Exploring humanity through a global lens.
International Interviews is a series of intimate, intelligent, and inspiring conversations with people whose lives, ideas, and creativity move beyond borders. Each episode explores universal human themes such as belonging, freedom, connection, identity, and purpose through a distinctly global lens. Rather than focusing on where someone lives, we explore how they think, create, and connect across cultures. These are meaningful, dinner table–style conversations that open the world one story at a time.
International Interviews
Stories that transcend geography and open the world through conversation.
Podcast
Thoughtful conversations with a world of perspective
International Interviews invites listeners into thoughtful, human-centered conversations about life beyond borders. Each episode explores how culture, creativity, and courage shape the way we live, think, and connect in an increasingly interconnected world.
Our guests come from diverse backgrounds, professions, and perspectives, yet share one common thread: the pursuit of meaning through global experience. From artists and entrepreneurs to educators and innovators, they reflect on the moments that challenged them, expanded their worldview, and helped them define what belonging truly means.
Listeners are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and see the world through new eyes. It is a series that values reflection over reaction, dialogue over debate, and curiosity over certainty.
Meet the Hosts
Hosted by Carmen Maria Mitchell and Celeste Abbondanza, International Interviews brings together two global storytellers who share a deep appreciation for culture, conversation, and the power of perspective. Through empathy and curiosity, they uncover the stories and ideas that connect people across continents, exploring how we find belonging, purpose, and meaning in an ever-changing world
Carmen Maria Mitchell
From New York City, USA
Carmen Maria Mitchell is a multidisciplinary artist and producer whose career spans music, theatre, film, and professional figure skating. She is a U.S. Figure Skating double gold medalist, former Artistic National Champion, and made her principal debut with Disney On Ice, originating the role of the first live host. She is the founder and executive director of Redwood Entertainment Company, a nonprofit arts organization that produces theatrical productions, professional ice shows, film and media, youth arts programs, and international podcast series. Her work combines artistic performance, cultural exchange, and creative development across global platforms. Carmen lives and works between Italy, New York, London, and California.
Celeste Abbondanza
From Sydney, Australia
Celeste is an impact investment professional driven by the belief that finance can - and must - be a force for good. She is passionate about innovative and catalytic solutions that help to make the world a better place and finding ways to bring these ideas to life. In her professional career, Celeste has helped shape and grow a leading global impact investing program that directs institutional capital into social and environmental investments. She has led projects spanning climate taxonomy design, greenwashing-aware governance, and Net-Zero transition planning under the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner’s Alliance, alongside developing global engagement strategies for staff, customers, and stakeholders across four continents. and finding creative solutions to finance these ideas.
Professional Pop-Up Studio
Building spaces for meaningful International conversations
Our Professional Pop-Up Studio is a fully equipped, high-quality production equipment, designed for filming interviews, podcasts, and creative conversations throughout International spaces, in unique environments. With professional audio, lighting, and multi-camera systems, we capture each dialogue with clarity and cinematic detail.
We come to you! Our studio setup is adaptable and transportable, allowing us to create a polished, intimate atmosphere wherever we record. Every element is designed to maintain authenticity, comfort, and excellence, ensuring each conversation feels both personal and visually refined.
An International Blog
Practical guidance for life, learning, and connection abroad
The International Interviews blog continues the conversation beyond the recording studio, offering written reflections, guest features, and original essays that explore how we live and think without borders. Each article deepens the dialogue, highlighting stories of creativity, transformation, and courage from individuals who are redefining what it means to be global citizens.
From thoughtful commentaries on cultural identity to behind-the-scenes insights from our podcast guests, the blog invites readers to slow down, reflect, and engage with ideas that open the world a little wider. Whether you are an artist, traveler, student, or curious mind, this space celebrates the universal desire to connect, understand, and grow through shared human experience.
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