Written by In this episode, I talk with Leah Evans about the Around the World 5K, an annual charity run that brings together members of the Foreign Service family to support a variety of great organizations under the principle that “We have no rules.” This…
When Jodi’s family decided to enter the Foreign Service, she was confident that her background as a licensed clinical social worker would translate well to a life abroad. Instead, Jodi learned to adapt her work to her new surroundings by building…
In this episode, Maryanna Koehring talks about the frustrations many Foreign Service partners feel at not being able to work in the professional fields in which they’ve trained and have experience. Maryanna shares her challenges and successes — both…
In this episode you’ll meet Patricia Linderman, an EFM who’s “done everything.” She and I talk about how New Year’s Resolutions mirror the way that diplomatic partners recreate themselves every time they reach a new post, and how to create the kind of…
As we say goodbye to 2021, we reflect on what we’ve accomplished in the first year of our podcast.
Join Lauren Steed and Stephanie Anderson, your co-hosts, as we chat about what we’ve learned from starting a podcast, how we met our goals, and why we…
At her first post abroad, Rona looked around at the accompanying partners she knew, saw their talent and experience, and became dismayed at the career stagnation facing many “trailing spouses.” So, she decided to do something about it. Instead of…
One of the reasons that diplomatic partners start businesses or take on telecommuting work is that they are looking for career satisfaction. Erin’s work as a financial advisor has changed over the last 10 years, and is now exactly where she wants it…
Leslie Mansour, of Rooted Moon Collective, believes that practicing the art of rooting down and creating rituals can help us feel settled and safe while creating sacred space that supports our lifestyles and helps us embrace the next version of…
In this week’s episode, you’ll meet a visual artist who has found a way to make her career both portable and local, by diversifying her work and learning how to move beyond art as a hobby or self-sacrifice and into a real business. She’ll also talk…
In this episode, Mary encourages accompanying partners who want meaningful careers to start with their strengths, pursue what they love, and consider buying a business rather than building one from the ground up. She also shares the struggles she’s…