PlusFortyNine Podcast

In this episode of Plus Forty Nine, we speak with Andrea Fahmel, who grew up between Mexico and Germany - two cultures that shaped her identity, language, and sense of belonging.

Andrea shares what it’s like to live with a “liquid identity,” how German communities in Mexico kept traditions alive, and why directness something she once found intimidating has become one of her favorite parts of German culture.

Together, they talk about homesickness in the age of social media, the power of language in shaping integration, and the quiet lessons learned when you start understanding not just a country’s words,...

In this warm and reflective episode, Mika - a Venezuelan entrepreneur and now the Brand Ambassador for Mezcal Cómplice in Germany shares her story of migration, reinvention, and finding ritual in a new home. From escaping instability in Venezuela to falling in love with Mexico’s rich mezcal traditions, her journey is one of resilience, identity, and cultural connection.

She opens up about the emotional and spiritual depth of mezcal, how it’s lovingly handcrafted over generations, and why it should never be "shot," but savored. We also talk about living through Berlin’s long winters, finding seasonal joy, and why Día de...

Berlin 2035 – Music, Global Goals, and the Vision of a World Expo

In this episode of Plus Forty Nine, we speak with Henning Wehmeyer, Managing Director of EXPO 2035 Berlin GmbH, about the bold idea of bringing the World Expo back to Germany this time to Berlin. From the city’s open-air pianos symbolizing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals to the concept of a multi-centric expo that stretches across neighborhoods rather than staying confined to a single site, Henning shares how Berlin’s story of transformation from division to diversity could become a global stage for cooperation.

We explore how...

Speaking Across Borders – Stories of Identity and Connection

In this episode of Plus Forty Nine, Nancy Bravo, founder of Bravo Intercultural, shares how identity, and culture intersect in the lives of newcomers to Germany. Drawing on her work as an intercultural consultant and trainer, Nancy reflects on the hidden emotional labor of adaptation, the power to shape belonging, and the fine balance between maintaining heritage and embracing change. She also discusses the tools needed for successful integration both for migrants and host communities including insights from her book and the practical frameworks she uses in workshops that help people...