Moving abroad on a corporate expat package with massive benefits? Piece of crumb cake. But what about taking the plunge alone and job searching when you get there…and learning the language at the same time? You’re not alone if the thought of that situation sends you sprinting in the opposite direction.Meet Nicole, the bravest (and most hard working) woman you’ll ever know. She mustered up the courage to leave America with a new Master’s Degree and a basic grasp of the German language to start an adventure in Freiburg, Germany.We discuss:+ The ideal location of Philadelphia USA and a quest to find a comparable city elsewhere+ Living in the Deep South as a Yankee+ A financial journey- the struggles of working super hard to become self-sufficient, and continuing that pattern abroad+ Job seeking in Germany- becoming fluent and surviving on a very tight budgetEnjoy getting to know the delightful Nicole, host of The Expat Cast Podcast, and be inspired by her courageous spirit! Connect with NicoleThe Expat CastInstagramTwitter

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Nicole: Moving Abroad on a TIGHT Budget

Today's guest is Stephanie Ward of Firefly Coaching. She is an American/Dutchie who has been living in the Netherlands for 22 years now! We talk all about her personal story and move into her professional work as a business and marketing mentor.We discuss:+ Growing up in Tulsa, OK+ A surprise love story that turns into a move abroad+ Making a switch from the corporate world into entrepreneurship+ The 3 ways to secure your ideal clients+ How to connect authentically and meaningfully+ Her final thoughts on expat life and advice for fellow global citizensConnect with StephanieFirefly CoachingLinkedInInstagramFacebookYoutubeTwitterResources from today's episodehttp://www.sethgodin.com – see ‘Book, Courses, and More’ and http://www.altmba.com his podcast is AMAZING!http://www.thework.com – Byron Katie, for investigating stressful thoughtshttp://www.talencoach.nl - Albert Both, language teacherhttp://www.aabc.nl - Amsterdam American Business Clubhttp://www.meetup.comhttp://www.internations.orghttps://www.girlgoneinternational.com/Stephanie's BioStephanie Ward is the Business & Marketing Mentor for Small Business Owners who want to create a meaningful and prosperous business. Stephanie helps business owners get clear and then generate marketing ideas that are a perfect fit for them. Her passion is to help Small Business Owners make a living doing work they love. Her formal education consists of a Master’s degree in Communication and BBA degree in Business Management.______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Expat Entrepreneur, Stephanie: Connecting with Ideal Clients

Oh boy. Here it is. My life story in an hour. I sit down with my husband, Dustin to talk about moving around a lot, living in the four corners of the United States and finally making a move abroad.We discuss:+ How moving as a child influenced my personality and life skills+ The turning point of living in New York City and what that meant for us+ My original vision for my life and how my current reality is the exact OPPOSITE!+ Our first international move: Opening Pandora's boxMy life creed has unofficially become: "Does it scare me? Let's do it." Saying yes to as much as I can has provided incredible adventures (that are also very hard!) that have forced me into growth, and it's been life changing. Hope you enjoy!______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

My Story: Moving Every 3-4 Years and Not Looking Back!

Dr. Anisha Abrahamis a pediatrician and teen health specialist based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She was born to immigrant Indian parents and raised in Delaware, USA. She describes what it was like growing up as a minority and establishing her identity, taking pride in her cultural heritage while being raised in America. Shortly after meeting and marrying her German husband, Anisha along with their two very young children moved to Hong Kong for work. Their five years there were very impactful to Dr. Abrham’s development both professionally and personally. She talks about the impact of this experience and how it led to her interest in working specifically with global families. Dr. Abraham’s family then moved to Amsterdam where they now reside. The second half of the interview is a discussion about this historic time of lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what teenagers can do to not only cope, but to thrive. Dr. Abraham refers to the acronym RESPECT, where: R=RoutinesE=ExpectationsS=StrengthsP=Positive BehaviorsE=EngagementC=CheersT=Technology Along with advice specific to teens, Dr. Abraham offers suggestions for younger children as well using the three C’s: 1. Content2. Child3. Connections Connect with Dr. Abraham 1. DrAnishaAbraham.com : Sign up for the monthly newsletter!2. Instagram3. Dr. Abraham's book, Raising Global Teens: Parenting in the 21st Century (Summertime Publishing) will be released this autumn in local bookstores and on Amazon. Resources mentioned in this episode 1. Common Sense Media: Resources for Families During the Pandemic2. Book explaining Corona Virus to Children______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Dr. Anisha Abraham: Supporting Global Teens During Covid-19 Lockdown

How about this success story? April had never seen an escalator until high school and thought Starbucks was a fictional store only in movies due to her rural upbringing. And now, she can proudly say she's thriving in Korea as a teacher and entrepreneur! April and Jackson talk about growing up in the States and their plan to start a life together. They wanted more than giving their entire paychecks to living expenses in Southern CA. So they made a plan that would maximize saving money and give them the lifestyle they wanted…and the answer lied in KOREA!That was 6 years ago and the couple has been living happily there ever since. We talk all about Korean culture -the good, the bad, and the ugly- and advice to expats everywhere.Hope you enjoy this chat with a super cool couple.Connect with April and JacksonThe Migooks PodcastThe Migooks YouTube ChannelApril's YouTube ChannelApril's instagramJackson's Podcast, Head Trip______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

April & Jackson: American Expats Thriving in South Korea

"America First, but can we just say The Netherlands Second!" is the phrase that put made Greg Shapiro go viral here in the Netherlands. He is the talented Donald Trump impersonator and comedian causing laughs now for 25 years! Today he's giving us a peek into the man behind the stage: His upbringing in Chicago, Illinois, how he ended up getting steady gigs in Amsterdam, and the unexpected twist of meeting a girl who changed his plans. Greg gives some insight on what it's like for an American to raise a family in The Netherlands, how Dutch audiences are a tough crowd (!), and some great advice for aspiring comedians out there.Check out Greg's Hilarious spot, "America First, Netherlands Second."Connect with GregWebsite: Gregshapiro.nl Everything you need to know about Greg's projects and availabilityTwitter: @gregoryshapiroInstagram: @gregshapiro.nlfacebook: @gregshapirocomedianYouTube: @GregshapiroBuy Greg's StuffComedy Album, The Madness of King Donald: A Trump Survival GuideBook: How to be OrangeBook: How to be Dutch, The QuizWatch Greg Live!Check Greg's website for Boom Chicago Performances, Tour Dates and other booking events______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Comedian Greg Shapiro: "The American Netherlander" and Trump Impersonator

Norm, from Travel Younger is on to something big. He is a baby boomer who traveled to Europe at the age of 62 and was wow'ed by the quality of life he saw there. He returned later with his girlfriend in a quest to experience more.At the end of that trip, they decided to jump in with two feet. They decided to sell all they owned and travel around the world, staying 4-6 weeks at a time in one place. That was over a year ago and they are still going strong. His message is to baby boomers everywhere:+ You are NOT too old.+ It is NOT too expensive (in fact, can be much cheaper than the states!)+ And today's technology takes the hassle out of it all.Get ready to be inspired as Norm shares what he has learned and the logistics of how he is doing what he's doing!Connect with Norm!Travel Younger WebsiteTravel Younger Facebook AccountTravel Younger instagram AccountNorm's Personal Facebook accountNorm's book: Traveling the World, 6 Weeks at a Time, Volume 1Resources in this episode:1. Currency Convert App2. Google Translate3. Airbnb4. Booking.com5 Trip.com6. What's AppFind the Show Notes to this Episode here.______________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Norm: A Baby Boomer Traveling Like A Millennial

Eddie is a Venezuelan American who relocated from Texas to Germany as a 9 year old. That was 6 years ago, and his life is now looks completely different! In this episode he talks about:+ Attending a local German school and learning a new language+ Embracing Integration+ The main differences between the USA and Germany+ His identity and sense of "home"+ Life experiences that have impacted him in a major wayFinally, he ends with some advice for both expat kids/teens and their parents about how to thrive while living abroad.A must-listen for parents of kids and teens abroad!Connect with EddieRead Eddie's popular essay about being raised as a Latino Third Culture KidEddie's Mother, Flor can be found on instagram @LittleNomadasFlor's website ________________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Eddie: American Expat Teen being raised in Germany

American photographer Carrie shares the story of her husband going to extremely great lengths to win her over. He wrote in his journal, "Should I really go through all of this just for a girl?" Short answer- he went through it. Find out if Carrie was impressed or not in this special bonus clip!Connect with CarrieCarrie's Photography site: CarrieStroudPhotographyPhotography InstagramCarrie's personal instagram account________________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

BONUS: A Love Story for the Books

In honor of Valentine's Day, my three guests share their stories happening at unexpected times and in surprising ways.I'm talking with:1. Marianna from HungaryMarianna's instagram pageFind her book, The Footloose Book here.2. Denise from The NetherlandsDenise's instagram pageDenise's coaching website, The Happy Outlander3. Cosette from AmericaCosette's instagram page________________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Expat Coffee Chat: Intercultural Love Stories from Around the World

Mariam continues her timeline of moving abroad to Singapore, Dubai and Ghana, where she currently resides. Mariam discusses writing her praiseworthy book, "This Messy Mobile Life" and offers us invaluable wisdom about thriving while living abroad.Mariam can be reached at her website www.andthenwemovedto.comwhere you can find her book as well as recent posts about her family's life.Find Mariam on facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Show notes for this episode can be found here. ________________________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Mariam: "This Messy Mobile Life" Part 2

Part 1 of my interview with Mariam Ottimofiore, author and seasoned expat of 15 years. She has lived in seven countries and fits every description of global life there is: She's an Adult Third Culture Kid in a Cross Culture Relationship, raising Multilingual, Multicultural Kids!During our interview, Mariam talks about:+ Living in Bahrain, New York City and Pakistan as a child+ Moving to Boston as a Muslim right after 9/11 + Studying abroad in Brighton and meeting her German/Italian husband+ The complications of their families planning a wedding to merge so many cultures while living on 4 separate continents!+ Becoming an "illiterate expat spouse" in Germany+ Adjusting and thriving in Denmark as an expatMariam is filled to the brim with fascinating stories, unique perspectives and the collective wisdom of a decade and a half of living abroad.Mariam has recently authored a book about navigating a global life entitled This Messy Mobile Life.  She also writes regularly on her blog, And Then We Moved To.Find Mariam on facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.Find show notes for this episode here. 

Mariam: "This Messy Mobile Life." 7 countries, 7 Languages and Global Family Living, PART 1

Mari is a Peruvian/American who faced the same difficult challenge as her mother— that is, meeting a special someone at work and having to choose to continue life as is or leave it all behind for love.We hear her mother’s story and how it influenced Mari in a major way and even set the stage for what she would face later on.Mari talks about spending summers in Peru, big dreams of becoming an author, taking the plunge to transfer jobs in a completely new language, and making a new country a permanent home.Find show notes to this episode, including more pictures here.ResourcesDemocrats AbroadMeet Up Connect with MariFind Mari's book, "The God Queen" here.Mara's YouTube ChannelMari's instagramMari's facebookMari's TwitterMari's Professional Website and follow her adventures in Germany here.________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

29: Mari: Peruvian/American Author Relocates For Love

How are Americans like peaches and Austrians like coconuts? Katie explains this metaphor and more as she delves into Austrian culture with me.Katie is an American from Missouri with Russian and German heritage. As a young teenager she decided to study German in high school. That one simple choice put her on a path that would dramatically influence her life.In this episode we talk about her move to Austria to improve her German, and the rich culture she encountered. She talks about:+ The Austrian wedding tradition of stealing the bride+ Leaving her American mark in a gymnastics gym that still plays "Duck Duck Goose"+ The significance of the waltz and Austrian Ball season+ Meeting a cute Austrian guy who later became her husbandEnjoy this delightful and light hearted conversation between Katie and me.Find Show notes to this episode (including more pictures!) here.Resources: 1. Meet Up- Join a local group to meet people2. Duo Lingo- The world's best way to learn a language on the goConnect with KatieKatie's Instagram: @acultureapieceKatie's website about culture and travel: www.acultureapiece.comSubscribe to Katie's newsletter here.___________________________________Follow Expat Hour on instagram and facebook.Subscribe to the blog or sign up to be a guest on the show at www.expathour.com

Katie: American Expat in Austria

OHHHH boy, the tables are turned today and I'm in the hot seat alone! My turn to be very vulnerable as I share important lessons I learned last year and how I've incorporated them into my current life.I talk about my work background in NYC, my first big failure after starting the podcast, and taking the first painful steps in reclaiming my sense of self after being a SAHM for almost a decade.Here are my top 3 takeaways:1. The Law of Attraction (Influenced in part by Amy Porterfield)2. Creating a Vision Board (influenced by Audrey Mezas)3. Investing in myself...through childcare! (Influenced by a particular episode of Tandem Nomads Podcast #139).2019 was a whirlwind of a year with constant change, assessment, readjustment, and going back to the drawing board!Find the show notes to this episode here.Connect with my top 3 influencers!Amy Porterfield: instagram, facebook, websiteAudrey Mezas: instagram, facebook, websiteAmel Derragui: instagram, facebook, website

Solo Show: Top 3 Takeaways from 2019

On Expat Hour Podcast Austyn interviews expats living all over the world as they share their inspiring international stories, offer tips and resources for expats, and advise on how to find your expat community. Connect with people living in foreign countries and expand perspective while listening to these unique and insightful first hand perspectives. Stories of expat careers, expat teens, expat relationships, and everyday expat life provide intrigue for all ages and social groups. Enjoy!

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