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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- Alaina Missbach | The Global ForkEarly in her career, Alaina had to learn how to translate all she'd learned in culinary school to the traveling life of the partner of a Foreign Service Officer.After years of running a successful catering business in several countries, she's now back in D.C. discovering what her next version of success will look like.Listen in as Alaina […]
- Stephanie Anderson | Global Nomad English - 3 Year UpdateAfter 3 years of producing the Available Worldwide Podcast, we're celebrating by re-interviewing our first guests, each other. Lauren talks with Steph about what's changed with Global Nomad English and how podcasting changed her work with clients and pushed her into developing skills she never knew she'd need. Steph's Bio:Stephanie loves helping people tell their stories.In […]
- Lauren Steed | Nomad Educational ServicesOn the 3rd anniversary of the Available Worldwide Podcast, we chat with co-host Lauren Steed about her small business, Nomad Educational Services. Lauren shares how her students are changing, how she's adapting, and what she's learned more about the value she adds in the process. We also touch on the stress of PCSing while running […]
- Amanda Zelaya | Indie Author and GhostwriterFirst time EFM Amanda Zelaya saw EFM life as the chance to finally go all in on her dream career. She describes life as an indie romance author and ghostwriter, her journey into self-publishing, the challenges of being an indie author, and how her writing career has evolved alongside her husband's Foreign Service posting. Hear her insights […]
- Erika Furey | Integrative Health CoachErika Furey is a self-described "jack-of-all-trades." From barista to public relations, from esthetician to yoga teacher, from CLO to health coach, Erika demonstrates commitment and consistency in pursuit of her passions.In this interview, Erika delves into the difficulties of maintaining connections and a sense of belonging as a Foreign Service spouse, highlighting the emotional toll […]
