Connecting Through Culture and Adventure: Josh Boyles’ India Experience

01/03/25 • 35 min

First episode of 2025! In this episode we had the honor to have Josh Boyles, an American expat who has been living in Pune, India, for almost two years. Josh shares his inspiring journey of cultural immersion, his passion for outdoor activities, and his commitment to giving back to Indian society.

Key Highlights from the Episode:

1. Cultural Understanding: Josh talks about his early experiences with international cultures and how his curiosity led him to study French and ethnography, setting the foundation for his deep dive into India’s rich history and traditions.

2. Learning Indian Culture: He explains how understanding Hindu culture and reading The Indian Epics helped him connect with locals and gain insight into Indian festivals and traditions.

3. Cultural Surprises: Josh reflects on India’s unique time orientation and the unpredictability of the school calendar, which challenges personal holiday planning. He embraces the country’s ‘organized chaos’.

4. Outdoor Activities: As a certified ski instructor and rock climber, Josh continues his outdoor pursuits in India, discovering rock climbing spots in Pune and sharing his passion for trekking and climbing with his team.

5. Work-Life Balance: Josh highlights the importance of outdoor activities for team building and how taking colleagues on trekking or rock climbing trips improves relationships and productivity.

6. Expats and Locals Connecting: Josh discusses how sharing passions, like rock climbing, helps bridge the gap between expats and locals, fostering meaningful cultural exchanges.

If you’re curious about cultural adaptation, outdoor adventures, or how to navigate life as an expat in India, this episode is filled with insightful stories and practical tips.

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Key Highlights from the Episode:

2. Learning Indian Culture: He explains how understanding Hindu culture and reading The Indian Epics helped him connect with locals and gain insight into Indian festivals and traditions.

5. Work-Life Balance: Josh highlights the importance of outdoor activities for team building and how taking colleagues on trekking or rock climbing trips improves relationships and productivity.

6. Expats and Locals Connecting: Josh discusses how sharing passions, like rock climbing, helps bridge the gap between expats and locals, fostering meaningful cultural exchanges.

If you’re curious about cultural adaptation, outdoor adventures, or how to navigate life as an expat in India, this episode is filled with insightful stories and practical tips.

Subscribe and Stay Rooted!

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Rooted and Routed Podcast for more inspiring stories about expats and life abroad.

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Breaking Barriers: An Expat’s Lessons in Embracing Indian Culture

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In this episode, Josh Boyles shares his inspiring journey of adapting to life in India as an expat. From learning Devanagari script to translating a Change Anything Plan into Hindi, Josh has seamlessly blended cultural understanding with his expertise in change management.

Key Takeaways:

• Change Management Through Analogies: Josh explains how cultural analogies, like a rickshaw stuck in a pothole, can simplify complex ideas and make them relatable.

• The Power of Language: Josh’s efforts to learn Hindi not only bridged communication gaps but also deepened his connection with colleagues and the community.

• Volunteering and Family Integration: Josh highlights how engaging in local communities, like Bori village orphanage, enriched his family’s experience and promoted global citizenship in his children.

• Adapting as an Expat: From cultural training to pre-move evaluations, Josh shares valuable advice for expats navigating the uncertainties of moving abroad. He shares practical advice on exploring activities, finding communities, and integrating into local life, encouraging expats to step out of their comfort zones.

This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring stories. Josh shares how embracing new experiences and connecting through shared passions can transform life beyond the expat bubble.