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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.

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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 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