What does it take to walk away from the American Dream and reinvent yourself south of the border? And why does the Mexican concept of "ahorita" drive so many newly arrived expats crazy?

In Episode 8 of Navigating Mexico, Mike Stoltz takes the show on the road to an intimate literary writers' conference in Puerto Vallarta to tackle the realities of culture shock, grief, and expat life. Joined by a diverse panel of authors and creatives, we examine the transition to a new life in Mexico from every angle:

• Maria Velasquez Ammerman (Former Fortune 500 professional and dual citizen) shares her deeply personal journey of leaving the corporate world after an unexpected tragedy, and how life in a smaller town forced her to reevaluate her future.

  
  

• Valerie Branch (Writer, former stand-up comedian, and radio personality) explores her wild transition from the San Francisco comedy scene to living in the lush, remote jungle of Yelapa.

  
  

• Vincent (Award-winning novelist and author of 10 books) discusses the challenges of writing abroad, drawing inspiration from the vibrant "gay West Hollywood of Mexico," and the importance of stepping outside the typical expat bubble.

  
  

In the second half, we dive into our segment, Lost in Translation, alongside co-host Jesse Ruiz, deciphering the hilarious and confusing quirks of Mexican Spanish. We unpack the extreme elasticity of time in Mexico and the cultural etiquette behind everyday expressions like ahorita, mande, and con permiso.

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