Week 5: From Public Policy to Impact Communication: Finding Purpose, Honesty, and Boundaries in Berlin
In this episode of Plus Forty-Nine, we speaks with Yash Das Sharma, a marketing and business development professional originally from […]
Week 4: God Has Done Well: Directness, Belonging, and Building a Life in Germany – Chiemela O.
In this episode, we sit down with Chiemela, a product manager from Nigeria living in Berlin, whose name means “God
Week 3: Germany Didn’t Choose Me. It Happened to Me – Laura Soto
Laura Soto never planned to stay in Germany. Like many internationals, she arrived through love, stayed through circumstance, and slowly
Germany Launches €600 Million Program to Attract International Researchers
Berlin, 18 December 2025 — Germany has launched a €600 million research initiative aimed at attracting leading international scientists and
Christmas in Berlin as an International: Finding Warmth, Markets, and a Sense of Home
Christmas in Berlin feels different when you’re living here as an international. The season arrives quietly at first. Grey skies,
Munay Zamorano: Finding Joy in German Order and Building Business on Your Own Terms
Hi dear listeners, I’m Andrea and this is PlusFortyNine, your guide to life in Germany. My guest today is someone
Week 51: Failure, Freedom, and Founding in Germany with Munay Zamorano
What happens when you build a business before you’re fully prepared for it and then have the courage to let
Life in Translation: Must-Read Books About Living in Germany
Moving to Germany often comes with a promise many newcomers believe at first: learn the German language, follow the rules,
Burnout, Reinvention and Starting Over in Germany – with Simon de los Rios
Hi dear listeners, I’m Sigrid and this is Plus Forty-Nine. This space was created to talk honestly about life in
Week 50: Burnout, Big Moves and Listening to Your Gut – Simon de los Rios on Starting Over in Germany
In this episode of PlusFortyNine, we talk to life and career coach Simon de los Rios about what really happens