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Ep08 From Power Outages to Plant Power: Astrid’s Journey from Venezuela to a Greener Life in the U.S.
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In this heartfelt and honest episode of From Where to Here, Alexandra sits down with Astrid, a tropical plant expert from Mérida, Venezuela, now thriving in Birmingham with Vivatia Plant Care Services and Botanical Workshop. Astrid shares her moving journey of resilience — from growing up under a dictatorship marked by frequent power outages to grieving the deep friendships and community she left behind.
Amid stories of cultural shifts and workplace adaptations, Astrid opens up about the joys and struggles of adjusting to life in the U.S. — all while discovering, with humor and self-awareness, that she might just be a hippie at heart. This episode is a rich blend of vulnerability, culture, greenery, and the kind of candid storytelling that stays with you.
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🔗 Links & How to Connect with Astrid Jerez
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📍 Get in Touch with Astrid:
- Vivatia Plant Care Services and Botanical Workshop: https://www.instagram.com/vivatiaplants/ & https://www.vivatiaplants.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/astridajerez/
📍Resources:
- https://www.domestika.org/en for online courses
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Sponsor Feature: Red Cat Coffee House
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This episode is brought to you by Red Cat Coffee House and their Landmark Series Coffees. You can find the coffee blends online at https://theredcatcoffeehouse.com/shop/ at your Red Cat locations, or at your local Piggly Wiggly.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Tropical Plants and Mérida’s Caribbean Debate (00:02:14)
3. Vivid Memories and Life Under Dictatorship (00:06:59)
4. Partying with Her Older Sister and Building a Strong Bond (00:12:30)
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