<p>A conversation about identity, moving abroad, and why belonging in Denmark isn’t always as simple as it seems.</p><br><p>What does it really mean to belong, especially in a place like Denmark?</p><br><p>In this episode, Derek sits down with French author and artist Aurélia Durand to talk about identity, moving abroad, and the often complicated reality of building a life in Denmark.</p><br><p>Drawing from her memoir Belonging, Aurélia shares her journey growing up between Paris and La Réunion, and how living in Denmark forced her to confront deeper questions about who she is and where she fits.</p><br><p>They explore:</p><ul><li>Why finding work and community in Denmark can feel harder than expected</li><li>The hidden role of networks, language, and cultural “sameness”</li><li>What it’s like to be included — but still feel like an outsider</li><li>The tension between assimilation and staying true to yourself</li><li>And how living abroad can reshape your identity in ways you don’t expect</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Aurélia also opens up about relationships across cultures, returning “home” and no longer fitting in, and how art became her way of processing it all.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled to feel at home in Denmark, or anywhere, this conversation will resonate.</p><br><p><strong>Aurélia Durand (guest):</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/4ur3lia/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/4ur3lia/</a></p><p>Order Belonging: <a href="https://atelieraureliadurand.com/pages/instagram" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://atelieraureliadurand.com/pages/instagram</a></p><p>See All of Aurélia's Work: <a href="https://www.aurelia-studio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aurelia-studio.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Derek Hartman:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk</a></p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting</a></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting</a></p><br><p> 🎟️ Come see the show in person!</p><p>See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00</p><p>Tickets are available HERE ➡️ <a href="https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.comedyzoo.dk/event/1762906</a></p><br><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFCSH6KqKooZmSx1GJu9CWZYjX8esjl2F</a></p><br><p>📢 Send your questions and/or comments.</p><p>voice:<a href=" https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.speakpipe.com/waydid</a></p><p>email: [email protected]</p><br><p>👉 Remember <em>to tell your friends about the podcast.</em></p><br><p>👀 More living in Denmark tips:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/waydidpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/waydidpod</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>