Written by Heather Emerick’s EFM journey is so much like that of Steph and I. She’s had jobs on the local economy, volunteered, run her own business, consulted, contracted, and now works a WAE job at FSI itself.
Her story is one of finding optimism where she…
Nermine Mansour of Chez Nermine is an advocate of her Egyptian culinary heritage, but she’s also an advocate for “trailing spouses” finding their mission.
In this interview, she shares how she developed both professionally and personally while…
It’s not everyday an already expat gets married and find out that being an EFM means you get some new privileges but also lose a few in countries without bilateral work agreements.
It that change is combined with a global pandemic and pivot to doing…
October 2022 marks the 10 year anniversary of the founding of Trailing Houses – the unofficial Facebook Group of the Foreign Service. Affectionately known as THOTUS, the group now numbers at around 23,000 members.
Since its inception as a way for a…
Christine knows firsthand what a huge effect packout and delivery can have on your leaving and landing when posted abroad or returning home.
In this interview, she recalls when she identified gaps in support during her first international move and…
Lara Center describes some of the changes she’s seen in EFM careers and service over her 20+ year as a diplomatic accompanying partner.
Hear her adventures volunteering to preserve the cultural heritage of the countries she’s served in, and the ways…
Marcelle Yeager has the ultimate entrepreneurial superpower: tackling a lot all at once and with good results.
While earning her MBA, she researched how to continue her career while moving around the world for her spouse’s job. Since then, she’s…
Mary Jane talks about Mayan Archaeology, running around the world and pursuing a career that wouldn’t normally be considered portable.
Listen to her talk about the pros and cons of life as an independent scholar and what it’s like to manage a major…
Diana Argueta is an artist and activist who has found a way to blend passion and purpose as a creative entrepreneur. She uses her art to raise awareness and uses her sales to support improving the lives of elephants.
In this interview, we explore…
Leslie DeGrande is a trainer and yoga therapist, which is a long way from her initial training in Museum Studies.
In this interview, she shares how a series of closed doors on her career path led her to do something she loves: help people reduce…