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Second Act Expat

Second Act Expat

By: Stacy
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Hi, hey, hello! I’m Stacy, your host of Second Act Expat inviting you to experience a whole new world through my podcast.

And in case you're wondering about the name of the podcast...

Second Act (Stacy's definition)

/ˈsɛk(ə)nd akt/: a pursuit, pivot or life-shift usually after an extended period of routine

(i.e. "the first act"), stemming from an epiphany, self-reflection and/or the ultimate desire to improve one's circumstances or realize one's dreams.
After many years of working a thankless desk job in a stuffy corporate atmosphere she decided that her second act would be quitting her job and pursuing her dream of becoming a chef.

See also:

Adventure-seekers

Retirees

Empty-nesters

Divorcees

Corporate job escapees

Expats



Expat (Oxford definition)
/eks pat/: An expatriate (often shortened to expat) is a person who resides outside their native country.
Stacy is experiencing her best life as an expat in South Korea. 😉

© 2025 Second Act Expat Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Second Act Expat - Hi Hey Hello!

    Second Act Expat - Hi Hey Hello!
    Feb 23 2023

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    Hi I'm Stacy
    Welcome to my world of travel and living the expat life and my wanderlust ways!
    First Stop: South Korea

    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website. How cool is that?
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/second-act-expat-trailer

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters). Romanization will help with pronunciation. Here we go…

    English: Hi, Hey, Hello
    Korean/Hangul: 안녕, 안녕하세요, 안녕하십니까 (formal)
    Romanization: annyong, annyonghaseyo, annyonghasimnikka

    English: South Korea
    Korean/Hangul: 대한민국
    Romanization: daehanminguk

    English: My name is…(your name)
    Korean/Hangul: 제 이름은...(your name) 입니다
    Romanization: je ireumeun…(your name) imnida


    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

    Want MORE Second Act Expat?
    Read the Blog:
    Wanderlust

    Visit the Website:
    www.secondactexpat.com

    Join the Discussion:
    (community coming soon!)

    Let's CONNECT!
    Instagram: @secondactexpat
    YouTube: @secondactexpat
    Facebook: secondactexpat
    FanMail: @secondactexpatfans
    Email: stacy@hiheyhello.net

    Behind the Scenes...
    Audio Engineering: redB
    Intro/Outro music: Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
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    4 mins
  • Stacy in Seoul Part 1

    Stacy in Seoul Part 1
    Feb 23 2023

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    Hi, hey, hello, I'm Stacy! Join me as I explore a new life (my second act) as an expat. Here we go...South Korea! Are you ready?

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
    Coex Mall Starfield Library : #coexmall
    Urban Hive : #UrbanHive
    Cafe Onion     : @cafe.onion
    Additional locations mentioned: Gwangjang Market, Cheonggyecheon Stream, Hongdae, Jeonju, Hanok Village

    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    There is a special section in each episode where I go into detail about the corresponding pictures that are featured on my website. How cool is that?
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e1-stacy-in-seoul

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me
    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters). Romanization will help with pronunciation. Here we go…

    English: Coffee
    Korean/Hangul: 커피
    Romanization: kopi

    English: Love
    Korean/Hangul: 사랑해요
    Romanization: saranghaeyo

    English: Delicious
    Korean/Hangul: 맛있어요
    Romanization: madissoyo


    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

    Want MORE Second Act Expat?
    Read the Blog:
    Wanderlust

    Visit the Website:
    www.secondactexpat.com

    Join the Discussion:
    (community coming soon!)

    Let's CONNECT!
    Instagram: @secondactexpat
    YouTube: @secondactexpat
    Facebook: secondactexpat
    FanMail: @secondactexpatfans
    Email: stacy@hiheyhello.net

    Behind the Scenes...
    Audio Engineering: redB
    Intro/Outro music: Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️
    Show More Show Less
    16 mins
  • All I Wanna Do Is Cry and Eat Mushroom Pasta

    All I Wanna Do Is Cry and Eat Mushroom Pasta
    Feb 23 2023

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    In this episode my friends and I are going to the Cry Ground concert. We'll hang out in Hongdae and then practice our fork-twirling as we indulge in some vegan deliciousness!

    🗣️Mentions (Instagram):
    The Cry Ground: @officialthecry
    Dream House: dreamguesthouse.co.kr
    Ferments: @ferments.seoul
    formerly Café Yoho: @work.sobetter

    📸 Podcast with Visuals!
    To see the pictures that I describe in this episode click the link below.
    https://secondactexpat.com/s1-e2-all-i-wanna-do-is-cry-and-eat-mushroom-pasta

    🇰🇷 Learn Korean with me!

    First, you’ll see the English word/phrase then you’ll see the translation into Hangul (Korean characters). Romanization will help with pronunciation. Here we go…

    English: Pasta
    Korean/Hangul: 파스타
    Romanization: paseuta

    English: Train
    Korean/Hangul: 기차
    Romanization: gicha

    English: Concert
    Korean/Hangul: 콘서트
    Romanization: konssoteu


    Thank you for listening and showing me love!

    Want MORE Second Act Expat?
    Read the Blog:
    Wanderlust

    Visit the Website:
    www.secondactexpat.com

    Join the Discussion:
    (community coming soon!)

    Let's CONNECT!
    Instagram: @secondactexpat
    YouTube: @secondactexpat
    Facebook: secondactexpat
    FanMail: @secondactexpatfans
    Email: stacy@hiheyhello.net

    Behind the Scenes...
    Audio Engineering: redB
    Intro/Outro music: Sage Holt Hall

    That's a wrap!
    ✈️
    Show More Show Less
    14 mins
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