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Footprints of an ExpatAgnes - on the Power of Positivity🌏 Journey Hungary -> UK -> SwitzerlandToday, I have the pleasure of speaking with Agnes, a Senior Test Engineer based in Switzerland. Agnes approaches life with an incredibly positive mindset and a strong determination to create a fulfilling life for herself. One of the most inspiring examples is how she integrated into new cultures — first in London and later in Switzerland — by immersing herself in local languages and dialects.In our conversation, we explore the power of self-improvement over self-proving, the value of staying open to new opportunities, and the importance of prioriti...2024-12-1124 min
Footprints of an ExpatManish - on Diversity of Life Experiences🌏 Journey India-> Australia, UK, Malaysia, Singapore -> SwitzerlandToday I am talking to Manish Kumar, an enthusiastic software quality engineer with a cosmic curiosity, who thrives on collaborative discussions about groundbreaking ideas in space science & tech.We talked about his experiences growing in India, travelling to other continents, learning languages of the regions of countries he is in and how he builds home together with his wife.Manish fascinates me with his mindfulness, how he explores the world, how he invests in his skills, knowledge and relationships, to build a happy life...2024-08-1329 min
Footprints of an ExpatKay - On Living Life with Happiness🌏 Journey Jordan -> USA, Italy. Denmark, Lichtenstein -> SwitzerlandToday my guest is Kay Zoubi Capozzi- a dedicated professional leading in digital and educational initiatives. She holds a B.Sc. in Computer Information Systems from the University of Jordan, and after moving to the USA, she added extra credits and minored in Mathematics. Currently, she is pursuing an M.Sc. in Digital Business Management along with a master’s in International Education. Her studies focus on inclusion, communication, and diversity, which enrich her ability to foster inclusive educational environments.In addition to he...2024-07-1627 min
Footprints of an ExpatKathrin - On Grief🌏 Journey Germany -> Switzerland, USA -> GermanyIn this podcast episode, I had a great chat with Kathrin Benkenstein. She helps people cope with difficult times like losing someone special. We talked about different things like living in Switzerland and Germany, making friends while studying or working, and how families stick together during tough times.Tips from Kathrin:Stay authentic and show your willingness to integrateDo not necessary stay in your expat community, get to know local people and their cultureIf you experience tragedies in your life, seek for help, bet...2024-06-2922 min
Footprints of an ExpatNermin - On Quality of Life and Inner Peace🌍Journey: Egypt ->Germany -> Egypt ->Switzerland Today my guest is Nermin - an egyptian engineer, a product quality coach for swiss banks and mom to 2 french girls. In our conversation, we delve into broad range topics, from exploring how climate shapes different life and work rhythms, to the intriguing crossover of applying methods from work into private life. I have already known Nermin being a determined person while encountering her at work, and this half an hour also opened how mindful and well equipt for life she is.👉 Tips from...2024-03-2530 min
Footprints of an ExpatAurelija - on Aiming for What You Want🌍Journey: Lithuania -> Denmark -> UAEWelcome to an inspiring episode that unveils the incredible journey of Aurelija Lapienene, a true powerhouse. In this conversation, Aurelija shares her fascinating path to success, providing a glimpse into her roles as a mother of two, global macro strategist, businesswoman, and triathlete. 👉 Tips from Aurelija that can help you along the way: Be adaptable and embrace the local culture and customs. Instead of focusing on complaints, strive to make the best out of your situation. Seek opportunities for personal growth and developmen...2024-03-0425 min
Footprints of an ExpatLisa - on Lifting Yourself Up🌍Journey: Germany -> Sweden -> SwitzerlandToday my guest is Lisa Schnurpfeil - Applications Service Owner and Engineer at Julius Baer. Our paths have crossed at various events, and I've always been captivated by Lisa's exceptional ability to navigate her priorities, embodying a resilient attitude and insightful reflections on her journey. This young woman exudes strength, prompting my eagerness to delve deeper into understanding her secret. 👉 Tips from Lisa that can help you along the way:Just do it. If it is what you are already thinking about it - just...2024-02-1929 min
Footprints of an ExpatChristmas Greetings and a New Project 💥 Today I have no special guests for you, as I want to use the chance for say thank you for being with me and my guests. It means a lot when I know from you, which impact each story made on you and how your experience was reflected in one or another talk. 💥 💥 I am also thankful for all the guests, who trusted their stories into my ears and hands. It is always an honour to record and make your words go live! 💥 🎁 I wish each of you wonderful times with families at home, no matter in which way...2023-12-1603 min
Footprints of an ExpatGeorgia - on Happiness in the Smallest Things🌍Journey: Greece -> France -> SwitzerlandToday I have talked with Georgia Barnasa - a woman full of energy, inspiration and ideas. She is an ambassador of using technology for our benefit, and knowing how to use it correctly. It is a very powerfully charged talk, with lived experiences and a big gratitude to the country at which we both are guests. 👉 Tips from Georgia that can help you along the way:If money is your motivation, do not come to Switzerland. It wont work here so st...2023-12-1129 min
Footprints of an ExpatMichelle - On Getting Out Of the Dark Force🌍Journey: Brazil -> Italy -> SwitzerlandI'm thrilled to introduce you to our incredible guest, Michelle Maioli Caobianco – a multi-talented Software Engineer, Hardware Enthusiast and Data Scientist. She was born in South America with Italian and Portuguese roots. This Star Wars Collector used her love for Sci Fi as fuel to find her place where she can feel at home 🏡Michelle's story unfolds from her childhood in Brazil, where she always felt a sense of displacement. It was through her travels in Europe that she discovered a place where she truly belonged. 2023-11-2540 min
Footprints of an ExpatAlex - on Making Things Differently🌍Journey: Poland -> Germany, the Netherlands -> SwitzerlandMeet Alex - a woman on a mission to redesign female health through nutrition & founder of Moonchy - a Swiss startup specializing in innovative food solutions designed to sync with the feminine cycle and to support it 💫 Her decision to start a company without compromise in all aspects - environmentally friendly packaging, sustainable product production, no sugar usage - is only a small part of her fascinating journey through countries and life. 👉 Tip from Alex that can help you along the way...2023-10-2828 min
The Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers65. My Interview On The Footprints Of An Expat PodcastThis episode is a replay of an interview I did for the Footprints Of An Expat Podcast with Evelina Rimkute last year. In this interview (which was my first ever podcast interview!), I talk to Evelina about my childhood as a quiet, shy introvert, how I craved community and connection after the pandemic, how I used solo travel as a tool to overcome my fear of public speaking, my thoughts on ‘Spanish time’, seeing a place through a local’s eyes, and my experience with a naked burglar! You can listen to the Footprints Of An Exp...2023-07-2036 min
Footprints of an ExpatAnisa - On Being Hero at Our Lives🌍Journey: Iran -> France, Italy -> SwitzerlandIn today's episode, we have a heartful and spiritually calming guest for you - Anisa Zafar. Through our talk, I was surrounded by her wise energy and gratitude for life.Anisa, who introduces herself as Iranian-Italian, is a coach and meditation teacher. She has published meditation cards that you can find on her website. She also organizes meditative intuitive painting seminars and is working on publishing her book!We talked about creativity, physical and inner movements through different countries, the power of changing perspective from...2023-04-1834 min
Footprints of an ExpatMaja - on living 2 parallel lives🌍Journey: Serbia -> SwitzerlandMaja has a unique perspective on life, as she leads two parallel lives in both Switzerland and Serbia. During our conversation, we discussed how she has learned to appreciate the differences between these two cultures, and how she has created a beautiful balance between them.👉 Valuable tips from Maja that can help you along the way:Firstly, it's important to be true to yourself and stay true to your beliefs and values. However, it's also crucial to be diplomatic and cautious in your interactions with others.Buildi...2023-03-2332 min
Footprints of an ExpatIeva - on living with exploratory mindset🌍Journey: Lithuania -> France, Canada, Australia, Switzerland -> France A self-labelled explorer at heart, Ieva usually says the most fun fact about her is that she managed to live in 3 different continents over a period of 3 months. Even though she was born and raised in Lithuania, Ieva completed her Bachelor’s in Political Science at universities in France and Australia. Ieva has worked as an education content creator and editor in a Lithuanian EdTech startup and recently spent 6 months in the Swiss Deloitte cybersecurity consulting team. Currently, Ieva is in Paris, finishing her Master’s degree in...2023-02-2829 min
Footprints of an ExpatHanna - on being Born in Expat Life🌍Journey: United Arab Emirates (originally from Somaliland) -> SwitzerlandToday I have a great story for you, followed by laughter and sincere admiration of the world. My guest is Hanna (Mohamed Abdi) Meiga - an original Somalian, born and raised in Abu Dhabi. She calls herself a Third culture kid. Also our talk has multiple layers, colors and countries. Hanna lives a life with an open heart. She proactively approaches people to build connections. For example, on her first day of arrival she was already planning to meet a person she had met on the...2023-02-0228 min
Footprints of an ExpatSherry and determination to experience life like it is🌍Journey: China -> Poland -> Switzerland Today we are travelling from China to Poland and Switzerland, together with a very insightful woman from Generation Z - Sherry (Jiahang) Zou. My longest podcast so far, and still I think I just scratched the topics a bit. She has background in Logistic, HR, Law, Teaching, CEO support, and has active networks in various business institutions, academic societies and other areas in China, In Switzerland, she works as Social Media Manager at SharingTribe and Management Assistance and HR Lead at FE +MALE Think Tank. 👉Main tips from...2023-01-2248 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers18. Interview With Footprints Of An Expat Host, Evelina RimkuteIn this episode I talk to Evelina Rimkute, host of the Footprints Of An Expat podcast and author of the book Questions And Thoughts For Every Day. As a Lithuanian living in Switzerland, she has been experiencing the expat life for eight years, and has interviewed many expats on her podcast. She is passionate about encouraging women to support each other in their career paths and various life situations, and she wants to spread the message that life is a most beautiful one-time journey, whatever road you are taking. In this episode we talk about life as...2023-01-0342 min
Footprints of an ExpatJess - on Travelling with Intention🌍Journey: UK -> The US, Australia, Thailand, Spain Today in the show I introduce you to Jessica Grace Coleman - Jess. She is Travel Transformation Coach, founder of Flip The Script Travel Transformation Services and digital Nomad. 👉 Special quote from Jess: we are all problem solvers in our life. If we could solve then at home, there is no reason we will not solve them while being on a road. 👉Main tips from Jess:Make sure your phone is charged.Do not get drunk with people you...2022-12-1931 min
Footprints of an ExpatBasia - on knowing, that the world is big🌍Journey: Poland -> American countries, Ireland, Spain-> Switzerland.My guest today is Barbara Favre (Basia).Basia is a traveller who likes people and discoveries. She has lived in Switzerland since 2009.She has a background in customer service and operations, and holds a Master degree in tourism management. Be it in business or private life, fostering positive relationships is her passion and strength. She is a strong believer in equality, diversity, and the magic power of kindness. 👉3 main tips from Basia:Stay open mindedBe respectfulNetwork📎 Reach out to Basi...2022-12-0430 min
Footprints of an ExpatPia - on being Quality Assurance Specialist at heart🌍Journey: Austria -> Switzerland.My guest today is Pia Wiedermayer - my dear friend, colleague and a Quality Assurance Specialist at heart. Her passion for software quality brought her from Vienna, Austria to Zurich, Switzerland in 2013. Her passion for cheese, chocolate and her Swiss husband made her stay. 👉Few take aways from a talk with Pia:No matter how long you stay in the country, be respectful, show interest in the culture, in the people. If you stay longer, try at least to understand the language. Be patient with yours...2022-11-1633 min
Footprints of an ExpatNatalie - on being a Global Nomad🌍Journey: Germany -> Switzerland , Spain, Thailand, Cameroon, PR China, United Kingdom, the Philippines -> Switzerland This is already my third season, when I open the doors to glance at experiences and journeys of the podcast guests. If you are listening to this, I am glad you made it so far, joining me in discussions and reflecting about beautiful lives happening around us. Today I have a warm and gentle talk with Natalie Bertsch - a global nomad at heart. She left her footprints on three continents. Went to live in Asia, integ...2022-10-2329 min
Footprints of an ExpatMohamed - on flexibility and persistence🌍Journey: Egypt -> Germany -> Switzerland -> Germany12 years ago, Mohamed decided that it is time not only to visit new countries as a tourist, but live there to experience the culture and social surroundings abroad. His journey took him from Egypt to Germany and Switzerland.He insisted on being sent abroad for his working assignment, till he got a project in Germany. And then the fun and challenges started, as he was faced with a culture quite different than his own. We're all strangers in our own way. Strangeness is actual...2022-07-1539 min
Footprints of an ExpatChristina - on a safe space called homeJourney: USA-> Germany (4 months - then 5 months) -> other countries shorter (like Mexico 3x, including 10 weeks)-> SwitzerlandBorn and raised outside Washington, D.C. with a Swiss dad and Colombian-Belgian-Danzig mom, Christina travelled internationally from a young age, mostly to Switzerland to visit her grandparents on the farm. During her teenage and young adult years, she went on many volunteer trips, mostly to Spanish-speaking countries. She has been to five continents, about 20 countries, and 37 of the United States.Christina has lived in Switzerland for almost 14 years and worked at UBS and Rothschild Ba...2022-06-2831 min
Footprints of an ExpatDaniela - on how to avoid resentment🌍Journey: Czech Republic -> UK -> Italy -> Spain -> Germany -> Hong Kong -> Spain -> SwitzerlandToday I have an amazing guest for you - Daniela Ivanovová. She comes from Czech Republic and is a Personal Colour and Image Archetype Analyst currently living in Zurich, Switzerland.Daniela is a very mindful person, knowing herself and her personality. That helps her to analyze the world around her and make the necessary decisions to move forward. She has shared useful tips, on how to create life and maintain valuable relationships while being an expat 2022-06-1736 min
Footprints of an ExpatAusra - on getting energized by new adventures🌍Journey: Lithuania -> Germany -> NetherlandsToday I have prepared a positively charged discussion with my guest Ausra Vitkute, who was born and raised in a small town in Lithuania. At 24, she moved to Germany with a Master's Degree in Banking and without a career plan. As one of the few women in supply chain finance, she worked her way up to Hornbach, L’Oreal and Coty. After a promotion to Professional Global Finance Manager, she relocated to Amsterdam to work at the head office.Ausra has always challenged herself with unknown situations and le...2022-05-2034 min
Footprints of an ExpatIryna - on the power of small steps🌍Journey: Belarus -> USA -> SwitzerlandToday I have a wonderful guest to you and I am excited to introduce you to Iryna Geachter. Iryna is a Business Analyst at one of the biggest banks in Switzerland. We met each other while I was working there too. We connected and I really loved her energy, her personality and her way to live a fulfilled life. In our talk, we reflected on her journey from Belarus to Switzerland. It is a beautiful story that shows us, that the universe waits for us to understand, what w...2022-04-1837 min
Footprints of an ExpatGeorgina - on languages and life in 3 continents🌍Journey: South Africa -> Australia, Germany, Switzerland -> AustraliaThis was what Georgina told about herself:"I was born in Cape Town, South Africa during the Apartheid era. At the age of 6, I left my homeland and made the journey to Sydney, Australia. The decision to go was not mine...my mother decided for us! I remember the silly questions I got asked...like, did you have a lion in your backyard? And the laughter at my accent. That was the first of many moves and the start of a lifelong journey of discovery, stan...2022-03-2542 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Vytautas Sidekerskis | Tarnyba kariuomenėje🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę dar vieną pokalbių su šeima pasakojimų seriją. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Šios dienos istorijos - papasakotos mano senelio Vytauto Sidekerskio - nukels mus į sovietinės armijos laikus ir privalomą tarnybą, kuri trunka keletą metų. Tarnybos metu nebuvo išvengta kuriozinių nesusipratimų ir gyvybei pavojingų ligų. Tačiau aš visada džiaugiuosi girdėdama, kiek daug visko armijoje buvo nuveikta, išmokta, išgyventa. Mokslai ir studijos prieš tarnybą nenuėjo veltui ir atvėre naujas galimybes.📎My webpage https://evelinarimkute.ch2022-02-1815 min
Footprints of an ExpatMonica - on building on her strengths🌍Journey: Romania -> France, Luxembourg, Belgium -> SwitzerlandToday I am introducing you to Monica Moldovan - a powerful woman and a problem solver with a tender heart. She describes herself as a European traveller and even has a magical suitcase, which is always part of her journey to a new cityIn this very gentle and sincere talk, we talk about how to be a community builder from a need and end up doing it also for work. Monica also shared about her resistance journey, continuing to build her life path despite vari...2022-02-1735 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Vytautas Sidekerskis | Istorija🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę dar vieną pokalbių su šeima pasakojimų seriją. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Šios dienos istorijos - papasakotos mano senelio Vytauto Sidekerskio - nukelia mus į jo vaikystę ir prisiminimus iš karo. Karo metu frontas per Kauną ėjo keletą kartų, tad aplinkiniai gyventojai, įskaitant ir Lukšakaimy įsikūrę Sedekerskiai, buvo tiesiogiai karo liudytojai.Šiandien taip pat perbėgsime per pagrindinius XXojo šimtmečio istorijos įvykius ir kaip jie buvo išgyventi bei išliko atmintyje mano seneliui.📎My webpage https://evelinarimku...2022-02-1719 min
Footprints of an ExpatDorota - on building a life between culturesJourney: Poland -> Netherlands, Sao Paulo, Mexico City -> NetherlandsAbout Dorota:Dorota Klop-Sowinska, founder of DoSo! Coaching, is a certified coach and counsellor, with 11 years of experience. She specialises in (international) career coaching, career transition, leadership coaching and talent development. In 2007, after the near-death delivery of her first child, Dorota completely changed her career from one in the corporate world to coaching and counselling. The main focus of Dorota’s work is to help women and men across the globe to find their meaningful career path and transition to it...2022-02-1036 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Stanislava Sidekerskienė | Kasdienybė🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę pokalbių su šeima podcastą. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Šiandien dalinuosi su jumis pasakojimais apie pokarinį gyvenimą Raseiniuose, Sodų gatvėje. Mano močiutė dalijasi prisiminimais apie mėgstamus patiekalus, santykius su nuomininkais ir kasdienybės niuansus. 📎My webpage https://evelinarimkute.ch📎My Social media contacts: https://twitter.com/evelinaurb / https://www.instagram.com/evelinarimkute_ / http://www.linkedin.com/in/evelina-rimkuteSupport the show2022-02-0916 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Vytautas Sidekerskis | Prisiminimai iš Lukšakaimio🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę dar vieną pokalbių su šeima pasakojimų seriją. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Šiandien dalinuosi su jumis pasakojimais apie istoriją ir gyvenimą Lukšakaimyje. Mano senelis savyje nešiojasi prisiminus ir iš savo senelių, kas leidžia man pajusti gyvenimą bet keturiomis kartomis atgal.👉Minimi žmonės ir jų istorija:Juozas Sedekerskis (g, 1866 - m.1954)Anelė Milbutaitė Sedekerskienė (g, 1874 - m.1960)Adomas Sedekerskis (g, 1902 - m.1979)Justinas Sedekerskis ((g, 1905 - m.1967)Ona Petrylaitė Sedekerskienė (g, 1912 - m.1988)Bronius Sed...2022-02-0414 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Stanislava Sidekerskienė | Brolis ir seserys🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę pokalbių su šeima podcastą. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Šiandien pratęsiuprisiminimų seriją apie mano močiutės vaikystę, prisiminimus apie seseris, brolį ir kaip jų gyvenime atsirado antrasis mano prosenelės vyras - Povilas Skirmantas👉Minimi žmonės ir jų istorija:Vytautas RybelisStanislava Rybelytė Sidekerskienė(g, 1939 )Danutė Skirmantaitė Popovienė (g.1947)Regina Skirmantaitė Určinauskienė (g.1953)📎My webpage https://evelinarimkute.ch📎My Social media contacts: https://twitter.com/evelinaurb / https://www.instagr...2022-02-0207 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Stanislava Sidekerskienė | Šeima ir mokslai🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę pokalbių su šeima podcastą. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Pokalbius su šeima tęsiu pasakojimais apie mano močiutės - Stanislavos Rybelytės Sidekerskienės - šeimą ir vaikystę pokario metu.👉Minimi žmonės ir jų istorija:Aleksandra Kliunkaitė Rybelienė (g, 1910 - m.1996)Pranciškus Rybelis (g, ?- m.1944)Vytautas Rybelis, kartais dėl savo gyvenamosios vietos mūsų šeimoje vadinamas klaipėdiškiu Stanislava Rybelytė Sidekerskienė(g, 1939 )Julijonas Kliunka (g.1922 - m.?)Juozapas RybelisDanutė Skirmantaitė Popovienė (g.1947)Regina Skirmantaitė Určinauskie...2022-02-0127 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Susipažinkime | Vytautas Sidekerskis🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę antrąją pokalbių su šeima pasakojimų seriją. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Pokalbius su šeima tęsiu pasakojimais, pasidalintais mano senelio - Marijono Vytauto Sidekerskio. Jis gimė Raudodvario rajone, Lukšakaimy 1934 metais.Pirmoje dalyje apžvelgiame pirmuosius jo gyvenimo metus, kurie, deja, taip pat yra pažymėti karu, besikeičiačiais frontais ir kasdienybe pokaryje.👉Minimi žmonės ir jų istorija:Juozas Sedekerskis (g, 1866 - m.1954)Anelė Milbutaitė Sedekerskienė (g, 1874 - m.1960)Adomas Se...2022-02-0111 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima | Susipažinkime | Stanislava Sidekerskienė🎤🎧 Sveiki įsijungę pirmą pokalbių su šeima podcasto seriją. Aš esu Evelina Rimkutė, kartu su savo namiškais pasakojanti jums mūsų šeimos istoriją ir puosėlėjamus prisiminus.Pokalbius su šeima pradedu pasakojimais, pasidalintais mano močiutės - Stanislavos Rybelytės Sidekerskienės. Ji gimė Raseiniuose 1939 metais, kur šiuo metu ir gyvena.Pirmoje dalyje apžvelgiame pirmuosius jos gyvenimo metus, kurie, deja yra pažymėti karu, netektimis ir kasdienybe pokaryje.. 👉Minimi žmonės ir jų istorija:Aleksandra Kliunkaitė Rybelienė (g, 1910 - m.1996)Pranciškus Rybelis (g, ?- m.1944)Vytautas Rybelis, kartais dėl savo gyvenamosios vietos mūsų...2022-01-3113 min
Family talks | Pokalbiai su šeimaPokalbiai su šeima - informacijaWelcome to my new podcast - family talks. In this podcast, I talk with my close relatives about their life, memories and experience.Sveiki atvykę į pokalbių su šeima podcastą. Ateinančiose serijos aš, Eveiina Rimkutė, kalbinu savo artimiausius giminaičius apie jų gyvenimo istoriją ir patirtį.Aš užaugau apsupta pasakojimų, istorijų, prisiminimų ir svarstymų, kas ir kaip įvyko gyvenime per paskutiniuosius 100 metų. Deja, pastebiu, kad tiek mano, tiek mano artimųjų prisiminimai kinta, slopsta ir kartais tiesiog užsimiršta tarp kasdienybės labirintų. Taip pat žinau, kad kai kurios istorijos užstrigo kartose, ir mano plačiai ir gausiai po L...2022-01-3105 min
Footprints of an ExpatAna Carolina - From Brazil to Switzerland🌍Journey: Brazil -> SwitzerlandAna Carolina Brönnimann was born and raised in the Northeast of Brazil. She has always been interested in human rights, people and communication topics, and ended up studying law. At the age of 22, she was already a lawyer, with aspirations to work at the Brazilian Prosecution Office. At 24, she did so. At the same time, she worked for the local committee of the Football World Cup 2014 in Brazil, where she met her future husband. Four years later, she would be travelling with a one-way ticket to Switzerland. The other...2022-01-2237 min
Footprints of an ExpatOla - on becoming and courage journey🌍Journey: Poland -> New Zealand, England and Germany-> SwitzerlandAleksandra (Ola)Potrykus-Majewska comes from Poland and she is an expat from 12 years old. During her lifetime the shy girl found her way to grow into a courageous and society changing woman. She is a mom and a wife, a dog owner and an entrepreneur. She is co-founder of WeWent.com and Shake Up The Workplace.Tips from Ola:👉 Find a group or organisation that you could belong to👉 Use the advantages of the virtual world and find your...2022-01-0641 min
Footprints of an ExpatNicholas Stephanou and opportunities to reinvent yourselfNicholas Stephanou🌍Journey: United Kingdom -> Belgium, Australia -> SwitzerlandThis talk will be a bit unusual, and I hope you will welcome more variety as well. My guests were already coming from different age groups, countries, family statuses, education and work areas. Today I am also adding the gender diversity aspects, which could open an additional angle to understand the complexity of how we, expats, start a new life in a new country. The adventure for Nicholas started when you arrive in Switzerland on the 1st of May, in t...2021-12-1227 min
Footprints of an ExpatValentina Coco and authentic way of being herself🌍Journey: Italy -> Switzerland - USA -> SwitzerlandMeet Valentina - founder of Coco Consulting and Coaching!!She left her footprints in Italy, USA and Switzerland. With radiating energy, she guides us through her 20 years journey as a student, internship and corporate employee, business owner, mother and advocate for social integrity. Valentina talked about several waves of culture shock, dealing with the cold shoulder of locals and making a conscious decision not to let the culture of a country impact the kind of parent she wants to be. We have followed her...2021-11-2335 min
Footprints of an ExpatJacqui Edmiston - Global Olympic Gipsy!🌍Journey: Australia -> United States, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Canada, India, United Kingdom, Russia -> Switzerland If you want unbelievable data - then get ready: Jacqui visited 67 countries, and lived in 9 of them! Thou her experiences is not enough to cover in one talk, we have tried to bring you the best moments and stories!Jacqui is a mega-events professional of 25 years and a global nomad. She has followed the Olympic Games and other events around the world from her start at Sydney 2000 and most recently prepared COVID readiness exercises for Tokyo 2020. She founded Breathe last...2021-11-0734 min
Footprints of an ExpatAmelie Papin - on getting back home🌍Journey: France -> US, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Spain, China-> France Amelie was born in France with a Swiss heritage and is a multi-expat: she grew up in the US, Hong Kong and Switzerland, studied in France and Spain, and lived and worked in Spain, France and China. She also experienced multiple returns to her home country, France, where she is currently residing. Passionate about people, travelling and health & wellness, she is driven by a genuine desire to support others in transforming their challenges into opportunities, while taking care of their well-beingAdvi...2021-10-2633 min
Footprints of an ExpatCathlene Bell on taking painful things and turning them into something beautiful🌍Journey: United States -> Switzerland and France -> Switzerland.This is a story about being an expat in Switzerland for 9 years, which lead to a lot of hardship - leaving the cult which Cathlene was born into, leaving a marriage due to domestic violence, letting how of what was needed to let go and turning the healing into beautiful initiatives to help others.Since then, she reconstructed her life to creating something much more healthy and beautiful, while offering skills to different NGOs, including helping refugees, as well as helping women enter the tech...2021-10-0537 min
Footprints of an ExpatIrina Marjina - about staying positive, flexible and rationalMeet Irina! She’s an enthusiastic expat, passionate about travelling, mountains and trying new recipes in her kitchen!🌍Journey: Moldova -> UAE/Dubai -> Switzerland Irina's tips for those, who plan to emigrate:Read a lot about the country you are thinking to emigrate, and the cultural differencesResearch the prices for everything Learn the local language If that’s the caseStart networking before even movingIrina's tips for those, who just have landed in a new countryVolunteer!Be tolerantConsider the local rules and respect people’s...2021-09-2332 min
Footprints of an ExpatAnna Stando - on grateful life in three continents🌍Journey: Poland -> Netherlands, Guatemala, Mexico, Denmark, Thailand -> SwitzerlandIn this episode I talk with Anna Stand o - a multi-passionate, diversity and inclusion expert, creator of My Gratitude Challenge, owner of BabyMiles, Relations Manager at Advance, Board Member at Capacity, Lean In Switzerland Network Leader.Anna lived and worked in South America, Asia and Europe. As a self-made achiever, she is still grateful for people she met on her way and external circumstances, which lifted her up to the next challenges in life. In this talk, she shares how each country wide...2021-09-1331 min
Footprints of an ExpatBetty Encinales - on being brave in lifeNew podcast episode with Betty Encinales - an award-winning entrepreneur, Career consultant, Women in Fintech Power list recruiter, and TEDx presenter - Based between London and Zurich.🌍Journey: Columbia - United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Spain, Colombia, Mexico and the USA.In 2014, she founded a boutique recruitment firm, Becruit Ltd. Researching the answers to work well being related issues led Betty to wellbeing science, where she found solutions that resonated with her own professional experiences. Building on her academic background, Betty has immersed herself in the science of positive psychology and hap...2021-09-0930 min
Footprints of an ExpatKatja Rieger and a never-ending itch to try something different!New podcast episode with Katja Rieger - with a never-ending itch to see and try something different! 🌍Journey: Germany ->Indonesia, Singapore, India, Australia, US -> SwitzerlandI am proud to share with you the story of Katja Rieger. She left her footprints in multiple countries and three continents. Katja is Leadership Consultant, Board member, Speaker. In this episode we talk about her gentle approach to adapting to different cultures, dealing with stereotypes, the joy and challenges of being a mom, patience, curiosity and appreciation. 📎 Y...2021-08-2431 min
Footprints of an ExpatIwona Fluda - Woman, who was born this way🌍Journey: Poland -> Germany -> the Netherlands-> Hongkong -> Switzerland, I am proud to share with you the first talk with my podcast guest Iwona Fluda. She left her footprints in multiple countries and two continents, Iwona is a founder of the Ministry of Creativity LLC, a Swiss-based enterprise that works on a more creative world through creative (business) solutions. Her secret for integrated life is being open, being mindful and being grateful.In this episode, we cover 11 years of expat story, opening pages of university, hard summer labour in greenhouses, corporate experi...2021-08-1130 min
Footprints of an ExpatIntro: Footprints of an ExpatIn my podcast, I will bring you the footprints of lives left behind and steps of new lives being created. I will invite women from various countries to share their stories and talk about which roads they needed to take to be where they are now. I would like to celebrate brave decisions and the human ability to connect, build, create and thrive.📎My webpage https://evelinarimkute.ch📎My Social media contacts: https://twitter.com/evelinaurb / https://www.instagram.com/evelinarimkute_ / http...2021-07-2507 min