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Maciej Szumny | Happy House Husband looking for new professional opportunities
Hosted by Steph

Maciej Szumny | Happy House Husband looking for new professional opportunities

Written by availableworldwidepodcast June 4, 2024September 10, 2025

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. 

In this interview for Pride month, you’ll…

Mikell Reed Carroll | SOSA Winner and Pageant Coach
Hosted by Lauren

Mikell Reed Carroll | SOSA Winner and Pageant Coach

Written by availableworldwidepodcast May 22, 2024September 10, 2025

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,…

Alaina Missbach | The Global Fork
Hosted by Steph

Alaina Missbach | The Global Fork

Written by availableworldwidepodcast May 7, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Stephanie Anderson | Global Nomad English – 3 Year Update
Hosted by Lauren

Stephanie Anderson | Global Nomad English – 3 Year Update

Written by availableworldwidepodcast April 24, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Lauren Steed | Nomad Educational Services
Hosted by Lauren

Lauren Steed | Nomad Educational Services

Written by availableworldwidepodcast April 9, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Amanda Zelaya | Indie Author and Ghostwriter
Hosted by Lauren

Amanda Zelaya | Indie Author and Ghostwriter

Written by availableworldwidepodcast March 27, 2024September 10, 2025

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 | Integrative Health Coach
Hosted by Steph

Erika Furey | Integrative Health Coach

Written by availableworldwidepodcast March 12, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Natalie Kortum | Chief Technology Strategist for Data Analytics and AI, Teleworker
Hosted by Lauren

Natalie Kortum | Chief Technology Strategist for Data Analytics and AI, Teleworker

Written by availableworldwidepodcast February 28, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Michelle Neyland | Congressional Advisor & Advocate
Hosted by Steph

Michelle Neyland | Congressional Advisor & Advocate

Written by availableworldwidepodcast February 13, 2024September 10, 2025

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…

Christy Kill | Abstract Painter
Hosted by Lauren

Christy Kill | Abstract Painter

Written by availableworldwidepodcast January 30, 2024September 10, 2025

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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