Get To Know Me!
Stella introduces herself and shares what the podcast is all about.
⏱ 28 minutesListen NowHey, I’m Stella, a German au pair, the voice behind this podcast and a firm believer that nobody should have to navigate life abroad alone.
A simple gap year quickly turned into the biggest adventure of my life. It took me from a rematch after just 4 weeks in San Francisco to 11 amazing months with a host family in Florida and now to Boston for my 2nd year as an au pair!
Along the way, I’ve experienced exciting moments, messy moments, homesick moments and everything in between. That’s exactly why I created Stella’s Au Pair Diaries – a place for honest conversations, practical advice, community confessions and all the things nobody tells you before becoming an au pair.
I hope to be the big sister I wish I had when I first arrived in the U.S. – someone who reminds you that you’re not alone figuring things out.
My DMs are always open.
Welcome to the #GYG 💜
Let’s be honest: taxes are probably nobody’s favorite part of the au pair experience.
In this episode, I walk you through the basics of filing your U.S. tax return as an au pair, explain the most important forms and share resources that helped me navigate the process.
A practical, beginner-friendly guide to one of the most asked-about topics in the au pair community.
Listen NowStella introduces herself and shares what the podcast is all about.
⏱ 28 minutesListen NowA look into daily routines, challenges, and the rewarding moments of being an au pair.
⏱ 35 minutesListen NowEverything you need to know about taxes as an au pair in the U.S.
⏱ 32 minutesListen NowEach series covers a different part of the au pair experience
Advice series for future, current & former au pairs
Problem-solving series where I answer questions from listeners
Anonymous confessions & experiences from other au pairs
Tips & advice regarding all kinds of topics!
Got an au pair story that may help another Au Pair? Share it with us!
Questions, episode suggestions or just want to say hi?
I’d love to hear from you!
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Last updated: October 2026
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