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The Attorney Sekou PodcastAmbition vs. Passion: The Secret to Building a Legacy with Guest Ovais Jalil | 5In this powerful episode of The Attorney Sekou Podcast, Sekou Clarke sits down with visionary entrepreneur and Orlando powerhouse, Ovais Jalil. Together, they dive deep into the journey of ambition, the evolution of passion, and the importance of defining your box in life.Ovais Jalil shares his incredible story—rising from corporate America to building a groundbreaking entertainment and hospitality empire, Debonair, and his next game-changing project, iverse. His insights on leadership, purpose, and balance will leave you rethinking how you chase success.They discuss: The real estate mogul mindset – Is the U.S. really expand...2025-03-0759 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWhere can I buy the best tea party hats ? VIDEO Interview with Milliner Elisabeth about her fashionable hats and adventures in fashion, which began in BeijingFind out what it's like to be a milliner who makes hats for a living and how she started her company!If you're looking for fashionable hats or tea party hats to wear to your next soiree or just look amazing whenever you want to, look no further than Milliner Elisabeth's online shop. Elisabeth has been making hats for over 10 years, and her experience shows in her beautiful creations. In this interview, Elisabeth tells us about her adventures in fashion, which began all the way back in Beijing. Since Beijing , Elisabeth, her husband, and children have moved...2022-09-2353 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTIf I want to move abroad where do I start? Expat Teacher and contented traveller, Janeen, talks about how she did it.Janeen has lived in Kuwait, Turkey, and now Ecuador. She has been away from America for 7 years, and finds that the definition of home is a bit skewed now. Janeen wondered what else was out there and found that the teaching profession in America did not provide enough of a teaching salary for her to enjoy traveling abroad regularly. Therefore, living in a more centralized place for travel, afforded her more travel. As a teacher from America she easily found work teaching at an international school abroad and was able, in 2 years, to get out of debt, accrued from...2022-09-201h 03
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTA sweet friendship refreshes the soul: How to navigate to home when home is more than one place. Conversation with Shetribe Founder, Rosemary.If there's one thing Rosemary knows for sure, it's that a sweet friendship refreshes the soul. As a Black woman whose heritage is Ghanaian, but who was born in Germany, and grew up in Belgium, then repatriated to Ghana, and eventually moved back to Belgium, she understands the importance of finding a community you can connect with. When you are from more than one place, home can be a difficult concept to define. For Shetribe Founder Rosemary, home is a feeling of comfort and ease that transcends any specific location. In this conversation, she discusses the importance of community...2022-09-1643 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFrom San Diego to South Korea: Interview with American expat Mitchell about the Perfect Marriage and Seoul FoodIn this interview, Mitchell tells us all about his experience teaching in South Korea and how the perfect marriage was waiting for him there.Teaching English abroad can be a great way to see the world, meet new people, learn about other cultures, and make some money while you're at it. But is it really worth it? In this interview, Mitchell tells us all about his experience teaching in South Korea and how the perfect marriage was waiting for him there. He also dishes on the best Seoul food experiences he had and provides some tips for...2022-09-1349 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTCan you spell entrepreneur? In France, an amazing woman, Canadian expat mom Lisa, spells it with her wine women and wellbeing business.Lisa is an amazing woman who has created a unique business that combines wine, women friends, and wellbeing through networking and community. Learn more about her story!In France, there is a beautiful city near the Spanish border named Pau, where the amazing woman whom I interviewed decided to spell out entrepreneur in a way that would help women find friendship, laughter, empowerment, and inspiration. Canadian expat mom Lisa has enjoyed connecting with different people throughout the four continents she has lived and knew that there was a space she could create for entrepreneurial-minded women to connect...2022-09-0934 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTMore than 10 benefits of the travel bug: a traveling professional teacher discusses how wonderful it is to teach and travelKandis, a traveling professional teacher, caught the travel bug, and maybe you're reading this article because you have too. Do you love to travel but don't want to spend all your money doing it? Or maybe you're looking for a way to get paid to teach while seeing the world. If so, then teach and travel! That might be the perfect solution for you. Keep reading to find out the more than 10 benefits of having caught the travel bug, or click below to listen to episode 43 guest of the Are We Home Yet podcast, Kandis, a traveling professional teacher.2022-09-0631 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTHow to get to Caye Caulker? American expat Bree talks about being abundantly blessed with good simple living on an island paradiseIf you're looking for an island paradise, look no further than Caye Caulker, with good simple living to be had by all. This small island off the coast of Belize is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and a relaxed, Caribbean way of life. American expat Bree is enjoying good simple living, and talked about how to get to Caye Caulker and why she and her family decided to relocate there from North America. Keep reading for her insights on being a black expat, Caye Caulker restaurants , what's involved in traveling from Belize city...2022-09-0258 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTMexican word of the day: Guanajuato. Founder of Digital Nomad Kit Hannah, is living in happy Mexico and coaching people on how to get clients as a virtual assistantIf you're looking for an amazing place to live and travel, look no further than the Mexican word of the day, Guanajuato! UK expat Hannah lives in Guanajuato Mexico with her wife Kim and has found her new home to be a vibrant city, home to friendly people, great food, and diversity of the landscape. You'll never get bored here - the city offers plenty of activities for everyone, from skiing in the mountains to swimming in the ocean. If you're looking for a digital nomad mecca, this is it! Listen to episode 41 guest Hannah, on being...2022-08-301h 00
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTInnovation consultant Kenny, expat from Nigeria, on his time in Uganda and the importance of social networking offlineKenny is an innovation consultant originally from Nigeria and living in Uganda. During episode 40 of the Are we home yet podcast listen to my interview with Kenny, an expat from Nigeria, who talks about his time in Uganda. Kenny also speaks about the best decision he ever made, which was joining the AIESEC network. “I’ve met so many friends outside of work through AIESEC,” Kenny says. Listen to the interview now!Kenny has gotten to know so many people from joining the AIESEC network and can't stress enough how important it is to network and of course...2022-08-2635 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTRiffeth, from Sri Lanka, is on a journey to the heart of self-realization as an expat, while also enjoying Malaysian restaurantsRiffeth is from Sri Lanka and is on a journey to the heart of self-realization as an expat. While he enjoys the many different Malaysian restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, his real journey is within himself. He is exploring what it means to be living in a foreign country and learning more about himself. Riffeth is grateful for the opportunity to live abroad and learn (thanks to the travel and technology company that he works for), and Riffeth looks forward to continuing his journey in the years to come! Listen to my interview with episode 39 guest Riffeth on the Are...2022-08-2329 min
A Gift from AdversityA Gift from Adversity ~Jalila Clarke~ Ep. 61A Gift from Adversity ~Jalila Clarke~ Ep. 61
Interviewed by Juri Love
Jalila suffered a divorce that lasted over 2 years.
Although she served as a police officer and helping other families, she knew somehting was wrong with her marraige.
In this episode, Jalila and I talked about marriage, boundry, relationship, and tools that helped to get through adversity.
Jalila had lived in China and currently in Colombia.
Our first guest from South America!!
Check out Jalila's Podcast
Arewehomeyetpodcast.com2022-08-221h 15
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTThe Berlin flag is a welcome banner to those who want to build something , interview with American website developer Laurel in GermanyThe Berlin flag is a welcome banner to those want to build something , interview with American website developer Laurel in GermanyThe Berlin flag is a welcome banner for those who want to put their skills and creativity to work. If you're looking for a place that is open-minded and welcomes those who want to build something, then Berlin is the city for you. In this interview, American website developer Laurel tells me why she decided to move to Berlin in September 2017. With an influx of tech companies coming to Berlin, it's quickly becoming a l...2022-08-191h 00
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTAre we home yet podcast VIDEO interview in Medellín: UK girl Dionne , on being a relationship coach in Mexico, and joy in SpanishIf you're looking for an inspiring story of someone who has taken the plunge and moved to a foreign country, then look no further than Dionne. This UK girl has been living in Mexico, but before that, she left the UK for Thailand when she was 18 years old, and in that time has worked in the field wellness coach, become a relationship and intimacy coach, worked on boats, had ups and downs, and been an all-around amazing person. In the first video interview of the Are we home yet? podcast from Medellín, Dionne discusses her journey o...2022-08-1600 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFleace’, who fell in love with Bella Italia, encourages black women dating abroadFleace' has always loved Bella Italia (Italy). The food, the wine, the culture - it all feels like home to her. So when she had to the opportunity to spend some time, longer than a vacation, in Italy, there was no question that she would move to Italy for a while. Fleace' has encouraged other black women to go abroad, if only just to travel, and follow their bliss, either by experiencing new foods and surroundings, or maybe dating abroad. Fleace' has observed that black women around the world are increasingly choosing to date and marry men from other...2022-08-1224 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWhere is Amsterdam? It’s where Maria provides photography services and showcases pictures of women in her cannabis artWhere is Amsterdam? A beautiful city with lots of history and culture where Maria provides photography services and showcases pictures of women in her cannabis art.Maria, originally from Lithuania, first moved to Amsterdam 10 years ago, and she still lives there today. She loves the city and its people, and she enjoys doing what she loves most: pictures of women!Where is Amsterdam? It's where Maria's photography studio is. She showcases some of the most beautiful pictures of women that you'll ever see. And what's even more amazing is that she captures all of these...2022-08-091h 01
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTMexico vs Estados Unidos: How the covid endemic caused Steven to settle in a new country, and find a love so pure in MexicoWhen Steven, a podcasting executive, chose Mexico vs Estados Unidos (United States) because of the covid endemic, he never imagined he would find a love so pure in Mexico. The small town at the southern tip of Baja, California, called San Jose del Cabo, is nothing short of paradise, and he has found a new home there.It's where the sea of Cortez meets the Pacific. The restaurants are fabulous, the scuba diving is some of the best in the world, he met the love of his life, and the atmosphere is just perfect for him. He...2022-08-0547 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWhat is Spain known for? In Málaga Spain, Inez is known for helping women over 40 live their best life in good health.In Southern Spain in the town of Málaga , Inez is known for helping women over 40 live their best life in good health. She originally moved to Málaga 27 years ago and has seen a lot of changes in that time. When she first arrived, she was able to bring anything she wanted on the plane without any restrictions. Now, 27 years later, she still lives in Málaga and helps women over 40 lead healthy lives.What is Spain known for? Well, in Málaga Spain, Inez, episode 33 guest of the Are we home yet podcast, is known for...2022-08-0254 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTThe Jewish community helped Shlomo give his Beijing House a feeling of homeWhen Shlomo, an online marketing manager for a company that helps students, moved to Beijing, he was looking for a sense of community and familiarity. He found that in the Jewish community, which helped him give his Beijing House a feeling of home. The close-knit community offered him a support system, something that he was missing after leaving his family and friends behind in Israel.An internship program and learn Chinese program brought Shlomo from Israel to Beijing, Shlomo eventually became more involved in the entrepreneurship community in Beijing, led a meetup group with monthly events and...2022-07-2935 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTJensen, who is definitely not a starving artist, has a map of philippines in her heart which propels her down the road to success, with her cool art in BeijingJensen has exhibited her cool art in China and in other parts of the world. When Jensen moved to China from the Philippines, she brought her map of the Philippines with her. This map, located in her heart, has fueled her journey to success as an artist in China. Listen to my interview with Jensen, Episode 31 guest of the Are you home yet? podcast, and find out about life in Beijing, her artwork, and design company. Award-winning artist, Founder of Jensen Moreno Fine Arts, Designer, Art Teacher, Director of Arts at Joy El...2022-07-2631 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTPART 2: A cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earthA cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earthImagine being able to cook up a storm anywhere on earth. Enjoy my cooking chat with Karen, an American expat who has mastered the skill and art of cooking anywhere on Earth she goes. Karen is currently living in Mexico, with her husband and young son and is loving the local cuisine. Episode 30 of the Are we home yet? podcast has a part 1 and 2, wherein we talk about how food is love...2022-07-2233 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTPART 1: A cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earthA cooking chat with Karen, an American expat in Mexico, who can put on her chef hat and cook up a storm anywhere on earthImagine being able to cook up a storm anywhere on earth. Enjoy my cooking chat with Karen, an American expat who has mastered the skill and art of cooking anywhere on Earth she goes. Karen is currently living in Mexico, with her husband and young son and is loving the local cuisine. Episode 30 of the Are we home yet? podcast has a part 1 and 2, wherein we talk about how food is love...2022-07-1943 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTLearn how to stand up paddleboard in Lake Atitlan Guatemala with Canadian Expat, MarshallDo you want to learn how to stand up paddleboard in Lake Atitlan Guatemala? I had the chance to interview Marshall, a Canadian expat who currently lives in Atitlan with his wife Annette. He's a big fan of Latin American food and says that the weather is perfect year-round. Listen to my interview with Are we home yet? podcast episode 29 guest, Marshall, about fully enjoying expat life in Lake Atitlan Guatemala and running a Stand Up Paddleboard business.Guatemala is a fascinating country to live in, both for its weather and its culture. The country has a...2022-07-1540 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWhat is Mexico known for? Social Media Influencer Alea, talks about How to Quit your job and Travel.What is Mexico known for? Not sure? Well, if you're thinking about quitting your job and traveling, Mexico is a great place to start! This country is known for its beautiful beaches and friendly people. As an American, you can even go without a passport. Social Media Influencer Alea, episode 28 guest of the Are we home yet? podcast, moved to Mexico in May with her partner and dog and has been loving it! Alea and her partner Harrison are exploring all the different towns and villages, and are always meeting new friends.Mexico is a country that...2022-07-1254 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCAST(PART 2): How do you spell retired? For Kenric, it’s spelled a place at the beach.If you're looking for how to spell retired, just look for a place at the beach! My guest for episode 27 of the Are we home yet ? podcast is Kenric, an American, retired after 20 years of military service. When Kenric retired, he wanted to find a place where he could relax and enjoy the sun and sand. Kenric made a plan to travel through Central America, headed down to Honduras, where the beaches are beautiful and the people are friendly. Kenric found an apartment right on the beach and has been living there for a few months. If you're looking...2022-07-0853 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCAST(PART 1): How do you spell retired? For Kenric, it’s spelled a place at the beach.If you're looking for how to spell retired, just look for a place at the beach! My guest for episode 27 of the Are we home yet ? podcast is Kenric, an American, retired after 20 years of military service. When Kenric retired, he wanted to find a place where he could relax and enjoy the sun and sand. Kenric made a plan to travel through Central America, headed down to Honduras, where the beaches are beautiful and the people are friendly. Kenric found an apartment right on the beach and has been living there for a few months. If you're looking...2022-07-0839 min
Wellness Stories from a Teacher Turned Soapmaker#49 Interview with Jalila Clarke - Former Police Officer to Teacher in ChinaJalila made a major career change in her forties from law enforcement to teaching. She also packed up everything and moved to China. Now she is happily making another move to Columbia where she will teach part time and continue her travels and her podcast. You can find her online at Arewehomeyetpodcast.com
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EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFollow your passion for a life well lived, with the help of a creative consultant and coach, AlysiaHave you ever heard someone say “follow your passion?” What does that even mean? Do you feel like you're living a life that is not authentic? That you're not following your passion? Do you know what it feels like to follow your passion? To truly live a life well lived? Well, Shanghai is the perfect place to find out. This city is a melting pot of cultures, with something new and exciting around every corner. Whether you're looking for amazing French food or want to experience Chinese culture firsthand, Shanghai has it all.With its rich culture, art, f...2022-07-051h 10
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFor flight attendant Sam, A taste of Italy begins with Pecorino CheeseSam enjoys bringing social media users on a taste of Italy with lovely photos and informative videos. Sam is my guest for episode 25, of the Are we home yet? podcast, is from Boca Raton Florida, in America, and has been a flight attendant for 15 years. For the past 5 years, Same has considered Florence, Italy her home, a home she has made with her boyfriend Michael Angelo. One of her favorite Italian specialties is Pecorino cheese. This flavorful cheese can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes or simply paired with a glass of red wine.Pecorino cheese...2022-07-0148 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTIs Hungary famous for wine? What wine connoisseurs, like Bortodoor Wine Bar Owner Smike, know about Hungarian wine.Hungary is a country that is often overlooked when it comes to wine. However, Hungarian wine has a lot to offer wine connoisseurs! If you're a wine connoisseur, then you should know about Hungarian wine. Hungary is one of the most famous countries for wine production in the world! There are many different types of Hungarian wine, and each one has its unique flavor and character. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best Hungarian wines that you should try, as well as some tips for wine connoisseurs who want to learn more about Hungarian wine.2022-06-281h 08
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTRelocation Specialist Stuart, on helping people move to Hungary, for the past 2 decadesMy guest for episode 23 of the Are we home yet podcast, Stuart, is a relocation specialist. Stuart is the owner of the Inter Relocation business and has been helping people move to Hungary for the past two decades. Hungary is a beautiful country with a rich culture and history, and he is proud to call it my home. If you are thinking of moving to Hungary, or any other country for that matter, Stuart would be happy to help you make the transition as smooth as possible!Stuart discovered that Budapest is an amazing city, very multicultural...2022-06-241h 00
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWhat time is it in the UAE? It's classtime. Emily teaching abroad, from Kuwait to Abu Dhabi.If you're curious what time it is in the UAE, it's classtime! Emily is a teacher from America who is fortunate enough to have worked in Kuwait in the Fall of 2019 where her international teaching career began, and now Abu Dhabi, starting from August 2021. Teaching abroad has been an amazing experience for Emily, she's learned a lot about different cultures and time zones. If you're interested in teaching abroad, or just want to learn more about Kuwait and the UAE, keep reading!My interview for episode 22 on the Are we home yet? podcast is with a young...2022-06-2140 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTBen On Being a Writer, Finding Video Game Jobs, And What It's Like Living in Sweden, Where Everything Just Sort of Works.If you're looking for video game jobs, Sweden might be the place to be. According to my guest on episode 21 of the Are we home yet ? podcast, Ben, a video game writer in Sweden. He describes the standard of living as high, with good food and friendly people. And while it can be hard to break into the scene, he says that everything is very well considered and efficient. If you're looking for a place where everything just works, Sweden might be it!What's it like living in Sweden ? It's wonderful! Ben loves the people, the culture...2022-06-1751 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTIsabel Talks about Becoming a Travel Blogger and SEO Coach, Traveling Around the World and Having Lived in 6 CountriesDuring episode 20 on the Are we home yet podcast Isabel talks about becoming a travel blogger and SEO coach who has lived in six different countries over the past few years. She's always on the move, living in different countries for a few months at a time. Mexico, Bolivia, Peru, and the Dominican Republic are all places that I have called home at one point or another. She has lived in each place for at least two months, except for Mexico where she stayed for five months. Becoming a travel blogger and traveling to a new country c...2022-06-1434 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTPhilosophy Magazine Creator Kolby, on How Much Does it Cost to Travel the World as a Digital NomadHow much does it cost to travel the world as a digital nomad? Kolby, creator of philosophy magazine After Dinner Conversation, for the last two years, he and his wife have been globe-trotting and visiting some of the most beautiful places in the world. They've been to Thailand, New Zealand, Italy, France, Croatia, Spain, Malta, Cypress, and Tanzania (among others), and they tend to change locations every three months or so.Kolby and his wife, Ashley, met many years ago when he was working on his law degree at Arizona State University and she was working on...2022-06-1039 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCAST(Part 2) Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael on how to feel at home in another country: Live like a localTravel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote...2022-06-0741 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCAST(Part 1) Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael on how to feel at home in another country: Live like a localTravel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote...2022-06-0345 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFrom Dream to Reality: Experience of Author Amy Sommers, living in Shanghai, making a home in ChinaThis week's episode is with Amy Sommers, Author of Rumors from Shanghai, a Seattle native who is now back living in the city after a stint living abroad, living in Shanghai. We discussed what it was like to return to a city that she knew so well, and how her understanding of home has changed as a result of her and her family's experiences during their time in Shanghai. The conversation covered topics such as how our concept of home can shift when we move away, the importance of community and connection, and how to find a sense of...2022-05-3150 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTLife Hacker Guy Founder, Adam, on living in Malaysia, working from home, and starting a supplement business overseasIn this week’s episode, Life Hacker Guy Founder Adam is living in Malaysia, loving it, and discusses starting a supplement business. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re interested in starting a business. And why not? Entrepreneurship is the key to independence and success. But what if you want to start a business overseas? Is it even possible?When Adam came to Malaysia and he started his own business there, and got into the health supplement industry, learning how to produce supplements. Many years ago Adam suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome, he did t...2022-05-2736 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTVoice talent Stevy, living in Rwanda , a new home led to creating a thriving business.Today’s guest is Stevy, an expat from Gabon who spent 17 years in Ghana and is currently living in Rwanda. He’s a conference interpreter, voiceover coach, English teacher, motivational speaker, and businessowner. Stevy was still in high school when he left for Ghana. He worked freelancing jobs around West Africa and Kenya until he fell in love with Rwanda. He loves the cooler climate, the fresh, clean food, and the quiet atmosphere. He moved during a 2020 lockdown and set up a voiceover booth in his wardrobe. His wife and child joined him from Kenya 6 months later....2022-05-2448 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTAmy, on creating a home as an ESL teacher in Beijing, which was cut short due to CovidThere are many reasons why someone might choose to become an ESL teacher, but one of the most common motivations is a love of travel. If you’re an English as a Second Language teacher, there’s a good chance that Beijing was your dream destination. Beijing is a city that is full of opportunities for ESL teachers, and it’s a great place to live and work. However, the outbreak of Covid-19 has forced many ESL teachers to leave Beijing and return to their home countries.In this podcast episode, Amy, whom I met when we were bot...2022-05-2036 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTChef Amanda, retiring in Valencia Spain, making her new home feel familiar with her old furnitureToday's guest on the podcast is Amanda, a professional chef who started off her life in America. Amanda worked is a semi-retired chef who still gives cooking classes, a former recipe developer for Food and Wine magazine, Essence magazine and former Chef Instructor at Sur La Table and Williams-Sonoma in California. Eventually Amanda decided moving to Spain to retire was a perfect idea. One of her main reasons to not choose retirement in America, was the fact that things were getting too crazy there. There was far too much violence for her and her husband to continue...2022-05-1722 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTMicael on what's it like to return from Sweden and retiring in Tanzania, which he considers his real homeThis week's guest on the podcast was Micael, an expat from Sweden who was born in Tanzania and lived there for a decade before moving to Sweden. But after spending 40 years there, he realized that he wanted to connect with the land he was born in, so he sold everything he owned, packed his bags, and moved to Tanzania. His experience, being a returning resident and retiring in Tanzania, was very insightful, considering he's in a pretty special position. He gets to see things from the perspective of being native to the country and an expat that's...2022-05-1323 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFilmmaker Richard on living in Japan, making a new home after raising a family in ChinaWhenever people think about living in Japan, the first city that comes to mind is Tokyo! Tokyo is the capital, has incredible architecture, and it's a great, fast city to live in! But, just because it's the one we've heard about the most doesn't mean it's the only place to seek out if you're moving to Japan; Osaka is a great one too!This week's guest on the podcast was Richard, who moved to Osaka in his 50s and described it as the "Shanghai of Japan," the city people don't usually think about living in Osaka, but...2022-05-101h 00
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTScience magazine reporter Dennis on Japanese culture and making a home in Japan since the 1980sJapan is known throughout the world for being very unique in terms of culture. Even though every country in the world has its own customs and traditions, there's just something special about the way the Japanese go about their lives. That might just seem cute at first, but it's not just that. But the way they live their lives is very important to them, and if you were thinking about moving to Japan, or even visiting, there are many cultural things that you would have to keep in mind too!This week's guest on the podcast was...2022-05-0640 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTCorporate Event Organizer Dionne on what it felt like living abroad and making a home for more than 20 years in ChinaI met Dionne in Beijing, where she had been living abroad and making a home since 1997. She’s from Barbados and was offered a scholarship to study in China, which she took excitedly. Since this was a time before social media, personal relationships were absolutely essential to finding ways to moving abroad alone from Barbados, and living abroad successfully in China. She found the Chinese people to be very welcoming and gracious. Before she could start school, she had to learn Mandarin so she could take her classes. The process of learning the language was very difficult, but...2022-05-0343 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTYoutuber Olusola, how moving to Canada as a student was hard, but over time she has come to feel at homeThis week's guest on the Are we home yet podcast was Olusola, a student from Nigeria that moved on her own to Canada to find her independence and live "the better life," too. When she got there, she realized that there were lots of aspects of the move that she hadn't anticipated, and she learned a lot in her year in Canada that she wanted everyone to know about!In this episode, we're going to be talking about all the little things you need to keep in mind before moving to Canada. So when you do get...2022-04-2948 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTAlessia who went to study abroad in the Netherlands, feels at home with new friends and a new cultureStudying abroad is the goal of a lot of people. That’s because it’s one of the best ways to see the world in your 20s. You don’t have as many responsibilities to deal with, and if you want to really break out of your shell and open yourself up to new experiences, that will change the way you look at life!Alessia is one of those people. She took the plunge to go study abroad in the Netherlands. She put herself out there by moving from Italy to the Netherlands for her university and feels at...2022-04-2625 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTEngineer Elif, shared tips for moving abroad alone, and making a home during Covid in another countryWhen you actually get to your dream destination, you’ll find that all that glitters isn’t gold. It’s just that, glitter. While there are a lot of great things about moving abroad, not all of the experience is going to be great, especially if you’re moving abroad alone.That’s something Elif, an Engineer, this week’s podcast guest, dealt with when she first moved to China from Turkey! Elif moved to China in 2021, and even though she had her job and her plan all lined up, things did not end up the way she thought th...2022-04-2249 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTAssistant to Kindergarten Principal Ziyo, from Tajikistan, on how to feel at home in a new countryThere's something bittersweet about moving to a new country. On one hand, you open yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities and experiences that you could have in the new land. On the other, you might find yourself struggling to make yourself feel at home, even if you've lived there for years!This week's podcast was with Ziyo, a 27 year old from Tajikistan that had been moving all around the world since he was 17 years old! He talked about what home really means to him and how he goes about trying to make every new...2022-04-1952 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTEducator Keesha, her teaching in china salary gives her a comfortable home and life in ChinaMost of us grow up with a certain plan in mind. That plan is usually a “we’re going to live here, we’re going to get a particular degree, get a little house, and spend the rest of our lives, just hanging out.”But what if that didn’t have to be the plan?That’s exactly what the guest on this week’s podcast on the Are we home yet podcast , Keesha, thought!Keesha was working as a teacher’s assistant in the UK. She loved working with kids, but it still wasn’t the...2022-04-1549 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTCGTN Journalist Cale, on living in Beijing, making a home with the help of coworkers and comedyBeijing might just be that perfect home away from home that you might be looking for! That’s something that I experienced, and the guest on this week’s podcast, Cale, did too!Throughout the podcast, Cale talked about his experience moving to Beijing, and how he managed to build a life there.Although the jobs in Beijing pay very well, what really makes a difference is the fact that the cost of living is fairly low. Sure, you might still be paying a chunk of your income for rent, but other things like transportation and...2022-04-1255 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTEducator Dr. Jenaya, on why she decided to teach English abroad, and what her dream home will one day be like.There are ways that you can travel without even having years of savings in your banks. That’s something I learned from Jenaya. When she said that she was moving to China in 12 days, I asked her , “Why teach English abroad?” She was already qualified teach in America and employed in the teaching profession. She said the only word that I needed to answer my other question, “Is it worth it to teach abroad?” Travel. She was the person that introduced me to the world of “you can pack up your bags and travel, you can figure it out as you go,”...2022-04-0848 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTFounder of Esl Cafe, Dave Sperling, on the benefits of moving abroad, making a home in different countriesWant to move all around the world but don’t know if you can handle it? Most of us go through that phase at least once in our lives where we dream of moving abroad, we just want to pack up our bags and move to another country. In the past, that might’ve been extremely difficult, technology was lacking, and there were far too many barriers that restricted everyone’s movement. Not only that, but a severe lack of information about the world as a whole also made people wish and wish to move but left them i...2022-04-0543 min
EXPAT CONSULTING PODCASTWelcome to Are We Home Yet, where expats talk about moving, living, and making a home abroad.It takes a long time and a lot of research to really feel at home in another country. That uncertainty is exactly why the "Are we home yet?" podcast was created! To bridge the gap between “this is a new place”, to get to a point where you can really feel like you’re home, even though you’re an expat and even if it’s a country that’s the total opposite of where you’re originally from!For you to know a new place and to stop asking, "Are we home yet?", you'll have to know a...2022-03-1504 min