Expat Podcast the Netherlands

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands , I talk with Hilly and Cristian Cassetta. Cristian is Italian and Hilly comes from South Africa. They met in London, built a life together in Italy, and raised their children in what many people would describe as paradise: the beautiful, protected surroundings of Tuscany. Life was good, safe and full of beauty. And yet, something started to shift....

In this episode of  Expat Podacst the Netherlands , I talk with Gary Sullivan, an American executive in the pharmaceutical industry who has lived and worked with his family across Austria, Switzerland, and now the Netherlands. From that international journey, he shares thoughtful insights on Dutch work culture, leadership, and family life abroad. We talk about the nuances of leading a Dutch team,...

In this episode of Expat podcast the Netherlands, I talk with Elsa Tranquillo — an Italian professional who’s been living in the Netherlands for several years and knows the job-search reality here firsthand. Through her own experiences applying, interviewing, and navigating the Dutch market, Elsa shares practical, valuable advice on what really makes a difference when you’re trying to land a role....

In this episode, Michel Daenen speaks with McKenna Mahacek. Her Dutch story beautifully combines creativity, courage, and finding your place in a new country. Some of you may remember a very special moment during the Michel Daenen's book launch of Expatfactor . While the audience watched a dancer move on screen, many didn’t realize they were witnessing a live performance. McKenna was dancing i...

If you’ve listened before, you know that our episodes are normally in English. But every now and then, there’s a conversation that deserves to be shared in Dutch — just as it was spoken. Today’s episode is one of those moments. And I really want to encourage you to stay with us, even if Dutch isn’t your strongest language yet. Think of it as a gentle listening exercise: you’ll hear natural Dutch,...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Carolina and Alvaro Olivares. The couple lived together with their three daughters in Peru.  When their oldest announced her ambition to study in the Netherlands, they decided to stay together and move with the whole family. They arrived about a half year ago and all family members enjoy Dutch life very much. ...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Lara Ferreira. Lara is originally from Brazil. She lived in the UK and Sweden before she chose to relocate to the Netherlands as she loves the Dutch way of life.  She feels at home in Amsterdam and after a career in the corporate world as marketing expert, she took the courage to start her own company Mindful E...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Soyinka Majumder. Soyinka is a big data specialist. The Dutch company Thuisbezorgd.nl connected with him through LinkedIn and offered him a job. This opportunity led him and his wife Rimi to relocate from Delhi to Amsterdam. With an open-minded approach, they successfully adapted to life in the Netherlands. The...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Siddharth Gupta. Siddharth had a successful career in India when his wife got a job offer in the Netherlands. When that offer turned into a permanent contract, they decided that Siddharth would leave it all behind and move to the Netherlands as well, so they could live together. A journey with ups and downs sta...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Christopher McCabe. Chris is an American attorney who has been wondering about moving to the Netherlands for quite some time. To make sure relocating is a good decision he made a preview trip to Amsterdam. This interview was recorded during that trip when Chris had just been in the country for 10 days. He speak...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Ida Fischer, who lives in the Netherlands with her Dutch husband and 3 children.  Ida grew up in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in the USA. After deciding to settle in the Netherlands with her family, she felt out of place and struggled to adapt. Unable to relocate, she embarked on a personal journey that not o...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Erika Kataveli, who lives in the Netherlands since May 2023. Erika is from Greece and moved to the Netherlands to work in sales for the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Her first year in the Netherlands has been a challenge. Not because she did not like the country, contrary. But because she...

In this episode of Expat Podcast the Netherlands, Michel Daenen has a conversation with Jayita Datta , who resides in the Netherlands with her husband and their 14-year-old son. Originally from Agartala, in Northeast India, Jayita moved to the Netherlands in 2013 to join her husband who found a job after his Dutch MBA. Throughout the interview, she provides a comprehensive glimpse into their daily...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Anastasia Nefed. Anastasia is a Ukrainian data-analyst and moved to Germany about 4 years ago. Two years ago, she received a job offer in The Netherlands and decided to make a move again. She enjoys an active life in Amsterdam, although she misses her friends and family in Ukraine. In this interview many topics and tips are cover...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands a conversation with Vimal Dhaduk and Parul Ajudiya. They live in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, they are from India an both work in IT. They were expats on Cyprus in the Mediterranean Sea. Since about two years they live in The Netherlands. In this podcast they talk about their experience as expats, which even includes buyin...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands Michel Daenen speaks with Uschi Straumann. Uschi lives in Almere, about 20 minutes east of Amsterdam. Originally, she is from Switzerland, but was born in Sweden. She works in The Netherlands and internationally in the field of spiritual healing. In this podcast she talks about her experience with living in The Netherlands and highlights some pros a...

Michal van Belle-Stap is originally from Israel. She met her husband when she studied in Belgium. Short after she moved to The Netherlands where they live ever since. In this podcast she speaks about the pros and cons of living as a multicultural family in The Netherlands. She also talks about the services she provides for expats in the field of housing. If you would like to learn more about Micha...

Claudia Ziegler-Zech is originally from Germany, but lives in The Netherlands for many years. In this podcast she speaks about the first years after her move, her corporate experience and typical Dutch cultural characteristics. She also provides some handy tips for newcomers to The Netherlands. Have fun listening to this energizing episode. If you would like to learn more about Claudia of you wish...

Caroline Geiser is from the French part in Switzerland, is 24 years old and recently moved to The Netherlands for her internship. This was in the middle of the Covid 19 crisis where also in The Netherlands there were restrictions. In this podcast she talks about her experience and gives valuable advice on how to best get going in a new country, even during challenging situations.

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Sairah Erens and Elyse O'Shaughnessey . Elyse is from the USA, Sairah is Dutch. They both have a passion for theatre. Together they started the Orange Theatre Company. In this podcast they tell you all about it. About Orange Theatre Company “Orange Theatre Company produces an annual season of compelling and contemporary English lan...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Devendra Singh. Devendra is and ICT professional from North India. He has been living in the USA, Singapore and Australia before. In The Netherlands he worked for KLM and Rabobank. Currently he works for ING. He talks about his experiences as an expat. Are you an expat living in The Netherlands? Would you like to share your story i...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Jolyan Leonard. Jolyan is from the UK. He moved with his family to The Netherlands 3 years ago. In this podcast he speaks about his motives to move, his work in Virtual Reality and a special building project he is involved in. Because of the Corona situation we did this interview online. Hopefully you'll agree that Jolyan's story m...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Francisca Burgos. Francisca is originally from Aruba, a tropical island in the Caribbean. Singing and dancing has always been an important part of her life. She recently started JoysingNL, a networking event where international and Dutch people come together to sing, enjoy and connect. In this podcast she tells you about herself an...

In this episode of Expat Podcast The Netherlands an interview with Hannah van der Rest. Hannah is Dutch, lives in Amsterdam and is project leader of the Amsterdam Culture Club, an English-speaking community group that brings together culturally minded internationals at exclusive special events in the Amsterdam Area. In this interview she explains how it works and shares tips for tri...

You’re listening to the podcast Expat Podcast The Netherlands. My name is Michel Daenen, of Your Move to The Netherlands, a company that supports international people with a smooth landing in the Netherlands. In this episode of Expat Radio an interview with Katerina Kusova (or in short Kate Kusova). Kate is from Moskow, Russia. She met her Dutch boyfriend via Tinder and after travel...