Kelli Schutrop, a vibrant newcomer to Puerto Rico, joins hosts Erin and Becs to share her journey of settling into Palmas del Mar with an infectious, golden retriever-like enthusiasm. She recounts how she and her family chose Palmas as their new home, drawn by its community and island allure, and reflects on the surprises and challenges of the move, from navigating cultural differences to embracing the slower pace. Kelli, a fractional CMO and LinkedIn trainer, weaves her professional expertise into the conversation, offering insights on building connections in a new place. Her stories highlight serendipitous moments, like attending events that unexpectedly shape her path, and she shares a tip for a “newbie survival kit” to help others ease into Puerto Rican life.

The episode takes playful turns as Kelli dives into lighthearted topics, from her love for a particular Puerto Rican spot to her stance on karaoke and secret dance moves when no one’s watching. She opens up about quirky personal confessions, like a guilty-pleasure song and a fictional character who would play her in her life story, keeping the mood fun and relatable. Kelli also touches on her kids’ adjustment to island life and her family’s open-ended plans for staying in Puerto Rico, blending optimism with adaptability. From WhatsApp group favorites to imagining who’d play her in a movie, Kelli’s warmth shines through, capped by a nod to her dream destination, Cinque Terre, Italy, tying her adventurous spirit to her new chapter in Palmas.

TIMESTAMPS:

• 00:00 Pronouncing Schutrup
• 00:40 Meeting Kelli
• 03:50 Kelli’s Inner Golden Retriever-esque
• 07:00 Fractional CMO & LinkedIn training
• 08:30 How did you choose Palmas?
• 13:00 What has been the most surprising or challenging about moving here?
• 18:55 If you were to create a ‘newbie survival kit’ for someone moving to Puerto Rico, what’s one must-have item or tip you’d include based on your experience so far?
• 20:00 Do you have a favorite WhatsApp group?
• 22:30 Sometimes you are called to attend an event & there is a reason…
• 24:15 Super Power Goof-ups
• 27:00 Karaoke? Yay or Nay?
• 30:00 What is one place in PR you’ve already fallen in love with?
• 34:25 What is something you can say at your job that you can also say in bed?
• 35:20 What is a song or band you secretly love but wouldn’t admit in public?
• 37:00 If you could swap lives with a fictional character for a day who would it be & why?
• 39:20 What’s your go-to dance move when nobody is watching?
• 40:35 How has the kids' transition to PR been?
• 41:45 How long are you planning to stay in PR?
• 42:20 Who is playing you in the movie of your life?
• 44:20 Rapid Fire
• 46:30 Cinque Terre, IT

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