A community by, for, and about the accompanying partners of the US Foreign Service who are creating careers abroad.
On the Available Worldwide podcast, we want to highlight the inspiring stories of the accompanying partners of the Foreign Service. But, we don’t want to hide the very real challenges that many spouses face.Â
In this interview for Pride month, you’ll…
In this episode, meet Mikell Reed Carroll, an EFM with a job you probably couldn’t imagine being portable: pagentry!Mikell has been competing in pageants since she was around 20 years old, and has won numerous titles over the past 26 years. This June,…
Early 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…
After 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…
On 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…
First 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…
Erika 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…
In this week’s episode, Lauren and Natalie Kortum share a discussion about teleworking, taxes, and legal obligations while working remotely for domestic or international businesses when overseas. Natalie shares how she successfully negotiated…
More than 40 people nominated Michelle for the Tragen Award in 2023. This huge number illustrates the impact of her volunteer advocacy work on the many EFMs serving as Domestic Employees Teleworking Overseas (DETOs).
As we learn about Michelle’s…
In this episode, artist Christy Kill and host Lauren Steed talk about: the joys of life with a puppy, turning discouragement into opportunity and using frequent moves as an inspiration for new creative pursuits.
Given the time and space to pursue…
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