Living abroad exposes us to unique challenges, including loneliness. My guest Phil McAuliffe, a.k.a. The Lonely Diplomat, shares his personal journey of experiencing and admitting loneliness, seeking help, and creating safe spaces for open discussions. In this episode, we explore the normalcy of loneliness, why it's so common among expats, as well as the most proven coping strategies. Phil's mission is to empower individuals to embrace loneliness, listen to its cues, and find the connections...

In this episode, we tackle the topic of "Educating Global Citizens" with our guest Brantley Turner. She's the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools and has a wealth of experience and a strong passion for bringing innovation to education. Brantley helps us understand what global citizens are and what unique qualities they possess, which are crucial for thriving in our connected world. We explore important aspects that parents and teachers alike should keep in mind when guiding global...

Today we dive into the captivating life story of Martine Kalaw. From being an undocumented immigrant and stateless survivor to becoming a TEDx speaker, published author, and advocate for immigrants, Martine's journey is one of strength and empowerment. In this thought-provoking episode, Martine shares  some common challenges faced by foreigners and the different perceptions that can shape their experiences in a new country. invaluable insights on redefining identity on your own terms. how to...

Expat life is full of new beginnings and significant changes that provide us with the opportunity to reimagine and envision what we truly desire in each new chapter. Join me for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of writing my book, and how building massive momentum has propelled me to great progress. But in the process I've also experienced the downside of losing momentum and witnessing the struggle to regain my writing flow. This experience truly highlighted the importance of keeping the...

Finally! A Meditation Just For Expat Women Like You & Me Let's embark on a deeply nourishing journey of self-discovery and embrace the essence of your expat experience with the "Grounding Into Your Expat Journey" meditation! In this 12-minute meditation, you will be guided through a tranquil voyage that anchors you into the depths of your expat journey. As an expat woman, you understand the unique challenges and joys that come with navigating life in a foreign land. This meditation is...

Today, we're diving deep into the challenging times we all face as expat women and exploring how to bounce back stronger than ever. Join me as I share personal stories, insights, and practical strategies to help you navigate setbacks and disappointments with resilience and grace. You'll learn: the crucial (often overlooked) first step to overcoming challenges 2 reframes that have helped me tremendously 4 strategies to pull yourself up again after you've fallen Are you experiencing rought...

On the occasion of Mothers's Day being celebrated today in many parts of the world, I want to focus on the concept of SELF-MOTHERING: relevant to all women - mothers and daughters alike - it's about treating ourselves in the way a wise and loving mother would. Sometimes this will mean nurturing or soothing ourselves, and other times we'll need to encourage and lovingly push ourselves to do what's in our best interest in the long run. When we do a good job at self-mothering, we won't only...

Let's talk about our support system abroad: This is one of the biggest lacks, pain points and worries among many expat women, including myself. In this episode, we’ll look at all the ways you can build and strengthen your bonds to people back home, abroad, prior, during and after your move - so get out a pen, take some notes so you can start growing your support system right away! You'll learn: why building a support system should be a priority for expats about the 4 different kind of...

Multilingual families listen up! Our guest today, Dr. Bettina Gruber, is an expert in linguistics and will share with us: Why raising multilingual children is so important Do's and don'ts for a multilingual upbringing What to do if you want to teach your children a language you're not native in What being an empowered expat woman means to Bettina Visit the show notes for more information www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode71

Today's guest, Valerie Kim, is an expert on redefining and embracing your identity abroad. In this The Empowered Expat Woman episode, you will learn:  About Valerie's journey as an ATCK and expat woman  How varying cultures and languages shaped Valerie’s identity How to overcome culture shock and embrace your unique identity Valerie's advice on raising multicultural kids abroad How third culture kids can grow confident in who they are and adapt effectively An inspiring interview full of...

My guest today is Julie Kennedy, a truly fabulous woman, and 50+. Tune in to learn about her inspiring journey, from being a third culture kid, to becoming foreign-born diplomatic spouse and in recent years a permanent expat, as well as the founder of The Kennedy Connection - a company that's the natural extension of the unique skills, traits and experiences she gained in her crossborder life! In our interview we talked about: How to figure out 'who you are' as a Fabulous-Over-50 Expat...

In this episode we are joined by the wonderfully multifaceted and inspiring Juanita Brown Ingram: she's the creator and executive producer of her own Reality Show "The Expats International Ingrams", the reigning Mrs. Universe, and award-winning attorney, author, actress, filmmaker, and fashion philanthropist. We talked about finding your very own path and purpose on your expat journey, as well as:  What inspiring projects are keeping Juanita busy these days Overcoming an identity crisis...

Have you ever set a goal for yourself but either got stuck on your way to achieving it or burnt yourself out in the process? Then you need to listen to this episode! I’ll tell you about a completely new and distinct way of reaching your goals effectively, sustainably and without sacrificing your joy, peace and balance in the process. In this The Empowered Expat Woman episode, you will learn:  Why it is so important to get into action How to overcome the fear of taking on too much The 4...

Are there some things on your to-do or bucket list that you haven't succeeded with yet? Some say that to be successful you'll need to work hard and follow a stringent plan. But sometimes, these two ingredients aren't enough to follow through, to remain motivated and to cross the finish line.  Expat life can come with an extra dose of distractions and hurdles that can make us lose sight of what we want to achieve, or lose track of our way of getting there. If you're hitting roadblocks and...

This is the question on every working mom's mind! Even more so, for those of us living an international lifestyle and far away from our families.  Serina Hwang is a successful entrepreneur and busy mom of 3. In our interview she shares: - her organizing hacks to get things done - how to set realistic expectations - how to squeeze in self-care - what we can learn from Korean moms and more! ***Download your free Meal & Chore Planner for this summer at  ***

In this episode I'll share 4 practical tips that will help you improve the relationship with yourself and truly become your own biggest ally. I firmly believe that when you got yourself in your corner, when you are ably to fully trust in yourself: you are in the position to handle any challenge. *** Download my Free Guide now: 20 Confidence-Killers you need to stop doing to thrive abroad at my website camillaquintana.com ***

Let's talk about Home Offices! A place Expat Women spend much time in, working remotely or location-independently. These days, every home needs one - but how can you set it up in a way that will allow you to be focused and productive during work hours, and to create a healthy distance from it thereafter? Today's guest, Lisa Tselebidis, has all the answers. A professional organizer and KonMari certified consultant, she shares: - the key organizing principles you need to consider - how to set...

The biggest lesson I've learnt in my life is that it's a constant dance between seeing the glass half full or seeing it half empty. Though it doesn't always feel like it, we have a choice in which perspective we want to adopt in life and with regards to our challenges. In this episode I talk about - what it means to stand in your full power and why that is so important - why we sometimes 'choose to' dwell in sadness or retreat (and why sometimes that's okay) - what we can do to get into a...

Do you sometimes feel like there aren't enough hours in a day? That you're running around, trying to do it all, and still don't manage to tick off everything that's on your to-do list? Let alone your "would-like-to-do-list"! As a working mom abroad, making time for myself and for recharging my batteries, is one of my personal biggest struggles, and something I spend much time trying to find solutions to. This episode is a collection of the most effective tools and activities I've found in...

How often do you openly talk about your sex life? Well, today, we're addressing it all! My guest, Irene Fehr, is a Sex & Intimacy Coach who'll tell us about: how and why sexual activity changes in a long-term relationship the difference between men's and women's sex drives what to do if you want to make sex more spontaneous and exciting the 'marriage death spiral' the 5 key nutrients that will increase your sexual desire and more! Want more juicy content designed for expat women? Head...

Do you have a vocal Inner Critic? Many women think they do - but when taking a closer look, you may find out that's not entirely true... In this episode, I walk you through the unique process I use with my clients to effectively detect and deal with those "inner voices" in your mind, so that they don't sabotage you in showing up as your best self and doing your best work!   If you'd like to receive 1:1 support in detecting your deeply engrained patterns and taking charge of them (so that they...

Many women don't consider themselves "leaders", because we've been conditioned to define leadership through the 'male lense'.  But as recent studies show, women score extremely high in Leadership Capabilities. So rather than working on our leadership skills, we need to work on our beliefs about what it means to be a good leader.  And that's exactly what I've done: After some research, I've discovered 5 female Leadership Archetypes that I'm presenting in this episode. PLUS: I've created a...

Do you consider yourself a leader? If so, why? If not, how come? Many women do not see themselves as leaders - but that has more to do with their definition of it, than with their capabilities. Many women do not see themselves as leaders – but that has more to do with their definition of it, than with their capabilities. The way we view concepts like leadership, strength, power etc are profoundly shaped by +5000 years of patriarchy - and I invite you to join me, as I question and re-define...