Episode 1: The Never-ending Habit of Starting Over – Navigating New Beginnings

Description: In this inaugural episode of Diplobrat, Marcelo Hosannah takes us back to one of his earliest memories as a young, wide-eyed Brazilian diplomat’s son. From the moment he moved to Argentina at the age of five, thrust into a classroom where Spanish was a strange new language, to the sense of confusion and embarrassment he felt as he navigated this unfamiliar world, Marcelo shares the poignant experience of adapting to new cultures and environments.

This episode dives deep into the challenge of starting over, again and again, in a life where change is the only constant. Marcelo reflects on the unique experiences of growing up in a diplomatic family, where academic calendars never quite aligned, and every relocation was a step into the unknown.

Episode Highlights:

• Marcelo’s first experience with a foreign language in an Argentinian kindergarten
• The complexities of educational systems around the world and how they impacted his upbringing
• Insightful memories of life in Brasília, the planned capital city of Brazil, with its distinctive layout and vibrant diplomatic community
• A glimpse into his family's history, including his father’s journey as a diplomat and his mother’s life-changing decision to embrace a global lifestyle
• The sense of constant adaptation and resilience required of a ‘diplobrat’

Listen now to join Marcelo on a journey through the joys, challenges, and unforgettable memories of life as a global nomad.