Meet Maria – The Heart Behind Almost Local Podcast
Maria Barciela
The Almost Local Podcastis hosted by Maria, a serial expat, entrepreneur, storyteller—and aspiring minimalist. A lifelong explorer and self-taught podcaster, she began recording her takes on life abroad somewhere between flights, visa renewals, and unexpected identity crises—and hasn’t stopped since.
Through her stumbles, missteps, victories, and humor, Maria hopes to offer solidarity (and maybe a few laughs) to anyone navigating the beautifully messy world of life abroad.
Sign up for our Free Life Abroad Little Workbook: “Five Dilemmas Every Expat Faces — and How to Own Them.”
We created it from years of living abroad — filled with honest reflections, practical tips, and journaling prompts to help you feel more grounded, connected, and in charge of your experience.
I’m Maria, the voice behind Almost Local, and I’d love for you to join me.
