Welcome to today's episode, where we have the pleasure of hosting Chelmy Misaki. Born and raised in Sao Paulo, Chelmy is a proud mixed-race Brazilian Japanese. Her adventurous spirit led her to spend the last two decades living in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the US and Switzerland.

Chelmy has had an incredible journey filled with unique experiences that have shaped her into the person she is today. She previously worked in the hospitality industry and is now happily married to an Dutch-Irish husband with two young daughters living in Switzerland.

One of the most beautiful moments in Chelmy's life was when she connected with her grandfather's family in Japan, nearly a 100 years after he had migrated to Brazil. This emotional reunion brought her closer to her roots and gave her a deep sense of belonging.

Not all moments in Chelmy's life as a global citizen were easy. She faced a particularly challenging time while working abroad in a toxic environment that took a toll on her mental health. This experience, however, has given her the strength to prioritize her well-being and stand up for herself moving forward. 

This story is truly touching and moving! It's amazing how unique each of our experiences are, but we hope that you can relate to many aspects and take away some comfort and learnings to apply in your own life.

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Some corrections on Chelmy's introduction:

1:05: … and Switzerland

1:20: Dutch-Irish husband (instead of Irish-Dutch husband)

1:30: nearly 100 years after he migrated to Brazil (not 100 years)