Written by 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…
Sumali has been an accompanying partner of the US Foreign Service for 19 years. In this interview, she describes the challenges of returning to the US job market after so many years of living abroad.
Sumali highlights the need for EFMs to reflect…
Sarah Buckley is a food photographer and blogger who finds inspiration in crafting, art, and plants.
During our conversation, Sarah describes her career transition from nursing to food blogging, explaining the initial sense of loss and later…
Evacuating from Ukraine was a turning point for Jessica.
She’d been a Foreign Service accompanying partner for 20 years. She’d navigated single parenting during her husband’s tour in Iraq and learned how community can help you thrive in the midst of…
Paula, her husband, Jason, and their two sons just completed an around-the-world journey, which saw them taking a year of LWOP (leave without pay) to visit 19 countries, including Paula’s home country of Colombia.
In this interview, Paula shares some…
Tracy describes herself as “a soulful explorer living an inspired life.” Her background is a study in contrasts: from a career in banking, fraud, and counterterrorism, she’s come to embrace the role of creative and writer.
In this episode, Tracy…
Having a client-facing business can be challenging if you’re an introvert, empath or HSP (highly sensitive person). But Brigi has found what works for her, and she’s eager to support other heart-centered entrepreneurs.
In this interview, we learn how…
From publishing kids’ books in the Marshall Islands to teaching astronomy in Nicaragua. From researching cosmic rays in Utah to writing a book on science writing for Johns Hopkins. Jamie has pursued an incredibly varied career.
Everywhere she goes,…