Moving Countries 101

In this episode, Clare is in conversation with her husband, Tunji Akinsehiwa, Boston University Associate Professor and international cinemaphotographer. Tunji shares what it was like to be the person who moved for work. He talks about juggling the needs of your family with settling into a new job while adapting to a culture that is very foreign to you. He and Clare discuss some of the challenges...

In this episode, which includes a gift for you, Clare is joined by Ilian Evtimov a professional basketball player who became a part of the leadership team of Travel Advantage after leaving the game. He was born in Bulgaria, but his father was a professional athlete who played in France where Ilian grew up. At 15 he moved to America to pursue his dream of also becoming a pro basketball player, at a...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Luisa Yu, a travel agent who has visited all 193 countries worldwide. She was born in The Philippines and moved to America for her first job, fell in love with the country and raised her daughter there. At 80, she is still just as enthusiastic about travel, and will soon revisit Russia, Pakistan, Somalia, Austria, and The Philippines. Luisa has a wealth of exper...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Iasnaia (Yaz) Máximo a childbirth educator who is originally from Brazil. Yaz has lived in Holland, Denmark, Switzerland, the UK and travelled widely. She now lives in Bangkok, Thailand with her husband and children. Yaz and Clare share strategies anyone can use to adapt to new environments, cultural differences and communication styles. They discuss how to avoi...

Today, Clare is joined by Tracy Nnanwubar, who is originally from Lagos, Nigeria. She has spent time in the UK, India, South Africa and worked in the USA. Tracy moved to Canada with her children not long after her son died in a car accident. Tracey secured work as a university adjunct professor and is now able to provide her children with a good life, plenty of opportunities and long-term sec...

For this episode, Clare is once again joined by Katie Sharpe who first appeared on the podcast in Jan 2024 to share her journey from flight attendant to Californian artist. Katie moved to the USA for love and is back today to talk about becoming a mother while living abroad. She explains how waiting for her green card affected the decision to have a baby and how having several cultures at play is...

Today, Clare is conversing with Martin Leo Uvizl, a business strategist who lives in different countries during different times of the year. Martin explains how he decided to take the courageous path and created this unusual and exciting lifestyle. He shares the philosophy that enabled him to break away from the restrictions society puts on us and explains how anyone can do the same. KEY TAKEAWAYS...

In this episode, Clare is in conversation with Grant, who is an international secondary school teacher. He is a serial mover from the UK who got his masters in Poland. He left the UK in 2007 and has lived in France, Saudi Arabia, China and now lives in Malaysia. Grant comes from Newcastle in the north of England. After London University and the now defunct Webber Douglas drama school, he spen...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Claudia who is an Italian who used to live in the UK but moved to Sydney, Australia as a result of true love. Claudia shares her, at times heart-wrenching story, which includes a period of serious illness. In doing so she explains how she was eventually able to make the move to Australia. This episode is a beautiful love story, but it also provides practical ins...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Charme to discuss being settled when you move countries or move to a different region in your new home. Charme has recently moved from Brussels to Bruges, she explains why that meant she needed to learn a 3rd language and learn about a new culture. Charme likes to throw herself into new situations and has travelled to 60 countries. She explains what not being af...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jennifer Brester of Joy Coaching, a wellness and transition coach from Oregon who now lives in Mexico. Jennifer specialises in helping people who want to address their health holistically. She shares how her holistic approach to wellbeing works and how you can use it to protect and improve your health when moving countries. Equipping you to handle what is usuall...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country. Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Andrew Thomas, a retired fire officer who is also a serving magistrate who recently moved from the UK to Antigua. He and Clare discuss why Andrew made the move and how CoVid brought the move forward. Andrew talks about the differences between the culture of the UK and Antigua and how he and his wife have adapted to and learned to enjoy living on “island time”.&n...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jihyun from South Korea who is a high performer in the world of E-Commerce, and who now works as a mindset coach. She helps high-performing professionals to step things up even further while staying healthy and happy. Jihyun moved from South Korea to New Zealand then the UK. Clare and Jihyun explore the differences between the cultures of South Korea a...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Christine Mullaney, TEDx speaker and host of Connected Communication podcast. Christine shares her journey from Ireland to China, Australia's Outback, Poland, and Spain. She explains what was behind each of these moves, how she adapted, and the role empathy and the language of the universe played in helping her communicate and feel at home in these countrie...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Rebecca Page who is a pioneer, an entrepreneurial businesswoman and mum of three, who emigrated from New Zealand 22 years ago and has built and sold 6 businesses in 2 countries. She is in the process of setting up a coaching business to help others to do the same. Rebecca Page is an award-winning, multi-8-figure entrepreneur who is on a mission to help people li...

Today, Clare is with Rebecca Tsang Mang Kin who offers bespoke relocation and property management services. She shares her experience of relocating twice from Mauritius to the UK and talks about what she has learned while helping clients relocate to various locations. Because Rebecca has been involved in so many moves this episode is packed with practical advice for those who are considering reloc...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Telma who is a teacher, podcaster, and blogger. She has lived in Portugal, Madeira, Guinea Bissau, Switzerland, and the UK. Telma is passionate about having a say and creating the space for others to speak and fully express themselves. At times, Telma found it hard to fit in and experienced racism. She explains what that was like, how she coped and how it inspir...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Ruofei Shang who is from Guangzhou in China and is a third-year student studying social-cultural anthropology. She was educated in Jordan, in the Middle East, before moving to America to attend college. Something that turned Ruofei into an incredibly independent person, at a relatively early age. Ruofei explains how being educated abroad inspired her to study an...

In this episode, Clare is with Ella, a global nomad who travels minimally. She and her husband, already a seasoned traveller, moved to Singapore and explored Southeast Asia.  Ella shares some of her adventures including cycling 4,500 km in 3 months, living in Spain, and connecting with her family roots in The Philippines. As well as falling in love with camping and touring America's National...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Tze Ching Yeung the founder of We Disrupt, a highly effective marketing agency that also offers business coaching. She is also an author and the host of the Lead With Purpose podcast. As a child, she moved from Hong Kong to Sweden and the UK, an experience that greatly expanded her horizons. She wanted her children to be able to enjoy the experience of living in...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Tem, an educator and podcaster who inspires students to fulfil their potential while providing practical strategies to help other teachers. At the age of 10, Tem moved from Saudi Arabia to London. She provides invaluable insight into what it is like to change countries as a child. Tem also explains how she moved away from her cultural norms without damaging...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Paola Mariani who is the creator and curator of - Pachamama Eco-park on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde. She and Clare explore making choices and commitments and contributing to a society that is not where you are originally from. Paola explains how she ended up moving halfway across the world and setting up an Eco park on an island full of salt where it is really...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Nivea Canalli Bona, Ph. D. , a university professor hailing from Brazil who is also now a journalist and writer. Nivea shares her journey explaining how love has motivated her to go way out of her comfort zone, redefine herself multiple times and take on jobs and roles she had never dreamt of doing. Nivea had already lived in Chile and Spain, so knew how to...

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jo Wiehler who moved from Pennsylvania to the Lombardy region of Italy. Jo explains how chasing her dream and pushing through her worries about things not working out has resulted in her enjoying a peaceful and fulfilling life that is far beyond what she thought was possible. Clare provides a great insight into what life in Italy is like and the benefits of the...