Written by Jenn is a licensed therapist who was looking for a therapist at her challenging first post abroad. When she struggled to find the help she needed, it inspired her to start her own practice — Bloom Counseling.
In this interview, I chat with Jenn…
Laura Jennings has navigated her share of twists, turns, and transitions, from starting her career in publishing to successful stints in marketing and communications. She’s a passionate and accomplished business developer, having built a portable…
Charting Her Own Course: Building the Right Skills to Thrive at Post
Melissa Dokurno’s career has taken quite a few twists and turns since her spouse joined the Foreign Service, and even before he was officially on board. While they’ve both made…
Purvi Gandhi Irwin works in a job that didn’t exist when she entered her career field as a preservation project architect. She’s a design tech consultant working with 3D modeling software and was recently hired by Overseas Building Operations (OBO)….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Adam Pearlman’s first post abroad as an accompanying partner was as the spouse of a DCM (deputy chief of mission). After years of government service, Adam is now navigating the wild ride of starting a law firm that leverages geography and where remote…
Emily Cornell keeps a photo on her wall that reminds her of the moment she knew things had to change. After an ER visit due to severe burnout, a nearby terrorist attack during a work trip, and reconnecting with a college boyfriend who had just been…