We Found Our Own Space: Moving Abroad As A Child, Friendship & Why We Started This Podcast

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Rising´s Growing Together Podcast!
In this heartfelt first episode, Billie and Charlotte share the real story behind their friendship, their experiences moving to Spain as kids, and how those early life changes shaped the women they are today.

They open up about starting over in a new country, adapting to a different culture, building careers, becoming mums, and why they decided to start this podcast together — a space for raw, real, and inspiring conversations.

Whether you’re navigating change, seeking connection, or love a good origin story — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
• Childhood stories: moving abroad, fitting in & learning a new way of life
• The evolution of their 20-year friendship
• Becoming mothers and redefining success
• Creating a podcast to share lessons, laughter, and life
• A vision for Growing Together and what’s to come

Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome to the Growing Together Podcast
01:35 - Moving to Spain: Childhood Culture Shocks
06:45 - How Our Friendship Began & Grew
12:30 - Motherhood, Careers & Life Lessons
21:10 - Why We Created This Podcast
28:00 - What Growing Together Means to Us

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