Anywhere Is Home

Where's home? - This is a familiar question we ask or get asked when meeting someone new. The answer is expected to be straightforward and easy. But really, "Where's home?" requires much more than a simple answer. Join Julia Relova as she explores the complexities of home through interviews on the who, what, where and when of home.

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Feb. 14, 2022

A Love Letter to My Parents

In this episode, Julia talks about her parents and how they are her home and helped her explore home within herself.

April 19, 2021

Challenging Comfort Zones w/ Haley Carpenter

This week on Anywhere is Home we are talking to Haley Carpenter, someone I have been so lucky to see grow and truly blossom the past decade. We talk about comfort zones, people, decisions, LA & the Midwest. Haley is a JD Can…

April 5, 2021

Home is The United States of America

This episode is by no means perfect or even great. I am tired and exhausted, but I felt like an episode on the topic of Asian American and Pacific Islander hate crimes is important. It hurts as an American, born and raised, …

March 29, 2021

Home in the Time of COVID-19 with Hanan Mohamed

This week on Anywhere is Home we are talking to one of my best friends, Hanan Mohamed. We talk about loneliness, identity, and of course, food (just to name a few). Hanan is a dedicated young professional with experience wor…

March 15, 2021

Chicken Piccata and Kid Spies w/ Jordan Tragash

This week on Anywhere is Home we are featuring film and theatre creative, Jordan Tragash. We talk about moms, food, books, childhood homes and so much more. Jordan is a Queer Chicago-based Artist and Filmmaker. Most recently…

March 8, 2021

First, Coffee! w/ Katrina Tolentino

This week on Anywhere is Home we have special guest, Katrina Tolentino. We'll be talking about COVID's impact on our ideas of home, the internal vs. external concept of home and coffee! Kat's vulnerability and openness to di…

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About the Host

Julia Relova

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My Homes: Chicago, IL + Davidson College + Austin, TX

Active creative focused on listening and understanding. My goal is to find collaborative solutions that put people first. I am passionate about supporting people in living thoughtful and fulfilling lives. Driven by empathy and helping people make connections (whether those are connections with other people, networks, ideas, or thoughts).

Davidson College ◠ BS, Psychology
Northwestern University ◡ MS, Leadership in Creative Enterprises