Mona started her au pair journey near San Francisco, full of excitement for the year ahead. But things took an unexpected turn when she entered rematch and couldn’t find a new host family. In this honest conversation, Mona shares what it was like to end her au pair year early, a topic rarely talked about in the au pair community. She opens up about the challenges, the emotions of leaving sooner than planned, and how she’s been doing since returning home. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when...
Aug 15, 2025•44 min
Kate finished her bachelor’s in Slovakia before heading to the US as an au pair, spending two years with the same host family near Philadelphia. Now, she’s working on her second bachelor’s degree in the US while still living with her host family. She cared for four kids aged 6–16 and shares what it was like to build deep bonds with older kids and why she chose to stay in the US. We also dive into the differences between being an au pair and a nanny and what changes when your role shifts while st...
Jul 25, 2025•33 min
In this episode of AuPairCoffee🎙️☕, Celina from Austria 🇦🇹 shares her amazing au pair journey in New Jersey 🌟! She takes care of an adorable 8-month-old baby 👶💖 and has a super close relationship with her host parents—they're so young that it feels more like a friendship 🫶! She absolutely LOVES her host family 💕, and they even asked her to extend 🏡✨… but she decided to say no, even though it was a tough choice. Why? You'll find out! 🤔 One of the best parts of her experience? Traveling ...
Jun 06, 2025•33 min
In this episode of AuPairCoffee 🎙️☕, Annabell shares her wild au pair journey 🎢! She started in Tennessee, but things took a CRAZY turn when her host mom accused her of having an affair with the host dad 😳 (which was NOT true!!). The situation got so toxic 🚩—they even communicated with her through their child 🫠. She was suddenly kicked out 🏡❌ while the family was planning to adopt another child 👶. On top of everything, she had to drive her OWN car 🚗💨 all the way to Florida for a "family...
May 23, 2025•31 min
In this episode of Aupaircoffee, Mia shares how her au pair journey turned into a whole new life down under! 🌏☀️ She first moved to Sydney three years ago and spent eight months as an au pair in the stunning Northern Beaches, taking care of three boys. 🏡💙 Since the youngest was only six months old, she co-parented a lot with the mom. 👶❤️ Unlike most au pairs, she didn’t go through an agency but found her family on Facebook – something she’d definitely do differently now! 📲❌ Looking for a ne...
May 09, 2025•34 min
In this episode of Aupaircoffee, Clara talks to Jasmin, whose au pair experience was a real rollercoaster 🎢✨. She started her adventure in Atlanta, Georgia, but quickly realized that her host family was not the right fit. In just her second week, she was left completely alone in the house and had to clean everything – a true au pair nightmare! 🏡😨🧹 After a rematch, she moved to the Hamptons, New York, and finally found a loving and supportive host family. ❤️ Her host mom became like a second ...
Apr 25, 2025•31 min
In this episode of AuPairCoffee, Clara sits down with Matea, an Austrian au pair living in Denver, Colorado. 🇦🇹✨ She shares her unique experience of living with very young host parents and caring for a baby—while the family is already expecting their next child! From adjusting to their dynamic to embracing the challenges of being an au pair in a growing household, Matea gives us a glimpse into her everyday life. But that’s not all! Matea also answers some of the biggest questions future au pai...
Apr 11, 2025•38 min
In this episode of Aupaircoffee, I sit down with Laura, an au pair living in Orange County, right in the heart of the LA area. She gives us the inside scoop on what it’s really like to live in sunny Southern California—spoiler alert: it’s not exactly like „Selling Sunset“! ☀️🏡 From taking care of four host kids, including twin boys 👦👦, to being more of a driver than a babysitter 🚙💨, Laura shares how her role differs from the typical au pair experience. She also talks about why she decided t...
Mar 28, 2025•38 min
🌍⏳ In this episode of aupaircoffee, I chat with Valisha from the Netherlands! 🇳🇱 She was an au pair back in 2018, extended her stay, and lived in Pennsylvania and later in LA, just a 20-minute bike ride from Santa Monica! 🚴♀️🌴 After finishing university, she decided to become an au pair again in 2023 – this time in Park City, Utah. 🏔️⛷️ She absolutely loves her host family and already plans to extend again – making it a total of four years as an au pair! 🏡💛 But life in Utah isn’t just a...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min
🌍✈️ In this episode of aupaircoffee, we chat with Maria, an 18-year-old au pair living in New Jersey with aupaircare! 🇺🇸 She’s super lucky to have all weekends off (except for the occasional date night 😉), which means lots of travel adventures! 🌎🚗 Instead of sticking with NJ friends, she’s been traveling with strangers from other states—talk about stepping out of your comfort zone! 😱✨ Maria’s German family is visiting soon, and she’s beyond excited to show them her au pair life. Plus, she...
Feb 28, 2025•31 min
🌍 In this exciting episode of AuPairCoffee , Clara has a fascinating conversation with Tara, a seasoned traveler and au pair who has lived in Ireland, Australia, and even helped friends in Hawaii (though not officially as an au pair). 🇮🇪🇦🇺🌺 Tara shares her incredible experiences living in different countries, reflecting on the unique parenting styles she’s encountered, and how each culture shapes the lives of au pairs. 🌱🌍 We also talk about the realities of organizing an overseas stay wi...
Feb 14, 2025•28 min
In this episode of AuPairCoffee, we sit down with Natascha, a 26-year-old au pair who started her journey in Seattle but ended up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after a rematch. 💫 She opens up about the challenges of living with a host family, what it was like being an au pair at 25, and how she navigated a long-distance relationship that, unfortunately, didn’t work out. 💔 But it’s not all struggles—Natascha also shares how she found her place in South Carolina, made amazing friendships, and...
Jan 31, 2025•32 min
In this episode of AuPairCoffee , Clara sits down with Stella, an inspiring au pair currently living in sunny Florida. 🌞 Stella shares her remarkable journey, including navigating a rematch to find her perfect host family. At 22, Stella brings a unique perspective to the au pair experience, showing that age can bring invaluable life skills to the program. 💪✨ From experiencing the Florida lifestyle 🏖️ to boarding a private jet ✈️ to the Bahamas with her host family, Stella’s story is packed wi...
Jan 17, 2025•35 min
🎙️ In dieser Folge von Aupaircoffee spricht Clara mit Kirsten, einer erfahrenen Programmbetreuerin bei Au Pair Care in Deutschland. Kirsten teilt spannende Einblicke in den 🛠️ Matching-Prozess, bei dem Au Pairs und Gastfamilien zusammenfinden. Sie erklärt auch das Konzept der sogenannten "Bro Pairs" 👦👦 und erzählt von ihren eigenen Erfahrungen während ihres Au Pair-Jahres in 🇦🇺 Australien. 📋 Für alle zukünftigen Au Pairs hat Kirsten wertvolle Tipps parat: von der richtigen Bewerbung über ...
Jan 03, 2025•37 min
☕✨ In this episode of aupaircoffee, Clara chats with Josefine about her unforgettable au pair year in Austin, Texas! 🇺🇸 From exploring the vibrant city to embracing classic Texas stereotypes like cowboy boots 🤠, Josefine shares her favorite spots and must-dos for anyone visiting Austin and the Lone Star State. They also dive into the challenges and joys of maintaining a long-distance relationship during her time abroad 💌, plus tips for making it work. Finally, Josefine takes us along on her ...
Dec 20, 2024•37 min
https://info.aupaircare.de/promo USE CODE "aupaircoffee" to get 150€ off your program fee!!!! and check out our instagram @aupair.coffee In this episode of aupaircoffee, Clara chats with Emelie, an au pair from Austria who’s making the most of her American adventure in Omaha, Nebraska. Emelie shares what it’s like adjusting to life with four host kids under 12 while her host family adapts to their own big move to the U.S. They talk about her first days in Nebraska, including meeting her best au ...
Dec 06, 2024•44 min
In this episode of Aupaircoffee , I sit down with Joscelina, a familiar face for many from TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@joscelina?_t=8rRLdYs9AWW&_r=1), to talk about her au pair journey. We dive into her experience navigating hurricane season in Florida, the challenges and rewards of a rematch, and what it was like spending her summer in the Hamptons. Joscelina also shares a glimpse into her daily life as an au pair, offering insights into the ups and downs of the program. Whether you're ...
Nov 22, 2024•43 min
I am so happy that Sarai is joining me on today´s episode. When I was about to become an Au Pair, I watched every single one of her YouTube videos, so I am extremely thrilled to be talking to her about her life almost 10 years later. www.youtube.com/@elimasaupairvlog1849 If you don´t know her from YouTube, you might know her from her Instagram @saraiperle18 After her Au Pair Year, she got married in the US and is now a mom of 2/4 lovely children and becoming a US citizen this week!! We talk a lo...
Nov 08, 2024•34 min
Welcome to another episode of Aupaircoffee! In this insightful episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Romy, who shares her unique experiences as an au pair. We dive deep into the challenges and rewards of living with very young host kids, exploring how she navigated the intricacies of childcare and built meaningful connections with the little ones in her care. Romy also opens up about her experience with rematch, discussing the emotions and lessons she learned along the way. She provides v...
Oct 25, 2024•41 min
In this episode, I share the top 10 things I absolutely love about the Au Pair program! From the chance to travel and experience a new culture firsthand, to building lifelong friendships and developing important life skills, being an au pair has been a life-changing experience. Whether you're considering becoming an au pair or just curious about the program, tune in for some insider tips, heartwarming stories, and all the reasons why this adventure is one you won’t want to miss! Get ready to exp...
Oct 13, 2024•21 min
Join Clara on her thoughts on what things she hates about the Au Pair Program. Don’t worry though, being an Au Pair is Great- you just need to be prepared for certain things.
Sep 20, 2024•18 min
Welcome back guys! Today, I am bringing on Leoni, who was an Au Pair in Maryland and is now studying to become a teacher. She lived in a very unique host family as her host parents were divorced, and she spent each weak working for a different parent. However, she loved it this way and made a great experience out of her stay. She also talks about what she would change about the Au Pair Program and if she would ever become and Au Pair again. Oh, and of course we cannot forget about her experience...
Aug 30, 2024•38 min
Welcome back to your favorite podcast guys! Today, I invited Lukas, our first ever male Au Pair to come onto the podcast and spill the *coffee* about his Au pair year (or year and a half) near Columbus, Ohio! If you are German, he probably has shown up on your TikTok ForYou page before and he would love for you to visit his page @https://www.tiktok.com/@luke.goes.usa?_t=8on0SG8jJiK&_r=1 or on Instagram @luke.goes.usa ! We talk about his American boyfriend, coming out as gay to his hostdad be...
Aug 16, 2024•35 min
If you want to get to know more about becoming an Au Pair without a proper agency which you have to pay for, this episode might be for you! Clara is interviewing Beatriz who works at AuPairWorld, a platform for Au Pairs to connect with host families. We chat about Beatriz own Au Pair year in Germany and how she decided to start work for AuPairWorld after. She gives advice on how to find a host family, what pictures to post and tells us why she does not like German dinners. Quick disclaimer, we a...
Aug 02, 2024•37 min
Grab your coffee and get ready for an adventure-filled episode of AuPairCoffee ! This time, we’re chatting with tVittoria, our first au pair guest who's aupairing in Munich, Germany. All the way from Italy, Vittoria looks after three kids and has some amazing stories to share. Tune in as we spill the beans on everything from her exchange student days to navigating life as an au pair. Vittoria tells us about her German boyfriend, the quirks of different parenting styles, and the details of her pl...
Jul 19, 2024•35 min
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Au Pair Coffee Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to chat with Elisa, who went viral on TikTok who’s been living a life straight out of "Gossip Girl." She found her perfect host family in the charming neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights, Elisa shares her incredible journey with us.Elisa opens up, giving us a peek into the luxurious lifestyle reminiscent of the Upper East Side. She also talks about the joys and challenges of being an au pair, how she ...
Jul 05, 2024•46 min
Welcome Rieke! If you follow Au Pair in America on Instagram, you probably have already seen Rieke on there, as she is quite well known in the Au Pair bubble. After her 2 years of Au Pairing in San Francisco and then studying in the US for 2 semesters, she returned to the US as an intern for Au Pair in America. She talks to us about her experience working in the American hustle culture, her perfect host family, what it's like to come home and her coming-out in the US. Make sure to follow both us...
Jun 21, 2024•39 min
On this episode I invited Mona, who is leaving for her Au Pair Year in San Francisco in 3 days! She shares her worries, what presents she is bringing, her future host family, expectations and the matching process. Grab your cup of coffee and join us on our talk! Make sure to follow us on Instagram and let your friends know about it @aupair.coffee!
Jun 07, 2024•27 min
Hanne lets us in on her thoughts about how she felt upon returning home to Germany from her 1.5 years in the US as an Au Pair. She describes it as having felt a culture shock reversely and still up to this day missing life in the US, as much as it has her consider moving to the US. Grab your coffee, and listen to yet another Au Pair Coffee Episode! Make sure to follow Hanne @hanne.schroeer and of course our Instagram @aupair.coffee.
May 24, 2024•53 min
Monika spills the tea (or rather coffee?!) on how she met her husband during her Au Pair Year in Philadelphia. She talks about what it was like to get married in the US, making tons of American friends and enjoying a wonderful time in the US. She also explains how her future will look like and what the process of trying to get a Greencard has been like for her so far. Grab your cup of coffee and join us for the episode!
May 10, 2024•55 min
