🎄 A Christmas episode unlike any other.

In this special episode of Intercultural Surprises, I deliberately step away from cultural differences to talk to you about something even more universal: faith in humanity.

Through a personal anecdote from my very first Christmas spent away from my family, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains in the United States, I share with you a formative encounter with Randa—a woman whose generosity, trust, and humanity profoundly shaped my journey and continue, to this day, to influence the way I am in the world.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why I chose not to address current events, but instead to talk about hope during the holiday season.
• The concept of pay it forward.
• A Christmas story experienced while traveling, made of unconditional hospitality, transmission, and bonds that transcend borders.
• The faces, first names, and simple gestures that nourish my faith in humanity—from Tunisia to India, from Colombia to Patagonia.
• A reflection on love for the Other, everyday generosity, and that light which exists even in a world marked by crises, violence, and doubt.

This episode is an invitation to choose to see the light, to remember that hope does not always come from major political or societal decisions, but very often from the human beings who cross our path—sometimes for a few hours, sometimes for a lifetime.

🎧 An intimate, sensitive, and deeply human episode, to listen to quietly during the holiday season, to reconnect with what binds us together.

Whether you are an expat, a traveler, or simply curious about cultures and diversity, this podcast is for you!

Enjoy !

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Intercultural Surprises is the podcast that takes you on a journey and helps you better understand cultures around the world.

🎤 I’m Charlotte Courtois, an international speaker on cultural diversity and founder of the NGO Konstelacio, which raises children’s awareness of intercultural dialogue all around the world.

To learn more about who I am and what I do, for collaborations, or to contact me and share your own travel stories, visit:

👉 My website: www.charlotte-courtois.com👉 My NGO, Konstelacio: www.konstelacio.org👉 My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chacourtois