Rachel grew up in the Midwest going to summer camp and attending college in Iowa but a pivot at the end of college changing her mind on her future career took her to Germany where she discovered a whole new side to herself. In spring 2016 just days after graduating from college Rachel took off on a one-year immersive experience abroad in Berlin Germany that turned into a decade of finding her true self and perfect place as an expat. Join Rachel and I as we talk about changing the rules and letting yourself find community, happiness and the perfect pace of life far away from home in a foreign county.

Nederland Colorado a town that is very dear to my heart and the place I am finalizing this episode from recently suffered from a tragic fire that burned down the Caribou Village Shopping Center home to 8 local businesses. The community is committed to rebuilding and coming back stronger. If you have the ability, please consider donating to the Go Fund Me listed below supporting the business owners and employees from the affected businesses as they find their footing after this tragic event.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-nederland-shops-and-employees-postfire

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