Borderless Stories
Borderless Stories
KC McCormick Çiftçi
This podcast is a celebration of intercultural relationships in all their forms. We share stories of success and triumph, as well as practical strategies and expert interviews.
Breanda Cross
My guest today is Breanda Cross, and we are chatting all about her 35 years of experience with Servas International. She shares stories about traveling and hosting travelers from all over the world, as well as the mission and impact of this organization. 
Nov 12, 2020
33 min
Abi Ventour
My guest today is Abi Ventour, coach for intercultural couples who run (or want to run) a business together. In this conversation she shares her own personal experience running a business and being in an intercultural relationship, as well as insights gained from her coaching work. This interview is a treat -- don't miss it, and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes either. If you'd like to connect with Abi, find her on Instagram. And if you're in Grenada or just looking to admire some delicious food photos, check out her restaurant on Instagram as well.
Sep 17, 2020
56 min
Vanessa, Creator of The Brave Journal
My guest today is Vanessa, creator of The Brave Journal. We talked about her experience growing up in a multicultural family, as well as her global journey to find herself. This episode is packed with wisdom and golden nuggets, and I hope you enjoy it. To connect with Vanessa or purchase your copy of The Brave Journal, visit her website or find her on Instagram. As always, don't forget to subsribe!
Sep 10, 2020
28 min
When Your Partner's Family Doesn't Accept You (Part 2)
In today's episode, we conclude Marion's story from Episode 43. These episodes were recorded 6 months apart, and in this interview she provides closure about the relationship dynamic we previously discussed. It is, again, a raw and vulnerable look inside a difficult situation, so I ask you to reach out directly to me if you have a message to share with Marion, either by email (kc [at] borderlessstories [dot] com) or on Instagram (@borderlesskc).
Sep 3, 2020
30 min
Pamela Logan
My guest today is Pamela Logan, author of the upcoming book "Compassion Mandala." We talked about her experience running a non-profit in Tibet, working in partnership across cultures, and of course her upcoming book. To connect with Pamela or purchase a copy of her book, visit her website. As always, don't forget to subscribe!
Aug 27, 2020
30 min
Marie (French Bias)
My guest today is Marie from the blog "French Bias." She is raising bilingual children in Michigan, and we talked about her experience living in my home state. Connect with Marie at her website or on social media @frenchbias. There is a lot of great insight here for parents raising bilingual children -- don't miss it! 
Aug 20, 2020
26 min
Jessica Kumar
My guest today is Jessica Kumar from the Invisible India podcast. In this interview (recorded prior to the global pandemic) we talked about her life and marriage, lived between the USA and India. Tune in for a great conversation, and don't forget to subscribe!
Aug 13, 2020
33 min
When Your Partner's Family Doesn't Accept You
In today's episode, I'm talking with a woman named Marion about her struggle with being accepted by her partner's family. This is a very vulnerable, open conversation, and it was a great honor to have her share her raw experience with our listeners. Please enjoy -- and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a future update about this couple. If this episode resonated with you, please feel free to send me a comment ([email protected] or on Instagram @borderlesskc) so I can pass it on to Marion.
Aug 6, 2020
36 min
Patricia Q. Jenkins
We're back! Today's episode was recorded in February, in a world pre-global pandemic. My guest is Patricia Q. Jenkins, host of The Enterprising Expat podcast. Patricia grew up in the UK, her parents are from Lesotho, and she is currently living in the US -- we talked all about the roles those three places played in her life, and it was a great conversation. Tune in, and don't forget to subscribe!
Jul 30, 2020
33 min
Lori Tharps
I had the honor of chatting with Lori Tharps, host of My American Melting Pot. She is also the author of four books, all of which you'll hear about when you listen. Lori is an inspiration in the fields of diversity and anti-racism education, and this is not an episode to miss! Listen in, and don't forget to subscribe!
Mar 5, 2020
36 min
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