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  • Episode 21: Starting a Business Abroad with Katie Donnelly
    Being an entrepreneur can be challenging, but doing it as an expat is a whole other story. In today's episode Chandra sits down with successful photographer and business owner, Katie Donnelly, as she shares how she started her business and grew it from the ground up. Katie shares her successes and her struggles and just a ton of insights on what to do when your dream is to strike out on your own!

    Spoiler Alert: you may have already guessed who this week's "Chan Select" is!
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    • This episode's "Chan Select": Katie Donnelly Photography you can follow Katie on Instagram, her handle is: @katiedonnelly_
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    34 min
  • Episode 20: Learning to Pivot with Mallory Steinbach

    Expat life can keep you on your toes and many times you have to pivot. In this episode, Chandra interviews her fellow expat, friend, and pivoting expert, Mallory Steinbach. Mallory shares her experience and lessons she's learned  as she's journeyed from country to country, sometimes on a bit of a short notice.

    Plus stay tuned to the end for this week's "Chan Select" which will leave you saying "Opa!!"

    • This week's "Chan Select": Kazarma
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 15: Bucket List Travel As An Expat


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    41 min
  • Episode 19: What Kids Think About Living Abroad with My Kids

    Moving abroad has its ups and downs, but ever wonder what that is like as a kid? Join Chandra for the first of her Summer Sit Down interviews where she talks to her own children to find out their likes and dislikes about living as a "kid expat". You will walk away with some fun and surprising takeaways.

    Plus later in the episode, stay tuned for this week's "Chan Select" where Chandra shares a fun and fresh experience that she just had in Paris!

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    • This episode's "Chan Select": The Baking School at Maison Fleuret. On Instagram you can find them here.
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 1: Who I Am & How I Started My Crazy Expat Life and Episode 15: Bucket List Travel As An Expat


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    26 min
  • Episode 18: Self-Care As An Expat

    Everyone should practice self-care, but expats should even more. With the stresses of just every day living when you're abroad, you need to take time to rest, replenish, and renew. In this episode, Chandra shares some of her personal practices for self-care to help you discover things that might work in your own life.

    Plus later in the episode, she shares a "Chan Select" that is accessible to everyone, no matter where you live! Listen in!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles. You can find Janet on Instagram here.
    • Follow us on Instagram: @expatriotical
    • Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations- Child Edition and Episode 15: Bucket List Travel As An Expat
    • Other References: Yoga with Adriene, Kendra Adachi a.k.a The Lazy Genius, and Xenia's tours (The Choice of Paris).


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    22 min
  • Episode 17: Explore! Diving into Your Surroundings

    Curiosity may have killed the cat, but as an expat it can be your friend! Join Chandra, as she walks you through the idea of exploring your city in a variety of new ways. She shares personal experiences and gives ideas for people in many geographical areas, on how you can get to know your new "town".

    Plus, she shares how this mindset led to her discovery of today's "Chan Select". Listen in!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": Brasserie Charlie
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    • Check out: Space Invaders
    • Episode Reference: Episode 1: Who I Am and How I Started My Crazy Expat Life, Episode 5: Language is Key with Sissi Arellano, Episode 12: Take it At Your Own Pace with Michelle Packer


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    17 min
  • Episode 16- Pregnancy and Child Birth Abroad with Abby Helms

    Big life events don't just stop when you move abroad! So what happens when one of those big events hits you with a double whammy?? In today's episode, Chandra interviews Abby Helms, who shares her story of discovering that she was going to be delivering, not just one, but TWO babies (that's right- twins) while living abroad! In this episode there is laughter, wisdom, and all of the good things in between.

    Plus! This episode's "Chan Select" is so delicious, you may not be able to wait to the end to hear about it. Listen in!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": Lazy Brunch
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 11: Chandra Answers Your Burning Questions


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    38 min
  • Episode 15: Bucket List Travel As An Expat

    Do you have a destination in the world that you have been dreaming of going to? Longing to see? In this episode, Chandra shares her tips for traveling tastefully (for less). From airlines, to accommodations tune in and learn how to make a trip to your bucket list destination possible!

    Plus keep listening to the end to hear about this week's delicious "Chan Select"!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte.
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse" and Episode 9: Lost in Translation


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    22 min
  • Episode 14: What Saved My Expat Life in Italy

    In the spirit of last week's episode, Chandra shares what saved her life (for 4 years) during her first expat adventure in Italy. Some of these cherished "life savers" have carried over to today, could be super helpful for you also, and may continue to be "life savers" well into the future!

    Plus stay tuned until the end where you can learn about a special new feature on the Expatriotical podcast and have a chance to get free "merch" when you help us test it. This is a super fun episode you guys, listen in!!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": Gruppomimo. Their Instagram handle is @gruppomimo
    • Follow us on Instagram: @Expatriotical
    • Episode Reference: Episode 12: Take it At Your Own Pace with Michelle Packer, Episode 10: Hospitalizations: Chandra Edition, Episode 1: Who I Am & How I Started My Crazy Expat Life
    • Other References: IKEA, McDonald's, Amazon.it, iherb.com, Ristorante Borgo di Vione, Decathlon, Marco Polo app, Google Translate, City Mapper App.

     


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    24 min
  • Episode 13: What's Saving My Expat Life Right Now

    Sometimes it's the little things in life... and that's what this episode focuses on. Chandra shares 11 things (plus a bonus) that are helping her to navigate life more easily right now. Some are more expat-centric and some are accessible to absolutely everyone!

    Plus, listen in as Chandra shares her recent hilarious experience for this episode's "Chan Select". This episode is a must-listen and you can get it in, in under 20 minutes! Check it out!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": Comedienne Julie Collas. Her Instagram handle is @julie_collas_the_parisienne.
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 4: Hospitalizations: Child Edition and Episode 11: Chandra Answers Your Burning  Questions
    • Other References: Xenia of @thechoiceofparis, Amazon candles from Chris, Yves Rocher Volume Mascara, and Amazon Basics mattress.

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    20 min
  • Episode 12: Take it at Your Own Pace with Michelle Packer

    Adjusting to your new country can be challenging. And what if you don't have any automatic "ins", like work or school or children, to try to connect? Today's guest, owner of Woolneedlethread and Chandra's dear friend, Michelle Packer, shares some practical tips on how to make connections, but also take it at your own pace.

    And keep listening until the end when Chandra shares a delicious pick for this week's "Chan Select". This episode is full of wit and wisdom, so listen in!

    • This episode's "Chan Select": MELT (this is not an affiliate link) and on Instagram.
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    • Episode Reference: Episode 6: Lending a Helping Hand
    • You can learn more about today's guest, Michelle and see her beautiful work here, and you can follow her on Instagram @woolneedlethread or also on Facebook. (These are not affiliate links.)

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    41 min

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Expatriotical is the podcast for expats, travelers, and other adventurous souls! Learn the art of pivoting during pitfalls and traveling tastefully for less, all while soaking in amazing new…