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Truly Expat PodcastEpisode 67: Expats Worldwide: Expert Tips for Managing Expat Divorce Finances with Sherryn HancockSend us a textNavigating the Financial Complexities of Expat Divorces with Sherryn HancockIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, host interviews Sherryn Hancock, a CPA with over 30 years of experience, specializing in financial matters related to expat divorces. Sherryn discusses her journey of moving to Hong Kong, the unique challenges and benefits of living there as an expat, and the intricacies of managing financial settlements across different legal systems during a divorce. She emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, understanding one's current and future financial needs, and preparing adequately for life changes...2025-04-2939 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 66: Expats Worldwide: The Expat's Guide to Portugal with Josh from Expats EverywhereSend us a textNavigating Life Abroad: Insights from Expats Everywhere's Josh on Moving to PortugalIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula are joined by Josh from Expats Everywhere, a platform assisting people in navigating life abroad. Josh shares his expat journey that began in Spain and led to Portugal, providing insights into living in multiple countries and building expat communities. The discussion covers essential topics such as the expat life in Portugal, the visa application process, including D7 and D8 visas, challenges and benefits of...2025-04-2148 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 65: Expats Worldwide: From Alabama to Yucatán: A First-Hand Expat Experience in MexicoSend us a textExploring Expat Life in Mexico with Jen from ExpatsiIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula talk with Jen from Expatsi about her experience living as an expat in Mexico. Jen shares her journey from Alabama to Merida, Yucatan, detailing the factors that influenced her decision, including the cost of living, safety, and cultural aspects. The discussion covers practicalities like visas, healthcare, and the ease of integrating into local communities. Jen also dispels common misconceptions about Mexico and offers insights into daily life, highlighting the benefits...2025-04-1447 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 64: Expat's Worldwide: Singapore to Madeira: An Expat's Guide to Island LivingSend us a textIn this Truly Expat Podcast episode, hosts Paula and Rachel talk with Sophian about his experience living in Madeira, Portugal. They explore various aspects of expat life, including the cost of living, local culture, transportation, visas, and retiring in Madeira. Sophian shares his journey from moving to Lisbon in 2020 during the pandemic to settling in Madeira in 2022. He compares life in Madeira to his native Singapore and discusses the expat community, housing options, and the overall slower pace of life on the island. The conversation also touches upon the healthcare system, which Sophian...2025-04-0745 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 63: Expat Health: Island Living to Singapore Striving: Elika’s Energy Coaching ChroniclesSend us a textExploring Energy Coaching and Optimization with Elika KataskerIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel talk to Elika Tasker from The Health Concierge about energy coaching and its benefits. Elika shares her journey of moving to Singapore and transitioning from a corporate career to becoming an Energy Optimization Coach. The discussion covers her four-pillar approach—nutrition, purpose and relationships, mind and self-care, and movement—and how these pillars interact to enhance overall well-being. Elika introduces the concept of human design, the influence of the moon cycl...2025-03-3145 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 61: Expat Health: The Overlooked Change: Male Hormones and AgeingSend us a textUnderstanding Male Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and SolutionsIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula delve into the rarely discussed topic of men's hormones with Dr Caroline Low, a family physician in Singapore specialising in hormone health and proactive ageing. The discussion covers the insidious nature of hormonal changes in men, including the gradual decline of testosterone and the rise of estrogen after the age of 40. Unlike women's menopause, where symptoms are more abrupt and well-known, men often go unaware of their hormonal shifts, leading to...2025-03-1729 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 60: The Expat Toolkit: Singapore Visas: What You Need to Know Part IISend us a textNavigating Singapore Visas for Startups and Dependent Pass HoldersIn the second part of the Singapore visas series, the discussion focuses on the role of agencies in assisting with visa applications, especially for startups and small businesses without internal HR departments. The interview covers the importance of agencies for navigating regulations, assessment tests, and appeal processes with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The episode also delves into the specifics of dependent passes, including the possibility of dependent pass holders working on work permits, challenges in obtaining dependent passes, and the intricacies...2025-03-1032 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 56: Expat Tookit: From Disasters to Success: Mastering the Art of Hiring HelpersSend us a textShow notesNavigating Helper Hiring in Singapore: Insights from White Glove Helper ServicesIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula interview Jennifer Yarbrough, Founder and Managing Director of White Glove Helper Services. Jennifer shares her experiences and challenges in hiring helpers in Singapore, which led her to establish White Glove Helper Services in 2019 to improve the hiring process for both families and helpers. The discussion covers various aspects, including the importance of matching helpers to families, the benefits of having a helper...2025-02-1054 min
Expat Property StoryThe Story Behind Expat Property Story As Told in YPN#202A few months ago, after Your Property Network Magazine, more commonly known as YPN, had asked me to write an article about the story of a podcast, they asked me for an audio version to release on an App they were developing for the magazine.So I thought you might like to hear it too!The article was featured in the September issue of YPN, and this episode features the audio version as released on the App.To flesh out the episode, we asked AI for the ten most i...2025-01-3017 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 53: Expat Tool Kit: The Story of Expat Living with editor Rebecca BissettSend us a textExploring the Expat Life in Singapore with Rebecca BissettIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel delve into the dynamic world of expatriate life in Singapore with guest Rebecca Bissett, Editor in Chief of Expat Living Publications. Rebecca shares her personal journey of moving to Singapore, her role in shaping Expat Living magazine, and how the publication offers invaluable recommendations and resources for expatriates. The discussion covers a range of topics, including community events, the ever-changing nature of expat life, and the importance...2025-01-2034 min
The Bittersweet Life[THE BITTERSWEET PAST] Hitting an Expat PlateauThis week’s episode is inspired by a letter from one of our long-time listeners. Giovanna wonders what to do after hitting an "expat plateau,” when the rapid learning and expanding period of being a new expat inevitably slows down. After a little over a year living on the idyllic Italian island of Ischia (by way of New York, London, and Rome), Giovanna ponders what to do when the novelty of expat life wears off and you’re left with just... life. She also asks the question: does moving to the tiny Italian town where her mo...2025-01-1737 minExpat Property StorySeven Great Expat Property Story Clips from 2024#188Part 2 0f 12 in our Daily Sevens Season in which we're giving you seven gifts a day to keep you edutained over Xmas!In this episode, I’ve chosen seven of my own favourite clips from 2024 which may pique your interest enough to check out the full episodes. Here are links to the full episodes from which the clips were taken:Clip 1: Fatima's StoryWhy You Should Invest With UsClip 2: Grant Williams on Property vs. Stocks and Shares Property Ver...2024-12-2626 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 51: The Birth of Truly Expat: A Year in ReflectionSend us a textA Year of Truly Expat Podcast: Our Journey and EvolutionHosts Paula and Rachel celebrate the first anniversary of the Truly Expat Podcast by sharing the story behind its inception and discussing the diverse range of topics they cover. They delve into their motivations, the podcast's evolution, and the unique elements that distinguish their show. Key themes include setting up businesses, handling finances and health issues, celebrating local culture, and building a supportive expat community in Singapore. The episode also highlights their interactive approach, inviting listener feedback to address the needs...2024-12-1614 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 50: The Expat Toolkit: From Passion to Profession: The Binary Style StorySend us a textBinary Style: Merging Architecture and Art in SingaporeIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, cohosts Rachel and Paula interview Santhi and Sari Tunas, the twin sisters behind Binary Style. The architects-turned-entrepreneurs discuss their journey from Indonesia to Singapore, their educational background in architecture, and the inspiration behind their vibrant prints and square scarves that celebrate Singapore's heritage and culture. They delve into their business evolution, starting from working at a dining table to collaborating with prominent brands like Singapore Airlines and the National Heritage Board. The sisters also share...2024-12-0940 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 49: The Expat Toolkit: Crafting a Business: Arzelle's Path from Passionate Sewist to EntrepreneurSend us a textIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel sit down with Arzelle van der Merwe, a passionate fashion designer and sewing expert, to discuss her inspiring journey from early childhood sewing to lecturing in Singapore and launching her own business. Arzelle shares how her love for sewing began, her transition from fashion design to lecturing, and how the COVID-19 pandemic spurred her to start 'Sew On & Sew Forth.' She talks about the importance of preserving sewing skills in the fast-fashion world, the development of her beginner-focused sewing courses, and...2024-12-0241 minTruly Expat PodcastEpisode 48: The Expat Tool Kit: PrimeTime: Build your Community of Professional Women in SingaporeSend us a textEmpowering Women in Singapore: An Insight into PrimeTime with Esther Benshop and Soumya PandeyIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula interview Esther Benshop, President, and Saumya Pandey, Marketing Director of PrimeTime, a professional and business women's association in Singapore. They discuss PrimeTime's mission to support international women in their professional journeys, the challenges women face in the business environment, and the various programs and events offered by the association. Esther and Soumya share their journeys, the impact of PrimeTime on their lives...2024-11-2531 min