Written by In this episode, I talk with Trena Bolden Fields about being authentic to yourself and to your path. She reminds accompanying partners to never give up on what we love, and that real partnership does not mean having to lose yourself along the way.
In this episode, we hear from Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett about being a foreign-born spouse, finding and creating community, and learning how to get paid for what you do.
Amanda is the founder of Miss Panda Chinese, a popular online Chinese language and…
In this episode, I talk with Amy Kennedy who has found her accompanying partner superpowers in meaningful, accessible volunteering. She’s turned her volunteer gig into a paid job, but also created a global network of diplomatic spouses and expats who…
Join us as we chat with learning strategist Carlos Pompa. Listen as he explains how a helicopter is a good metaphor for sustaining a successful business while moving between countries.
Stephanie Anderson, co-host of Available Worldwide, is also the owner of Global Nomad English. In this episode, find out what inspired her to work with non-native speakers of English in the diplomatic community and how her mission has changed over the…
Join Stephanie Anderson as she chats with the co-host of the Available Worldwide podcast, Lauren Steed. Learn how Lauren has found her niche helping clients whose vision for their students matches her own optimistic outlook for Foreign Service…
Join us as we chat with Tim Robinson of The REI Concierge about finding passion by working for yourself, hobbies, investments, and how friends can motivate you to start something new.
Join us as we chat with Ladan about teaching piano in the Embassy community and online, and about finding your groove despite life’s interruptions.
In this episode, we interview Dr. Elizabeth Shaffer, a 2012 SOSA Award for volunteerism recipient and a pediatric occupational therapist who has redefined herself to respond to the challenges she sees in the world around her, first by developing…
Join us as we chat with Angie Collins about how she’s come to embrace being an entrepreneur, and how she’s found a less “fuzzy” side of coaching.
Angie is a PCI certified Parent Coach® and the founder of Empowered Parents Empowering Daughters.
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