
In this episode I interview singer and content creator Velú Ochoa and discuss art, motherhood and why home isn't where you hang your hat, it's where you hang your hammock. You can find her at...


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Hosted by Angela Alvarez · society · EN
Interviewing Colombians living abroad and foreigners living in Colombia and exploring themes of identity, belonging, community, family, and what it means to be Home.
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Signup to Generate a PitchInterviewing Colombians living abroad and foreigners living in Colombia and exploring themes of identity, belonging, community, family, and what it means to be Home.
When Home is a Foreign Word is hosted by Angela Alvarez. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Cumbia, Marine Biology, and Why You Can't Save Everyone with Velú Ochoa" (8 July 2026, 62 minutes), "Beetles, oceans, and making beauty out of pain with Maria Contreras" (25 June 2025, 50 minutes), and "Accents, radio, and the blessing of community with Alexandra Mariño" (11 June 2025, 58 minutes).
When Home is a Foreign Word publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for When Home is a Foreign Word is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. When Home is a Foreign Word requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. When Home is a Foreign Word's contact route on record: verified email.
Angela Alvarez hosts When Home is a Foreign Word, a society podcast with 22 episodes published.
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In this episode I interview singer and content creator Velú Ochoa and discuss art, motherhood and why home isn't where you hang your hat, it's where you hang your hammock. You can find her at...

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