Mexico Over the Wall

Maggie moved to Mexico City from the UK nearly twenty-four years ago and then moved to Oaxaca seven years ago. We discuss her teaching work, how lockdown has affected what she does and the economy in Oaxaca and why everybody has more than one job there. The organisations she mentions are Paseos a Ciegas and Wheel the World. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Paulina lives in Mexico City and is the Diversity and Inclusion Lead for Dell EMC in Latin America. We discuss what her role involves in Mexico and Latin America, how she's coped with lockdown and what projects she's working on. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details. Transcript

Nita practised law in the States before moving to Mexico at the end of last year. Originally from Australia, she and her husband started the podcast Lost in Mexico just as the pandemic came here. We discuss how she ended up here, what it's been like adapting to life in Mexico and what topics she'll be covering in future. The non-profit organisation she mentions for people who've been forced to return to Mexico from the U.S. is called Otros Dreams en Acción. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

David Bevis, your host, moved to Mexico from the UK over twenty years ago. I live in Mexico City and run the Seven Seas Translations Agency, as well as a podcast called Mexico Over the Wall. Responding to questions asked by listeners of the podcast, I discuss what it's like setting up a business here, what kind of music I like and why I started a podcast in the first place. Here's a list of all the bands I mentioned when talking about music in Mexico: Mental Códec (Mexico City)Porter (Guadalajara)Rey Pila (Mexico City)Dawn Avenue (Cuernavaca)La Garfield (Guadalajara)Drims (Monterrey)Primavera Club (Monterrey)Rubytates (Toluca)Technicolor Fabrics (Guadalajara)Hello Seahorse! (Mexico City) Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details. Transcript

Alban moved to Mexico from the UK three years ago. He lives in Mexico City and teaches sports at a private school in Huixquilucan. We discuss what the differences are between the countries, what it's like teaching sports here and how he has adapted to the current pandemic. You can find the YouTube classes he mentions here. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Hugo moved to China from Mexico eight years ago. He lives in Luoyang, in Henan province, where he practices martial arts. We discuss why he ended up in China, how the coronavirus has affected things there and what he misses about Mexico. The websites he mentions are: Artes MarcialesTemplo Shaolin de México Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Tom first came to Mexico over thirty-five years ago. He lives in Tecamachalco, in the State of Mexico, and is owner and headteacher of The Wingate School in Huixquilucan. We discuss why he came to Mexico, how he ended up doing what he does and how his team has adapted to working during the current pandemic. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Joanna came to Mexico from the UK about four years ago. She runs Art Club Mexico City, which runs English-language art workshops for kids in Mexico City. We discuss how she ended up here, what it's like running a business in Mexico and how she's had to adapt to the ‘new normal’. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details. Transcript

Marina moved from Mexico to Sheffield in the UK over twenty years ago, where she runs a consultancy business focusing on equality, diversity and education. We discuss what it was like adapting to life in the UK, how she set up a business and what makes UK salsa different from Mexican salsa! You can find Marina online at Inova Consultancy. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Jason moved to Mexico from the US about fourteen years ago. He lives in Mexico City, where he works as a therapist. We discuss what it was like adjusting to living here and what kind of attitude you need. You can find him online at drjasonplatt.com. The TED Talk Jason mentioned was The danger of a single story. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Mario moved to London from Mexico about twenty years ago. He runs a Pilates studio and various other businesses. We discuss what it's like setting up a business in the UK and how life there compares with life in Mexico. You can find Mario's businesses online via the following links: The Pilates RoomPB Equity Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

I checked in with Brits in Mexico (and former guests of the podcast) Karen Allen in Mexico City, Robert Harrington in Puebla, Jane Ordaz in Irapuato and Sara Olivier in Cholula to discuss the highs and lows of living in lockdown. We discussed what it's like being invaded by family, how we all saw Mexico before coming here, and the lengths we go to after being in quarantine for too long! Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

I checked in with Brits in Mexico (and former guests of the podcast) Ann Tennet in Saltillo and Jason Pottage in Querétaro to discuss the highs and lows of living in lockdown. Plus a special report from Christopher Lockwood in Oaxaca. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Jessica Neath came to Mexico from the UK ten years ago. She lives in Mexico City and is the owner of Toki Doki Sushi & Market, an Asian restaurant and shop. We discuss how she ended up in Mexico, why she decided to set up a business here and how the coronavirus quarantine has affected things. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Jason Pottage. Jason moved to Mexico from the UK six years ago and lives in Querétaro. We discuss his job as a golf coach, teaching football and how he feels about living in Mexico. You can find him online at the Jason Pottage Golf Academy. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Sara Olivier. Sara moved to Mexico from the UK nearly six years ago and lives in Cholula. We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico, raising a child here and how she's putting her singing and acting talents to use in the local community. Here are the links to the groups she mentions in the interview: Sara Olivier - Esa Güera Alta que CantaAyuda! Soy Músico! (PUEBLA) Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Ann Tennet. Ann moved to Mexico from the UK eighteen years ago and lives in Saltillo. We discuss her voluntary work with animals, the ministry work she does for her church and the expat communities of Saltillo. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Christopher Lockwood. Christopher moved to Mexico from the UK ten years ago and lives in Oaxaca. We discuss his job as the head of English in a high school, Oaxacan food and living in lockdown in Oaxaca. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Jane Ordaz. Jane moved to Mexico from the UK six years ago and lives in Irapuato. We discuss what it was like adapting to life in Mexico and how she found a path for herself through teaching, coaching and volunteering. Here are the links to the groups and organisations she mentions in the interview: Language Beyond BordersSoliyaThe Menopausal Expat Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.

Today’s guest is Rich Varney. Rich moved to Mexico from the UK eleven years ago and lives in Guadalajara. We talk about his YouTube channel, what it was liking adapting to life in Mexico and his innate grasp of 'street Spanish'. UPDATE: I was recently interviewed by Rich on his new podcast, The Rich Varney Show. Click the link to hear more. Don’t forget to give us a review which you can do via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or leave us a review via your favourite podcast provider. You can also support us with hard cash by sponsoring us on Patreon. One of the benefits of sponsorship is that you can get extended versions of these interviews. Go to patreon.com/mexicooverthewall for more details.