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Who Makes Cents?: A History of Capitalism PodcastErik Baker on the Entrepreneurial CenturyBack in high school, my social studies teacher—who was, of course, also the football coach—told my class that entrepreneurs were the heroes of American history. If we enjoyed a dynamic economy and good jobs, it was all thanks to their genius for innovation and risk-taking. And if we wanted to get ahead, he said, we’d need to foster the same sort of entrepreneurial spirit in ourselves. You are probably rolling your eyes right now. I certainly remember doing the same back in 10th grade. But Erik Baker’s new book, Make Your Own Job How the...2025-02-0339 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastSupporting your kids throughout the process of moving abroad, with Karlijn JacobsHow can you support your kids in a country where you’ve never lived? How can you help them thrive abroad?That’s what we talk about in today’s Adventure Calls podcast episode.If you’re a parent considering a move abroad or planning for a future as an expat parent, this episode is essential. Moving abroad is overwhelming: visas, housing, language, work, and the safety, security, and happiness of your kids.Everyone says kids adjust faster than adults, but the truth is, we don’t know exactly how our kids will react. We...2024-12-091h 16

The Adventure Calls PodcastWhat Is It Actually Like to Move To Portugal, with LGBTQ+ expats Sue Reddel and Diana LaskarisOver the past few weeks, Google searches around How To Move Abroad have skyrocketed, up more than 1000% percent overall.And many of those searches, especially for the LGBTQ+ community, are geared toward Portugal. Between the D-8 Digital Nomad visa and the D-7 retirement / non-lucrative visa, Portugal has made it onto every future expats radar.But what is it actually like to live there? Just because you might be able to get a visa to move there, do you want to?That’s where Sue and Diana come in. Sue Reddel and Diana Laskaris ar...2024-11-211h 20

The Adventure Calls PodcastEverything you need to know to move to Portugal in 2025 with relocation expert Rossana VegliaPortugal has been at the top of almost every 'Best Places to Move Abroad' list for the last several years...but is it really? Anything that receives so much attention can't be real... can it? Well, it just might be! If you are interested in moving to Portugal, get out your pen and paper and get ready to take some serious notes, because this is everything you need to know to move to Portugal in 2025. In this episode of Adventure Calls, host Jess Drucker chats with expert relocation consultant Rossana Veglia, who shares invaluable insights on...2024-10-011h 00

The Adventure Calls PodcastHow Project 2025 will affect LGBTQ+ Americans, an interview with Uncloseted Media's Spencer MacnaughtonShould we stay or should we go now? That’s the question that LGBTQ+ folks and their families have been asking over the last several months of this 2024 election cycle. If Trump wins, are we safe? And just how bad will Project 2025 be for the LGBTQ+ community if he does win? Make no mistake about it. There is a tangible, intentional ecosystem created to scapegoat and marginalize queer folks in a quest for power from the right, says Spencer Macnaughton, our guest. Spencer is a Gracie Award-winning and Emmy-nominated journalist. He has written and produced for 60 Minutes+, Th...2024-08-191h 00

The Adventure Calls PodcastSolo Episode: A vision for how community can help queer folks thrive abroadIn this solo episode, Jess pulls back the curtain on Rainbow Relocation Strategies, sharing her personal journey and passion for empowering queer folks to thrive abroad. Discover the vision behind creating a global, supportive community and learn about a unique opportunity to join the first-ever expat cohort launching this August.Key takeaways from today's episode:Community Focus: Jess emphasizes the importance of building a supportive and empowering community for queer expats through Rainbow Relocation Strategies and the Queer Expats Worldwide Facebook group.Specialized Support: Jess outlines her decision to focus on working with queer...2024-08-0222 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastHow to Move to Mexico with Ivonne Paavan of Host RelocationIn this episode of Adventure Calls, host Jess Drucker sits down with Ivonne Paavan, founder of Host Relocation, to uncover the reality of safety and acceptance for LGBTQ+ expats and the local community in Mexico. Discover why more Americans are choosing to relocate south of the border and how Ivonne's expert insights can make your move seamless and stress-free. Jess and Ivonne discuss the realities of life in Mexico, from safety, the actual cost of living, the importance of learning Spanish how to get a visa to Mexico, what schools children can attend, what part of Mexico t...2024-07-2345 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastHow to Become A Virtual Assistant and Work From Anywhere with Digital Nomad Kit founder Hannah DixonIn part two of our interview with Hannah Dixon, we welcome back Hannah Dixon, a queer, British-American digital nomad currently based in Mexico. In this episode, we discuss her journey to becoming the founder of Digital Nomad Kit and her Virtual Excellence Academy - and why becoming a Virtual Assistant is a way for people to gain location independence and live anywhere. With a background in virtual assistance, she has successfully trained 30,000 people in 150 countries and transitioned to a focus on teaching and recruitment. Hannah has also recently founded Rainbow Remote, an initiative celebrating queer pe...2024-07-0925 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastMoving to Mexico and living as a digital nomad, with entrepreneur Hannah DixonIn this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, Hannah Dixon takes us through her journey of becoming a digital nomad and online entrepreneur, to her life in Thailand, Italy and currently as an official permanent resident in Mexico. Discover her insights on obtaining residency and the resilience needed to thrive abroad.Hannah Dixon is a Business Coach, Recruiter, and the creator of The Virtual Excellence Academy, a leading program and diverse global community that has honed the skills and confidence of over 30,000 virtual assistants. Committed to ethical hiring practices, she also provides VIP recruitment services. Hannah views f...2024-07-0236 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastActivism to Action: Latoya Nugent and Rainbow Railroad’s Crucial WorkHappy Pride, y'all! It's important to remember that Pride is a protest, first and foremost. In this powerful episode, Latoya Nugent shares her emotional journey from renown LGBTQ+ advocacy in Jamaica to finding safety in Canada through Rainbow Railroad. (Latoya's interview starts at 9:59). Latoya Nugent is the Head of Engagement at Rainbow Railroad. Originally from Jamaica and currently residing in Toronto, Canada, Latoya was relocated from her home country due to the threatening environment created by her queer, feminist activism. In Jamaica, the legislative framework and societal attitudes lead to widespread violence, persecution, and discrimination against the LG...2024-06-1158 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastEverywhere is Queer, with social entrepreneur Charlie SprinkmanEver been in a new town or city and wondered where all the queers are? Charlie Sprinkman is here to help us with that!On this episode of the Adventure Calls podcast, we talk to the founder of the world's first interactive map that catalogs LGBTQ+ owned businesses around the world - 12,500 are listed so far, and counting! Learn how Charlie Sprinkman’s job visiting 47 out of 50 states in 2019 kicked off this sneaking suspicion that there are queer folks and queer-owned businesses to be found everywhere, and how his move to Oregon allowed him to crea...2024-05-2831 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastLiving As A Queer Couple In Samara, Costa RicaEver wondered what would happen if you just quit your job, packed your stuff and moved to the beach in Costa Rica? Jay and Aaron Quinn have done just that. In the first months of 2024, the couple quit their jobs and moved from the US state of Georgia to Samara, Costa Rica without ever having set foot in the country. They had never even used their passports together as a couple, and they have been together for 12 years. So, just who are these daredevils, you ask? In reality, Aaron (they/them) and...2024-05-1445 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastYour Passport to Pura Vida: Expert Advice from a Costa Rica Relocation SpecialistJoin us as host Jess Drucker and Relocate Now Costa Rica Founder, Sarah Elena, discuss relocating to Costa Rica, from navigating visas, the housing market, education and local culture. Hailing originally from Virginia, Sarah Elena has called Costa Rica her home for nearly a decade. Having navigated the paths of relocation herself, she founded Relocate Now Costa Rica to guide others looking for a seamless transition to this tropical LGBTQ-friendly paradise. Below are the key takeaways from this episode:Sarah Elena, founder of Relocate Now Costa Rica, shares her expertise in assisting individuals and fa...2024-04-2340 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastFrom Gaywired to Pink Media: Matt Skallerud's Impact on LGBTQ MediaJoin us on Adventure Calls as we traverse the evolving landscape of LGBTQ travel media with industry pioneer Matt Skallerud. Uncover the pivotal intersection of marketing and true queer-friendly destinations, discovering if the places that woo you as a traveler are ready to embrace you as a local. Dive into a compelling conversation that redefines the meaning of inclusive tourism and genuine welcome.In this episode of Adventure Calls, we're delighted to feature Matt Skallerud, a luminary in LGBTQ online media and the president of Pink Media. His 30-year journey began with the pioneering gaywired...2024-04-0826 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastAn American Expat's Kiwi Adventure: Story Time of Relocating and Thriving in New ZealandIn this episode of Adventure Calls, you'll hear American expat Elissa Johnsen in her own words, as she narrates through her incredible journey of relocating with her family to New Zealand during COVID, offering an inspiring firsthand account of embracing change and creating a new life abroad.Elissa is a Maryland native turned New Zealander who embarked on a life-altering journey two years ago with her close-knit family. She and her husband, together with their three young children, who at the time were roughly six, a toddler and a one-month old —left the familiarity of their United States home for a b...2024-03-1920 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastLife-long expat and adventurer Bridget Romanes on relocating to New ZealandBridget Romanes is the visionary principal of Mobile Relocation, a consultancy that aids people in the complex process of moving and settling into New Zealand life. Born and raised in New Zealand herself, Bridget's early life was anything but ordinary. Her father, a mountaineer who ascended the Himalayas with the legendary Sir Edmund Hillary, infused Bridget's childhood with a spirit of exploration and a global perspective. Her home often buzzed with intriguing guests from various walks of life, enriching her understanding of the world.Tune in to hear how the allure of New...2024-03-0556 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastWe’re Back! Adventure Call’s New Focus For 2024 And BeyondJoin Jess Drucker in the return of Adventure Calls as she shares her personal journey of expanding her family and launching a new company, and reveals the exciting new direction of the podcast focused on the adventures, challenges, and triumphs of LGBTQ folks and their families relocating internationally.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:The podcast will now have a specific focus on the interests and needs of LGBTQ folks and their families looking to relocate internationally.The host's new company, Rainbow Relocation Strategies, aims...2024-02-2709 min

Leadership leicht gelerntFolge 6 - FührungsstileEs gibt so viele Führungsstile, wie es Menschen gibt - und das macht die Sache mal nicht eben leichter :) Wir beleuchten das Thema "Führungsstile" in dieser Folge und weisen auf folgende Literatur hin: Jim Collins: Der Weg zu den Besten: Die sieben Management-Prinzipien für dauerhaften Unternehmenserfolg Peter Drucker: Classic Drucker: Essential Wisdom of Peter Drucker from the Pages of Harvard Business Review Harry Levinson: https://hbr.org/2003/01/management-by-whose-objectives Impressum (gewert-consulting.de)2023-03-1641 min

WAMMaking Company Culture Part of Your DNA with Jessica NavascuesCulture eats strategy for breakfast. This is a quote from legendary management consultant, Peter Drucker, that implies that it’s the culture of your company that determines your success, regardless of how effective your strategy is. Today, Lydia Di Liello speaks with Jessica Navascues, a purpose-driven C-suite executive and a devout servant leader who uses this quote as the basis for her philosophy that making company culture part of your DNA is critical for every organization. Jessica has held senior roles at several manufacturing companies, including President of Building Systems at Cornerstone BuildingBrands, CEO at Allura Fiber Cement Products, an...2022-09-0725 min

Best Supporting PodcastEpisode 140: Grey's Anatomy - "Sanctuary"Things get really dark at Seattle Grace this week as we dive into Part 1 of the Season 6 finale, “Sanctuary,” the infamously grim active shooter episode. While plenty of tragedy and trauma ensues, we’re continually wowed by Chandra Wilson and sing the praises of Jessica Capshaw, Sarah Drew and Michael O’Neill as Mr. Clark. We also can’t be sure of how to pronounce “Chyler Leigh.” Plus: guest star Mandy Moore, J.A.G. cameos, lunch with John Goodman and a best supporting anniversary. Join us for SEASON 1 OF "SMASH" and get early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.co...2022-08-261h 22

News Not NoiseRescuing Our SchoolsSchool boards have become political battlegrounds. Culture wars are centering on the classroom and teachers – underpaid and often feeling unsafe and unheard – are increasingly exiting the profession. None of this is improving the reality for students who are struggling with unprecedented learning loss and mental health challenges as a result of the pandemic. In this podcast we talk with a group of people who are working on solutions. Emma Bloomberg, the founder and CEO of Murmuration, is working to get more people involved in school board level. John Della Volpe, Director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Inst...2022-08-2446 min

Best Supporting PodcastEpisode 135: The He-SA's of "Big Fish" (2003)While Tim Burton's "Big Fish" has no shortage of actresses in supporting roles, it's very much a men's story. But with Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup and DANNY DEVITO in the cast, it's a refreshing change of pace for us. And we still get an underused Jessica Lange doing what she can with the Wife role, Helena Bonham Carter both dragged up and down to earth, and Marion Cotillard in her American film debut shining, glowing and almost stealing the show. We discuss some strong feelings about early 2000's cinema, plus "Fight Club," "Living Out Loud," Jean Smart playing...2022-07-1554 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastLiving and working from anywhere with Chase WarringtonOn Adventure Calls, we talk to international American expats living around the world and on today’s episode you’ll meet Chase Warrington, an American expat currently based in Spain. Chase Warrington is the Head of Remote at Doist, a remote-first company with 100 employees based in 30+ countries spanning all time zones. He's lived in a handful of countries and has been working remotely from around the world for 13 years. He is an instructor, writer, and speaker and host of the About Abroad podcast, dedicated to exploring all elements of life beyond your borders. On this...2022-06-0246 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastInternational Impact with Diem Founder, Emma BatesDiem is a social knowledge sharing app for women and non-binary folks founded by Emma Bates, an international branding and marketing rockstar originally from the UK who grew a blog to over 100,000 followers at age 19, and continued on to become Head of Global Marketing at Away.On this International Impact episode of Adventure Calls, Emma talks about living and thriving in New York City as an expat entrepreneur, and how the impact of living abroad guided her to create this safe space that focuses on tackling the inequality that exists for women and non-binary folks IRL and o...2022-05-0518 min

Best Supporting PodcastEpisode 124: The BSA's of "The First Wives Club" (1996)Few things feel as perfectly 90's as "The First Wives Club," and we couldn't love it more. In a world of answering machines and bulky coats and sweeping Marc Shaiman scores is an all-star cast of ladies, and this week we're ranking our Top 5 BSA's, including a down in the dumps Debra Monk, Bette Midler at her most Joy Behar, Sarah Jessica Scene Stealer, Dame Maggie Smith's face journeys, and of course, with all the subtlety of a primal scream, the indomitable Diane Keaton. Along the way we queen out on Scott Wolf in "The Evening Star," Dan Hedaya in "...2022-04-081h 27

The Adventure Calls PodcastThe leap from a small town Michigan to a life in Denmark, with Career Consultant Kate DahlEveryone seems to be talking about remote work and moving abroad. Is it really so easy? In some countries it is! In others, like Denmark, it's not so simple. In Denmark, life is good. Really good. Danes report an exceptionally high level of satisfaction with work-life balance, food, culture and quality of life in general. Foreigners who live here also report higher satisfaction in Denmark over their home countries, but they also have a hard time truly feeling accepted and settled in. In this episode, we hear from Career Consultant Kate Dahl, an American who...2022-02-0334 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastKatheryn Gronauer talks the Japanese Bathhouse and Feeling At Home in TokyoThis week on Adventure Calls, I talk to Katheryn Gronauer, Founder of Thrive Tokyo, a company based in Tokyo that helps expats transition successfully to life in Japan. With a Japanese mother and an American father, Katheryn was raised between Florida and Tokyo, and has spent her life dissecting how different value systems have shaped her identity and world view. We talk about everything from Katheryn's own journey, to challenges foreigners find in Japan (misreading the label and using hemorrhoid cream instead of toothpaste, anyone?!) and about the comfort that Katheryn has always found in the Japanese Se...2022-01-1944 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastLauren Pelkey, children's book author and entrepreneur, on settling in Colombia Lauren Pelkey is a children's book author, blogger and entrepreneur based in Bogota, the capital of Colombia and one of the highest capital cities in the world at 8,661 feet above sea level.Lauren is no stranger to living life at the extremes. In today’s interview, Lauren talks about applying for an Australian visa, getting approved only hours later and then quitting her job in fashion moving to Melbourne, Australia without knowing a soul. She talks about the time she stayed with a Hmong family in a one room house in the far north of Vietnam as a s...2021-12-2139 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastFlourishing in Barcelona after American Dream Burnout with Christine JobChristine Job is a business strategist and the award-winning podcaster behind the Flourish in the Foreign podcast. She went from following all the 'right' steps toward the American Dream in the United States to taking a sabbatical to walk Spain's 500-mile Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, connecting with Spanish life, and relocating to Barcelona. Her podcast was recently shortlisted for the 2021 International Women's Podcasting Awards and won the Black Podcasting Awards 2021 Best International Podcast award. As a business strategist, Christine helps Black women and WOC to leverage their expertise and talents into viable and sustainable businesses i...2021-12-0938 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastClément Monnet: Founder of Cinessance, the Netflix for French FilmsThis is the first show in a new series called International Impact, interviews with expat builders, creators and entrepreneurs whose products and services not only impact the world, but the key ingredient is the time spent abroad by the company’s founder.Meet Clément Monnet - Founder & CEO of Cinessance, the Netflix of French Film. A serial entrepreneur living abroad for 10 years, Clement was continuously frustrated that he couldn't access quality French films outside of France. Only 3% of Netflix's catalog is French films, even though France is the world's second largest exporter of film, next to the...2021-11-3021 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastOn Leaving Los Angeles and Finding Fame in Mexico, with Cafe Con Leche Travels One year ago, Travis came home to his Los Angeles apartment after a run and said to his partner, David, "Let's get out of here." David is a singer and Travis is a writer / standup comic, and the two entertainers had lost most gigs due to the pandemic. Despite having only ever traveled abroad once, David was more ready than ever to get out the US, and so the pair moved to Mexico. But then Travis convinced David to something even bolder than moving abroad... they officially became YouTubers! And thank goodness that they did. D...2021-11-2641 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastCharly Stoever Is Creating Financial Freedom From Playa del Carmen, MexicoCharly Stoever is a non-binary Latinx money coach and former licensed stockbroker who helps LGBTQ & BIPOC folks points hack, invest, & build wealth so that they can start taking control of their money and find their freedom. In this episode, we discuss the freedom that financial literacy creates for all people, but especially queer people and people of color who, once they know their way around the financial system, can live their best lives from anyone in the world. I spoke with Charly while they were in the US, but they are primarily based in Playa...2021-11-1843 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastLibryia Jones talks finding your freedom in remote workIn conversation with Libryia Jones, a leading remote work expert and co-founder of Wandering Moms talking about creating freedom in your life while working from anywhere.When her daughter was born, Libryia was in grad school, sharing a twin bed with her newborn, living on food stamps and WIC checks. When her daughter was around a year old, she saved up for her first international trip to Jamaica. Since then, she’s visited 38 more countries, 14 of those with her daughter.Today, Libryia is a remote work advocate, coach and consultant based (for now) in Omaha wo...2021-11-1147 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 10: How To Move To Italy with Damien O'FarrellWelcome to Day 10, the final day, of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 24, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUNNmwcouwnGet the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Damien O'Farrell Today's interview is with Damien O'Farrell, an Irishman with over 30 years experience living in and helping clients relocate to Italy. Through his global mobility programs, he assists C-Suite executives, VIP talent,and individuals relocating to Italy, and...2021-09-2941 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 9: How To Move To Antigua with Relocate Antigua Welcome to Day 9 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 23, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUKpIq-Ienw/Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Relocate Antigua Today's interview is with Jovanna December, a specialist at Relocate Antigua who was born and raised on the island. Like the rest of her team, she is passionate about making people's dreams of living and working on a tropical isla...2021-09-2828 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 8: How To Avoid Tax Issues Abroad with Cloud Expat TaxWelcome to Day 8 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 22, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUIIH0uo0dTGet the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conferenceAbout Saurabh Bandagale, Founder of Cloud Expat Tax Saurabh is an enrolled IRS agent who is licensed to practice US taxes, and has gained over ten years' experience in global mobility tax at three of the 'Big 4' accounting companies (Ern...2021-09-2732 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 7: How To Move To Portugal with Carmo Hatton of Eres RelocationHow To Move To Portugal Welcome to Day 7 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 21, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUFedEjoOpq Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guideFull conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference About Carmo Hatton + Eres Relocation Carmo Hatton started her career as an immigration lawyer and has been working in global relocation in the Portuguese market since 1992. Her company, Nau Relocation, merged with Eres Relocation in 2013. Eres...2021-09-2532 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 6: How To Move To Spain with Jess Gaspari of Adler & MarlowWelcome to Day 6 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 20, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUC-0PCoQG8/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Adler & Marlow Adler & Marlow is a travel company based in Barcelona with connections throughoutSpain, Portugal, and Morocco. Specializing in authentic, unique, and exclusive travelexperiences, the team hosts private tours; creates tailored-made travel itineraries and luxuryretreats for couples, families, small groups, and...2021-09-2135 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 5: How To Move To The UK with Sylvie Froger of Simply LondonWelcome to Day 5 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 17, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7RPajKWt_/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Sylvie FrogerOriginally from France, Sylvie launched Simply London after a personal relocation from Switzerland to London went awry, even though she considered herself an expert expat. Until that move, she had an international career in Germany, Switzerland, and Denmark. She...2021-09-1834 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 4: How To Pay Your Taxes While Abroad with MyExpatTaxes founder Nathalie Goldstein Day 4 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference aired live on Instagram on September 16, 2021.This is the area where people make the most mistakes. If you're moving abroad, planning on moving abroad, dreaming of moving abroad or already living abroad... you don't want to miss this. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT4r1Z-qVtr Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Nathalie GoldsteinAn American expat in Austria, Nathalie Goldstein is the founde...2021-09-1737 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 3: How To Budget Your Move Abroad with Vanessa from Wander OnwardsWelcome to Day 3 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference. This interview aired live on Instagram on September 15, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2FytkokgZ/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Vanessa WachmeisterVanessa Wachmeister is a travel tech professional and the creator of the wealth and wanderlust platform, Wander Onwards. Vanessa is originally from Los Angeles,California. She is a proud Chicana and has been living abroad for the last eigh...2021-09-1733 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 2: Settling in to Paris with Delphine Briere from My Paris TouchWelcome to Day 2 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference, free and live on Instagram.This interview aired live on Instagram on September 14, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzgyEIITvg/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference.My Paris Touch: https://myparistouch.com/?lang=en Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Delphine BriereDelphine Briere is the founder of My Paris Touch. Her mission is to help expatriates in Paris organize their new lives, stress free. Delphine is tril...2021-09-1432 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastGlobal Relocation Conference Day 1: How To Move To Japan with Katheryn Gronauer of Thrive TokyoWelcome to Day 1 of the Adventure Calls 2021 Global Relocation Conference, free and live on Instagram. This interview aired live on Instagram on September 13, 2021. Watch the interview on IGTV here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CTw4Z5QoXy8/Full conference line-up: https://jessicadrucker.com/live-relocation-conference. Thrive Tokyo: http://www.thrivetokyo.com.Get the 2022 Global Relocation Guide: https://jessicadrucker.com/guide About Katheryn GronaeurKatheryn Gronauer of Thrive Tokyo is an executive trainer and coach for cross-cultural education and orientation programs for professionals in Japan. She has all of the d...2021-09-1433 min

Travel Tales with Mike SiegelJessica Drucker We're talking expat life with someone who literally wrote the book on the subject - Jessica Drucker! 2021-07-151h 23

Travel Tales with Mike SiegelJessica Drucker Author Jessica Drucker literally wrote the book on being expat. 2021-07-151h 23 $Alright Mary: All Things RuPaul\'s Drag Race$ Alright Mary: All Things RuPaul's Drag RaceEpisode 284: RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 6: Episode 4 – Halftime HeadlinersPardon the crunchy audio, we caught up on Skype while Johnny’s on vacation in Mexico this week! Meanwhile our ten remaining superb owls give us a hoot of a halftime show, ranging from a wide-eyed Fergie to a shaky Shakira. While no one was in the red zone, Jan’s goo-goo Gaga and Trinity’s A+ Beyonce were the ones we’d most like to see an instant replay on. We huddle up on some strong feelings about Madonna, sack the notion that the Curse is broken and punt some ideas of who fumbled and who was just given a bad pa...2021-07-121h 42

The Adventure Calls PodcastFinding home with Jasmine Okocha, Founder of The Jazzy NationWhat does home mean when you live in a new place? Can you ever go home again, truly home once you leave?On today's episode, I talk to The Jazzy Nation founder Jasmine Okocha, a traveler and expat who has lived in Morocco and India, and is currently based in Washington DC with her husband Gozie, a United States Diplomat, while they await the news of his next assignment abroad. You’ll hear her story of moving abroad without having ever even traveled abroad before, and what it’s like to move back home after every...2021-06-1648 min

Best Supporting PodcastEpisode 82: Jessica Hecht - "Special" (S2 Ep 4 - "Death By a Thousand Cold Cuts")"Special" is, well, a special show--a surprisingly honest and nuanced story about disability, sex, dating, and most importantly, the relationship between a gay man and his mother. While Ryan O'Connell is the mastermind of the show, Jessica Hecht's brilliant performance as his mother Karen is at the heart of it. This week we dive into the fourth episode of the second season to discuss one of our favorite topics, navigating grief, plus our own feelings as 30-something creatives who don't have Netflix shows, some love for Lauren Weedman both as Tanya and as Doris in "Looking," and a call for...2021-06-031h 05

The Adventure Calls PodcastWhat led American Jai Essence to buy a farm in RwandaAfter doing everything right and living the way she was supposed to, Jai Essence found herself broke and broken trying to figure out how to make ends meet and have a happy life in the US. Jai taught for years in Houston, then Dubai, before arriving in Rwanda.At age 40 she moved overseas determined to take the time to find herself, and discovered much more than that! Now the CEO of Jai Essence Enterprises, she is redefining all she knew, building businesses, empowering with truth and developing dreams every step of the way.Transforming from...2021-06-0148 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastWhat I learned about you [survey results].A few weeks ago, I set up a survey to find out more about the Adventure Calls audience. The results were both obvious and surprising. Here's what I learned about you, and what is in the works to lead you closer to what you truly want. A massive thank you to all who filled out the survey. One winner received a paperback copy of my book, How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do. Find Jess DruckerOn InstagramOn TwitterOn FacebookExpat Life...2021-05-1809 min

Selling To CorporateWhy organising your sales activity is central to your success when selling to corporatesMost people think that it’s only sales activity that leads to making the sale. But the reality is, that most business owners feel ‘lucky’ to get a B2B sale… because they don’t have a systemised, strategic process in place to give them the best opportunities to land the sale every time. Whilst talking about organisation isn’t necessarily sexy… it’s a simple and easy way to increase sales, plug process gaps and give your prospective clients a better service during your B2B sales process. If you’re ready to create a predictable B2B s...2021-05-1429 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastKatherine Stanley Obando: From intern to Managing Editor in Costa RicaKatherine is the epitome of expat excellence. She turned a few months' internship at a national paper in Costa Rica to a reporter role at the Tico Times, the most well-known English language newspaper in Central America. From there, she became the Managing Editor of the Tico Times, and a speech writer for Costa Rican President and Nobel Laureate Oscar Arias during his second term. Today, she is the co-founder of El Colectivo 506, a bilingual media organization for and from Costa Rica, including in-depth journalism, and a national directory of rural tourism to showcase Costa Rica’s ru...2021-05-0449 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastHow to achieve true success abroad, with Cultural Mixology founder Jamie GelbtuchThis week’s episode is a bit different. It's about YOU. Your culture. Although it is not your intention, when you move abroad, you are exporting your culture to another country, too. After all, you don't just show up and learn about new ways of living. You learn them through the lens of your home culture. And there can be clashes there. Misunderstandings. And understanding how your culture is similar or different to where you move to can be the ultimate key to success abroad. Jamie Gelbtuch is the founder of Cultural Mixology, which ce...2021-04-2740 min

The Travel CoachAwakening in IndiaDo you know how people often travel to India to connect with their spirituality? ⁠Going to ashrams or for yoga retreats to find themselves?⁠⁠⁠⁠Well, that was NOT the case for our Travel Coach guest, Jessica Drucker ⁠⁠In her early 30's, Jessica and her partner decided to backpack around the world, and that included 6 weeks in India.⁠⁠⁠⁠But, considering herself a skeptical person at that time, she would have never expected 'awakening' with such an intense "kick in the ass" ⁠⁠⁠⁠That experience in India, unraveled a chain of events that changed the course of her life...2021-04-2033 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastWhat led the Expat Empire founder to a happy life in Porto, Portugal, with David McNeillA life lived abroad in Tokyo and Berlin has led Expat Empire founder David McNeill to a happy life in Porto, Portugal. If it's good enough for the founder of the expat empire, is Porto right for you? In this episode, immerse yourself in expat life in Portugal before listening to David's story and advice for those looking to move abroad. Finally, stick around to the end for list of the top five reasons people tend to move to Portugal. 0:00 Welcome back to Adventure Calls 1:11 Imagine expat life in Porto, Portugal (travel inspiration)2021-04-2053 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastWhat do you need? [survey]This week on Adventure Calls - a simple, two-minute survey. As a light at the end of the pandemic tunnel starts to appear, people are reaching out via email and DM more than ever for expat coaching. Many times, people want coaching, but would prefer something less expensive. I am looking to create a product that can best serve the most people so that everyone who wants to move abroad CAN move abroad. But I need to understand exactly what you want! Would you be willing to take this two-minute survey to help me build...2021-03-3003 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastAdventure Recall | Taken Down By Tikal - Part OneA rookie mistake leaves Jess cursed at a Mayan ruin during a Catholic holiday in Guatemala. Immerse yourself in a trip to Guatemala. While it might be fun for you to listen to, it wasn't fun for Jess and her best friend Tracey to live through. In fact, not once, but twice in ten years, Jess was taken down by a trip to Tikal. This is the story of the first time that happened, with some rookie mistakes related to friendly little amoebas, while visiting during Semana Santa, or holy week / Easter. The second time? W...2021-03-2419 min

The Bittersweet LifeHow to Move Abroad (with Jessica Drucker)So, you've decided you want to move abroad but... where do you start? It's not an easy subject to tackle, so today we've asked an expert. On this week's episode, we sit down with expert expat Jessica Drucker, author of How to Move Abroad and Why it's the Best Thing You'll Do. She's also the host of the Adventure Calls podcast. We get into the nitty-gritty of how to go about achieving your expat dreams, covering topics such as why you should move abroad, how to budget for your move, how to get your documents in order, how...2021-03-2240 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastWildly different paths to Granada, Spain with Claudia Neiman & Dani NorwellImmerse yourself in Granada, Spain before listening in on the conversation with the two co-founders of Sincerely, Spain. Claudia Neiman and Dani Norwell. In today's conversation, we talk about life in Spain, and we get real about the challenges of expat life.What drew today's two guests here is wildly different, although they're both from the US Midwest. Claudia Neiman and Dani Norwell are the Founders of Sincerely, Spain, a website where they share their experiences and insights on topics related to living abroad, language learning and culture in Spain. Dani called in from Granada, Sp...2021-03-1636 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastAdventure Recall | Popcorngate (My Most Embarrassing Moment Abroad)This is the one about the time when I tried to make a joke, offended a sweet grandmother in her own kitchen, and everyone ended up laughing at me, not with me. And I survived! What's the worst that can happen while you're learning a language in a new country? I feel like my story is a good example of how embarrassing it can get, and yet I wouldn't change it for the world. Can you move abroad without speaking the language? Yes! Can you learn it when you get there? Yes! Will you make...2021-03-0920 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastCreating wealth while abroad in Germany, with Vanessa WachmeisterImmerse yourself in the sounds and story of Munich, before settling into the inspiring story of Wander Onwards founder, Vanessa Wachmeister, a wealth coach and travel hacker who personally has 10 income streams and is set to retire well before 50. She's a proud Chicana originally from Los Angeles, and has lived abroad for over seven years in China, England, and now in Munich, Germany. Her life's work is all about helping women and expats get their money right at home and abroad.Read the Munich article and full interview at www.jessicadrucker.com/ac18. 2021-03-0241 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastAdventure Re:Call | Rammed By A Cow in India... AllegedlyLet’s kick off the Re:Call series with a memory I’ll never forget. The one where getting rammed by a buffalo changed the course of my life. Welcome to the first Adventure Re:Call episode. As a walking worst case scenario, I've been robbed, had broken bones, been broken up with, been broke financially, lost passports and paperwork, had rare tropical diseases... You name it, and I've probably got a story. And yet, I still insist that the benefits of following your call to adventure outweigh the risks, no matter what. I would still do it al...2021-02-2330 min

SettlersLiff Laff Love w/ Michael DruckerIn Natalie and Lori's continuing quest to find the best and brightest folks to populate their new society, this week they interview Lori's longtime best friend, Michael Drucker. The three discuss beanbag chairs, five-headed Spice Girls, and power hungry notaries public. Listen now! Find Michael on Instagram @sarah_jessica_drucker. About the Podcast Natalie Miller and Lori Goldman are the foremothers of "Butt Canyon," a magical new utopia they're building from the ground up. In each episode of Settlers, Natalie and Lori interview one candidate who hopes to be the next resident of Butt...2021-02-1729 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastThe Bittersweet Life in Rome with Katy Sewall + Tiffany ParksKaty Sewall and Tiffany Parks run the celebrated podcast, The Bittersweet Life. Tiffany has lived in Rome for over 15 years, while Katy, an NPR veteran, co-hosts and produces the show from Seattle. The childhood friends reunited for one year in Rome in 2013, when Katy moved with her husband there for his fellowship. Katy and Tiffany launched the podcast then and have never looked back. At first, it was a show to examine life abroad in Rome, but it's become a much deeper look into what it means to live... to be alive. The podcast is one of the most in...2021-02-1636 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastPatrick Smith: From Teacher to famous TikTok-er in TokyoPatrick Smith is an American, based in Tokyo, Japan who has been living a double life. That's right! By day, Patrick has been a humble, genuinely enthusiastic English teacher for over nine years now. By night, he has recently amassed nearly one million followers on TikTok, where he posts lighthearted skits about life in the classroom, and life in Japan. His online presence is exploding, and rightfully so. His posts are hilarious and totally relatable for anyone who's ever taught English anywhere in the world. This is a story of how a kid from the...2021-02-0944 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastJazzie Más: An American Stand-Up Comedian in VietnamBased in Da Nang, Vietnam, Jazzie Mas is a stand-up comic from South Central, Los Angeles who is destined for global stardom, though her path toward it has been anything but direct.In my conversation with Jazzie, you'll hear about her time as a digital nomad. Her life as a stand up comic, and how she turned a childhood of turmoil, a short time in the prison system, and five years on probation, into an inspiring life lived collecting passport stamps around the world as a speaker, stand-up comedian, and entrepreneur. She also gets me manifesting her...2021-02-0236 min

The Adventure Calls PodcastOn Season 2 of Adventure Calls [Trailer]There has to be more to life than careers, credit scores, and chasing the American Dream, right? What about your dreams? Join Jessica Drucker, author of How To Move Abroad and Why It’s The Best Thing You’ll Do, for interviews with fascinating American expats living their best lives abroad. If you have always dreamt of moving abroad or are fed up and looking for a better life, subscribe to listen to stories each week that give you the inspiration and the blueprint to escape the rat race and live your best expat life abroad. Subsc...2021-01-2602 min

Wealth & Wanderlust6: Living Abroad for 15 Years & Becoming a Digital Nomad | with Jessica Drucker🎧 Welcome back to Wealth & Wanderlust. This international podcast is all about chasing financial and location independence. I’m so happy you’re here! ➡️ This week’s episode is all about how this week's guest lived abroad for 15 years and became a digital nomad before it was cool. 🔥 Jess Drucker spent 15 years abroad as an expat in four countries and a nomadic travel blogger. Today she is an author, tourism expert and host of the Adventure Calls podcast. She's also the author of How To Move Abroad And Why It's The Best Thing You'll Do (availab...2020-11-3029 min