Kealan (preferred pronouns: she/her/hers) is an editorial contributor and content creator for the family travel community, Bébé Voyage. Born in the U.S., she and her German husband have traveled the world together and are now raising their two kind of American, kind of European sons in Switzerland for the foreseeable future. On this episode, we talk about how living abroad has led to eye-opening experiences around parenting, culture, and identity.
- The challenges of moving to a new country especially at the start of COVID.
- How she’s embraced Swiss life and been able to explore the country in unexpected ways.
- The one place you should NOT miss if you go to Switzerland that is also kid-friendly.
- Tips for embracing life in a new country and building community.
- How to find purpose and support as a trailing spouse.
- How living in a different country has influenced her parenting.
- How as an American and multi-racial woman, she's had to confront ideas around race, nationality, and identity.
- Letting go of imposter syndrome and not being enough when it comes to being a Latina.
- The power of sharing your story and helping others feel seen.
Links:
@theamimommy
“Where Are You From?” – a Loaded Question for Many Living Abroad
Bebe Voyage
explorerinyou.com