In this episode of the Expat pod, host James Doran speaks with Debbie, an Australian who moved to London for her career in marketing. They discuss Debbie's motivations for moving, her experiences settling into life in London, the cultural differences she encountered, and her reflections on living abroad. Debbie shares valuable insights on homesickness, the importance of being open to new experiences, and the impact of her marketing career on her travels. The conversation concludes with Debbie's current work as a marketing consultant and her future aspirations.

Debbie Gainsford is a Marketing Consultant and Career Coach, with over 25 years experience working with B2B SaaS companies in the media and tech sectors. Her marketing career has taken her around the world, starting in her hometown of Sydney before moving to London in 2006 on a 2-year working holiday visa. Debbie's adventure in London turned into a 16-year journey, during which she picked up British citizenship. Returning to Australia in 2022, Debbie now resides in a coastal town a couple of hours outside of Sydney. Find out more about Debbie at debbiegainsford.com

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Debbie's Journey

13:05 Settling into London Life

47:45 Reflections on Living Abroad

52:07 Conclusion and Future Plans