Episodes
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- 03 July 2023
The one struggle that almost all expats talk about? Finding a new, fun & meaningful social circle that fits in with your life. Am I right?!But creating a community actually doesn't have to be that hard - yes, even in countries that are known for their closed culture! In this episode, globa...
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E10
- 27 June 2023
Well - a lot! In today's episode I speak with Willem van Uijen, a business friend of mine. Even though he's not an expat, I figured his 5-month(!) solo hiking trip through Europe would be an experience full of lessons useful for others too. And I wasn't disappointed during our interview!Li...
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E09
- 13 June 2023
This one is for you, chaotic, overwhelmed or busy expat who's travelling a lot!I've been in your shoes - when I lived in Brazil, I had trip after trip, which was a lot of fun but also generated quite some stress.In this episode I've collected 10 of my tips that have been working for...
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E08
- 30 May 2023
In today's episode I talk with Amandine P. Ruiz, one of my coachees. Living in Belgium now, the French-Panamian Amandine is an example of staying positive and what an optimistic mindset can bring you. I've always loved her positive outlook on life so I invited her to This Expat Life, as I know it...
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E07
- 18 May 2023
The one question I always get asked when I share my professional journey: "how did you make the leap from diplomacy to coaching?!". Well, in this episode I share everything about how I was able to quit my diplomacy career and choose to become an entrepreneur. With tips for you, as always!
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- 17 April 2023
Did you know I worked at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs for nearly 7 years?In this episode I share my personal experience of being a diplomat and what I like & didn't like about the job. It's hard to do it justice in just one episode and I'm talking about a few things (both positive...
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- 21 March 2023
Tumi Sineke is a South African entrepreneur currently residing in Oslo, Norway. I loved talking to her about how she intentionally designed her new life, struggled with the challenges of being an expat of colour and what she does to make expat life easier for herself. In this episode Tumi shares...
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- 02 March 2023
"I wish I had known this when I lived in Brazil!" was my thought after interviewing Coco Hofs. Coco explains so clearly that your personal preferences and cultural roots determine how you perceive another culture - and that two different cultures can look at a third culture in a completely differ...
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- 02 March 2023
In this episode I speak with online entrepreneur - and my personal example - Celine Charlotte. Celine has been a huge inspiration for me not only when I started my business, but also when I made the leap from diplomacy to entrepreneurship and started living life on my terms. And this is what I lo...
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- 13 February 2023
>With my 7+ years of experience living abroad and my knowledge as an expat coach… What would I do now if I were to sta...
About This Expat Life
While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.