About Wandr
Wandr is a full-service intercultural training and consulting company helping individuals and organizations improve communications across cultures.
Our company was founded on the idea that intercultural training can be better - that today’s expats and global businesspeople need a different set of skills than ten+ years ago.
Today’s intercultural training must make the experience better for the learners - no more complicated forms to fill out - no more antiquated content - and no more complicated technology.
Our trainings are unique in that we push relevant and current content to our learners, based on their specific interests. Want to check out the best rooftop bars in Mumbai? How about finding the top hiking spots in Denver? What about restaurants that only locals know about? Wandr can help.
Welcome to Wandr. It’s where culture & travel meet.
About Our Founder: Nicole Barile
Interculturalist. Linguaphile. Explorer. Travel Enthusiast. Adventurer.
Nicole’s Story
I was gifted the love of travel from my mother. She was a teacher, and in her younger (pre-kids) days, she took off every summer to see the world. I’m grateful that she was able to pass on this passion to me, as it’s opened my eyes to new worlds beyond my imagination.
When I was young, my family and I didn’t travel much internationally. It wasn’t until college that I really caught the bug. I have always loved music, dance, and food from other cultures, so it was natural that I would explore the world to experience these things firsthand.
My travels began in Mexico, a place that still remains dear to me. When it was time to study abroad, my Spanish professor suggested Argentina, and I’m glad I listened. Like most of you who’ve studied abroad, it was one of the most magical moments of my college years. From Buenos Aires, I traveled throughout South America, ending in Brazil, another place close to my heart. And later, I would explore Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, and make plans to see the rest of the world.
Along the way, I’ve met hundreds of people, and that’s always been my favorite part - making connections. This love of connecting with people from other cultures inevitably led me to my career in intercultural training. I wanted a career where I would interact with people from different countries and constantly learn about other cultures...and I found it.
I’ve had an amazing career full of learning and discovery. And now my journey continues...
“Dare to live the life you have dreamed for yourself.”
Nicole’s Bio
Nicole Barile is President & Founder of Wandr. She is an Intercultural Consultant and Trainer with over 20 years of experience helping companies and individuals improve business communications across cultures. She works closely with executives at Fortune 500 companies to create globally-minded leaders and organizations, facilitating their success around the globe. Nicole also consults with organizations looking to create, refine, and optimize their cultural diversity programs.
Previously, Nicole worked as Executive Director of an intercultural consulting firm in New York City for 10 years before relocating to Cleveland, Ohio to head up the intercultural training division at another firm.
She has traveled to over 50 countries, has worked with individuals from over 100 nations, and speaks conversational Portuguese and Spanish. Her BA is in Global Economics, and she received her MA in Intercultural Relations. Nicole is a regular presenter, speaker, and writer on the topics of cultural awareness, cultural intelligence, doing business across borders, and working on multicultural teams.
Her passion lies in innovation and problem-solving, focusing on creative ideas and processes that improve communications across the globe.