Expat Empire Podcast

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In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Gerri Detweiler. Gerri is no stranger to traveling. She traveled to Canada, Japan, and Haiti through various exchange and outreach programs all before leaving high school. As this was before the Internet became widely available, the resulting culture shock enabled Gerri to fully immerse herself in these diverse cultures and develop a passion for travel.   With her daughter moving on to further her studies in Norway, Gerri and her husband are now empty nesters. Making the most of this development, Gerri is prepared to fulfill her wish to travel and work remotely. Successfully reinstating her Lithuanian citizenship, Gerri is now free to move about the Schengen Zone. She recently took a 2-month trip around England, France, and Portugal with her husband and daughter to gain a better understanding of what it would feel like to move to Europe in the future.   In this episode, you'll hear all about Gerri's recent adventures, how she made it happen, and the tips and advice she has for others trying to follow in her footsteps!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How coaching/consulting can help you get past analysis paralysis    ✔ How to save money on travel accommodation by housesitting   ✔ Helpful tips and tricks as well as online communities to get you started as a digital nomad     FIND Gerri at:   ► Website: https://www.gerridetweiler.com/restartremote.html   ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/gerridetweilerer/   ► LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/gerridetweiler   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Maxwell Lee. Maxwell, a native of Northeast Florida, spent much of his earlier years pursuing his musical career. He met his wife while traveling in the US and they have since had two beautiful children together.   Maxwell and his wife soon ventured into real estate investing and started flipping houses, rehabilitating properties, and investing in long-term holds. Over time, real estate became the financial foundation to fuel their nomadic lifestyle. They are currently in the middle of a months-long trip to several cities in North and Latin America. Inspired by their familial roots in Malaysia and Macau, they have decided to move more permanently to Taiwan later this year!    Listen to Maxwell tell his story and the fantastic plans his family has in store for their upcoming migration to Taipei, Taiwan!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How Maxwell gained financial independence by following the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early)   ✔ All of the education options you can consider when traveling with young children   ✔ The importance of getting started early and not living with the regret of a missed opportunity   FIND Maxwell at:   ► Website: https://firewalkingjourney.com/   ► Instagram for Fire Walking Journey: https://www.instagram.com/firewalkingjourney/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Paul Kennedy. Paul's expat journey began after vacationing in Greece with friends. This 10-day sailing vacation became the starting point of Paul's travels around the world. Despite not fully grasping the importance of visas when he began his journey, his no-stress beliefs helped him to navigate the otherwise chaotic setbacks that are typical with travel.    Gifted with an innate knack for identifying opportunities when they present themselves, Paul has operated several businesses before transitioning to become an English teacher in Vietnam. His latest project is writing a Vietnamese cookbook, which he hopes will serve to inspire others to travel.   Listen to Paul tell his inspiring story in this episode and find out the real difference between travel and vacation!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to get inspiration on where to travel to next   ✔ How to spot entrepreneurial opportunities, no matter where you go   ✔ The difference in experiences and impact you can have when you change your thinking about traveling and vacationing   FIND Paul at:   ► Website: https://paulbkennedy.com/   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_b_kennedy/ ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI  

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Andrew Venture. Leaving his native New Zealand for Australia at 17, Andrew is no stranger to making bold moves when it comes to travel. After completing university, he led an illustrious corporate career in the engineering field for 18 years. With his employer's restructuring on the horizon, Andrew once again made the bold move to set off on a new adventure.   Leveraging his team management and other corporate skills, Andrew is a consultant and operations specialist assisting companies to scale their business. Andrew has traveled to 20+ countries, most notably Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Portugal, Croatia, Serbia, and Mexico. He loves engaging with other digital nomads and the relatively low cost and ease of living in various nomad hotspots.    In today's podcast, Andrew tells us all about his journey living from visa to visa and traveling from country to country. We'll hear all about his exciting visa runs and how to make the most of engaging the local nomad community!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to channel your current skills into starting a remote business   ✔ How dedication and a focus on fewer things will lead you to success   ✔ How to make decisions on destinations, business, and relationships as a digital nomad   FIND Andrew at:   ► Personal Website: https://andrewventure.com    ► Business Website: https://taitua.com/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Katheen Lo. Born in Southern California, Kathleen's earliest experience of being an expat was at the tender age of five when her family moved to Manila, Philippines. After university, Kathleen returned to the San Francisco Bay Area where she worked in product design.   Following the footsteps of her family, Kathleen and her husband made the bold move to become entrepreneurs, quitting their jobs to focus on their business. After a year, they realized that they had never met with any of their clients. This spurred them on to the adventure of a lifetime. With careful planning, they travelled to multiple countries and cities for two years before eventually settling down in Lisbon, Portugal.   Join us as we chat with Kathleen about her grand adventure. We'll hear why she chose Portugal as her home and how she managed to turn an instance of inconvenience into a new business venture!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to determine what countries and cities to travel to   ✔ Tips and tricks on how to manage work and life balance   ✔ How to earn while travelling and making an income from your experience   FIND Kathleen at:   ► Get 10 EUR off your order on Bordr: https://expatempire.com/recommends/bordr   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Anne Claessen. Anne had always thought she would become a lawyer, but after finishing her schooling, she realized it wasn't the path that she wanted to follow. She traveled full-time for two years while trying to figure out what she wanted to do with her career and eventually discovered the world of podcast management. She started as a freelancer and then moved to the agency model with her business The Podcast Babes.   When the pandemic hit, Anne moved back to the Netherlands and then to Germany to be with her partner. She used this time without much travel to prepare her business to scale and run itself while she plans her return to a more nomadic life.   Anne has had a lot of adventures and experienced the ups and downs of being a digital nomad and remote entrepreneur, so be sure to listen to the whole episode to hear all of her insights!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to leave the professional expectations that you or your family have for you and carve your own path as a location-independent entrepreneur   ✔ Why you might want to change from working as a freelancer to building an agency   ✔ How to manage your business while traveling without feeling like you are missing out   FIND Anne at:   ► Digital Nomad Stories: https://www.digitalnomadstories.co/   ► Digital Nomad Stories IG: https://www.instagram.com/digitalnomadstoriespodcast   ► The Podcast Babes: https://thepodcastbabes.com/   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Ülane Vilumets. Ülane is from Estonia and created her first company in the country when she was 23 years old. She was building her Baltic tours and travel platform businesses for several years before the pandemic hit and she had to think about what she wanted to do next. With her love for international travel and meeting people from around the world, it was a perfect fit for her to start working for the Estonian government to promote the e-Residency program.    Estonia's e-Residency program is an excellent way for location-independent entrepreneurs to run their businesses digitally from anywhere in the world. With full access to the EU market and everything managed completely online, it is one of the top choices for business owners who want to run a company while traveling the world.   Listen to this insightful conversation with Ülane to find out what the e-Residency program is all about, who it's a good fit for, and how you can apply for it!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How the e-Residency program works, what profile of entrepreneurs are the best fit for the program, and the steps for applying   ✔ The benefits and challenges to be aware of regarding the e-Residency program   ✔ Where the world is going in terms of entrepreneurship, company incorporation, immigration, taxes, travel, and remote work   FIND Ülane at:   ► e-Residency website: ​​https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/   ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ylane/   START your Estonian e-Residency Company with Xolo Leap: https://expatempire.com/recommends/xolo   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Al Elliott. Al and his wife Leanne were living comfortably in Manchester, England but couldn't shake the feeling that they wanted to see more of the world. Al's work could be done all online while Leanne's employer ultimately agreed to letting her continue to do her job remotely, so they set off for Spain in 2013. Once they knew Brexit was coming in 2021, they decided to leave Spain in 2017 to become digital nomads with the goal of visiting every country in the European Union before Brexit happened.    After a few years of incredible travels across Asia and Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Al and Leanne were stopped in their tracks, forcing them to reevaluate their plans. They eventually applied for the brand new Digital Nomad Visas in Croatia in May 2021. With the end of the residence permit's 12-month duration approaching, they are currently in the middle of planning their next move to Portugal!   Listen to this great conversation with Al to hear how he and his wife took their careers on the road, lived and traveled to some amazing places, and made their ambitious international dreams a reality!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How you can approach your employer to get permission to work remotely   ✔ What the difficult process of applying for Croatia's Digital Nomad Visa was like   ✔ Tips for remote working, staying productive while on the road, traveling with your partner, and much more   FIND Al at:   ► A Sideways Life Podcast: https://asidewayslife.com/ ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Travis King. Travis followed the standard life path to grad school in the US until he was 27 years old when he realized he had never made a decision for his life, only for his resume. He soon bought a one-way ticket to South America and traveled around the world for over 9 years. Though the pandemic changed his travel plans, he has been living in Mexico with his partner, building businesses, and taking on new projects over the last two years.      Travis has covered most of the world in his travels and serves as a guide to new adventurers at hostels and in his work. Listen to this episode to hear more about his adventures and get inspired to start making some of your own!     LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What it's like to start and end a multi-year journey around the world   ✔ How you can make money and save money while traveling to extend your trips   ✔ What to keep in your backpack when traveling for the long term      FIND Travis at:   ► Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Not-That-Anyone-Asked-Finding-ebook/dp/B08LG5V4X4/   ► Website: https://www.traviswking.com/   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traviskingtravels/     -----     SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Peter Kersting. Peter had many experiences with foreign students in his formative years growing up in Napa Valley in California, which made him interested in experiencing life outside of the United States. He studied abroad in the Netherlands for a semester during university and learned a lot from the experience.      Hoping to go abroad again after graduating from university, Peter applied for many positions in his industry in many countries around the world but continued to get rejected. At that low point was when he found out about teaching English abroad and the TEFL program. Three months later, he was on a one-way flight to South Korea! Peter had an incredible time in Korea but decided to move back to the US right before the pandemic hit the world. Now he is working on new projects and has his sights set on getting back to Asia in the near future.     Listen to Peter discuss his inspiring story in this episode and find out how you can use your skills to create the international life you're searching for!     LEARN in this episode: ✔ How your expectations can create traps for you when you move to a new country   ✔ How you can get the most out of your time abroad personally and professionally   ✔ The value of learning the local language (even if it's a really hard one like Korean!)     FIND Peter at:   ► Website: https://peterkersting.com   ► Instagram for Alone with Peter Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/alonewithpeter   ► Instagram for Personal: https://www.instagram.com/realpeterk   ► Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RealPeterK   -----     SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Dinasha Cellura. After building an impressive career in Silicon Valley, Dinasha and her husband realized that they weren't quite ready to settle down yet. Before long, her husband received an offer of a job transfer to Tokyo, Japan, so Dinasha followed along, unsure if she would be able to continue her career. Despite the concerns of the other trailing spouses that she knew, Dinasha persevered in her job search and found a position in Japan.      She continued working at the Japanese company even after her husband's job led the family to move to Singapore. After a few years and a few job changes in Singapore, they all headed back to the United States where she had to reintegrate into Silicon Valley.     Dinasha has lived and worked in multiple countries, juggling her career alongside raising her kids, and has faced some cultural challenges and heartbreaking tragedy along the way. Listen in on the conversation to hear how she did it and how you can contribute to her new foundation!     LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to continue your career abroad even as a trailing spouse raising children   ✔ Tips for negotiating salaries and contracts abroad, especially as a trailing spouse   ✔ Some of the professional and personal cultural differences between countries in Asia     FIND Dinasha at:   ► Live Like Leo Foundation: https://livelikeleo.org     -----     SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Daniel de Biasi. Much to the surprise of his friends and family, Daniel left his stable job in Italy when he was 27 years old to search for adventure. He got a Working Holiday visa and hopped on a plane to New Zealand before he could even speak English! After attending a language school and acquiring a few IT certificates, he found a job in Christchurch and lived there for 4 years.    Once he felt his life was becoming too comfortable in New Zealand, Daniel set off on a brand new adventure in Canada. He soon discovered that moving to Canada was much harder than moving to New Zealand, but he persevered and built a great life for himself over the last few years in Vancouver, even recently receiving his permanent residence.   Daniel has followed his passion for adventure to many different countries and never let himself become too comfortable and complacent. Tune into this episode to hear how he did it and get inspired to take your own journey abroad!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to get the courage to leave a comfortable life in your home country for an exciting and challenging new life abroad   ✔ What it's like to move to and try to find work in a country where you don't speak the language   ✔ How you can balance your wanderlust and desire for adventure with the realities and difficulties of moving to a new country   FIND Daniel at:   ► ​​Website: https://emigrantslife.com/   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emigrantslife/   ► Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/emigrants-life-podcast/id1504349563   ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gRr26sXw7TgWEyJgyLhCo   ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj1RR6Hz4iXT-2bZA43Wa6A   ► Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbio86/   ► Email: daniel[at]emigrantslife.com   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Spencer Coon. Spencer immediately took to the Spanish language when he started taking classes in school in the United States, and his passion for it blossomed during his university study abroad experiences in Spain and Argentina. He knew that he wanted to build a career in South America, so upon graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, he leveraged his Spanish skills and finance background to get his first job as an investment banking analyst in the Latin American M&A group at JP Morgan in New York City. That first job was his launching pad to an exciting entrepreneurial career in Chile, Argentina, and Spain.    Now as a three-time founder in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) space, currently serving as CEO of Beamer, and creating a fun and dynamic lifestyle between Europe and the United States, Spencer has a ton of incredible experiences and useful advice to share with us!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to get your start in your career with a focus on the country or region you want to go to while still living in your home country   ✔ What steps you need to take and considerations to think through when starting a company in South America   ✔ The differences between lifestyle, business, and languages in North America, South America and Europe   FIND Spencer at:   ► Beamer's Website: https://getbeamer.com    -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Georgia Knapp. Georgia had the lucky opportunity to grow up in a military family that moved her to many countries around the world (including Cuba!) while she was young. She finished her childhood in the southern part of the United States before going to Scotland to study abroad in her university days. A few years later, fresh out of a relationship, she got an itch to go abroad again and started with Thailand before moving to Portugal and then most recently to Germany.    Georgia has lived in a variety of amazing countries around the world while pursuing her passions for literature and writing. Listen to the full episode to find out how she did it!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How Georgia got her start living and working in Thailand without a job or being able to speak Thai   ✔ How to pursue your passions through your career across many countries   ✔ What it's like to move within the EU and build a new life abroad during the coronavirus pandemic   FIND Georgia at:   ► Website: https://georgiaknapp.org   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   DONATE to support the show: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireDonation   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Stephanie Cook. Steph was born in Germany and started learning English at a young age. She left for the UK for graduate school where she met her husband, and together they moved to London to work. In 2010, they moved with their two daughters to San Francisco, California, for her husband's job. After tiring of the Silicon Valley culture, they moved to Austin, Texas in 2016. Steph wasn't too happy in Texas at first and decided to move back to London to see if she could get back to her old life there, but she quickly realized it wasn't meant to be and returned to Austin to give the city another try.    As someone who has raised two daughters as third culture kids, lived in several cities and countries, and dealt with more culture shock than the average expat, Steph shares a lot of deep insights and interesting experiences in this conversation!    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What aspects of life can give you culture shock (even within the same country!) and strategies for managing it   ✔ Tips for making an intercultural marriage work as well as for raising third culture kids across multiple countries   ✔ What challenges you'll face if you try to return to your old life back home and why it often doesn't work out   FIND Steph at:   ► Transcontinental Overload Blog: https://transcontinentaloverload.com/theblog/   ► Transcontinental Overload Podcast: https://transcontinentaloverload.com/thepodcast/   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/overloadedsteph   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/transcontinentaloverload   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact    DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Ana Claudia Vicente da Silva. Ana developed an interest in German culture in university while in Brazil and then joined a German company upon graduation. She worked hard in that role and eventually got the opportunity to transfer to the company's German headquarters. Though she already had a significant amount of experience with Germany regarding the work culture and language, she still had many challenges to overcome in her adjustment to life in a smaller German town. Listen to her story and learn from her experiences in this episode!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to position yourself for success in a move to a foreign office within your company   ✔ Tips for negotiating for a better salary when moving to other countries   ✔ Some of the main differences between Brazilian and German culture in both personal life and professional environments   ✔ The challenges of moving abroad with a partner who can't easily adapt to new environments   FIND Ana at:   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaclaudiavicentecoach/   ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anavicentecoach/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Francis Nayan. Francis got interested in living abroad through his university trip to Europe and eventually decided to pursue his goal of teaching English in 5 countries in 5 years. After his first year in Barcelona, he moved to Budapest, Hungary where he ultimately has chosen to live for the past 5 years. After two more years teaching English, Francis transitioned his career into freelance copywriting and has successfully scaled his business while living abroad. Francis shares his rags-to-riches story, tips for living in Budapest, and advice for creating an online career in this fun conversation!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ Why Budapest is a great city to visit and live in   ✔ Tips for getting your start as an English teacher in another country and leveraging that experience to move into a different career abroad   ✔ How you can build a copywriting business that enables you to be nomadic and work around the world   ✔ The truth about the difficulties of getting your start as a freelancer and the dedication you need to have to eventually find success   FIND Francis at:   ► Website: https://storiesandcopy.com   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francis.nayan/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Eric Richard. Eric got interested in the principles of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) in 2014 and reorganized his life to achieve his financial goals. He achieved leanFIRE in July 2019 by automating his savings and investments, avoiding lifestyle inflation, and utilizing travel hacking to ramp up his savings rate to over 60%! Achieving leanFIRE gave him the confidence to leave his corporate job behind and begin slow-traveling the world. After an amazing year traveling all over the world, the pandemic started and Eric decided to return to Austin, TX, and start working again to prepare for his next adventure.    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How much money you need to have to retire early and live the life you've been dreaming about   ✔ Why you should mix the FIRE and digital nomad lifestyles and some tips for making ti happen   ✔ How to plan for what to do with your time after retiring early (even if you decide to continue working!)   FIND Eric at:   ►  Website: https://nomadonfire.com/   ►  Blog Post on Remote Year: https://nomadonfire.com/remote-year-review/   ►  The Nomad on Fire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nomad-on-fire-podcast/id1497852109   ►  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadonfire/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Debbie Arcangeles. Debbie got her first taste of life in another country when she moved with her family from the Philippines to New York City when she was only 8 years old. After starting to experience regular panic attacks in her dream corporate career, she eventually left that world behind to become her own boss. Following a few failures, Debbie has found great success with her podcast The Offbeat Life where she interviews other digital nomads and location-independent entrepreneurs. If you are thinking about quitting your 9-5 and starting your own business, then this is the episode for you!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to leave your corporate career behind for a location-independent career making money ` in the places and working the hours you want to   ✔ How to mix passion and profit in the right way to create a successful and sustainable business   ✔ Tips for dealing with the emotional ups and downs that will inevitably come when you start working for yourself   ✔ How to decide whether to keep working on your current business idea or to change to working on another new business idea   ✔ Advice for balancing your work while still being able to enjoy traveling as a location-independent entrepreneur   FIND Debbie at:   ►  Website: https://www.theoffbeatlife.com/    ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoffbeatlife    -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Misha Yurchenko. Misha was one of the guests in an earlier episode of the show, and the last time we checked in with him, he was trying to figure out the next step in his life after leaving the recruitment business in Japan. Since then, he has started a business in career coaching and moved to the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. He talks us through his challenging experiences of building a new company in a new country in this episode. All aspiring international entrepreneurs out there should definitely tune in and take some notes!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How you can get your start in the Netherlands as an entrepreneur by creating a company, opening a bank account, and getting your visa   ✔ The top reasons to pick the Netherlands for your next destination   ✔ A breakdown of the costs you can expect from legal fees, visa application fees, and more to get started in the Netherlands   ✔ How to balance work and life across cultures when starting a business in a brand new country   ✔ Whether you need to learn Dutch or can live in the Netherlands only speaking English   FIND Misha at:   ►  Misha's personal site and blog: https://mishayurchenko.me   ►  Carrus Career Coaching Website: https://carrus.io    ►  Misha's last appearance on the Expat Empire Podcast in episode 5: https://expatempire.com/eep-5-recruiting-talent-in-japan-with-misha-yurchenko/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Kate Dahl. After growing up in a more conservative religious community in Michigan, Kate was ready to experience a totally different way of life in Europe. She moved to Flensburg, Germany for graduate school and then to Denmark to be with her husband. Following 4.5 years of difficulties adapting to the Danish technology startup scene, Kate has started Career Denmark to help foreigners better showcase their values and skillsets to Danish employers. Kate shares a lot about her upbringing and learnings from years spent in Germany and Denmark in this episode, so enjoy listening to her stories and advice in this insightful episode!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The value of travel and seeing the world that can bring friends and family together   ✔ The reality of what life in Denmark is like, especially in regards to working there   ✔ Tips for finding jobs in Denmark and around Europe   FIND Kate at:   ► Career Denmark: http://careerdenmark.dk/   ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/careerdenmark/   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/careerdenmark/   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Edu Santos. Edu learned English at an American school in Brazil while growing up and decided to turn his passion for the language into a career as an English teacher. After working in Brazil and traveling through many countries over several years, he decided to leave Brazil and teach English in China to experience something totally new. He lived in Qingdao, Nanchang, and Fuzhou in China across 5 years before getting stuck at home in Brazil when the coronavirus pandemic halted global travel. Tune in to Edu's story to hear what it's really like to teach English in China and live a life of adventure!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ How to figure out which visas you need to get to work in China and find reputable companies to help you get them ✔ The best way to make sure you follow through with your plans and set yourself up for success abroad ✔ Comparing what it's like to live in three different cities across China ✔ All the different types of English teaching jobs you can find in China and the pros and cons of each ✔ What it's like to unexpectedly get stranded back in your home country and leave your life in China without being able to say goodbye FIND Edu at: ► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/readygoexpat ► Expats Exposed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/35rfP2T25A4jJst31EE0x8 ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Andrew Klint. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Andrew started traveling at 18 years old and never stopped. He pursued an opportunity to work in Hamburg, Germany through his employer and had an unforgettable two years in Europe. Andrew shares all the ins and outs of finding, applying for, and making the most of international transfers in the corporate world, so take notes if you want to leverage your job in another country!    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The pros and cons of doing an internal transfer to work in another country ✔ How to set yourself up to leverage your career to go abroad ✔ Tips for negotiating your salary and relocation package to the new country and for renegotiating your salary upon returning to your home office again ✔ How to make a long-distance relationship work even when international work opportunities get in the way   FIND Andrew at: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewklint/ ► Email: andrew.klint [at] gmail.com ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Thomas Morris. Thomas was born and raised in Texas and left the US for South Korea after graduating from university. After a few years in Korea, he moved to Romania for several months before painfully readjusting to life back in the US. He then moved to Prague to be with his partner where he experienced life as a digital remote employee and eventually decided to join a local Czech company. Hear his stories of living in three very different countries, losing his religion, his successful and unsuccessful relationships he's had along the way, and his ongoing search for the international lifestyle that suits him best.   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ The real story about what life's like as a graduate student and worker in Korea ✔ Why you can never “go back home” ✔ What you can gain from learning three very different languages from scratch ✔ Why the remote work and digital nomad lifestyles aren't the right fit for everyone ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10 REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire FOLLOW us on Social Media: ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Peter Gorman. Peter got bitten by the travel bug at a young age but had his first experience living outside the US through a university study abroad program in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following an unsuccessful attempt at going to graduate school in Prague, he settled down into his life back in the US and became a restaurant chef. At the end of 2019, he had just started a great new relationship with a woman from Turkey, but they were tragically separated in March 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. After several difficult months apart, Peter decided to leave his life in Denver behind for Ankara, Turkey at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to this episode to hear all the exciting and unforgettable details of Peter's story navigating new cultures, relationships, and languages in 2020!    LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What it was like to move across the world and get married in middle of the pandemic   ✔ How to communicate with people in any country and language   ✔ Tips for getting your English teaching certificates in Prague, Czech Republic   ✔ The motivation that comes from doing things like moving abroad because you want to do them    FIND Peter at:   ►  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petersoutthere   -----   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Josh Guerrero. Growing up in a town of only 1,100 in population, Josh got bit by the travel bug during his first international travel experience to Japan. Following that trip, he began to look for more opportunities to get abroad. This led him to move to The Gambia, West Africa, where he lived for two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. Living with a culture that was entirely different from his own left him feeling even more curious about other places and cultures around the world. He then found his way to England to attend graduate school, eventually earning a Master's degree in Field Archaeology. Now, as a professional archaeologist, he travels all around the southeastern US to conduct fieldwork.   Josh recounts many of his incredible stories from his time living in The Gambia through the Peace Corps in this episode, so if you want to know how you can get abroad while doing good for others, definitely have a listen!   LEARN in this episode:   ✔ What it’s like to be the very first Peace Corps volunteer to live in a remote, rural village in West Africa   ✔ How to pursue international experience as a Peace Corps volunteer and the elaborate application process involved   ✔ The benefits of a minimalistic, experience-focused life   ✔ The challenges of readjusting to a lifestyle of extravagance in the US after two years living in extremely simple conditions abroad   FIND Josh at:   ►  Website: https://allaroundadventure.com   ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-all-around-adventure-podcast/id1195362314?mt=2   ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYkoekFIZpI3L4UWdH-xIw   ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allaroundadventure/   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllAroundAdventure/   ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllAroundAdvent   -----   GET our new online courses: https://expatempire.com/courses/   SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireContact   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jeff Hall. After deciding to take on the Chinese language as a new personal challenge, Jeff soon took the leap to move to China to restart his undergraduate studies. Through the ups and downs of daily life in China, relationships, friendships, and his eventual return to the US, Jeff discovered more about himself and had the once-in-a-lifetime abroad experience he was searching for. His story is one of considerable adversity and perseverance, so sit back and enjoy this thoughtful, exciting, and remarkable tale of four years in Guangzhou, China.   In this episode, you will learn:   ✔ How to get your new start abroad by becoming an international student in a foreign country   ✔ What it’s like to start your life abroad with little money and far from ideal living conditions    ✔ What it really takes to become truly proficient in a difficult language like Chinese   ✔ Some of the more challenging aspects of Chinese culture that you may encounter while living in China   ✔ Honest tips on facing hardship abroad and how to come to terms with it   FIND Jeff at:   ► https://www.instagram.com/jeffhall87   ► jeffhall87 [at] yahoo.com     ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://expatempire.com   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jess Drucker. Following a study abroad experience in Costa Rica, Jess moved to Guatemala for two years, then Germany for three years, the UK for four years, and then spent 4 more years as a digital nomad before moving back to the US. She walks us through how she made it to each of these countries and imparts some tips and advice on how you can follow in her footsteps.   In this episode, you will learn:   ✔ How to elongate your time abroad through pursuing a variety of different routes for getting visas and continuing the adventure   ✔ How you can get the courage to make the jump to a brand new country with only $300 in your pocket   ✔ The truth about living as a digital nomad and travel blogger   ✔ The value of just taking action to achieve your dreams   FIND Jess at:   ► https://www.jessicadrucker.com   ► https://www.instagram.com/jessicavdrucker   ► Adventure Calls Podcast - https://www.jessicadrucker.com/adventurecalls   ► How to Move Abroad and Why it’s the Best Thing You’ll Do book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FXSYQSL   ----- SCHEDULE your free consulting call: https://expatempire.com   DOWNLOAD our free Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad eBook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireTop10   REVIEW us: https://ratethispodcast.com/expatempire   FOLLOW us on Social Media:   ► Instagram: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireIG   ► Facebook: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireFB   ► LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ExpatEmpireLI

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Matt Wilson. Matt is Co-founder and CEO of the travel company for people ages 21-35 Under30Experiences, and author of The Millennial Travel Guidebook. In addition to traveling around the world to lead tours for his business, Matt started going to Costa Rica in 2012 and lived in the town of Quepos until 2019. Matt hosts yoga and fitness retreats in his free time and his personal mission is to help people live more adventurous lives.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to leave your complicated and expensive lifestyle behind for a life of travel and adventure - Ways to merge your career and travel to create the life you want to live - The benefits and challenges of trying to run a business from a small surfing city in Costa Rica  - Some BREAKING NEWS about the exciting new cities Under30Experiences will be headed to after the pandemic   ...and much more! You can find Matt at:   - Website: under30experiences.com   - Instagram: instagram.com/mattwilsontv   - His Solo Travel Guide: https://www.under30experiences.com/blog/solo-travel-guide   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Tiffany Parks. Tiffany is an author, travel writer, podcaster, and tour guide. She has called Rome home since 2004, and her debut novel, LA Times bestseller Midnight in the Piazza, is a Middle Grade art mystery set in contemporary Rome, published by HarperCollins in 2018. Tiffany is the co-creator and co-host of The Bittersweet Life, a podcast that explores the rewards and challenges of the expat experience.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to go out into the world and achieve your teenage dreams   - Tips for making friends, relationships, and raising a family in Rome   - The truth about what it’s really like to live in the dream country of Italy   - Why right now is the best time to move to Italy (and how you can do it!)   ...and much more! You can find Tiffany on:   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiffanyParks_   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyparksrome/   - Website: https://www.tiffany-parks.com/   - Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/Midnight-Piazza-Tiffany-Parks/dp/0062644521   You can find the Bittersweet Life on:   - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/bittersweetpod   - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebittersweetlifepodcast/   - Website: https://thebittersweetlife.net/   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere. Kalie met her husband Josh during university and they set off for a life of adventure starting in 2009. Since then, they have lived in Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Portugal. While they worked as English teachers for much of their careers, they are now producing great video content about living abroad for the ExpatsEverywhere YouTube channel.   In this episode, you will learn:   - What it’s like to live long-term in Europe, the Middle East, East Asia, and Southeast Asia   - The good and bad of teaching English to foreign students of all ages   - How to build an awesome YouTube channel with great travel and expat content   ...and much more! You can follow Kalie on:   - YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/expatseverywhere   - Patreon: www.patreon.com/expatseverywhere   - Website: www.expatseverywhere.com   - Facebook: www.facebook.com/expatseverywhere    - Instagram: www.instagram.com/expatseverywhere   - Twitter: www.twitter.com/expert_expat   Expat Empire Updates   - FBAR Calculation Worksheet: https://mailchi.mp/5cbfce9051bc/fbarcalculation   - International Job Search Tracking Worksheet: https://mailchi.mp/48d104de3db8/jobsearch   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Pauline Mura. Pauline is a french Third Culture Kid who grew up in Ireland and South Africa before moving to Japan and the US for short periods of time. After 4 years spent again in Ireland for work she founded the podcast Meet The Expats once back in France, interviewing travelers throughout the world to share their unique experiences.   In this episode, you will learn:   - The benefits and challenges of growing up across multiple countries, cultures, and languages   - The differences you can find in school life across places like Ireland, South Africa, France, and Japan - How the real American university experience is compared to the image from Hollywood movies that many people around the world have in their minds - Some tips for parents raising Third Culture Kids ...and much more!   You can follow Pauline through her podcast Meet the Expats on Instagram at meetthexpats or contact her over email at meettheexpats@gmail.com. Learn more about the show at https://podcast.ausha.co/meet-the-expats.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.  Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire. Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Louise Wiles. Louise moved with her family to Spain, Portugal, Madeira, and back to the UK over the last 25 years through her husband’s career. She’s navigated building an international education and career as a trailing expat spouse as well as raising a family across many countries and cultures. Louise has many years of experience coaching expat families heading on adventures all over the globe, so take in all the insights that she has to share!   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to adjust to life abroad and take advantage of opportunities when you have to move due to your significant other’s career   - Tips for managing your expectations when you move abroad to improve your chances at a successful relocation   - The pros and cons of living on an island destination like Madeira   - Advice for how to do your house search in a new city and avoid big disappointments and challenging legal situations   ...and much more! You can find Louise here:   - Website: http://www.thrivingabroad.com/   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisewiles/   - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThrivingAbroad/   - Twitter: https://twitter.com/thrivingabroad   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Amy Jazienicki. Originally from Canada, Amy has moved to Vietnam, China, and Germany through her career in English teaching and learning experience design. She has had a great journey around the world and back home to Canada again, so stay tuned for some awesome insights and advice for getting your start working abroad!   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to dive straight into the deep-end into teaching in Southeast Asia   - Tips for doing your research about countries before deciding where to move and how to stay on the right side of the laws abroad   - Navigating the governmental bureaucracy and legal challenges of working in China   - Learning to appreciate living in and exploring your home country   ...and much more! You can find Amy Jazienicki on:   - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jazienicki-0011441a6   - Instagram: http://instagram.com/thetravelinglxd   - The Expat Experience Podcast: https://lnns.co/4f9SpRxaLjJ   - The Expat Masterclass: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-expat-masterclass/   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a rating and review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Patrik Wilkens. Originally from Germany, Patrik followed his brother to China at the young age of 20 and stayed for eight years. After returning to Germany for another six years, he moved with his family to the Netherlands to further develop his career. With stints working in multiple countries around the world, he has a lot of great advice to share, so take notes!   In this episode, you will learn:   - The skill sets you can develop abroad that will help you no matter where you end up in the future   - How to put your career in the fast lane by going international   - The difference in deciding where and when to go abroad when you are young and single vs. older and with a family   - Excellent tips for building your personal and professional networks in a new environment and culture   ...and much more! You can follow Patrik on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@gameindustryinsights and find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrik-wilkens/. He also organizes events for Game Industry Networking at gameindustrynetworking.com.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a rating and review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Chapin Kreuter. Growing up in Southern California, Chapin developed an intense passion for surfing. He took the opportunity to move to Nicaragua to start a surf camp with his friend in 2005 and eventually transitioned into being a digital nomad in 2015 with his business Surf Progression Techniques. After visiting more than 40 countries and learning the ropes of the digital nomad lifestyle over the last few years, he has a lot of great insights and advice to share with us.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to take the leap to go abroad as soon as the opportunity presents itself   - Lessons from trying to make income from passions   - Becoming a digital nomad even if you’re a beginner in using computers and online-based businesses   - How to balance taking action and planning out your steps while avoiding analysis paralysis   ...and much more! You can follow Chapin on Instagram at misfitsandrejects and find the Misfits and Rejects podcast at misfitsandrejects.com. You can also check out his business Surf Progression Techniques at surfprogressiontechniques.com.   Here are links to some of the topics we discussed in this episode:   - Business Method Podcast: https://www.thebusinessmethod.com/   - Dynamite Circle: https://www.tropicalmba.com/join-the-dynamite-circle/   - Ryan Leveque’s book Choose: https://choosethebook.com/   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Expat Empire updates:   - Goodbye America series: https://goodbyeamericaseries.com/event/david/   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Melanie Wartenberg. Melanie spent the last 25 years living in the Bay Area with her family but started getting an itch to uproot her life and make the move north to Vancouver Island, Canada. She moved with her husband, teenage son, and pets across the border on July 1, 2020, as soon as the borders opened in the middle of the pandemic. She has spent the last five months getting settled into her exciting new life abroad and has a lot of great stories and tips to share.   In this episode, you will learn:   - The 18-month process that culminated in Melanie moving with her family to another country in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic - How to decide which city is right for you when you decided to make your first move abroad - Some out-of-the-box immigration routes to get you and your family abroad - How the universe can work in your favor once you make your intentions to move abroad public to your family and friends   ...and much more! You can catch David and 20 other expert expats on Melanie’s Goodbye America Series starting on December 14 through January 3 at https://goodbyeamericaseries.com/event/david/.    Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Please leave us a review at ratethispodcast.com/expatempire.   Expat Empire updates:   - Moving Abroad Budgeting Worksheet - Win an Amazon gift card by filling out our survey - Goodbye America interview video series   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Mikkel Thorup. Originally from Canada, Mikkel got his first taste of traveling when he was 15 years old and never stopped since. He has since lived in 7 countries and visited over 100 countries, circumnavigating the globe more than 250 times based on his air miles so far. Through his podcast Expat Money Show, Mikkel shares financial tips and advice for current and new expats.   In this episode, you will learn:   - The trade-offs between being a long-term backpacker and having a home base abroad to operate from - Which countries are easiest to help you get your next foreign passport - How to legally minimize the taxes that you pay while working abroad and as a digital nomad   ...and much more! You can find Mikkel at expatmoneyshow.com and expatsecretsbook.com.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Expat Empire updates:   - Get our FREE eBook Top 10 Tips for Moving Abroad - Expat Empire Porto Vol. 6 event page - David appearing on the Whats Cool Podcast   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

In this episode of the Expat Empire Podcast, we will be hearing from Jean-Michel and Katerine. Katerine is originally from Colombia and moved to France in 2011 for her graduate degree in psychology. While studying there, she met Jean-Michel, a local French IT engineer that had spent a few years studying in Karlsruhe, Germany. Together, they decided to leave Paris and move to Berlin to get a fresh start for the next phase of their lives. They have experienced many ups and downs as a multinational couple continually exploring new countries and cultures, and today they will be sharing their learnings and advice for living and loving abroad.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How to manage communication with your significant other in multiple languages - How to become a naturalized French citizen (and the benefits of getting EU citizenship!) - The benefits of getting making the jump to move abroad as a couple - Tips for finding long-term rental apartments quickly in overcrowded cities like Berlin and Paris - How you can get adjusted and acquainted to life in a new culture while still maintaining your mental health   ...and much more! You can find Jean-Michel on LinkedIn, his website, and on dev.to. You can find Katerine on LinkedIn and Expats Berlin. Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Expat Empire updates:   - Part 2 of the story of how my wife and I got our Portuguese visas during the coronavirus pandemic - Expat Empire Porto Vol. 5 event page - David appearing on the Moving Roadmap Podcast   Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Today on the Expat Empire Podcast we will be hearing from Alan Murphy. After growing up in a small town in Texas, Murphy started getting the travel itch and soon found himself traveling through South and Central America learning Spanish, investing in hostels, and making friends from around the world while working remotely using the principles of the Four-Hour Work Week. His travels eventually took him to Berlin where he continues to explore his creative side and take advantage of all the opportunities that the city has to offer.   In this episode, you will learn:   - What it is like to go from a small town and little international experience to diving straight into living in several countries around the world  - How to get the courage to make the leap to start working remotely from around the world - How to manage visa runs to elongate your visa expiration dates in South America (and avoid trouble at the border!) - Tips for building a remote business and making it successful long-term   ...and much more! You can find Alan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-murphy-/ and at his website damurphy.com. Here are some links from this episode:   workaway.info   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/.    Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!   Support this podcast

Today on the Expat Empire Podcast we will be hearing from Derek Straat. Following acquiring a taste for being abroad during a trip to Peru for his 30th birthday, Derek decided to leave the metropolitan jungle of New York City to pursue a simpler life abroad teaching English. Following a TEFL course in Peru, he has since worked in South Korea, Malaysia, Chile, and the UAE in a multitude of roles related to English teaching.   In this episode, you will learn:   - Which certifications that you need and how to go about finding your first teaching job abroad - About some lesser-known programs and opportunities to teach English abroad - How to set and manage your personal expectations for the time required to adjust to life in a new country or culture - Some tips for balancing the tension between wanting to be near home and pursuing your passions outside your hometown - A few lessons about managing your finances while building a career abroad   ...and much more! You can find out more about Derek’s podcast Enlightened Abroad at http://enlightenedabroad.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/straatcast. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Today on the Expat Empire Podcast we will be hearing from Jamie Stuart. Following boarding schools and study abroad experiences during her studies, Jamie headed to Uganda and quickly felt at home in the community there. Partnering with her friend and the local community, she started the Hope Center in Gulu, Uganda, a grassroots community-led organization helping women and children in the area to practice art, find a safe space to meet, and find new employment opportunities. After fundraising and setting up the Hope Center, Jamie passed leadership onto her local team and moved to Berlin, Germany, where she is pursuing her interests in music technology and DJing.   In this episode, you will learn:   - How you can get your start in Uganda and in working with NGOs - Advice on raising money for your social entrepreneurship idea - Tips on finding fun jobs and study abroad opportunities around the world - How to learn languages that are not in Duolingo or other language learning apps   ...and much more! You can find out more about the Hope Center at their website hopegulu.org. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire and schedule your free consulting call to plan your move abroad at expatempire.com!

Today on the Expat Empire Podcast we will be hearing from Benny Rubin. Originally from the U.S., Benny spent nearly a decade in Japan leveraging his music background, Japanese language abilities, professional network, and unique insights as a foreigner living in Tokyo into building a successful social media business. After selling the company, he moved with his wife to New York City to focus on exciting new ventures. In this episode, you will learn:   - How to become proficient in Japanese in under a year - Tips on starting your own B2B company in Japan and on getting your very first business contracts - When you should actually set up a corporate legal structure (hint: it’s much later than you think!) - How to find freelancers to work for you so that your business can remain small and nimble - What factors to consider (and not to consider) when picking a new place to live   ...and much more! You can reach out to Benny at b@bennyrubin.com. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out on Bandcamp at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

On this episode, you will be hearing a quick update from David, the host of the Expat Empire Podcast, regarding his new job and location as well as what to expect from the podcast in the next few months.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com! Thanks for your continued support and we will be back with more episodes soon!

Today you will be hearing a quick update from David, the host of the Expat Empire Podcast, as to some news in his life as well as what to expect from the podcast in the next few months.   Eli Hermit produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com! Thanks for your continued support and we will be back with more episodes soon!

Today we will be hearing from Cheryl Howard. Cheryl moved from a tiny village in Canada to the big metropolis of Berlin several years ago. In this episode, you will learn:   - How to build and grow a personal travel blog while living in Europe and seeing the world - Advice about making a move to Berlin with a working holiday visa - Tips for finding freelance clients and full-time jobs abroad - Steps for dealing with both culture shock and reverse culture shock   ...and much more! You can read more about Cheryl’s adventures on her blog cherylhoward.com. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

Today we will be hearing from Brittany Powell. Brittany moved with her family to Prague, Czech Republic a few years ago and has been building her own design business with her husband. In this episode, you will learn:   - Advice for moving abroad with a family - How to get over the excuses that you tell yourself that keep you from making the jump to living abroad - How to develop your freelance business abroad and self-sponsor your visa - Tips for avoiding scams and crooks in the Czech real estate market   ...and much more! You can see Brittany’s design work at brittcreativeco.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brittcreativeco/. Check out her personal Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brittstutt/. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

Today we will be hearing from Colin Miller. Colin has been living in Germany for over a decade with most of his time spent in Munich and more recently in Berlin. In this episode, you will learn:   - What it is like to live in the “overgrown village” of Munich - The benefits of living and working in Germany (hint: lots of vacation days and travel opportunities!) - Tips for finding English speaking jobs in Germany - Transitioning from Munich to Berlin and comparing their similarities and differences - How Germany has changed over the last few decades and where it is headed in the coming years   You can reach out to Colin on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmmiller/ and see his photography on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/whatsthewurst/. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

Today we will be hearing from Devin Nambiar. Devin has spent many years working in Seoul, South Korea followed by both Beijing and Shanghai, China. In this episode, you will learn:   - How to navigate the challenges of getting integrated into life in Seoul, South Korea - Steps to take to direct your career toward opportunities in Asia - Tips for learning both Korean and Chinese as well as any other languages that you are trying to master - Steps for transitioning from a tourist visa to a work permit in China - Considerations to keep in mind when deciding between working for foreign or local companies in China   You can reach out to Devin to find out more about life in Shanghai on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinnambiar/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/devinnambiar). Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!

Today we will be hearing from Matthew Jordan. Matt was born in Australia, grew up in several countries across the globe, and has been living in Berlin, Germany for the last 2 years. In this episode, you will learn:   - What it’s like to grow up in an expat family - How to get your start in Berlin if you don’t have a job or an apartment waiting for you - Strategies for acquiring different types of visas in Germany including working holiday, musician, and company-sponsored visas -How to get your start learning to code from scratch and find great job opportunities abroad   You can reach out to Matt to find out more about life in Berlin and becoming a software developer at mjordandeveloper@gmail.com. Eli Hermit edited and produced the music for this episode, please check him out at elihermit.bandcamp.com/. Learn more about Expat Empire at expatempire.com!