Interviews

Bourlinguez #136 – Manon x Syrie

Podcast: Bourlinguez – Podcast Voyage
Original title: Bourlinguez #136 – Manon x Syrie
Language : French
Date : 17-09-2025

In this 136th episode, Manon talks about Syria.

She entered the country shortly after the fall of the Assad regime. What she found was a nation still deeply marked by war : destroyed cities, displaced families, people grieving or living in extremely harsh conditions, and a society struggling to rebuild itself.

In this episode, Manon shares what she saw and felt: the efforts of reconstruction, the cautious return of daily life, and the constant balance between hope and fear. She also speaks about the people she met : men, women and children, trying to move forward while carrying the weight of the past, some of the most remarkable individuals she’s ever encountered, despite having every reason in the world to be bitter.

Together, we explore what rebuilding means in such a context, how collective memory shapes the future, and where to find humanity in a country still living with the consequences of its history.

Bourlinguez #136 – Manon x Syrie

Bourlinguez – Podcast Voyage

Showing the Heart of the Middle East

Podcast : Historias que molestan
Original title: Mostrando el verdadero corazon de Medio Oriente
Language : English
Date : 12-02-2025

In this episode of #HistoriasQueMolestan (Ep. 117), I chat with Angie d’Erico about my journey as a solo traveler in the Middle East, especially Syria and Lebanon.

We dive deep into the injustices surrounding the negative media portrayal of the region, contrasting it with the incredible hospitality and kindness of its people, who despite being among the most welcoming in the world, often receive the worst treatment from the rest of it.

Lebanon was my gateway to the Middle East, the first place where I encountered such warm and generous people, despite the 2021 economic collapse, with its fuel shortages, blackouts, and skyrocketing inflation.
Syria marked the final chapter of this journey in the region, and I was fortunate to travel through the country shortly after the weakening of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, witnessing the reality from an outsider’s perspective while once again meeting extraordinary people.

This episode is a deep reflection on privilege, resilience, and human connection.

Showing the Heart of the Middle East

Historias que molestan – Podcast 

Flexibility in Motion: Lessons from a Traveler on the Move

Podcast: Change the Office
Original title: Flexibilidad en movimiento: lecciones de una viajera
Language : Spanish
Date : 27-12-2024

In this episode of Change the Office, host San Alegria welcomes me to discuss how exploring the world has helped me develop flexibility as a power skill, an essential ability for both personal and professional growth.

I share my experiences traveling through Asia and the Middle East, highlighting how these journeys have challenged me to step out of my comfort zone, embrace new cultures, and see the world from different perspectives. I also talk about the misunderstood nature of the Middle East, encouraging listeners to question stereotypes and approach the region with an open mind.

The conversation explores the unexpected lessons I’ve learned through travel, including how to adapt to unforeseen situations, develop resilience, and cultivate a more innovative and problem-solving mindset.

I hope this episode helps demystify misconceptions about the Middle East and inspires others to embrace travel as a tool for growth.

Flexibility in Motion: Lessons from a Traveler on the Move

Change the Office – Podcast