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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 16The 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 20The 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 00The 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 00The 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
WorkMattersBruce Rosenstein - Insights from Peter DruckerIn this episode of Work Matters, Thomas talks with Bruce Rosenstein, the managing editor of the acclaimed business journal ‘Leader to Leader’ and a longtime student of Peter Drucker's work, about the relevance of Drucker's management theories in today's world. Bruce first got introduced to Drucker’s ideas in the mid-1980s while studying library management at Catholic University, where he encountered Drucker's textbook, "Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices."The discussion explores some of Drucker’s most important ideas: designing work for knowledge worker, innovation, systematic abandonment, and the role of leaders. Despite technological advances suc...
2024-07-2529 minThe 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 minThe 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
Open Wide PodcastEpisode 5 - Startup ScrappinessDr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss work-life balance and startup scrappiness. They then review articles that discuss Maryland dental scholarships and dental stats in the US, and conclude with reflections on their conversation with Nick at Candid.
0:00 Work-life balance and scrappiness
33:06 Maryland dental scholarships
38:06 Dental stats in the US
47:29 Reflections on chat with Nick at Candid
2024-07-0554 minThe 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 minOpen Wide PodcastEpisode 4 - Conversation with Nick Greenfield | Candid Aligns with DentistsDr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss dental conference conflicts and the economic impact of oral health. They then interview Nick Greenfield - the Founder and CEO of Candid.
0:00 Introduction
2:29 DSO Conference Conflicts
12:45 The Economic Impact of Oral Health
20:38 Interview with Nick Greenfield of Candid
2024-06-2852 min
Love, Dog: The PodcastZach Skow: A Story of Addiction, Dogs, Triumph, Service, and LoveYou can also listen to this podcast on lovedog.comOUR SPONSORJOPE Hip & Joint Chews, veterinarian-crafted, made with UC-II collagen along with high quantities of Omega-3 and curcumin to improve mobility.GuestZach SkowHostsMark Drucker and Drew WebsterProducer and EditorJohn LaSalaLINKSMARLEY'S MUTTSPAWSITIVE CHANGEMIRACLE MUTTS THERAPY DOG PROGRAMMUTT MOVERSABOUT ZACH SKOWZach Skow, Marley’s Mutts fo...
2024-06-251h 41Open Wide PodcastEpisode 3 - Hard Truths of Founding a Startup | A Behind-the-Scenes PerspectiveDr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss the crazy journey of being a startup founder, and give a behind-the-scenes peek into their own experiences.
0:00 Introduction - Founding a Startup
2:45 Fundraising - Behind the Scenes and Addressing Misconceptions
22:45 Solo Founder vs Co-founders
27:37 Building an MVP and Challenges of Hiring
34:33 Impact of Geography on a Startup
39:40 The Rollercoaster of Being a Founder
49:40 Reflections
2024-06-2151 minOpen Wide PodcastEpisode 2 - Data Breaches and Other NewsDr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss a few recent news topics, including data breaches, regulation of DIY dentistry, and dental license portability.
0:00 Data Breaches in Dental
8:12 Regulation of DIY Dentistry and Teledentistry
14:15 License Portability in Dentistry
2024-06-1422 minOpen Wide PodcastEpisode 1 - PilotDr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel discuss the creation and goals of the podcast, and cover a few current news topics. Topics include Privilege Licenses for dentists in Wisconsin, Walmart closes all dental clinics, mewing, and veneer techs.
00:00 Intro to the Open Wide Pod
19:58 Privilege Diplomas in Wisconsin
33:42 Walmart Closes Dental Clinics
44:38 Mewing
49:48 Veneer Techs
53:18 Self Reflection
2024-06-0354 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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
Love, Dog: The PodcastE:9 SEPARATION ANXIETY: AN INTERVIEW WITH MALENA DEMARTINI, CTC, CDBCVisit Our Website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!Shop For The pup in our store on lovedog.com: Woof & Wear: The ShopSupport The Podcast with a donation here. Dog thanks you . . . and so do we!****SHOW SPONSORSPRESENTING SPONSOR: 3CW: Colorado Citizens For Canine Welfare: A group of remarkably devoted humans dedicated to public education, guidance in finding a new dog from a humane source, and animal welfare advocacy. Their goal is to shut down all puppy mills in Colorado and to stand si...
2024-04-191h 10The 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
DeborahcraticDeborah DruckerThis week we are flipping the mics! "Deborahcratic" host Deborah Drucker shares her remarkable life story, from her humble beginnings and colorful childhood to her career as a sales superstar with the house of Gucci, a fashion designer, a big mouth activist, and wife to legendary upright bassist Lee Rocker. Join us as we get up close and personal with the Deborah behind "Deborahcratic." Be sure to follow along on IG @Deborahcratic and visit Deborahcratic.com!
2024-03-2040 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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
Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and MoreThe Essential Drucker Book: Maximizing Success through Timeless PrinciplesChapter 1 What's The Essential Drucker Book by Peter Drucker"The Essential Drucker: The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker's Essential Writings on Management" is a book by Peter Drucker, published in 2001. It is a compilation of Drucker's most influential and insightful writings on management, covering topics such as leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, strategy, and organizational effectiveness. The book serves as a comprehensive overview of Drucker's key ideas and principles, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in management and business.Chapter 2 Is The Essential Drucker Book A Good BookYes, "The Essential...
2024-02-0612 min
Love, Dog: The PodcastE:4 Understanding Dog Aggression and What You Can Do About itListen here for free or scroll to the bottom to find links to your favorite podcast appOur SponsorToday's show is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of the highest quality, one-ingredient, human-grade dog treats that are a favorite of professional dog trainers. Pet parents are also urged to give these treats a try. Generous discounts have been arranged for both professionals and all dog lovers. Visit Fig & Tyler. Show DescriptionIn this conversation, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview globally renowned dog aggression expert Mike Shikashio and discuss the...
2024-02-021h 20
Love, Dog: The PodcastE:3 WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DOG VACCINESVisit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The ShopShow SponsorThis Episode is sponsored by Fig & Tyler, makers of one-ingredient, human grade dog treats . . . a favorite among professional dog trainers!DescriptionIn Episode 3, hosts, Mark Drucker and Drew Webster, discuss dog vaccines with Dr. Ng. They break down the different types of vaccines, including modified live, killed, and recombinant. Emphasis is placed on which vaccines to think of as “core” such as rabies, parvo...
2024-01-201h 30
Love, Dog: The PodcastE:2 HOW TO FEED YOUR DOGVisit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The ShopSHOW DESCRIPTIONE:2 | Dedicated to: Gustavo, a Goldador from Boulder, COThis Episode is sponsored by Fig & TylerIn Episode 2 of The Love, Dog Podcast, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster interview internationally acclaimed canine nutritionist, Linda Case. Their conversation takes a deep dive into the most important topics related to feeding dogs, including the importance of feeding puppies a lean diet, the many different...
2023-12-301h 34
Love, Dog: The PodcastE:1 LET YOUR DOG BE A DOGVisit our website: lovedog.com for in-depth articles, adoptions, and great online shopping!Shop for the pup in our store: Woof & Wear: The ShopDescriptionIn Episode 1, hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster talk to Marc Bekoff about who and what dogs are, how we humans can understand them better, and why we should simply let them be what they are: dogs! Our conversation takes a deep-dive into the nature of dog-appropriate behavior and how we can "listen" to them in order to support them, give them a great life, and have the b...
2023-12-091h 09
Love, Dog: The PodcastTrailerThis is an introduction to Love, Dog: The Podcast. In this trailer you'll learn about why co-hosts Mark Drucker and Drew Webster came together to create this podcast and what they aim to achieve as they take a engage in deep conversations with experts, influencers, and heroes from all areas of the dog world.
2023-12-0603 min
LONG LIVELE DEBRIEF - MARIE DRUCKERComme chaque semaine, Lucile Woodward est accompagné de David Ordono pour débriefer l'épisode précédent.Lucile recevait Marie Drucker et de nombreux sujets ont été abordé: - les bonnes habitudes à prendre pour une hygiène de vie optimale, - le rapport au travail quand on est une femme et qu'on veut devenir mère, - savoir dire non,- la consommation d'alcool chez les femmes,- notre rapport à l'information- le rapport à la peur- les difficultés de la reconversionEt après on est parti sur d...
2023-03-2022 min
LONG LIVE[BEST OF] MARIE DRUCKERRetour sur un moment significatif de l'entretien entre Lucile Woodward et Marie Drucker à propos de l'information.Figure du journalisme en France, Marie Drucker a été l'un des visages de l'information en France en portant le JT de 20h sur FRANCE2.Pourtant son rapport à l'information a bien changé et cela ferait des années qu'elle n'a pas regardé un journal télévisé!L'information pourrait nuire à notre équilibre, à notre humeur du moins, c'est de cela dont il est question dans cet extrait.Et vous dites nous, quelle est votre consommation de l'information? Percevez vous l'effet qu'a sur vous...
2023-03-1702 min
LONG LIVE[BEST OF] MARIE DRUCKERRetour sur un moment de l'entretien entre Lucile Woodward et Marie Drucker où il est question de la consommation d'alcool chez les femmes.Une fois n'est pas coutume c'est Lucile qui va parler là de son expérience évoquant sa consommation régulière et sa prise de conscience récente.Un sujet rarement partagé, tabou alors que près de 2 millions de femmes consommeraient de l'alcool chaque jour (5.1% des femmes en France).Et vous quel est votre rapport à l'alcool? Avez-vous comme Lucile pris conscience des bénéfices de l'arrêt ou de la diminution de sa consommati...
2023-03-1503 min
LONG LIVEEPISODE 4 - MARIE DRUCKERDans cet épisode Lucile Woodward reçoit Marie Drucker.Connue pour avoir longtemps été une figure majeure de l'information, à 48 ans Marie Drucker a décidé de vivre un peu autrement.Au delà de la télévision elle envisage désormais la fiction... Scénariste, réalisatrice, productrice celle qui reste journaliste a décidé aussi de partager ses tips pour une vie personnelle plus équilibrée.A 46 ans elle s'est rendue compte qu'elle s'était bâtie presque malgré elle des habitudes de vie pour se maintenir en forme. Sa méthode elle l'a partagé dans le livre...
2023-03-1346 minDeborahcraticSeason Premiere: John CatechisJoin host Deborah Drucker as she sits down with John Catechis for the series premiere of Deborahcratic. John is an immigrant, father, waiter and longtime New Yorker. He and Deborah discuss the NYPD, gun ownership, his career working at an Upper East Side restaurant, and more. Be sure to check out Deborahcratic.com and @Deborahcratic on IG!
2023-01-0430 minDeborahcraticWelcome to DEBORAHCRATIC!Ahead of the premiere of Deborahcratic on January 4, 2023, get to know host Deborah Drucker in this special teaser episode: who she is, why she decided to create this podcast, what makes her an American girl, and more. Be sure to follow @Deborahcratic on IG for more info on new episodes and guests!
2022-12-1507 min
DALO - Drucker À L'OuvrageDrucker À L'Ouvrage - S01 EP07 : Un homme d'exceptionsDe Thierry Ardisson à Jean-Luc Delarue, en passant par Nagui, Daniela Lumbroso, Gérard Holtz, Julie Snyder, Claude Sérillon, Jane Birkin, Claudy Siar ou Claudia Schiffer, l’on ne compte plus les émissions exceptionnelles co-animées par Michel avec autant de binômes complices et compétents !
En plus des émissions spéciales à l’endroit de nos grands Corps d’Armée, pour France 2, avec R&G ou DMLS TV notamment.
Crédits Générique Drucker A L'Ouvrage.
générique Les rendez-vous du dimanche. ORTF. Jean-Michel Jarr...
2022-10-2949 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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
Three — A Tennis ShowFederer, Nadal & Djokovic Win Openers at Roland Garros '21As the 2021 edition of Roland-Garros gets underway, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer all began their title quests. In this episode of “Three,” Gill Gross, Amy Lundy, and Joel Drucker explore what happened in each man’s opening match – and also explore their second round matchups, including one rivalry that goes all the way back to childhood.Round one:Federer def. Denis IstominNadal def. Alexei PopyrinDjokovic def. Tennys SandgrenRound two:Djokovic vs. Pablo CuevasNadal vs. Richard GasquetFed...
2021-06-0242 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThree — A Tennis ShowNadal Defeats Djokovic in 2021 Rome FinalRafael Nadal met Novak Djokovic for the 57th time in a clash of two of the Big 3 titans in men’s tennis. The scene was the final of the Internationali BNL d’Italia in Rome, and ATP Masters 1000 event. It was an up-and-down three set triumph for Nadal over Djokovic. Joel Drucker, Amy Lundy and Gill Gross discuss the larger picture for what this championship means for Rafa, as well as tactics used by both Nadal and Djokovic. Roger Federer’s draw in this week’s Geneva Open is also discussed, including potential semifinal opponents. Learn mo...
2021-05-1742 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThree — A Tennis ShowDjokovic's 311th Week at #1 & The ServesNovak Djokovic sets a major record- the most weeks ever at pole position of the ATP rankings. Roger Federer returns to competition in Doha after more than a year off. And how do each of the Big Three effectively deploy tennis' most important shot -- the serve? Amy Lundy, Joel Drucker and Gill Gross address these topics on the latest episode of "Three -- A Show About Federer, Djokovic and Nadal." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-0744 minThe 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 minThe 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 minThree — A Tennis ShowDjokovic Retains Australian Open Crown with Medvedev BeatdownNovak Djokovic wins the 2021 Australian Open in a dominating straight sets win over Daniil Medvedev. Djokovic captures his 9th Australian Open and his stunning 18th Grand Slam overall. How did Djokovic beat Medvedev? Joel Drucker, Amy Lundy and Gill Gross give their thoughts on how Djokovic took apart a caving Medvedev down under. In addition, the journalists discuss the big picture of this performance by Djokovic in the context of some of his other finals, including against Rafael Nadal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-2147 minThe 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