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Hosted by Mariana Guerrero · education · EN
Crossing Cultures explores the lives of international student-athletes through their experiences, cultural comparisons, and tips for thriving abroad. Each episode brings you behind the scenes of campus life and competition, from adjusting to American sports culture to finding a home away from home. Whether you’re an athlete, a student, or simply curious about global stories, this podcast is for you.
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Booking probability
36%
Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchCrossing Cultures explores the lives of international student-athletes through their experiences, cultural comparisons, and tips for thriving abroad. Each episode brings you behind the scenes of campus life and competition, from adjusting to American sports culture to finding a home away from home. Whether you’re an athlete, a student, or simply curious about global stories, this podcast is for you.
Crossing Cultures is hosted by Mariana Guerrero. The show has published 15 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Beyond the Net - Meet Maja Ciosek" (8 May 2026, 19 minutes), "Game, Growth & Grind - Meet Lelia Fitz" (29 April 2026, 29 minutes), and "Turning Dreams into Goals - Meet Vi Garcia" (24 April 2026, 44 minutes).
Crossing Cultures publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 15 episodes.
Booking probability for Crossing Cultures is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Crossing Cultures requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Crossing Cultures's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Crossing Cultures are Sports and Universities & Colleges. Crossing Cultures has an education audience.
Mariana Guerrero hosts Crossing Cultures, an education podcast with 15 episodes published.
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Episode #15
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Maja to talk about her journey as a volleyball player and the experiences that have shaped her both on and off the court. We discuss the discipline and mindset required to...
Episode #14
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Lelia to talk about her journey as a volleyball player and everything that comes with competing at a high level. We get into the discipline, teamwork, and mindset it takes to...
Episode #13
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Vi, an international student-athlete from Brazil and a member of the Iowa Western women’s soccer team. We talk about her journey from home to playing abroad, the challenges of...
Episode #12
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jen, to talk about her journey as an international student-athlete. We dive into what it’s like balancing college life, athletics, and being far from home while competing in a...
Episode #11
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Shantay, who shares her journey as a hurdler and what it’s like competing in the same sport at a high level. We talk about the discipline it takes to train, the mental strength...
Episode #10
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Adam to talk all things hurdles, both on and off the track. We get into his journey as an athlete, the challenges he’s faced, and what it really takes to push through obstacles...
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Sammy Diaz, an international student-athlete from Ecuador who came to the U.S. to chase her dream of competitive swimming. From childhood pools in Ecuador to...
In this episode, we sit down with Koen Zandvliet, a Dutch student-athlete who made the life-changing decision to leave the Netherlands and continue his academic and athletic career in the United States. From culture...
This episode explores Liv's remarkable journey as a golf student-athlete from the United Kingdom who left home to pursue collegiate athletics in the United States. Through honest reflection and vivid storytelling, she...
Episode #6
In this episode, Host Mariana Guerrero sits down with Onye Onovo, an international student-athlete who shares what it’s really like to move across the world to join a college swim team. From cultural adjustments to...
In this episode of Crossing Cultures, hosts Mariana Guerrero and Natasha Lynch sit down with Rajay Hemmings, an international student-athlete on the Iowa Western throwing team. From growing up abroad to finding success...
In this episode, we sit down with two talented Scottish golfers who traded the rolling greens of Scotland for new challenges in the United States. They share what it’s like moving across the world to pursue their...
Episode #3
From Australia to Texas, Charlize Goody shares the real story behind being an D1 international student-athlete. New country, new challenges, and a whole lot of growth. Welcome to Episode 3!
Episode #2
Leaving home is never easy, but doing it together makes all the difference. In this very heartfelt conversation with my sister Marcela, we talk about adapting to life in the U.S., missing family, and finding pieces of...
Leaving home isn’t easy, especially when everything feels unfamiliar. In this first episode, I chat with my friend Natasha Lynch about our experiences as international students in the U.S. We talk about the culture...
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