Written by 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,…
Looking for a stable job with career progression from post to post? Valeria would recommend looking at jobs in international education.
After years of working as an educator and administrator, Valeria is taking the first steps into a new venture —…
When Greg Lee says he “helps men get their balls back,” he’s not advocating toxic masculinity. Instead, through his coaching, he helps men step up their presence, their cognitive engagement and their leadership by redefining their relationship with…
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…