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The Trailing Spouse Co
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.
https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Adam, a Brit who is currently based in Malaysia. Adam talks about his career evolution and his strategy to stay engaged with his career as his family moved to the other side of the world. Adam delves into the headspace change required when you’re working remotely, in regard to networking, exercising and working across timezones. He also gives us an insight into what the trailing spouse experience looks like as the partner of someone working for the British Foreign Service. In particular when your wife is the British High Commissioner to Malaysia.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Jen, originally from Hong Kong but with an Australian passport, currently living in Singapore. Jen shares about her two major relocations in 18 months and about the pretty major headspace changes she has had to make. Jen is a delight to listen to and her positive energy is contagious.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Helena, a Swede who grew up as a third culture kid and is now raising her own third culture kids! Helena talks about how she can pick an adult who has grown up as an expat and what the feeling of home is like when home is a country that you haven't actually spent that much time living in.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Ro, an Australian who was born in India and who has moved 61 times in her life! Ro speaks incredibly candidly about her epic trailing spouse experience to some incredible places around the world but also about the darker side of expat life. She discusses what life is like raising third culture kids and the expense of moving dogs around the world!
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Yudhika, an Australian who has been in Singapore for just over 12 months, having previously done a 2.5 year stint in Switzerland. After meeting a school book week event, I have witnessed some of the highs and lows and the frustrations Yudhika has faced putting her career on hold. She also dishes up some extremely practical advice on relocating that I am definitely keeping in mind.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
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The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Heather, a country girl who grew up in rural South Australia, who followed her now ex-husband to Broken Hill, a town in the outback of remote Australia. Heather is an occupational therapist who very openly shares her fascinating story. I went completely rouge with my line of questioning, but I'm sure you’ll agree that Heather is an amazing woman who employers all over the world could learn alot from.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Jo, a Brit who has been in South East Asia for over 18 years! Jo and her husband left their footloose and fancy free life in London and relocated to Singapore in their early 30’s and have navigated a number of international moves and now permanent residency in Singapore. Amongst many things, we delve into the decisions that needed to be made in regard to applying for PR and what that has meant for her sons.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Lara, originally born in the UK to a Japanese mother and Scottish father, and who spent her formative years growing up in Spain. I managed to catch Lara in the throes of relocation as she and her family move back to the UK after 13+ years in Asia. Lara articulates beautifully some of the real positives of expat life while sharing openly some of the real challenges she has faced.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laraquie/
https://thelegalgeniepodcast.buzzsprout.com/
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Julie, my first nomad! Julie, originally from the UK spent over a decade in the middle east as a trailing spouse before hitting the road with her husband and twin girls in early 2022. Julie’s nomad life may initially sound completely at odds with her life in Abu Dhabi, but she talks about the similarities and how expat life prepared her for life on the road.
Hopefully my husband doesn't listen to the episode and hear how excited I got!
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Anna, a Russian who has been in Singapore for over 7 years. It was super interesting listening to Anna’s take on trailing spouse life and we both had some rather hilarious ah ha moments during the chat. Anna also has a fabulous attitude towards what she would have done differently, in particular, channelling some Steve Jobs.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
Expat divorce; the good, the bad and the ugly.- A fireside chat with Lucy Greenwood from The International Family Law Group
In this bonus episode I speak with Lucy Greenwood, who is a Partner at The International Family Law Group, based in London. Lucy has practised family law for over 25 years and most of her work has an international dimension. Her firm has particular specialism in advising international clients about their family law rights about the breakdown of their personal relationships. This includes divorce, jurisdiction, pre and post nuptial agreements, financial and child arrangements upon divorce. They also advise on adoption,abduction and alternative family arrangements.
We understand that relationship breakdown is challenging at the best of times, but can become even more challenging when there is an international element involved. The aim of this conversation was for me to ask Lucy anonymous questions that would give listeners an overview of some considerations to keep in mind when going through a relationship breakdown.
Lucy has kindly offered to meet with any of our network and you’ll find her contact details below:
The International Family Law Group LLP
Octagon Point, 5 Cheapside, St Paul’s
London EC2V 6AA
lucy.greenwood@iflg.uk.com www.iflg.uk.com
In this episode, I speak with Victoria Mintey, an actor from Northern Ireland who is now based in Singapore. Victoria has been a trailing spouse for over a decade and she talks about the transition from Northern Ireland to Singapore via northern England and London. We also delve into some of the skills and attributes that an actor uses in networking situations and Victoria shares some great tips.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode I speak with Michelle, an Australian who has spent the last 35 years moving around rural Australia with her husband who works in agriculture. Michelle talks about what reinvention looks like when you move between rural communities and we chat about how there are far more similarities than differences between her experience and that of a global expat.
I hope you enjoy this conversation.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode I speak with Emma, an Australian who has been an expat in Asia for nearly 20 years. Emma talks about how sport has played a key role in her time as a trailing spouse and she shares insights into her incredible entrepreneurial journey. For someone who left school at 15 and has no formal qualifications, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that Emma’s story is fascinating!
I hope you enjoy our conversation
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
Our in conversation episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you’re an expat, you’ve moved to a new town or community or you’re a defence or military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.
In this episode I catch up with Chris Edwards from Honeycombers and Launchpad. Chris shares how her trailing spouse experience was the catalyst to starting her first company 15+ years ago and gives some great 'not advice' to those considering the entrepreneurship route while navigating the trailing spouse experience.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
Check out - https://thelaunchpad.group?fpr=jo99 for more info on how Launchpad might give you a hand on your new business journey.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.
In this episode, I speak with Katherine Chapman from CSLB Asia. Katherine talks about her experience as a trailing spouse as the impetus to change careers from law into starting her own company. We talk about the pros and cons of starting your own business and discuss some hard truths, particularly along the lines of business ownership not being for everyone. I hope you find this conversation as interesting and informative as I did.
You can find out more on CSLB Asia's website - https://www.cslb-asia.com/
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.
In this episode, we speak with Bobbi Mahlab - Founder & Chair Mahlab Media, Co-founder of Mentor Walks, a board member, entrepreneur, content marketing expert and gender equality and diversity champion. The conversation discusses the importance of mentoring, the value it brings for both the mentee and the mentor, what makes for a good mentorship relationship and tips on things to avoid when reaching out to a potential mentor. The chat also looks at how the trailing spouse experience can provide an opportunity to be mentored and mentor others. You can find and connect with Bobbi via linkedin.com/in/bobbimahlab/ Or by checking out www.mentorwalks.org/
In this episode, I speak with Felicity, an Australian married to an ear nose and throat surgeon who has moved 15 times in 16 years. Felicity speaks very candidly about the trials and tribulations of being married to a medical student who becomes a doctor in rural Australia. She talks about the challenges she has faced and how hard she has worked on her own mindset, with the help of therapy, to get herself to a near sense of contentment. I hope you enjoy our conversation, just please excuse the builders and the dog in the background throughout the interview.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.
In this episode, I speak with Charlotte Teo Charlotte aka Charlie is the founder of Wassup Charlie, a life coaching and brand consultancy practice - coaching rockstar women and brands who are ready to write the next chapter of their journey and define success on their own terms
Charlie spent 17 years building brands and teams across diverse industries including Nespresso, Aesop and Tupperware. She experienced a 'half time' moment in 2022 and realised that if she could drop everything she was doing, she would want to spend the rest of her life's work lifting people up.
Charlotte and I discuss the in’s and out’s of coaching, why you might want a coach, what to look for when test driving coaches and what a coaching relationship looks like. You also get an insight into what a session looks like as Charlotte springs a mini session on me during our interview!
You can connect with Charlotte via her website - https://www.wassupcharlie.com/
In this episode, I speak with Ruth, a seasoned trailing spouse who has been globe trotting for the last 15 years. Ruth shares her experience living in some fascinating locations but delves into the challenges around identity when you are moving regularly and you don’t have a career of your own. Ruth gives some really beautiful advice in regards to embracing a mobile lifestyle and shares some amazing stories, including her roadside discovery that landed her on an Indian TV series! I hope you enjoy our chat.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, I speak with Alicia, an American Kindergarten teacher who is now retired in Florida. Alicia talks about her incredible trailing spouse experience with her husband who worked in security for the State Department in 6 different international postings. From Thailand to Columbia to Niger, to Singapore, to Greece and then finally India, Alicia made each place her home. She gives some amazing advice for those who find themselves moving regularly and very much normalises a good cry. You’ll understand why this episode went a little over time, I just wanted to hear more!
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The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
In this episode, I speak with Lily, an Australian lawyer based in her home town of Brisbane. Lily’s story is a little different to others I’ve spoken to on the podcast as she is yet to start her trailing spouse journey. Lily is married to a doctor who is looking to specialise in orthopaedic surgery. With specialisation in medicine in Australia, this often means a relocation, so it was incredibly interesting to hear how Lily is preparing, both physically and mentally for their move. In a Freudian slip, Lily said she had four kids but actually has three, she may or may not be wanting one more to add to her tribe!
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.
Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.
We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.
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In this episode, I speak with Annegret, a German teacher living in a small town in Alabama in the United States. Annegret talks about her time making new friends in the US, her 5 years as an expat in Beijing and then their move back to Alabama. She talks about her career reinvention that she undertook while not being able to work in China and give some amazing advice that she gives trailing spouses in her new role as a coach.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.
Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.
We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.
The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.
thetrailingspouse.co
thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
In this episode, we speak with Leanne, an Australian who has been based in Singapore since 2022. Leanne is Exhibit A of someone who is living best expat life! It was an absolute delight to hear from someone who has embraced her exit from the workforce and is focusing on doing the things she wants to do.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.thetrailingspouse.co#thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
In this episode, I speak with Ben, a Canadian who has relocated to Singapore with his wife's job. Ben speaks honestly about the highs and lows of relocating to the other side of the world as a self confessed introvert. He gives some really sound advice on how to navigate not working in a foreign country and also about the transition back into work life now he has found a job.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartnerbrunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.In this episode, Jo is in conversation with Robyn Henderson, founder of Networking to Win, Networking Strategist, Author, Ghost Writer, Information Empire Creator and Self-Publishing Project Manager! The conversation discusses the importance of networking, how to network without it making you feel uncomfortable and how to make new friendship groups and networks. You can find and connect with Robyn via linkedin.com/in/robynhenderson/ Or by checking out https://www.networkingtowin.com.au/
In this episode, I speak with Claire, an English barrister based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Claire has global mobility in her blood, as the daughter of an extremely adventurous mother (also a potential spy!) and a father in the British Army, she lived all over Europe as a child. Claire talks about the itch her and her husband felt that triggered their move from London to KL at the height of COVID and the challenges she has faced careerwise after 20+ years in criminal law in the UK. Claire shares stories about the volunteer work she has been doing as well as giving some of the best advice I've heard in regards to the trailing spouse experience.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our community at thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Juanita, an American living in Singapore who has been a trailing spouse for over 12 years. Juanita is an attorney, author and actor who has lived in London, Tawain and now Singapore. She tells her trailing spouse story with energy that is contagious and incredibly inspiring. She gives some amazing advice, particularly around identity (or loss of it) and really taking advantage of the opportunities that are available for trailing spouses.
You can connect with Juanita:
www.iamjuanitaingram.com www.expatsshow.com Purpose Productions Inc.,
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world.
In this episode, I speak with Stephanie an Australian who lives on a farm in rural Tasmania. Steph is a seasoned television journalist who has reported and produced for some of Australia’s biggest news and current affairs programs. In 2019, soon after having her first child, Steph swapped the city for the country and launched headfirst into farm life with her husband Sam. The transition to life on the land was a baptism of fire, and the isolation she felt was crippling. Steph talks about her experiences, the highs and lows as well as how her challenges created opportunity with the establishment of her charity - Motherland.
You can connect with Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-trethewey-0a449452
And Motherland - https://motherlandaustralia.com.au/
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.
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In this episode, I speak with Marisca, a South African based in Singapore who has had two very interesting trailing spouse experiences. Marisca talks really candidly about the challenges she has faced after being isolated from her career in science after she has been a trailing spouse. She has some really good advice on engaging with the locals, volunteering and really embracing the life and culture of the place where you live.
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Sam, an Australian who moved from Sydney to Hong Kong in 2012 and then on to Singapore in 2015. Sam has started a number of businesses and taken over the management of an Australian business in the role of CEO. Sam has some amazing advice for trailing spouses who are finding themselves without a purpose and shares this advice in a really practical way. You can find and connect with Sam via www.successfulresumes.com.au The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Séverine, a French expat who has been a trailing spouse since 2007. Séverine talks about her time in New York, London and now Singapore and her experience with very early stage remote work. Post recording, Séverine mentioned that further advice she would give is to join an association that is different to the country that you are from - this way you don't just end up with French friends! You can find and connect with Séverine via www.kiddotrip.com The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.
In this episode, Jo is 'In Conversation' with Dr Tash Mirando. Dr Tash is a GP practising at Osler Health International in Singapore. She brings her personal experience to this conversation as a child that relocated with her family from Sri Lanka to the UK, as a trailing spouse and also the spouse whose husband relocated to follow her job.Their conversation delves into areas of health that impact the lives of individuals and families who are navigating the trailing spouse experience.
Dr Tash graduated from the University of Sheffield in the UK in 2008. She completed her Foundation Training in England before relocating to India where she worked as a Medical Officer at the United States Embassy. Dr Tash returned to London to complete her postgraduate training in General Practice, where she obtained her MRCGP and attained her membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2017.
Dr Tash has built an extensive portfolio working in both Private and NHS practice settings in London, gaining a wealth of knowledge and experience with specialist interests in Diabetes and Chronic Disease Management, Sexual and Men’s and Women’s Health including Contraception, and Minor Surgery with joint injections.
You can connect with Dr Tash:
osler-health.com
Instagram: @oslerhealth.sg
Facebook: www.facebook.com/oslerhealthinternational
LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/company/osler-health-international
Here are the links mentioned in the video:
https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-for-partners/
https://www.calmcollective.asia/
https://www.thegoodexpatlife.com/post/the-missing-piece-struggles-of-trailing-spouses
In this episode, we speak with Henda, a South African living in Singapore who has been a trailing spouse for over 15 years. Henda talks about her relocation to Mauritius and the challenges she faced as an unmarried trailing spouse. She also talks about closing her company after the birth of her second daughter and the feeling of identity loss that came with it. Henda also shares some amazing advice around not defaulting to study after a career break and also the concept of volunteering with startups and then hitting them up for equity!
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
In this episode, we speak with Kathy, an expat originally from the UK who has had a really interesting journey becoming a trailing spouse AFTER she moved herself to Asia! After time in Singapore, Bangkok and then back to Singapore, Kathy talks about the highs and the lows of moving from career woman to trailing spouse, then to business owner. You can find and connect with Kathy via www.empowa.sg
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Luke, an Australian living in Singapore after their family had done a three year stint in Japan. Luke gives a really honest opinion on the trailing spouse experience and gives some really amazing advice, especially for males in a trailing spouse relationship. His brutally honest and very funny and I had to cut huge amounts of the chat out as it went well over time!
The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Selina who is Swiss and currently based in South Africa. Selina talks about how her trailing spouse journey started in her early 30's (her husband's role was confirmed while travelling abroad!!) and how she had to pack up their life in Switzerland in 7 weeks to relocate to Singapore. Selina also speaks about how she used her time as a trailing spouse to reassess how she wanted to spend the rest of her career, so she retrained and started her own company, Frolic for Life. You can find and connect with Selina via www.frolicforlife.com The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
In this episode, we speak with Dana, an Austrian Tawainese who has been a trailing spouse since 2012. Now based in Singapore, Dana talks about her journey, struggles with losing her identity and starting her business Anjia Living when it was 'her time'. You can find and connect with Dana via www.anjialiving.com Note: this episode covers topics such as postnatal depression, depression and anxiety. If this episode brings up any issues for you and you are based in Singapore, please call the National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co In this episode, we speak with Stephanie, an Austrian who has spent more time living abroad than in her home country. Now based in Singapore, Stephanie talks about her mother encouraging her to see the world, her experience living in Japan and life for more than 16 years in Singapore. You can find and connect with Stephanie via www.stateofreiki.com The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartnerShow less