Moving Countries 101

In this episode, Clare talks through the four main challenges faced by global movers. Helping you to confront and overcome the challenges of - pressure to perform in a new job, changes in family dynamics, the logistics of finding new housing and adapting to a new culture. Clare also announces a slight change of direction for her and introduces her new Facebook group, Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay - a place for global professionals to share their experiences and seek advice. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is no grace period. From day one, you have to deliver results in your new job. If you do not perform in the job, you cannot look after your family, who are likely to already be feeling quite vulnerable. Each family member will be experiencing the move in a different way and be facing different challenges. Sometimes your spouse will not be legally able to work, which can affect the family dynamic. Even when a spouse can work they may not be able to stay on the career trajectory they were on previously. In many countries finding a new home throws up unexpected challenges e.g. all of the movers are booked up months in advance. Some cultural adaptions you will like, others you will struggle with. Even something that seems simple can be more challenging than you expect e.g. adapting to the weather. All of these pressures together have an accumulative effect which can mean that something relatively small knocks you off course. Clare is currently pulling together meaningful, practical and up to date resources to serve global professionals and their families as they settle into their new countries. BEST MOMENTS “The top four problems that nearly every global mover encounter are not just small inconveniences.” “You often have to hit the ground running in your new job.” “Sometimes the burden on you, the new hire, can be immense, because perhaps your family is going to follow you in a few months.” “Each member of the family is having a unique experience and seeing life from their perspective.” “You're not alone in your endeavours.” “It's not that each challenge comes up in steps, they all come up at once.” “This podcast has been a wonderful journey, and I am very grateful for everyone who's been there with me.” RESOURCES Join my Facebook Community Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay by clicking or copying this link - bit.ly/MovingCountries101 It´s a space for you, for professionals, families, and individuals, preparing emotionally, culturally, and practically for life abroad. Together, we focus on building confidence, curiosity, and courage for turning cultural differences into connections and creating fulfilling lives in new countries. ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Join my Facebook page: Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay. bit.ly/MovingCountries101 In this episode, Clare talks about the need to be open-minded enough to make friends with strangers when you move country. Including those who are not from the same background or who are living very different lives from you. She shares some tips to overcome our natural instinct and conditioning to stay away from strangers (stranger danger) so that you have the potential to connect with whoever you want. Because Clare has lived in the UK, China, Nigeria and the USA she has plenty of experience of finding a community in a new country, regardless of the cultural differences. Clare also launches her new Facebook Community - Moving Countries, 101 with Clare Kay. A community where the focus is less on the logistics of moving and more on the cultural and emotional aspects of making such a big change in your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS It is only natural to be drawn to people who you already have a connection with and resonate with. Remember that other people see you as a stranger, in the same way you see them as strangers. Switching your thinking and considering yourself as the stranger reminds you to adopt a persona that makes others feel comfortable. You get to choose how you come across when you meet someone for the first time. Being warm and friendly with everyone makes it easier for them to connect with you. Look at how the other person chooses to be and adapt a bit to meet them where they are. But still be yourself, authenticity matters. Understand the merits others see in you and play up to them a little, while toning down the things you know put them off. This is part of being culturally sensitive. Talk to people who share habits or common interests or concerns with you. Be genuinely open minded and willing to try things, but don´t participate in anything that does not sit well with you. BEST MOMENTS “Naturally, looking out we regard everyone around us as strangers, but we are also regarded as strangers when we step into a new country.” “If I related to it as, “Oh, here we go again”. I diminished the promise of what that interaction could yield.” “Different modes of behaviour work in different cultural settings.” “No matter how much we acclimatize to a country, community will start with strangers.” “I like any “in” that gets me to know the people locally.” “You are breaking the ice, but it's on your terms, so you're not breaking a sweat.” ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Join my Facebook page: Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay. bit.ly/MovingCountries101

In this episode, Clare talks about the six pillars you need to connect deeply with your new country: food, language, traditions, relationships, history and values. Fortunately, provided you are willing to take the time, you will find connecting using these pillars very enjoyable. Clare shares her approach to learning all about a new country. A simple, yet effective approach that will work for anyone regardless of where they relocate to. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don´t just experience life on the periphery, connect with the heart of your new country. Food really is a gateway to culture. Everyone eats, most people love doing it and are very passionate about their nation´s cuisine. So you connect deeply through food. When people invite you to join them for dinner, take them up on that offer. It´s a great entry point. Eating with local people opens up the chance to build multiple pillars at once. Learning even a few words of your new country´s language makes a huge difference. Using your new language will help you to pick up on cultural differences and nuances. Learning about and respecting traditions is important. You can still show respect for traditions you don’t fully agree with and do so without undermining your own values and beliefs. Foster relationships. Learning the history and enjoying some of the experiences the locals love shows respect. Your new friends and neighbours will really appreciate it. Understanding the values of your new country is the best way to fit in faster. Be mindful and respectful of the values of others, but don´t lose sight of yours. BEST MOMENTS “Food is the gateway to a culture.” “There are many things that can create interesting and stimulating conversation that start with food.” “In learning a language, you also end up learning nuances and cultural preferences.” “There are some wonderful experiences of tradition that can be challenging or engaging. Either way, it's really worth it when we persevere and get to know them.” “Showing an interest in the history of a place is a great way to get some context for why things are the way they are.” ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

In this episode, Clare once again takes a look at a practical aspect of moving abroad, which an awful lot of people fail to pay enough attention to. She explains why what you take with you and how you get it there is very important. We all have things that we would struggle to live without. For some it is a treasured possession that has great sentimental value and for others it is a person or pet. Still, others have activities and hobbies that make a huge difference when it comes to physical, emotional or mental wellbeing. Clare has moved abroad multiple times, so the advice and strategies she provides to tackle the task of packing and leaving some things behind really do work. KEY TAKEAWAYS We all have things we would struggle to live without. Finding a way to take them with you or leave them behind on your terms can play a big role in how well you settle in a new country. If an item is particularly precious to you, pack it in a way that ensures it won´t be broken and can easily be accessed upon your arrival. If you want to continue to pursue a hobby or activity while you are living abroad, work out how you are going to do that before you actually move. Sometimes continuing to pursue your interests won´t be possible. In that case, consider what you might be able to do instead. Before you start to pack, prepare yourself emotionally. Organising everything and physically packing will have an impact on you. Getting started can be tough, Clare explains how to overcome this hesitancy. Start in one room, go through each item and ask yourself do I want to take this item? Do I need to take this item? And make two lists. Leaving someone who is very precious to you is hard. Clare shares several things you can do to make it more bearable. BEST MOMENTS “What is the one thing that you absolutely do not want to be without? Reflect on that and have that as your starting point.” “If a hobby is not realistic, consider what you could do in its place that would bring about the same happy vibes.” “Unprocessed emotions will follow us anywhere.” “Surrender to expertise.” “I wasn't needing the things. I needed that emotional journey of having the time to revisit and evoke memories.” EPISODE RESOURCES ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

For this episode, Clare is joined by her long-term friend Matthew Young, who decided to move from the UK to Dubai when inspiration struck him during a shopping trip in the country. He shares what it is like to live in such a diverse country, adapting to working with so many people who do things differently from you and how to take full advantage of the high level of connectivity with the rest of the world that Dubai offers. Matthew explains how he simply packed a bag and moved to Dubai. He shares how he arrived using a tourist visa and turned that into permanent residency. KEY TAKEAWAYS Dubai is incredibly multi-national, which makes it a great place for people from everywhere to live. To live in Dubai, you have to be accepting of others and adapt to the fact that you are going to encounter multiple different ways of behaving. You really need to behave as a guest, even after you have been living in Dubai for many years. It is really easy to move to Dubai. You can arrive as a tourist, but if you want to stay getting a job is essential. The heat has an impact on the way the city works e.g. Everything is done online. Dubai is a virtually cashless society. The economy of Dubai is dependent on attracting new residents, so it is a great place to set up a business or work remotely. Like Singapore, Dubai is a very self-contained and locally controlled city. Dubai is not as expensive as you think. Remember that even though you live in Dubai some of your life will still be back in the UK. Work out how you are going to pull these two aspects together. The older you get the more the cost of your healthcare in Dubai goes up, so you may not be able to afford to live there all of your life. Your employer pays for your medical insurance, so if you lose your job, you lose that. Currently, the UAE is far more tolerant than its reputation suggests. BEST MOMENTS “The whole place was wondrous.” “Everything is set up for digital…even the visa application process.” “They want businesses to be here, and they want people to be successful because that helps the economy.” “You see a country one way as a visitor, and you see it entirely differently as someone who's living there.” “Dubai is in the middle of all sorts of places, so it's kind of equidistant to London and Bangkok.” “Once you get a job, then you can open a bank account, then you can rent a place.” “I'd say that since COVID, Dubai has become, a lot more relaxed in all sorts of things.” EPISODE RESOURCES Moving to Dubai - https://wise.com/gb/blog/moving-to-dubai-guide ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

In this solo episode of Moving Countries 101, Clare examines why people think that moving countries is the best way to start living the dream. She explains that while moving can help, it can sometimes make things worse. Especially, for someone that is struggling to recognise the positives and find joy in the life they are currently living. Clare shares a simple mindset shift anyone can use to make living the dream a reality even if you cannot currently move countries. A change in the way you think that improves your enjoyment of life and your resilience. So, should you eventually find yourself able to move abroad it is far more likely to be a life-enhancing experience. KEY TAKEAWAYS How often do you dismiss the potential for joy and fulfilment simply because your life doesn't align with what you envisioned for yourself? i.e. fail to recognise and enjoy what is good about the life you already have. How you engage with the world determines whether you enjoy life and feel like you are living the dream. If you are frustrated with life, simply moving country is not going to solve all your problems. Regardless of how much you want to do it, moving countries, exposes you to higher levels of stress. Sometimes people end up feeling even less like they are living their dreams, especially during the early days. Moving countries does give you a fresh start but it is up to you what you do with that opportunity. Experiencing a new culture changes how you perceive things, it can help you to become more positive. To some extent we are a product of our environment e.g. living somewhere everyone is a go-getter can help you to become a bit more like that too. BEST MOMENTS “Many people think that moving countries is the path to living the dream.” “Moving countries can be a powerful catalyst, a mirror reflecting what we value most and what we're most capable of .” “The dream is not out there, it's something we cultivate within how we think, feel and engage with our surroundings .” “Our environments leave a lasting imprint on us.” “If moving countries feels out of reach… embrace discovery and transformation right where you are, without moving countries.” EPISODE RESOURCES The Magic of Thinking Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-of-Thinking-Big/dp/B015EXTAEO ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

For this episode, Clare is joined by Taylan Ali who was born in Eastern Turkey, close to the Armenian-Iranian border but moved to Istanbul as a child. He now lives in Amsterdam, Holland, but also spent time living in Berlin. Tylan was an architect in Turkey, primarily working on restoring important medieval buildings. Work he thoroughly enjoyed, yet at the age of 41 he shut his highly successful practice and began a new journey which eventually led to him becoming a healer. During this revealing episode, Tylan and Clare discuss some of the lessons he learned from moving countries and adapting to different cultures. Importantly, doing so in a respectful way without losing touch with his own values and personality. KEY TAKEAWAYS Learning the language and social rules when you move into a new society shows respect for your new community. But you need to be balanced and stay true to your own values as well. If you discover that you are not a good fit for your new country, it is better to move again rather than let pride and fear keep you living in a place that is not good for you. Before moving to a country, take time to understand the politics and culture. But, also be ready for things not being as you expect. Europe is culturally more diverse than many people realise. Tylan demonstrates this by comparing his time in Berlin with his life in Amsterdam, especially when it comes to the way populations protest. Because immigrants are initially looking at their new country as outsiders, they often see things in a different light than long-term citizens do. The Dutch are very practical people who are still mostly accepting of others who see things differently. Moving to a new country teaches you to be more resilient. BEST MOMENTS “They never teach you. You have to learn them (invisible rules/societal norms) by trial and error.” “Istanbul is just between Asia and Europe, and it's just totally different.” “In Turkey, it's more tribal and collective, and there's extreme individualism in the Netherlands.” “It´s my tribe against your tribe - really, don't we have anything in common?” “it took me, like, two years to understand the police is not going to do anything bad to me..” “Having your base is very important, somewhere to go back to, no matter what. It’s so important.” “ How can we be open and interested and receptive to things without losing ourselves?” EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.instagram.com/taylonipolati/ ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare’s career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101’ is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Today, Clare looks at preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for moving to another country, something that very few people do. As a result, many migrants feel overwhelmed by their move, often, even when that move is something they have dreamed of doing for decades.   To help you avoid finding yourself in this situation, Clare shares 5 short reflection exercises she has learned to do before moving to centre herself mentally and emotionally. Exercises that will also help you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Be clear about your reasons for moving and note how you feel when you think about them. When moving as a family consider how the needs of each person can be met in your new country e.g. work, friendship, pursuing pastimes etc. Do some research and test your expectations of your new country. For example, don´t assume that because you speak the same language, communication and making friends will be easy. Factor in the need to adapt to the local culture. We all have items that bring us calm, e.g. a family ornament, prioritise taking them with you. Say goodbye to places as well as people when you move. Clare explains why in the episode. Ask yourself what you love about your home country to help you create strong memories that will bring you joy wherever you are. Don´t compare your home country with your new one. Instead, relish the new joys your new country brings. Prioritise self-care.   BEST MOMENTS “Understand the deeper emotions behind your move.” “Are your expectations based on anything you know, or are they based on what you want that destination country to be for you?” “Take time to think about the people, the places that you hold dear, that you're carrying with you in your heart.” “I don't have one foot in one country and one foot in another. I'm firmly stood in my destination country.” “It's important to be connected to what is important to us to leave behind what isn't and take with us what is.”   EPISODE RESOURCES   https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-nitty-gritty-of-getting-ready-to-move-countries/id1724940782?i=1000678342246 Ella episode - https://www.ivoox.com/travelling-across-the-world-with-no-belongings-audios-mp3_rf_126192110_1.html Jennifer He episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-shanghai-to-canada-with-jennifer-he/id1724940782?i=1000668235888   Eat That Frog - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-That-Frog-Important-Things-ebook/dp/B01E4AQRAS.   Atomic Habits - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B01N5AX61W   The Magic of Thinking Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-of-Thinking-Big/dp/B015EXTAEO ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading  

In this episode, Clare explains how to get yourself ready to move countries, starting by looking at the 5 most important things you need to have covered well before your planned move data. The list includes your passport, visa, driving license, and travel insurance leading into medical insurance. As well as your phone, bank account, credit score and emergency funds.  Clare goes into a lot of detail, so includes tips that you are not likely to have heard elsewhere. KEY TAKEAWAYS Without your passport and visa, you aren´t going anywhere. If you need a visa understand what your options are, so you choose the right one for what you are planning to do. Make sure your visa is a multiple-entry one so you can travel home in an emergency or take vacations. Check whether you can work or not using that visa. Always keep copies of your passports, visas, driving licences and other important documents. For most places your passport will have to be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter the country you are travelling to. Understand how long you can drive using your existing licence in your new country (if at all). Make sure it has as much validity on it as possible. Travel insurance is needed, but it will not cover all medical bills. You will need medical insurance for the rest of your stay. Some visas require you to have full medical insurance already in place. Make sure you can use your phone in your new country. Make sure it is unlocked and will accept a local SIM. Look at international banking and compare it to local banking options. To be able to open a local bank account you will need to meet certain criteria, understand what that is and work out if you will qualify when you first arrive. Get your credit score from your home country, often, it will help you to rent a home in your new country. BEST MOMENTS “Check that you have some blank pages in your passport to allow for stamps and visas.  .” “My driving license expired while I was in my first few months in America, and that was really unhelpful.” “Ideally you don't want to have a single day in your new country without medical cover… have your travel insurance migrate into the local medical insurance.” “Mishaps, or what ifs can arise and you're going to need money, pretty much always, to get yourself out of a situation.” EPISODE RESOURCES https://visaguide.world/tips/passport-6-month-rule https://www.insureandgo.com https://www.revolut.com https://monzo.com https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

For this episode, Clare shares what it is about Turks and Caicos that makes it so special. She shares details of the best beaches, where to see dolphins, whales, and sea turtles, take a glass bottom boat tour, go snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and much more. As well as explaining the most affordable and convenient ways to see the islands and where to find the best food. KEY TAKEAWAYS Turks and Caicos is made up of about 40 islands so there is plenty to see and do there. Only 8 of the islands are inhabited. The main islands form two distinct groups. Turks has 2 inhabited islands – Gran Turk and Salt Cay, the remaining 6 make up the Caicos island group. All of the beaches are open to the public, including those that are next to hotels and private villas. Mini car taxi services enable you to share the cost of travel with others. If you want to see whales visit between January and April and go to either Gran Turks or Salt Cay. Head to Half Moon Bay to see iguanas. The Ritz Carlton cocktail bar is a great place to see the sunset. If you are very lucky you can experience 22- and 46-degrees sun halos while staying on the islands. BEST MOMENTS “One of the privileges I think of living in a new country is its proximity to other places and taking advantage of seeing those places.” “Provo is for me, the epitome of simplicity, elegance and exclusivity across all of Turks and Caicos.” “Grace Bay Beach is probably one of the most splendid beaches in the world.” “Turks and Caicos is the only country to have a commercial conch farm.” EPISODE RESOURCES 22 and 46 degrees sun halo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4e3tx2nI-E Tribe restaurant - https://www.tribe-tci.com Island Scoop - https://islandscoop.tc Ritz Carlton Cocktails - https://www.ritzcarlton.com/content/dam/marriott-digital/rz/emea/hws/a/alarz/en_us/document/assets/beverages.pdf Graceway Gourmet supermarket - https://www.gracewaysupermarkets.com/graceway-gourmet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turks_and_Caicos_Islands https://www.forbes.com/sites/johannaread/2022/04/18/this-beach-keeps-winning-worlds-best-beach-awards https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147395-Activities-c61-t52-Turks_and_Caicos.html https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/about ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

In this solo episode, Clare shares her experience of the Bahamas, giving you the inside track on what to see and do there and where to find the best food, As well as providing an insight into the people, their history, culture and society which with 700 islands, 30 or which are inhabited, is rich and varied. The people of the Bahamas are incredibly positive, they live in the present and don´t worry about the little things and they help visitors to do the same, Clare explains how. KEY TAKEAWAYS With 700 islands, 30 of which are inhabited, The Bahamas has a lot of variety to offer. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Fish Fry Nassau which is a long strip of restaurants most of which serve local cuisine, using fresh food from the islands Don´t miss the cocktails at Sharkeez, Nassau. The food and service at Graycliff Hotel restaurant are excellent and the street is packed with experiences and things to do. Many of the businesses in the Bahamas do tours enabling you to see how their products are made e.g. cigar making and chocolate making. Enjoy art galleries, wine tasting, swim with pigs, feed the wildlife, stroke sharks and much more, during your stay. Regardless of what type of break you are after; The Bahamas is perfect. Christmas or Thanksgiving are perfect times to visit the islands. BEST MOMENTS “In the Bahamas, there is something for everyone.” “When they talk about the rain, they call it liquid sun.” “Take an island-hopping tour.” “I highly recommend this wonderful destination.” “The Bahamas is one of only two countries whose name starts with the article - The .” EPISODE RESOURCES Fish Fry - https://www.bahamas.com/experiences/fish-fry-nassau Sharkeez - https://www.facebook.com/SharkeezNassau Graycliff restaurant - https://www.graycliff.com/dining Cigar rolling lessons - https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/experiences/guided-tours/cigar-rolling-lessons https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

In this solo episode, Clare talks about her move to America, which she and her husband undertook for economic and lifestyle reasons. But, her mother was ill, so she was far from certain that the move was right for them at that time. Fortunately, her mother advised her and her husband to hold fast and pursue what they wanted. She reassured them that things would work out OK for them all, which you will see when you listen to Clare´s story is exactly what happened. In sharing her story, Clare also explains how their move inspired her and led to her starting the Moving Countries 101 podcast.   KEY TAKEAWAYS ·      If you are waiting for the right time to move, you will in all likelihood never reach the stage where you are 100% ready. ·      At some level you are never fully ready to move country. You will always have a few doubts, especially when it comes to your family. ·      Each move is unique. We are all different, which means that what we need to do to make a success of the move is also going to be different. ·      The advice of others will only get you so far, you also need to do your own research, especially when it comes to things that are important to you and the way you want to live. ·      Embrace not being ready. Certain things will catapult you into action. You will be presented with challenges which turn out to be great opportunities.   BEST MOMENTS “If you chose the move, at some level you are ready, but at some level you're not - embrace not being ready.” “Each move is unique, each situation, each human is unique. So, the context for each move will vary.” “For each and every person, something materializes that was unforeseen, that is an opportunity.” “Whatever journey you're on, I invite you to just embrace it like that.”   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading  

For this solo episode, Clare talks about her love of Puerto Rico, in particular San Juan and the surrounding area. She shares some great insider tips about where to go, what to see, and when. As well as explaining how to uncover hidden gems that many tourists miss out on. KEY TAKEAWAYS The old town of San Juan, Puerto Rico is wonderful. The forts give you an insight into the country´s history as well as amazing views. Puerto Rico has a rich history and offers some fantastic photo opportunities. Because Puerto Rico has been invaded several times it has a rich and diverse culture. People in Puerto Rico are warm and welcoming. Most locals speak both English and Spanish. The wildlife and plant life of Puerto Rico is rich and interesting. Do not skip visiting El Yunque National Forest. Try to visit on a clear day. Take the time to talk to locals, when you are curious and respectful they open up and divulge more about what to do and see during your stay. Jump in a cab to visit some of the quieter beaches. Puerto Rican cab drivers are especially good sources of information. Hiring a knowledgeable guide is well worth the cost.   BEST MOMENTS “San Juan (Puerto Rico) presents the opportunity to combine a city tour with beaches.” “It's steeped in history from the invasions of other countries that have fought one another to take over the island.” “The closer and kinder we can get and be with our hosts, the more we're going to learn from it.“   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

In this fascinating episode, Clare talks about one of her favourite topics, migration. People have been migrating for thousands of years, which is one of the reasons the topic is so fascinating. But, today, it is modern migration Clare takes a look at. Using her own experiences and what her guests and other migrants have told her she outlines the 5 main reasons people migrate and leave the familiar behind. She looks at the role transport, remote working, technology, education, the financial needs of families, evolving societal norms, and changing expectations are playing in modern migration. KEY TAKEAWAYS Human beings have been migrating for millennia. Today, travelling across the world is relatively easy. Technology has made a huge difference e.g. getting to know people from other cultures is far easier. People living abroad to work and provide financially for their wider family is far more prevalent than we realise. Pursuing a better education, career advancement, and even the chance to enjoy a hobby on a deeper level are just a few of the reasons people move from their home countries. BEST MOMENTS “Human beings have been migrating for millennia, and I just see it as such a wonderful opportunity for us to come closer together.” “The advancements in technology have really made things possible.” “I think it's inherent in our being that that we want to discover and that we explore.” ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHODS www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Today, Clare is joined by Shana Pereira who currently lives in America where, as soon as she had recovered sufficiently from her heart and kidney transplant, she founded a medical crisis centre to help others find the right team of doctors to solve their serious health problems. Her approach to doing this is inspired by the way she grew up. Her family fled from East Timor to Darwin, where Shana was born. The people of Darwin were an incredible mix of nationalities and ethnicities. People who despite their cultural differences, pulled together to overcome difficult circumstances and thrived, which taught Shana that with the right approach, even the impossible is possible.   KEY TAKEAWAYS  Darwin is incredibly ethnically mixed which enabled Shana to experience many different cultures and made her want to explore the world. When a person has their eye on what it is to be human they cut across language barriers and country borders. Home is the people you are surrounded with rather than a specific place. Suffering is an equaliser. When people are sick they connect beyond demographics. Shana´s doctors genuinely cared and formed a deep spiritual connection with her, which is a big part of giving her the strength to pull through. Shana´s faith helped her to just surrender to where she was and focus on doing her part by staying alive even though CoVid considerably delayed her surgery. Go and live in another country for a few months. It will massively broaden your experiences     BEST MOMENTS “Already in East Timor, it was very mixed culturally.” “Even at a young age, I learned to operate with my intuition without needing much explanation.” “Being here saved me. It's my duty to be here, to do that for others, and I feel a real pull to transform the medical industry.”    EPISODE RESOURCES https://shanapereira.com   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading    

In this episode, Clare is joined by Isabel Mislinay a business coach who specializes in the area of real estate. Thirty-seven years ago, she left an incredibly comfortable life in Ecuador to chase love and moved to Los Angeles. She shares what it was like to move between two radically different cultures.  Isabel took advantage of the education system in the USA to create opportunities for herself and leveraged her bilingualism. She also talks about embracing her new identity as an American and growing to truly love her new country. Since arriving in the USA from Ecuador, Isabel Mislinay has built a diverse career spanning sales, marketing, and the music industry before devoting 24 years to real estate. Frustrated by inefficiencies in the home-buying process, she became a licensed loan officer, expanding her expertise. Partnering with her husband, they grew a successful real estate business despite the 2008 downturn. During the pandemic, Isabel shifted focus to personal development, becoming a certified Life Coach in 2022. Now, as a High-Performance Coach incorporating NLP and AI, she empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while navigating market challenges.Instagram: isabelmortgageLinkedIn: she said just use her name and I found this https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-mislinay-6a7804178Facebook: she said just user her name and I found this https://www.facebook.com/isabel.mislinay?mibextid=ZbWKwL   KEY TAKEAWAYS Many people move countries as a way to gain more personal freedom. There are still a lot of opportunities available to anyone who lives in the USA. When you are given the chance to learn new skills take that opportunity.  Learning the language is essential if you want to blend in and not be forever seen as an immigrant. When learning a new language try listening to music and memorising the lyrics. Live as bountifully as you can. Genuinely appreciate and celebrate every positive thing about your life e.g. having the freedom to practice your chosen religion. Every person you meet gives you the chance to experience something new and outside of your universe. The USA is so big that each state is unique to the point where moving states actually can feel like you are moving countries.   BEST MOMENTS “When I came here it seemed like I needed to put myself in a box to fit, but I refused to do that.” “People have more access to education here, and that's what opens the opportunity to have the American dream.” “If Ecuador plays with the USA at soccer, I love that team from Ecuador, but I'm rooting for the USA.” “I am basically a citizen of the world…I am definitely open to exploring more countries.” ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Gabriella Kovac who is Hungarian and who has been living in County Limerick, Ireland for 14 years, with her family. Gabriella provides some great insights into settling into and giving birth in a new country, raising bilingual children, and why living thousands of miles away from your family does not always result in seeing less of them.  Gabriella also explains why they only plan for 2 to 3 years, why they are thinking of moving to Spain soon, and how one of her husbands´s childhood toy memories has inspired a new business venture.   KEY TAKEAWAYS When you factor in the fact that you usually use a plane to see family, moving to another country can cut the amount of time spent traveling to see them. Gabriella has found the Irish to be very friendly and respectful of others. Children adapt fast and enjoy living across two cultures. Taking the time to teach your children the language of your home country brings many benefits. Including, helping your children to be more confident. Often, moving abroad puts you in situations, which change the family dynamic. It is important to be prepared for this. Everything changing can be stressful but take the time to enjoy the experience of discovering new things.  If possible involve your children in choosing your new home and deciding how to decorate it.   BEST MOMENTS “Despite the fact that we are here in Ireland, and they are in Hungary, we spend a long time together.” “It's amazing how quickly kids just pick up the language from other children.” “I just love the respect between people here, Irish people are absolutely a good example of how we should treat each other as people.” “Connection and collaboration is key whether it´s within the community or wider .”   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveler and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, living with a partner, or exploring a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Christina Cristina Vadastreanu who is a wife, a mother and an entrepreneur who is currently living in Sardinia. Before this, she lived in Romania, Latvia and Gran Canaria, Spain. For her and her family, the phenomenon of moving country has become a very welcome way of life. To the point where they are planning to move again. To enable them to do this Christina became an entrepreneur and together she, her husband and children changed their family dynamic.  KEY TAKEAWAYS   By being open and ready to change you can experience it all, family life, careers, travel, and different ways of living. Confronting the unknown pushes you to change in ways you would never otherwise do. When you first move you explore, which creates an almost childlike and joyful energy in you. There is something to be said for leaving while life is good before things go wrong. You have more positive energy to settle again in a new place. What you read online will help you to make an informed choice, but never rely 100% on that information. Be ready for things to be different. If you have children, try to time things right for them starting school. The world is changing fast, so we all need to learn to be flexible and adapt. Moving countries builds those skills quickly. You have to consult all members of the family when changing countries. Be open and ready to receive what life has to offer and try new things. BEST MOMENTS “Our comfort zone is our biggest enemy.” “I wanted to teach my children how to be free.”  “I think we have to help our children to learn how to be flexible.” “This whole world is our home. So, I don´t feel that I´m a stranger when I move to another country.”   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   ABOUT THE GUEST   "I am a dynamic and passionate woman, always eager to explore new horizons and embrace challenges.    As a devoted mother, I strive to lead a balanced life filled with purpose and joy, aiming to be a positive role model for my children. With a keen interest in personal development, health, and wellness, my journey is one of continuous learning and growth.    My curiosity drives me to travel, discover new cultures, and seek new experiences, making me a lifelong learner.    Family is at the heart of my life, and I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those around me.    My projects and activities reflect my dedication to achieving my goals and making a difference in the world."   My links are: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristina.vadastreanu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinavadastreanu?igsh=MXV3a3BybmZ5NHNoMw== Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-vadastreanu-13076bb0?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode of Moving Countries 101, host Clare Kay delves into the topic of turbulence and passenger safety in the air. Drawing from her experiences as cabin crew and a passenger, Clare emphasises the importance of community among travellers and how everyone plays a role in ensuring a safe journey. She shares a personal experience of a smooth flight that unexpectedly turned turbulent, illustrating how quickly conditions can change. The episode highlights practical insights on how passengers can contribute to safety and the collective responsibility of looking out for one another while flying. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on navigating air travel with confidence and awareness KEY TAKEAWAYS We all want to arrive at our destination safely and how each passenger acts plays a role in ensuring that is what happens. Following the instructions you are given is the best way to stay safe on a flight. Bear in mind that not all instructions are given over the tannoy. Listen to what the cabin crew tells you and keep an eye on the seatbelt sign. People travel so much that there is now a tendency for them to think that they know best and ignore the instructions they are given.   BEST MOMENTS “Essentially, once we are all in the air in the plane we are a community.” “One of the things that makes it safe is the adherence of the passengers to the crew instructions.” “Let's empower our cabin crew and our flight crew, and let's stay safe and look out for one another.” ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.  

Today, Clare is joined by Sangeeta Gautam, who was raised in a town near Calcutta, India, and who, by way of Thailand, now lives near Boston, Massachusetts. She is passionate about empowering women through emerging tech and living in harmony and peace. Sangeeta explains how being open-minded and always doing your best leads to almost impossible dreams becoming your reality. KEY TAKEAWAYS Don´t focus on the cultural differences, look for what you have in common. Be open and learn from others. Use side hustles to earn and make more connections. Always give your best and stay focused on your dream. When you do unexpected opportunities come and you fulfil your dream. Be open-minded and explore all avenues. Listen to the experiences of others. It helps you to understand and take advantage of different ways of doing things. BEST MOMENTS “Learn and be curious.” “Global citizenship is like really valuing humanism and people.” “You don´t have to be a citizen to have a side hustle.” ABOUT THE GUEST Sangeeta Gautam is a technology professional with an entrepreneurial mindset. A mathematician by education, a space explorer by curiosity, and a peace builder by passion, she works at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human dignity. She has worked on three different continents and enjoys meeting a lot of people from different cultures.As an expert in AI and digital transformation, she empowers women leaders to harness the power of GenAI tools for business success. She guides organizations—from startups to enterprises—through complex technological shifts enabling businesses to integrate AI and emerging technologies, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth. She specializes in driving innovation, shaping go-to-market strategies, and creating data-driven practices aligned with sustainability goals. Follow me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetagautam   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jennifer He, who is originally from Shanghai, China, today she lives in Toronto, Canada and is a strategic growth expert. She shares her upbringing in an intellectual family and how she used a hopeful mindset to help her settle in Canada. Jennifer also talks about how understanding cultural differences and adapting enabled her to grow on a personal and professional level.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Moving abroad prompts you to look at things differently, which means you can sometimes see the need to change before others do. When you move you always discover something new about yourself and others. Do a trial run, before uprooting and moving. Often the people are friendly and welcoming even when the immigration system is not. Facilitate communication, it is possible to change people´s limiting beliefs and generalisations by the way you act and respond.     BEST MOMENTS ‘I grew up in a multicultural area of Shanghai, so was very much influenced by that. ´ ‘The very skillset that makes you a successful entrepreneur will make you a disastrous investor.' ‘Maybe, when you are hopeful, you take action when you are angry, you're just angry.'   Jennifer He: Your Marketing & Innovation Partner   Jennifer is a design-driven innovator, seasoned marketer, and business strategist with nearly 30 years of international experience. Clients benefit from her high pedigree of services and flexible arrangements. Today, she partners with business leaders to design revenue opportunities and implement comprehensive marketing strategies, so you feel in control, can scale, sustain growth, and buy back your time to enjoy life.   Jennifer holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and a BA from Shanghai International Studies University.   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jenhe0109?igsh=MTlmN3JnY2JkZmlwZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr   ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding.   CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.  

In this episode, Clare is joined by Shane Batista who is originally from Cuba. The discrimination she experienced led to her having to leave her home country. Since then, Shane has lived in the USA, Spain and now the UK. Her journey is a complex one, with many dramatic ups and downs. Shane leaves nothing out and is very honest about her journey and her observations of her new countries are interesting and entertaining. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a lesbian growing up in Cuba Shane faced a lot of discrimination. A chance meeting with an American in the chemist where Shane worked led to her being one of the few people to legally leave Cuba and live in the USA. Life in America was tough at times, but Shane´s experiences there turned her into a strong person. The weather in the UK really is as cold as people tell you. Getting a job in Spain was hard for Shane despite her being an experienced chef and speaking 3 languages. Shane liked Spain but experienced quite a bit of racism while living there. Shane feels comfortable in the UK. But it does not feel like home. For Shane being with the right people is what makes a place feel like home to her. BEST MOMENTS ‘Because I faced a lot of discrimination, I grew up thinking why am I in the wrong country? ´ ‘That country (the USA) built me, made me a strong person.' ‘My days in Spain were bittersweet.' ‘People are home.' ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Levi Emir a marketing professional who hails from Trinidad, where he worked for an American company. He has lived in the UK for 5 years and his wife had permanently relocated there a couple of years earlier. Levi shares his insights into the differences between Trinidadian, American and British cultures. Including work-life balance, racism, job security and making new friends. They also discuss the impact the recent UK demonstrations and riots are having on Levi and his family. Levi´s job means he keeps track of search behaviour, so he also shares his insights into how online behaviour reflects and informs the way society develops and acts. Levi Emir is from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean and now lives in the United Kingdom. He is a creative digital marketing and advertising professional with 15+ years experience with the management of global paid search (PPC) marketing campaigns and stakeholder relationships. Levi has recently made a name for himself in the European marketing industry, achieving Best Integrated Campaign 2023 from both the European Agency Awards and UK Search Awards. He has worked with businesses spanning different industries across the Americas, Caribbean, EMEA, and APAC. He is most in his element when having fun, engaging conversations and enjoying a few rounds of snooker. Links: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Calendly Scheduler KEY TAKEAWAYS Europe has a better work-life balance. People in the UK are generally very friendly and genuinely seem to care. Overall, Levi has had a good experience there. All countries have some xenophobia, and it is expressed differently in each culture. The race and immigration riots in the UK briefly changed the way Levi and his family lived. Levi and his wife feel that keeping an eye on the level of racism is wise. The similarity between the law systems of Trinidad and the UK has helped Levi. Levi´s wife hears more expressions of racism than he does. She is mixed race but looks white, so people say things to her they wouldn´t say around Levi who looks more African. BEST MOMENTS ‘I tried to stay away from going on a train or going anywhere long distance for the period of time that I saw riots taking place.' ‘Food always features as an aspect of moving countries.' ‘In our case, going back to Trinidad, there´s a general expectation that us coming from a first world country, we need to be the ones to pay.' ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

In this episode, Clare is joined by filmmaker and student Venji Bobovnikov who moved from Moscow, Russia to Boston in the pursuit of a higher level of education. He started the process of moving to the USA during Covid by completing a year of education remotely. Venji´s family live in Germany, so he has experience in 3 countries. He explains how he manages to feel settled despite the fact he will have to leave the States after graduation and how he sustains family relationships across long distances. They discuss his passion for filmmaking and how it impacts his day-to-day life and plans for the future. KEY TAKEAWAYS Shortly after Venji moved to the USA his family moved to Germany, yet he still thinks of Russia as his home. Venji does not have the right to live permanently in the USA. He explains what that feels like. It is very easy to gradually lose touch with people while abroad. You need to be aware of this and make a conscious effort not to let that gap develop. When you move abroad put extra effort into giving people the benefit of the doubt, they are probably not being prejudiced. Don´t be insecure about your accent. It's all part of being your true self. BEST MOMENTS ‘Home is where our people are. ´ ‘You're always relying on others, and others are always relying on you.' ‘That resulted in just the kind of boredom that I had never faced before and the kind of isolation that I was unfamiliar with.' ABOUT THE GUEST Venji Bobovnikov is originally from Moscow, Russia. He moved to Boston in 2021 in pursuit of the best higher-level education experience. Venji moved halfway across the world to improve his filmmaking skills and significantly improve his chances of being able to pursue his passion for the craft and earn his living that way. ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global traveller and professional with a rich background in international sales, customer service, and personal development. From selling books and television programs internationally to teaching English as a foreign language and proofreading for non-native speakers, Clare's career has always been globally focused. Her extensive travels for business have given her first-hand experience with numerous cultures. Having moved countries multiple times—from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA—Clare brings a wealth of direct experience. Her podcast ‘Moving Countries 101' is an extension of her lifelong commitment to international engagement and cultural understanding. CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description: Podcast Description: ‘Moving Countries 101' is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of relocating abroad. Host Clare Kay and her guests share authentic stories that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities of making a home in a new country, whether you're moving for a new job, to live with a partner, or to explore a new lifestyle. Clare brings her extensive experience in international travel and business to each episode, delving into the emotional, physical, and cultural impacts of moving countries. Tune in for valuable tips, heartfelt conversations, and a celebration of the diverse experiences that come with living abroad. ‘Moving Countries 101' is all about embracing change, discovering new perspectives, and finding your place in the world.

Today, Clare is joined by Dr. Khadija Siddiqui, a wife, mom, cardiologist, and entrepreneur of Pakistani descent. She spent her early years in the UAE before moving to America. Khadija and Clare discuss how to overcome overwhelm so you can grow and evolve as a person while still fully caring for your family. KEY TAKEAWAYS Women are universally encouraged to play small. When you reject this, you achieve more. Growing as a person requires life changes, some of which can be difficult. Who you are depends, in part, on the role you are fulfilling at a given moment. Embrace all of who you are, rather than shutting down aspects to conform. Levelling up in your personal life automatically means you achieve more at work. BEST MOMENTS ‘Embrace the imperfections and stop worrying about it.' ‘You almost have to wear two different hats based on where you are showing up.' ‘Anytime we want to change something, our mind wants to resist us.' GUEST DETAILS Dr. Khadija Siddiqui is a dynamic force in the world of high-performance coaching, seamlessly blending her expertise as a cardiologist, entrepreneur, and devoted mother. Born and raised in a patriarchal culture, she courageously navigated the challenges of moving countries and balancing her multifaceted identity.  As the creator of the Holistic Success Blueprint, she empowers high-achieving professionals to rewire their limiting thoughts and beliefs, breaking through sabotage patterns to achieve success in all elements of their lives. Her unique framework ensures participants take concepts to action and integration.  Passionate about her own continuous personal development, she is also working on her NLP certification and learning about advanced meditation and manifestation techniques. Dr. Siddiqui believes in the dynamic flow of life, where each day calls for a unique balance of her various roles.  Connect with Khadija at Facebook.com/ksiddiqui and Instagram at @dr.ksiddiqui ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is in conversation with her husband Tunji Akinsehiwa a Boston University professor and international cinemaphotographer. Tunji shares what it was like to be the person who moved for work. He talks about juggling the needs of your family with settling into a new job while adapting to a culture that is very foreign to you. He and Clare discuss some of the challenges they faced when moving to the USA. In particular, the ones that caught them a bit unawares. For example, surprising cultural differences, realising you do not have all of the rights you were expecting to have, dealing with bureaucracy and additional expenses. KEY TAKEAWAYS On top of the stress of starting a new job there is a lot of anxiety surrounding settling family members into a new country. Getting the timing of the paperwork, travel arrangements and finding a home is difficult and things rarely go as planned. Moving to a developed, English-speaking country is still not easy. Things do not always work in the way you expect and there are significant cultural differences. Often, the rights of the partner of the person with the work visa can be more limited than you expect. Sometimes they are not allowed to work too. Most days, something happens that reminds you that you are from outside.  If you want to live abroad, make it your intention to do so, instead of thinking of it as a dream. Once you set it as an intention, it is far more likely to happen. BEST MOMENTS ‘We literally started again, it´s almost like being born again. ´ ‘If you don't know the right questions to ask, you don't ask them.' ‘The rose-tinted glasses have come off that´s for sure.' ‘At least 20% of the job is to inspire your students. To make them believe they can achieve great things.' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.bu.edu/com/articles/nollywood-the-next-big-thing/ ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

HOTEL DEALS GIVEAWAY Via Travel Advantage! Add your details to this form to be in with a chance of receiving wholesale, discounted hotel rates courtesy of Clare and Traveladvantage.com - https://shorturl.at/UMkhE In this episode, which includes a gift for you, Clare is joined by Ilian Evtimov a professional basketball player who became a part of the leadership team of Travel Advantage after leaving the game. He was born in Bulgaria, but his father was a professional athlete who played in France where Ilian grew up. At 15 he moved to America to pursue his dream of also becoming a pro basketball player, at a time when the only contact he had with his family was via an occasional phone call or fax. Ilian succeeded and played for various European teams. He turned his experience and passion for travel and living in different countries into his new career and set up Travel Advantage which anyone can use to travel for less. Ilian explains how he learned not to allow circumstances back so that he could achieve his dreams. Today, he is helping others to do the same.  KEY TAKEAWAYS It does not matter what your background or circumstances are you can achieve what you want. Limiting beliefs really do hold you back. Once you learn to control them you move forward fast. When you open yourself up to opportunities, you start noticing them and provided you take those opportunities, you achieve what you want. It is possible to pay up to 60% less for your hotel stay. Ilian explains how to do this. Travel Advantage really does provide true 24/7 customer support. BEST MOMENTS ‘I am a real product myself of really achieving anything I put my head to.' ‘If I see something, I believe it, it happens.' ‘Travel Advantage is a phenomenal platform; we provide close-to wholesale (hotel) prices.' ‘What I really like about Travel Advantage is the follow-through from beginning to end.' EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.traveladvantage.com/ ABOUT THE GUEST - ILIAN EVTIMOV Ilian is a former professional basketball player with an illustrious career taking him from the US to Europe to play until he retired from the game at 36. He got his university degree in communications and his masters in sport management. Ilian is still involved in the game, committed to helping young players, including his son. He is married with 4 children and he has instilled in them his passion for travelling, so his family is enriched through their experiences of global travel. Ilian is dedicated to helping people see beyond their circumstances to achieve their goals through his personal development and leadership roles. His work with Travel Advantage is about making travel accessible to everyone.  ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDFkTnkOFLcjgTNfEVWKMFzAFazFF9sO1csw2c9Ww-8rnrGw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Luisa Yu, a travel agent who has visited all 193 countries worldwide. She was born in The Philippines and moved to America for her first job, fell in love with the country and raised her daughter there. At 80, she is still just as enthusiastic about travel, and will soon revisit Russia, Pakistan, Somalia, Austria, and The Philippines. Luisa has a wealth of experience and shares many entertaining and informative stories and her “While I can attitude.” Including how becoming a global celebrity caught her by surprise. KEY TAKEAWAYS Take every travel opportunity. Time is precious, you never know if you will get the chance again. Everybody in the world wants the same basic things. We all have the same dreams. Being a travel agent is the perfect job for a globe trotter. It provides you with amazing flexibility. Luisa did it to make her dream come true. Getting visas is not always easy, even for seasoned travellers. Be patient and persistent. Some countries are so small that they only take a few hours to explore. When you travel to remote spots you have to be prepared to get stuck there. It is not unusual for transport to be sparse or cancelled. Don´t forget to explore the country you live in. Luisa has visited 45 of America´s states. Make sure you still take care of your family while fulfilling your travel dreams. BEST MOMENTS ‘Travelling makes me be a humble person. ´ ‘I love how you don´t let anything stop you.' ‘If you have the will there´s a way.' GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES https://nomadmania.com/interview-luisa-yu/ ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Yaz Máximo a childbirth educator who is originally from Brazil. Yaz has lived in Holland, Denmark, Switzerland, the UK and travelled widely. She now lives in Bangkok, Thailand with her husband and children. Yaz and Clare share strategies anyone can use to adapt to new environments, cultural differences and communication styles. They discuss how to avoid living in an expat bubble, the Thai culture, food, raising children in a bilingual home and how to discover and enjoy the real Thailand. KEY TAKEAWAYS Putting your children in a bilingual local school, instead of an international one, is an excellent way for them to learn the language. Thai people are kind and welcoming and especially good with children. There is a lot of culture to enjoy and quirky things to experience in Bangkok. It is not easy for people from abroad to buy property in Thailand. The best cooks work near the shrines in Bangkok. It is still possible to find places that are off the beaten track. Thai people are helpful, innovative and resilient. There is always a way. Thailand is very bureaucratic.  Thai people are respectful and accepting. They try very hard to avoid conflict and causing offence. But like everyone they have limits and will get angry. Some of the more beautiful old areas of Bangkok are disappearing. BEST MOMENTS ‘Bangkok doesn´t really go to sleep. ´ ‘It´s very difficult to integrate with the larger population.' ‘People are very solution orientated.'   ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

Today, Clare is joined by Tracy Nnanwubar, who is originally from Lagos, Nigeria. She has spent time in the UK, India, South Africa and  worked in the USA. Tracy moved to Canada with her children not long after she lost a son in a car crash. Using her Ph.D. to secure work as a university adjunct professor and Tracy is now able to provide her children with a good life, plenty of opportunities and long-term security. Tracy is an incredibly open person, so you will learn a huge amount from this beautiful episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS Living abroad pushes you to see yourself in different ways, to be resourceful and grow. Canada has a strong socialist economy, and rewards those who use their abilities well. Maximise your abilities and use them to help society and the next generation. With your brain you can build a new career. Hard work is important, but it is gathering information and strategizing how you use your strength and abilities that gets you there. Be patient with yourself as well as with others. BEST MOMENTS ‘Everybody has their own challenge … but I wanted them to have less battles to fight.' ‘I literally have been able to turn my brain into money within two years of being here. ´ ‘You are a totally beautiful mother. It's very moving listening to you. ´ ‘You also want the child to be emotionally fluent. ´   ABOUT THE GUEST Tracy Nnanwubar is a university adjunct professor with a deep love of English language and literature that she shares with her students. Discovering language and literature as an expression of her feelings, Tracy wrote her first novel in her early twenties. The novel 'Red Pepper and English Tea' was inspired by her experiences of growing up in Lagos, Nigeria and visiting the UK. She has spent time in South Africa and India.  Tracy now lives in British Columbia, Canada, with her children.  Tracy's links are: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracynnanwubar https://www.twu.ca/profile/tracy-nnanwubar Tracy´s 1ST Book - http://www.goodtimesbooks.com/servlet/Getbiblio?bno=00000071 ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

For this episode, Clare is once again joined by Katie Sharpe who first appeared on the podcast in Jan 2024 to share her journey from flight attendant to Californian artist. Katie moved to the USA for love and is back today to talk about becoming a mother while living abroad. She explains how waiting for her green card affected the decision to have a baby and how having several cultures at play is influencing the dynamic of her family and new child.   Katie also talks about doctor shopping, the experience of being pregnant in a new country, giving birth, and differences in nursing and maternity leave in the USA. She also covers the cost of daycare and early schooling.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Having to wait a long time to get her green card affected when Katie and her husband started their family. In America, racial identity is talked about far more than in the UK. Katie explains how this has resulted in some surprising and tricky conversations she was not expecting to have. Katie´s experience of being pregnant and giving birth in the USA was largely good. Being honest with each other and talking through things has helped Katie and her husband Andre to get through some tough situations. Maternity leave in the USA varies from state to state. Realising that your child won´t get to spend much time with one side of their family is hard. But there are ways to stay close, which Katie shares in the episode.       BEST MOMENTS ‘My legal status was kind of up in the air. ´ ‘I´ve always felt very much a part of the family.' ‘If you're looking for the positive, you end up in such a stronger relationship.' ‘I don´t necessarily feel the need for all of this stuff.'     EPISODE RESOURCES Earlier episode with Katie Sharpe - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-flight-attendant-to-artist-in-california-usa-katie/id1724940782?i=1000641095453     ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY   Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.    Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.     CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description   When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.   Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

Today, Clare is conversing with Martin Leo Uvizl, a business strategist who lives in different countries during different times of the year. Martin explains how he decided to take the courageous path and created this unusual and exciting lifestyle. He shares the philosophy that enabled him to break away from the restrictions society puts on us and explains how anyone can do the same- KEY TAKEAWAYS These days it is pretty easy to structure your work so that you can live where you want when you want. When you put yourself out there and are good everything you need comes to you. If you want to be successful, you must be prepared to push the boundaries. The more you love and understand people from all cultures the more successful you will be. Life, by its very nature, is dangerous so you might as well be courageous and take risks. Have a clean heart and tap into your intuition. Even when you have a baby it is still possible to have adventures. Move with AI, embrace it and use it for good, for betterment. Technology helps us to connect, but nothing beats in-person. The world needs people who genuinely love others. Always be questioning and looking for fresh ways to do things.  Travel opens your eyes to the fact things can be done differently. BEST MOMENTS ‘I decided I would rather have a life of adventure than a life of safety. ´ ‘You can bring light to life if you live with courage.' ‘You can fix anything in life.' ‘Life is about helping people.'   ABOUT THE GUEST Martin Leo-Uvizl is a Business Strategist, Partner and Serial Tech Entrepreneur. He works on 3 continents and has been moving countries since working in international business law in Vienna, London and Washington DC.  "Moving countries became my way of life as it keeps my perspectives fresh, keeps me alert and away from comfort, the killer of innovation and adventure - You can just do your thing. My passion is creating, building and selling technology ventures. AI has made this process even more exciting, creative and efficient. The entrepreneur mindset is turbo-charged with AI. It allows you to do things you could not even dream of a year ago, and suddenly multi-million dollar exits are more feasible than ever." www.aiscaleupexperts.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-leo-uvizl-8123365a    ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is in conversation with Grant, who is an international secondary school teacher. He is a serial mover from the UK who got his masters in Poland. He left the UK in 2007 and has lived in France, Saudi Arabia, China and now lives in Malaysia. Grant comes from Newcastle in the north of England. After London University and the now defunct Webber Douglas drama school, he spent the first ten years of his career as a jobbing actor. Grant then took himself off to film school and did a masters at the Polish National Film School in Lodz. He always wanted to do something with film studies, so after an introduction to international school teaching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, he found a job teaching film studies at a school in Chengdu in western China. He has been teaching English and film studies in China and more recently in Malaysia for the last 15 years. KEY TAKEAWAYS International schools provide students with an extraordinary outlook on life. Malaysia´s national identity is being a melting pot, which means that outsiders are quickly embraced. Malaysia has strong religious groups, but people are still strongly integrated with each other. Grant lived in different parts of China and enjoyed some places more than others. He talks about the pros and cons of each area. Grant travelled to some remote places in China, which is now far more difficult, and had some interesting, in some cases, dangerous experiences. He shares a few in the episode. Bear in mind that the immigration rules change regularly. This is especially the case in Malaysia. When moving abroad you have to be realistic about your chances of being able to stay there when you are older and can no longer work or fall sick. Learning a bit of the language gets you a long way. Spending most of your free time with ex-pats is a bit of a cul de sac. It is easy to completely miss out on enjoying the local culture. BEST MOMENTS ‘People have their gripes and grumbles in Malaysia, but … people are quite happy to be here. ´ ‘They do a bilingual international diploma.' ‘You weren´t really sure what you had got yourself into.' ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Claudia who is an Italian who used to live in the UK but moved to Sydney, Australia as a result of true love. Claudia shares her, at times heart-wrenching story, which includes a period of serious illness. In doing so she explains how she was eventually able to make the move to Australia. This episode is a beautiful love story, but it also provides practical insights into how to sustain and grow a long distance relationship. KEY TAKEAWAYS For Claudia it really was love at first sight. Long-distant relationships are hard to sustain even when the love is true and deep. The question you have to answer before moving is – is this relationship going to work? If you truly believe they are the one for you, just follow your heart. BEST MOMENTS ‘Life is beautiful, a totally different career. ´ ‘He did not want to be the one asking me to give up everything.' ‘Something again just clicked in me.'   GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES Claudia spent 12 years working as a flight attendant and then as a cabin service manager for the airline, but her true passion has always been yoga. In 2019, on her way to Sydney, Australia, Claudia stopped off in India and became a certified yoga instructor. Last year, she also became a Pilates instructor. Currently, Claudia teaches yoga and Pilates in various clubs and studios across the Northern Beaches and absolutely loves her new career. Claudia now lives permanently with her partner Azar, and they have a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Skye, who is full of energy and kindness. Balancing motherhood with a busy career is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Claudia says, "Life in Australia is wonderful."  For more information and to get in touch, please visit Claudia's website:  https://splendidflow.com.au/ ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Charme to discuss being settled when you move countries or move to a different region in your new home. Charme has recently moved from Brussels to Bruges, she explains why that meant she needed to learn a 3rd language and learn about a new culture. Charme likes to throw herself into new situations and has travelled to 60 countries. She explains what not being afraid to try something new has taught her and the skills she has developed as a result of this approach.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Stay curious and excited with life and count your blessings. You need to be true to yourself but also be open to taking inspiration from your surroundings. Throwing yourself into new situations, builds your confidence and teaches you to trust your instincts. When you get frustrated take a step back and narrow down what you can do about the situation and look for the positive. Putting yourself in new situations teaches you to adapt and cope better when things don´t go your way in life. Everything starts within, if you are not in the right mindset, it does not matter where you are, you will not be happy. Give your time to the ones you love and help your community.       BEST MOMENTS ‘I really like to knock on doors and see which ones open for me. ´ ‘We should also try to learn to travel within us.' ‘Time is the most expensive gift I can give to somebody and also the most expensive gift I can receive.'     ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY   Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.    Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.     CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description   When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.   Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jennifer Brester of Joy Coaching a wellness and transition coach from Oregon who now lives in Mexico. Jenny specialises in helping people who want to address their health holistically. She shares how her holistic approach to well-being works and how you can use it to protect and improve your health when moving countries. Equipping you to handle what is usually a stressful change well. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you want to rent long-term in a tourist destination you need to get in before properties start to be booked for the year by vacationers. Mental and physical health are best addressed together. One feeds the other. Jenny shares several examples of this during the podcast. When you move country, you may struggle to maintain some of your healthy habits. If you can´t take care of yourself the same way when you move, look at it as an opportunity to craft something even better e.g. try new fitness activities. Be realistic, moving will impact your mental, emotional, and physical health. Give yourself time to pause, think, reframe, and get things in perspective. BEST MOMENTS ‘it took a little while to get out of that mind space, that I am not on vacation.' ‘Your new habit can be letting those good habits go.' ‘Stress is basically resistance, it´s wanting something to be different than it is.'   GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.jenniferjoycoaching.com Email: jennifer@jenniferjoycoaching.com https://www.facebook.com/jenniferjoycoaching https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjoycoaching/ www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-j-brester-cpc-eli-mp-a4b504a ABOUT THE GUEST  – JENNIFER JOY Jennifer is a certified professional coach,  who works with people all around the world to help them break out of autopilot and optimize their health through conscious wellness practices and education, so they can create and experience their second half of life with true vitality and fulfilment. ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country. Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains why that happened, the negative impact it had and how she eventually solved that problem. She also talks about the differences between the American and Irish cultures and how being an immigrant changes your perspective. KEY TAKEAWAYS What ties you to your home country evolves over time, especially if you arrive in a new place without the intention to stay there permanently. Once your family understands that you will never live in your home country again, the relationship shifts. Accepting the life you have now and taking advantage of the opportunities it offers helps you to settle. Immigrants are very driven. They have a strong desire to succeed and fit in. Eventually your emotional connection becomes weaker so that when you return to your home country, you feel like a holidaymaker. BEST MOMENTS ‘I was still caught up in this notion that I was going to return to Ireland. ´ ‘I got very tired of the freelancing, it can be very demeaning and demoralising.' ‘You can choose the bits that you want to keep from both places.' ‘I don't mind if they want to pretend to be Irish. But you have to do the work. You know, look at a map.'   ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Andrew Thomas, a retired fire officer who is also a serving magistrate who recently moved from the UK to Antigua. He and Clare discuss why Andrew made the move and how CoVid brought the move forward. Andrew talks about the differences between the culture of the UK and Antigua and how he and his wife have adapted to and learned to enjoy living on “island time.”  KEY TAKEAWAYS Andrew was born, raised, and lived in London, but recently moved to Antigua where his and his wife´s parents were born. Being able to bring your family out to stay really helps keep everyone close. Everything on Antigua happens on island time. When someone says Monday, they actually mean Thursday. You need to accept that things are different, once you do and go with the flow more, you feel better and soon learn to do it the new way. There is no rat race in Antigua. It is a much more friendly place. Any training you have had in the UK is viewed as valuable on the island, which is something you can leverage to earn a living. If you want to move to another country, don´t just talk about it, sit down, and physically write out a plan to do it. Once you do that it is far more likely to happen. Create a couple´s dream.  BEST MOMENTS ‘We know it was god´s plan because it worked. ´ ‘Chase them, but don´t be annoyed when chasing them.' ‘You´ve got to do it, you can´t just talk about it.'   ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jihyun from South Korea who is a high performer in the world of E-Commerce, and who now works as a mindset coach. She helps high-performing professionals to step things up even further while staying healthy and happy.  Jihyun moved from South Koria to  New Zealand then the UK. Clare and Jihyun explore the differences between the cultures of South Korea and the UK. Jihyun explains how moving to New Zealand, then the UK improved her self-perception and confidence. A transformative experience that eventually led to her becoming interested in psychology and launching her mindset coaching business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Language revolves around the culture. So, learning it helps you to fit in better on all levels. South Korean culture is all about food, this is reflected in the language. The language you use with older people is more formal which reflects how they are viewed in society. South Korea is far more technologically advanced. In South Korea there are still strong societal hierarchies. In the UK, it is much easier to be your true self. Having a perfect appearance is important in South Korea. South Korean dramas have started to challenge perceptions and societal norms. BEST MOMENTS ‘Overall societal belief systems are the same in every country.' ‘I had a very hard time to love myself and to accept myself.' ‘People accept me as who I am.'   GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES Korea Town UK - https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/online-learning-student-article-sarah-geard/en ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Christine Mullaney who is a TEDx speaker and the host of the Connected Communication podcast. Christine shares her journey which took her from Ireland to China, Australia, The Outback, Poland, and now Spain.  She explains what was behind each of these moves, how she adapted, and the role empathy and the language of the universe have played in helping her communicate and feel at home in all of these countries. KEY TAKEAWAYS Use your regrets to learn lessons in life and stop yourself from missing more opportunities. There are stages to culture shock. Understanding what they are and preparing for them will help you to settle in faster. Culture shock happens when you move back to your home country as well as when you move abroad. You need to learn to adapt, but you have to be careful not to over-adapt and lose yourself. Empathy and authenticity matter, people across the world respond positively to those qualities. Empathy enables you to communicate effectively, often, despite language barriers and significant cultural differences. When you feel fear, acknowledge that you are feeling it, ask where it comes from, and decide what to do about it. BEST MOMENTS ‘Spain is where my soul sings. ´ ‘Opportunity costs. There is always. a cost to pursuing opportunities.' ‘Language isn´t  just words.'   GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/connected-communication/id1678060305 Christine TedX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJpC0HOdXs https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemullaney?originalSubdomain=es The Alchemist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho-ebook/dp/B00U6SFUSS Culture Shock - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Shock-Living-Working-Abroad/dp/1606088106 Terrence Howard Hidden Frequency Rhythms - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN17LvF4BU ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship, or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Rebecca Page who is a pioneer, an entrepreneurial businesswoman and mum of three, who emigrated from New Zealand 22 years ago and has built and sold 6 businesses in 2 countries. She is in the process of setting up a coaching business to help others to do the same. Rebecca Page is an award-winning, multi-8-figure entrepreneur who is on a mission to help people like you create wildly profitable businesses & lives. Get Rebecca's free Millionaire Mindset Journal - https://rebeccajpage.com/millionaire-mindset-journal/ During the episode, Rebecca shares her philosophy and talks about some of the additional challenges people face when setting up a business in a new country. KEY TAKEAWAYS Getting a bank account as an immigrant is a huge challenge. You need a utility bill, which you can´t get until you rent somewhere, which you can´t do without a bank account.  Having money available when you move to a new country really smooths the way. Rebecca has built and sold 6 businesses following a setup and marketing process she has developed but believes having a positive outlook matters too. Everybody has a talent for something or feels passionate about something. Using that as the basis for a business venture is a great way to be successful. Touching the people's lives around you is just as important as changing the world because change starts by influencing one person at a time. BEST MOMENTS ‘I brought a gift and flora shop for next to nothing… I turned it around and sold it. ´ ‘You often see an opportunity on the flip side of disappointment.' ‘Everybody has their level of genius and place…what they´re really good at.' ‘You often see an opportunity on the flip side of disappointment.' EPISODE RESOURCES No BS books by Dan S. Kennedy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dan-S.-Kennedy/author/B000AP7EBS https://bradsugars.com/   ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.    CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

Today, Clare is with Rebecca Tsang Mang Kin who offers bespoke relocation and property management services. She shares her experience of relocating twice from Mauritius to the UK and talks about what she has learned while helping clients relocate to various locations. Because Rebecca has been involved in so many moves this episode is packed with practical advice for those who are considering relocating or who have moved recently. Rebecca relocated while single and later again when she was married and had children, so she has insider knowledge of both relocation scenarios. Originally from Mauritius, Rebecca came to the UK to study and then work. She returned to Mauritius for 9 years, and recently relocated again to the UK. Rebecca's relocation business serves individuals and businesses, tailoring relocation services to people's needs. She also helps overseas landlords to manage their properties in the UK. To see how Rebecca could support your relocation, please contact her onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-tsang-mang-kin/ KEY TAKEAWAYS For children, moving countries is an emotional rollercoaster. The style of education can be different, and many kids need additional support to get used to that. The official language is not always the one that is spoken day to day. You need to study and prepare for this. Have a plan but be open-minded and ready to take advantage of a better opportunity. Not everyone wants to sell up completely before relocating. Rebecca outlines how to handle being a landlord while living in a different country. Relocation managers think about and handle the things that people who are moving don´t think about e.g. in some places to be able to rent somewhere you need a local bank account. When moving country your credit rating is likely to be low which can have a big impact on what you can afford. A relocation manager´s local knowledge will save you time, money, energy, and stress. For they know how long what looks like a short commute will actually take and cost. Information that will help you to rent a home in the right area. BEST MOMENTS ‘Understand the emotional side of relocation. ´ ‘Relocation sometimes is much more complicated than people might think.'   GUEST RESOURCES http://www.athosukpropertyrelocation.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-tsang-mang-kin/ ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Telma who is a teacher, podcaster, and blogger. She has lived in Portugal, Madeira, Guinea Bissau, Switzerland, and the UK. Telma is passionate about having a say and creating the space for others to speak and fully express themselves. At times, Telma found it hard to fit in and experienced racism. She explains what that was like, how she coped and how it inspired her to create spaces where people can fully express who they are, find their inner peace and grow. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each culture treats and educates children in hugely different ways. Switching between them is challenging. Telma was attracted to the UK because it was somewhere that is very accepting of people from different cultures and backgrounds. In many countries, a successful person is seen as someone who is a doctor, accountant, academic or something similar. Telma works to give people with other talents a voice. Many people believe that if they follow the wrong path, that their life is ruined. In reality, it can be the start of a positive change. Truly listening to struggling students enables you to connect with them in a way that makes it far more likely they will accept your help and guidance. Find your inner peace, so you can lean on yourself when times are bad. Listen to your instincts. Don´t just go along with things, do something about it. The most successful entrepreneurs work to make the lives of others better. When you provide what people need, they naturally turn to you. BEST MOMENTS ‘All nationalities, tourists and residents mingled together; it was beautiful. I love London for this. ´ ‘If you want something so bad, you need to make sacrifices, you need to make things happen.' ‘You need to live your life to the fullest… you need to be happy first.'   GUEST RESOURCES Telma´s podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@TelmasPodcast and https://www.youtube.com/@whatwouldyoulike2know ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.    CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Ruofei Shang who is from Guangzhou in China and is a third-year student studying social-cultural anthropology. She was educated in Jordan, in the Middle East, before moving to America to attend college. Something that turned Ruofei into an incredibly independent person, at a relatively early age. Ruofei explains how being educated abroad inspired her to study anthropology and what it was like transitioning between 3 countries. She also talks about how being exposed to other cultures changes who you are and the impact it has on where you want to live. Including, how she deals with living in places where you sometimes need to be careful about which of your beliefs you share. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being educated in a new culture, with other international students, broadens your horizons. The way people use language tells you a lot about the culture. It is still easy to live in a bubble which means that you are not exposed much to the local culture. Consuming media from the country you are planning to move to helps you to understand the culture. America does not have just one culture, its a big country and there are lots of differences between each area. Mixing with people in similar circumstances really helps. Living abroad fundamentally changes your worldview, which can make it difficult to move back to your home country. Sharing your culture and lived experience is a good way of helping other people to better understand your home country. BEST MOMENTS ‘Languages do tell you a lot about the culture and what people say and how they think. ´ ‘You had expectations of yourself, as well as of the destination.' ‘Every country has it´s ugly parts.'   ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Ella a global nomad who travels minimally. She and her husband, already a seasoned traveller, moved to Singapore and then explored Southeast Asia.  Clare shares some of her adventures including cycling 4,500 km in 3 months, living in Spain, and connecting with her family roots in The Philippines. As well as falling in love with camping and touring America´s National Parks, discovering new states, exploring Mexico, travelling with a dog, and pausing for 8 years to nurse a family member. They currently live in Alicante and Ella is a founding member of a female-only social group that welcomes travellers as members as well as residents. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ella´s husband persuaded her to give away most of her stuff so they could travel light. Something, that surprisingly brought her joy. It is possible to travel extensively with carry-on luggage only. Ella and her husband are in the process of creating a unique photo project called “1001 Nights”. She explains how it works in the podcast. Leading a nomadic life means you can travel away from the cold weather. If you settle somewhere for a while, hosting potluck dinner parties is a good way to make friends. Everyone brings a dish. Being a nomad does not mean that you cannot create and enjoy being a part of a community. The group Ella is a founding member of, Alicante Social Chicas, also welcomes those who are passing through the province. It is possible to live for several years on a cruise ship. Writing about your travels is easier than you think. It could just be a compilation of some of your memories. BEST MOMENTS ‘You only need 10 days of clothes. ´ ‘It was exactly what we needed. It was like our honeymoon again.' ‘We provide a safe space where women can connect, make friends, you can receive support, empower each other.'   GUEST RESOURCES https://www.facebook.com/groups/211463236689538/?ref=share https://www.instagram.com/alicantesocialchicas?igsh=c2R4ZjQ0bmszZzk1 https://www.couchsurfing.com/ ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Tze Ching Yeung the founder of We Disrupt, a highly effective marketing agency that also offers business coaching. She is also an author and the host of the Lead With Purpose podcast. As a child, Tze moved from Hong Kong to Sweden and the UK, an experience that greatly expanded her horizons. Tze wanted her children to be able to enjoy the experience of living in different countries, so they have recently moved to Sweden. This episode is packed with information that parents who are considering moving abroad or who have just done so will find invaluable. KEY TAKEAWAYS You see the world very differently when you have lived in more than one country. Traveling with your children from a young age opens their eyes and broadens their horizons. When moving with children involve them in the decisions you make. It empowers them and improves the dynamic of the family. Time your move to coincide with a natural break in the school year. For example, when your child is due to move to a new school anyway. Stay calm and positive. Your children feed off of your energy. Make sure your children stay in touch with their old friends. Having them over for holidays is a good way to do this. Allow your children to fully explore the culture of their new country. Approach home and life in a multi-cultural way. It is the best way to improve the way you connect with people. Take the time to properly market your product, service, or idea – No sales means no impact. Swedish universities are free. BEST MOMENTS ‘You really find yourself when you move to a different location. ´ ‘As a child, you just pick up a language so quickly.' ‘We need to all connect together and collaborate together.'   GUEST RESOURCES Lead with Purpose Podcast  - https://wedisruptagency.com/podcast#podcast https://wedisruptagency.com Making Sense of Fashion - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Sense-Fashion-consummers-sustainable-ebook/dp/B0CQP4VZ5X  ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Tem, an educator and podcaster who inspires students to fulfil their potential while providing practical strategies to help other teachers. At the age of 10, Tem moved from Saudi Arabia to London.  She provides invaluable insight into what it is like to change countries as a child. Tem also explains how she moved away from her cultural norms without damaging family bonds. KEY TAKEAWAYS When parents are nervous about the move children feel it too. Language skills make a big difference to how easy it is to settle. Trying new things is the key to developing social skills and building confidence. You have to be brave and follow your dream rather than someone else's. Trust your instincts, listen to what you feel inside. When you try too hard to please others, you let yourself down and can´t be happy. BEST MOMENTS ‘It was a shock to the system. It made me a little bit apprehensive and a bit nervous. ´ ‘I felt liberated and freer to make my own decisions.' ‘Trust your instincts, 100%.'   ABOUT THE GUEST Since embarking on her teaching journey in 2009, Tem has been on a mission to empower students to reach their fullest potential. Specialising in Secondary Physical Education, Tem also has experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) as a class teacher in an SEN provision.  With an unwavering commitment to helping students become the best versions of themselves, Tem believes in the power of education to shape not just academic prowess, but character and resilience. Having mentored numerous teachers throughout her career, she is not only shaping young minds but also nurturing the growth of those who guide them. GUEST RESOURCES Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/helping-teachers-thrive/id1681843058  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tcyu2Y1I4vKJwTotxmOQp  Patreon Email: temsteachingtips@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/temsteachingtips  Instagram: instagram.com/temsteachingtips   ABOUT THE HOST Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Paola Mariani who is the creator and curator of - Pachamama Eco-park on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde. She and Clare explore making choices and commitments and contributing to a society that is not where you are originally from. Paola explains how she ended up moving halfway across the world and setting up an Eco park on an island full of salt where it is really hard to grow anything. She shares how she kept going through the tough times to fulfil her dream. KEY TAKEAWAYS Paola sees herself very much as a citizen of the planet. After all, wherever you are in the world, you will always be on the same planet. Wherever you live always make it the best you can. Enjoy what is available to you in that place. If you keep yearning for things to be like they are in your home country, you are creating a lot of unnecessary stress and pain for yourself. You need to practice non-attachment. Take every opportunity to talk to people and get involved in your new community. When you are willing to innovate and try things the impossible becomes possible. Using Yoga Paola got her energies in balance, which enabled her to achieve far more than she could before. When things get tough remind yourself of why you are doing it. Be present. Stop and smell the flowers. BEST MOMENTS ‘I´m not so attached to my nationality – I´m Italian because it says so on my passport. ´ ‘Everything that is around you kind of defines who you are.' ‘You can't always be wanting something that is not supposed to be there.'   GUEST RESOURCES https://www.facebook.com/viveirocaboverde/ Paola Mariani  TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqr1i_6bazo https://pachamamaecopark.com https://www.instagram.com/paoinafrica?igsh=M2NpdTBmcWxlNHJnhttps://www.instagram.com/viveirogolfcountryclub?igsh=MWNyZ3hleGNoa2sxag==https://youtu.be/iqr1i_6bazo?si=OFopJhinstagram.   ABOUT THE HOST  Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading PODCAST DESCRIPTION When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Nivea Canalli Bona, a university professor hailing from Brazil who is also now a journalist and writer. Nivea shares her journey explaining how love has motivated her to go way out of her comfort zone, redefine herself multiple times and take on jobs and roles she had never dreamt of doing. Nivea had already lived in Chile and Spain, so knew how to adapt to a new way of living. But nothing prepared her for coming remarkably close to being homeless, dealing with COVID-19 and ending up working 14 hours a day for 7 days a week. Nivea explains how she adapted, what she learned in the process and why she now sees herself as a world citizen. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nivea grew up without being attracted to the idea of a life in America. But, while living in Chile, she fell in love with an American. Moving somewhere radically different, brings out new facets of your personality and you really see yourself in a different light and change. Provided you are willing you can adapt.  Even the things that you do not have total control over can be managed to some extent. For example, you can certainly manage your reaction to them. Finding the silver lining is smart. Regardless of what happens you come away with something new. BEST MOMENTS ‘I learned that what moves me around (motivates me) is who I love.' ‘Suddenly we were almost homeless and no jobs for both of us.' ‘Somehow, in my heart, I knew that I needed to have that experience.'   GUEST RESOURCES www.labelle-sabbioneta.com  https://labelle-sabbioneta.com/shop/  www.jowiehler.com      ABOUT THE HOST  Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  CONTACT METHOD www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   PODCAST DESCRIPTION When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jo Wiehler who moved from Pennsylvania to the Lombardy region of Italy. Jo explains how chasing her dream and pushing through her worries about things not working out has resulted in her enjoying a peaceful and fulfilling life that is far beyond what she thought was possible. Clare provides a great insight into what life in Italy is like and the benefits of the country's far more laid-back lifestyle.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Don´t be afraid of following your dream.  Don´t let irrational fears hold you back. Ask yourself what is the worst that could happen, and could I deal with or overcome that? Answering that question puts everything in context and helps you to pursue your dream. The far more relaxing pace of life in Italy provides time to experience new things. When living abroad you naturally live in the present.  As a tourist you don´t see all of the beauty a place has to offer. Jo moved with just 2 suitcases. It was hard but provided her with a truly fresh start. You will have low days, e.g. not being able to attend a family wedding. When that happens, remember what your purpose is, and why you moved. Be yourself. Adopt and enjoy the different customs that you enjoy and be accepting and respectful of the differences you don´t like so much. BEST MOMENTS ‘If you don't go, you will always wonder and you will never know. ´ ‘You might fail, it might not work, but you have that experience.' ‘The day before I left to come to Italy… I was terrified… nervous… excited… all of my dreams ahead of me.'   ABOUT THE GUEST AND BUSINESS www.labelle-sabbioneta.com  https://labelle-sabbioneta.com/shop/  www.jowiehler.com  (for coaching) VALUABLE RESOURCES www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.  Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.  Podcast Description When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.  Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Dominic George who is a travel management consultant who runs Global Connect Solutions. He and Clare met when the airline she had booked to fly her and her family back from Crete, went bankrupt.   Dominic explains how a travel management consultant uses their knowledge and connections to solve any travel problems their clients experience and do so quickly. Far faster than if they were travelling independently or using a travel agency. They also provide this service for people who are moving country, helping them to bring their dreams to fruition.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   A travel agent is an intermediary, whereas a travel management consultant books things independently. If things go wrong, they take personal responsibility for sorting everything out and do so on a one-to-one basis. Contracts and negotiations play a big role in how smoothly the customer journey goes. Travel management consultants use their connections and knowledge to solve problems far faster than is the norm. Dominic´s firms also smooth the way for pets who travel and personal belongings. Sometimes when you travel in a premium cabin you get a bigger baggage allowance and save money by doing so. If you are planning a complicated trip or want to work somewhere for a few months a travel management consultant will know how best to do it. Hiring a travel management consultant does not mean you lose control and cannot arrange some aspects of your journey yourself.       BEST MOMENTS ‘People probably underestimate the value of a travel management consultant over a travel agent. ´ ‘It´s an entirely customisable service that we operate.' ‘At the end of the day I am here to make your life easier.'     ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY   Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.    Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others' work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.     CONTACT METHOD   www.kayproofreading.com  www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay   https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading   Podcast Description   When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.     Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.