From Istanbul to LA - An Entrepreneur enjoys the California Lifestyle

Worlds Collide The Podcast about moving abroad

Check out Vadi's websites www.vadiefe.com and www.podmuse.com

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In this intriguing episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria engages in a lively discussion with Vadi, an entrepreneur from Istanbul now living in Los Angeles. Vadi shares his unique perspective on the famed LA traffic, which he surprisingly finds manageable compared to Istanbul. He delves into his experiences with the Californian lifestyle, his love for road trips across the United States, and the business dynamics between Europe, Turkey, and the US.

Listeners will hear about Vadi's journey from Istanbul to Los Angeles, his initial travels, and his professional endeavors in media and technology. He talks about the cultural differences he has observed, particularly the contrast between European and American business practices and lifestyles.

Vadi also shares his travel adventures across the US, including memorable road trips from Austin to Los Angeles. He touches on the challenges and joys of moving to the US, his initial expectations, and how his lifestyle has changed since relocating to California.

Listeners will gain insights into the practical aspects of moving to the US, such as finding accommodation and navigating the visa process. Vadi discusses his experience with the O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities and his plans for obtaining a green card.

If you're curious about the expat life in Los Angeles, the nuances of American culture, or the entrepreneurial journey of a Turkish native in the US, this episode is packed with valuable insights and personal anecdotes. Tune in to hear more about Vadi's story and his reflections on living and working in the US.

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Keywords: Istanbul, Los Angeles, Expat Life, Moving Abroad, Cultural Adaptation, Entrepreneur, Business Relations, Road Trips, US Travel, California Lifestyle, Visa Process, O-1 Visa, Work-Life Balance, Cultural Differences, Expat Podcast, Integration, Making Friends Abroad, International Living, Turkish Expat, American Culture

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00:00 - Welcome to Worlds Collide, the podcast where I talk to people who moved abroad

00:36 - How long have you been in the United States

01:25 - Vadi is originally from Istanbul and enjoys the California lifestyle

02:36 - My guest today is Vadi. Hi. Thanks for being on my podcast

06:21 - Did you see anything interesting? I mean, we went to the alien museum

07:36 - How long have you been in LA now? Five years now

16:22 - Are there many turkish people in LA? Are there many in Texas

18:45 - You say you visited London many times before moving to California

22:29 - How is your lifestyle different now in California than where you were before

25:21 - How does the work life balance work in the US?

29:28 - Los Angeles traffic is much better than Istanbul traffic, you say

33:43 - How did you find a place to stay when you first moved to LA

39:59 - Is there anything that you miss about living abroad

42:12 - Many times people don't give you a feedback in the US, M

46:59 - How do people usually react when they hear you're from turkey

48:59 - How did you make friends in the United States

52:21 - So what is your plan now on staying in the United States

55:18 - Next week episodes are always dropping on Thursdays, so tune in

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