You know, living abroad is not always rainbows and butterflies so come with me as we make our way through the ups and downs and crazy in-betweens of living abroad.