Evelyn was born and raised in El Salvador and has lived in Mexico, the United States, and now Italy — soon moving again to the Netherlands. In this episode of Real Walking Friday, Julie talks with Evelyn about what it really means to live abroad, adapt to new cultures, and find balance between challenge and discovery.

From starting over in a small apartment in Genoa with a baby and a dog to building a supportive circle of expat women, Evelyn shares her journey with honesty and humor. She also talks about raising a bilingual child, building her own career as a lactation consultant, and what she’s learned from moving countries again and again.

🌍 Topics include motherhood abroad, learning new languages, community, travel, and how to stay open when everything around you changes.

“Living abroad isn’t for everyone. But if you keep an open mind, you’ll always find beauty — even in the unexpected.”

Julie is an American living in Nervi, Italy, with her Italian husband and two teenage kids. She’s one of the founders of Real Walking Friday — a group of women who meet every Friday morning to walk, talk, and support each other along the Ligurian coast.

In this first episode, Chiara talks with Julie about what it really means to live la dolce vita, to feel at home abroad, and to build a community of women who share balance, gratitude, and laughter.

They talk about travel, motherhood, nature, and Sardinia’s special energy — a place where Julie recharges and reconnects with herself.

“Be grateful for the good days, get through the bad ones, and make your middle enjoyable.”