Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.

Sometimes our immigration journey starts long before we even step foot in a new place. This week, we explore this with Osvaldo Sosa Echanis, who set himself the goal to move from Argentina to France and invested a decade into preparing to achieve it (and then some).

Osvaldo Sosa Echanis is a Project Manager & Business Operations professional with 10+ years of experience in SaaS Solutions, Customer Care, and Business Development. He is originally from Argentina and has since moved to France, where he is now a citizen.

Osvaldo shares about the cultural challenges, language learning, and personal growth he experienced along the way. He discusses the importance of preparation (and the risks of overpreparation), the adjustments required in his career, and the evolution of his identity as he integrates into French culture. Osvaldo emphasizes the significance of values in navigating relationships and adapting to a new environment, reflecting on how these experiences have shaped him into a better version of himself.

You can find Osvaldo Sosa Echanis on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sosaechanis/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sosaechanis

Keywords

cultural adaptation, moving to France, language learning, career transition, personal growth, bicultural relationships, expat experience, French culture, identity transformation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Osvaldo's Journey

06:47 Cultural Curiosity and Language Learning

12:32 Preparing for the Move to France

18:54 Career Adjustments in a New Culture

27:23 Navigating Relationships and Community

35:08 Personal Growth and Identity Transformation

40:03 Values and Mindset Shifts in a New Culture

Lucky to Be Here is hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. and produced by AGV Services LLC.

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