Expatriotical

Being an entrepreneur can be challenging, but doing it as an expat is a whole other story. In today's episode Chandra sits down with successful photographer and business owner, Katie Donnelly, as she shares how she started her business and grew it from the ground up. Katie shares her successes and her struggles and just a ton of insights on what to do when your dream is to strike out on your...

Expat life can keep you on your toes and many times you have to pivot. In this episode, Chandra interviews her fellow expat, friend, and pivoting expert, Mallory Steinbach. Mallory shares her experience and lessons she's learned  as she's journeyed from country to country, sometimes on a bit of a short notice. Plus stay tuned to the end for this week's "Chan Select" which...

Moving abroad has its ups and downs, but ever wonder what that is like as a kid? Join Chandra for the first of her Summer Sit Down interviews where she talks to her own children to find out their likes and dislikes about living as a "kid expat". You will walk away with some fun and surprising takeaways. Plus later in the episode, stay tuned for this week's "Chan Select" wh...

Everyone should practice self-care, but expats should even more. With the stresses of just every day living when you're abroad, you need to take time to rest, replenish, and renew. In this episode, Chandra shares some of her personal practices for self-care to help you discover things that might work in your own life. Plus later in the episode, she shares a "Chan Select" that is acc...

Curiosity may have killed the cat, but as an expat it can be your friend! Join Chandra, as she walks you through the idea of exploring your city in a variety of new ways. She shares personal experiences and gives ideas for people in many geographical areas, on how you can get to know your new "town". Plus, she shares how this mindset led to her discovery of today's "Chan Select...

Big life events don't just stop when you move abroad! So what happens when one of those big events hits you with a double whammy?? In today's episode, Chandra interviews Abby Helms, who shares her story of discovering that she was going to be delivering, not just one, but TWO babies (that's right- twins) while living abroad! In this episode there is laughter, wisdom, and all of the...

Do you have a destination in the world that you have been dreaming of going to? Longing to see? In this episode, Chandra shares her tips for traveling tastefully (for less). From airlines, to accommodations tune in and learn how to make a trip to your bucket list destination possible! Plus keep listening to the end to hear about this week's delicious "Chan Select"! This episode&apos...

In the spirit of last week's episode, Chandra shares what saved her life (for 4 years) during her first expat adventure in Italy. Some of these cherished "life savers" have carried over to today, could be super helpful for you also, and may continue to be "life savers" well into the future! Plus stay tuned until the end where you can learn about a special new feature on th...

Sometimes it's the little things in life... and that's what this episode focuses on. Chandra shares 11 things (plus a bonus) that are helping her to navigate life more easily right now. Some are more expat-centric and some are accessible to absolutely everyone! Plus, listen in as Chandra shares her recent hilarious experience for this episode's "Chan Select". This episode...

Adjusting to your new country can be challenging. And what if you don't have any automatic "ins", like work or school or children, to try to connect? Today's guest, owner of Woolneedlethread and Chandra's dear friend, Michelle Packer, shares some practical tips on how to make connections, but also take it at your own pace. And keep listening until the end when Chandra shar...

This is the first ever episode where Chandra answers your questions! Everything from "What do you miss in the USA?" to "Have your political views changed?", Chandra answers each question that was submitted in this ground breaking, okay maybe that's pushing it, episode of  "Burning Questions"! Plus, stay tuned to this episode's "Chan Select", where...

EMERGENCY!!! In this episode, Chandra shares the intimate details of her first visit to an emergency room (ever) in the middle of the Italian Covid lockdown of 2020 and reveals her thoughts and everything that took place after she suffered a stroke, only 4 weeks following that emergency room visit. Then stay tuned as she shares about one of her favorite makers in this episode's "Chan Sel...

Sometimes you just don't have the right words, but in a second language that can be a catastrophe! Listen in (and laugh) as Chandra shares her greatest lingual follies as well as her favorite "Chan Select" so far! It is definitely not to be missed! This episode's "Chan Select": Cinque Terre, Italy Follow or DM on Instagram: @Expatriotical Episode Reference: Episode 6:...

Today Chandra jumps into a conversation with former U.S. Navy soldier and 8 time marathon runner, Chris Buja, as he shares his experience as the Man(ager) of the House while living as an expat in Paris. Listen in as he shares his story, lessons learned, and a wise takeaway he has, looking back on his time living abroad. He has lots to say and you might just be surprised along the way. Tune in! Thi...

Whether you're close to home, wherever that is, or have moved across the world. Life still happens, but how do you deal with it when you are far away. This week Chandra tells the story of (unexpected) deaths in her family as well the celebration of lives coming together, all starting before she had lived in Italy for even six months. She also shares a strategic way in this episode's &quo...

Being an expat can be hard! You're away from family and friends and everything you know. So it can be amazing when someone reaches out a helping hand. Listen in as Chandra shares stories of a few wonderful people that have helped her family during their expat journey. And keep listening to discover ways that YOU too can be a beacon of light during the dark night of another's expatriate s...

Understanding the language in the country you are living in is vital! Listen in as host, Chandra Alley, interviews Sissi Arellano, a friend, fellow expat, and true veteran of language learning as she shares her experience in learning languages abroad. Plus, stay tuned as Chandra expounds on this episode's "Chan Selects" and how they've helped her to grow in her language learnin...

Life as an expat doesn't always run smoothly, but what happens when it drives off a cliff (with your children in the backseat)? In this episode, Chandra shares her experience of having each of her four children hospitalized, at different times, for different reasons... and gives her take-aways on how to navigate it, all while living abroad. This episode's "Chan Select": Xenia&a...

This episode is fun! Tune in as Chandra shares some great travel tips on how to travel comfortably for less, along with cultural things to keep in mind as you transition into life in your new country. (Spoiler alert! New and different holidays may "force" you to travel more. Bummer! Just Kidding!) Plus hear a heart-warming quote from one of America's past leading funny man. This epi...

In this episode, Chandra shares her introduction to the horrid term, "trailing spouse" (which is given to the non-employee  expat). She also attempts to flesh out redefining or renaming the term. There is also the first (of hopefully many to come) comical travel stories and Chandra shares a "delicious" quote and some inspiration from the life of a famous American expat. This ep...

In this inaugural episode of Expatriotical, host Chandra Alley, shares who she is and how she came to live her crazy beautiful expat life. Get to know Chandra, her trial by fire initiation into being an expat, and what her first take on the new country she had moved to was. (Spoiler Alert: there was initial disappointment with the dream destination.) Inspirational Quote: The Irish Blessing This ep...

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