An interview-style podcast by, for, and about the accompanying partners of the US Foreign Service who are creating careers abroad.
In each episode, we’ll talk to diplomatic spouses who have discovered superpowers they never knew they had and found success in unlikely places.
We highlight voices that will inspire and encourage you as you explore what it means to be “available worldwide.”
Hosted by Lauren Steed and Stephanie Anderson
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- Melissa Dokurno, Esq. | Building Skills to ThriveCharting Her Own Course: Building the Right Skills to Thrive at PostMelissa Dokurno's career has taken quite a few twists and turns since her spouse joined the Foreign Service, and even before he was officially on board. While they've both made sacrifices for each other's careers, they've kept their family strong even when physically separated.In […]
- Janelle Meyer | Global Village TutorsIn this episode, Lauren meets yet another life trajectory twin, Janelle Meyer, who went to college with dreams of being a graphic designer, but who eventually came back to her true calling, work helping students succeed. Janelle is a special educator with a real passion for using brain-based methods to help children learn to read […]
- Purvi Gandhi Irwin | Design Technology ConsultantPurvi Gandhi Irwin works in a job that didn't exist when she entered her career field as a preservation project architect. She's a design tech consultant working with 3D modeling software and was recently hired by Overseas Building Operations (OBO). In our interview, Purvi shares questionable choices in high school, how her career has evolved, […]
- Summer Break 2024We're on summer break! We just wanted to share a quick update about how you can get involved in the next season of episodes AND how to stay connected to the Available Worldwide community. Apply to be a guest: https://availableworldwide.net/contact/Join the Available Worldwide Network: https://availableworldwide.net/available-worldwide-network/You'll hear from us again in September!
- 2024 Guest Updates: Part 2Special Episode: Guest Updates!We’ve asked past guests to send in audio updates. We’ll hear from 4 guests in Part 2 of this two-part series.We asked past guests to tell us what’s new with them since their interview, what’s the same, what effect being on Available Worldwide had on them or their business, and if they’ve […]
