In this episode, Achyut Menon, with over 30 years of recruitment experience, shares his expertise in helping senior professionals of Indian origin secure leadership roles in multinational corporations establishing operations in India. Recognized as one of the Top 20 HR Influencers in India, Achyut discusses strategic repatriation recruitment, leadership position placement, and career counseling for the Indian diaspora. Featured on platforms like SHRM, People Matters, and Economic Times HR World, Achyut has worked across industries like IT, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and banking.

Join Sudarshan as he shares his incredible journey of living in four countries by the age of 24. From Australia to Germany, the UK, and finally back to India, Sudarshan reveals his experiences with life abroad, the challenges of relocating, and his decision to return to his roots. Don't miss his unique insights on studying in India under the internal quota system and his perspective on life in India after living abroad.

Santosh, who studied and worked in India before moving to the US for a hospitality career about two years ago, talks about his journey.

He shares his experiences working in the hospitality industry in both India and the US, and discusses his reasons for moving to the US and later returning to India. In this episode, Santosh highlights the differences between the two countries' hospitality industries, his career transition, and advice for others planning similar moves.

After a decade in the US, Preeti returned to India to prioritize her health and family life in Udaipur, a Tier 2 city. In this heartfelt episode, she shares her inspiring story of relocation, career transitions, health improvements, and adjusting to life back home. From choosing the right place to live, selecting the right curriculum for her kids, and offering advice to future aspirants, Preeti's journey is filled with valuable insights for anyone considering a similar move.

In this second part, Sahithi continues sharing her journey after the life-changing incident. She discusses how she navigated life in the US, handled finances, and managed raising her kids as a single parent. She also delves into her decision to move back to India and the planning involved.

Chapters:2:40 - Life after the incident
7:45 - Immigration after adversity
17:30 - Day-to-day logistics
23:13 - Getting back into routine
30:00 - Managing financial assets
31:30 - Raising kids: India vs US
35:45 - Immigration next steps
36:30 - Probate process
41:40 - Social Security survivor benefits
44:30 - Preparing a living trust
50:15 - Social Security benefits for kids
54:10 - Social life
55:40 - Decision to move to India
1:09:03 - Planning the move to India
1:19:20 - Life in India
1:21:11 - Advice for others

Sahithi and her family moved to the US in 2016, but an unexpected health incident changed everything, leading them to return to India in 2024. In this episode, Sahithi shares her reasons for moving abroad, life in the US, and the challenges faced with the healthcare system during a critical medical situation.

Chapters:2:48 - Background and reasons to move abroad
10:45 - Experiences with US healthcare
26:30 - Surgery complications and reflections
39:00 - Navigating the healthcare system
1:00:00 - Why Sahithi is sharing her story

In this episode, Professor Abhishek, who spent 14 years in the US and is currently on sabbatical in India, shares his journey of building a startup while adapting to family life in India. He provides valuable insights into the logistics of moving, kids' schooling, and the differences in curricula between India and the US. Abhishek also talks about the ease of starting a business in India and why he chose Bangalore as his base.

Join Amisha as she shares her incredible journey of moving from Canada to India. After spending 13 years in Canada studying hospitality management, Amisha talks about the challenges she faced as a student and the struggles of living abroad. Despite her husband being initially opposed to returning to India, Amisha reflects on how they both navigated the decision, with her spouse eventually changing his mind. In this episode, Amisha discusses the logistics of planning their move, career planning, cost of living, opportunities for non-IT professionals, and the pros and cons of living in India. She also offers valuable advice for future aspirants considering a move to India.

Shweta, an IIT graduate, moved to the US to explore career opportunities after working in India. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of returning to India, embracing life in a Tier 2 city, achieving early retirement, and starting her own business. Shweta dives into topics like simplified living, exploring passions, and the realities of transitioning back to India.

Prasad reflects on his journey from a software professional in India to exploring career opportunities in the US, and then returning to India to launch his startup. He shares insights on building a business, navigating India’s startup ecosystem, and the differences in work culture between India and the US.

Topics covered:

• Reasons for moving back to India
• Startup planning and logistics
• Insights into India’s startup ecosystem
• Work culture differences between India and the US
• Things Prasad misses about the US
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs