This week your hosts interview a couple who have lived in Korea, Honduras, and now the Netherlands! They’ve done international life first without and now with their daughter, and they discuss the lifestyle of living internationally with a young child and how important it is to let the children join your lives and not simply build your life around the kids. They talk about the importance of honoring the culture you’re in and uplifting the economies you’re part of. Follow along with their adventures by checking out Rainer’s blog - Third Culture Lens and following his Instagram @third.culture.rain to see many other cultures through a gorgeous, not always easy-to-find lens. Don’t forget to follow the podcast @flyingcoachpodcast on Instagram and Tiktok and your hosts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue on the same platforms. Happy travels and thanks for flying coach this week ✈️🫶🏻🌴

This week your hosts share about how they book flights for cheap, their travel tips monetarily, and how they don’t really budget (but don’t worry they manage). Tune in for how to get savings on air travel and lodging while still getting luxury experiences when they want it. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram & Tiktok @flyingcoachpodcast and follow your hosts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue on the same platforms! Happy listening and thanks for flying coach ✈️🥥🌴

This is part 2 of last week’s episode where your hosts discuss the education system in the US, freedom of curriculum as teachers, and why they are still staying abroad even though they miss out on some things. Don’t forget to follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @flyingcoachpodcast and your hosts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue on all platforms!

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, the girls talk about the guilt that comes with living far away from family but why it’s been such a good choice for them even with that challenge. They discuss the economic advantage of going abroad and then get in to why they don’t want to teach stateside anymore. They talk about violence in American schools and why being a teacher just feels impossible there. They share their opinions on what teacher expectations should be and address why comprehensive literacy skills seem to be at such a low level in the US. Don’t forget to follow the podcast @flyingcoachpodcast and your hosts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue and thanks for flying coach! Make sure you tune in to catch part 2 of this episode next week

On this episode, your hosts are joined by Asleigh Wilson, an independent missionary who works with organizations throughout Korea. They touch on what it looks like to rely on friends and family to support your work, accidentally going to cult meetings (courtesy of Kara), and being Black in Korea. If you are interested in supporting Sleigh, you can find her on Instagram @a_slay98. Don’t forget to leave a rating and review and follow the podcast and your hosts on Instagram and Tiktok @flyingcoachpodcast @chinaaalatina @hannahmacysue and don’t forget to tune in next week!

This week the girls talk about how to establish emotional, social, and professional boundaries in the workplace. They give advice on how to create a life outside of work and remembering that your work and social world should be separate! They go over the different platforms where you can find a job and how you can start from the ground floor if you want to get into education: Moreland University (for licensure abroad), Search Associates, Schrole (ISS), independent school networks, and more. They go on to discuss how to make sure you’re making ethical decisions about the jobs you take and where you move. Remember to follow the podcast on Instagram and Tiktok @flyingcoachpodcast and your hosts @hannahmacysue and @chinaaalatina on the same platforms. Thanks for flying coach this week —make sure to leave feedback and 5 stars for your hosts <3

This week your hosts share their most jarring travel experiences (from pick pocketing to human trafficking attempts) and bemoan the difficulties that can come with setting boundaries and having a life outside of school as a teacher. Kara talks about navigating health scares in a foreign country and Hannah still misses her boyfriend. Make sure you follow the podcast and leave a review! Your hosts would love to connect with you on Instagram and Tiktok @flyingcoachpodcast or on their personal accounts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue - thanks for flying coach this week!

On this episode, the hosts review their Italy trip, compare cultural norms between Italy and Korea, Hannah talks about how to deal with food sensitivities while traveling, and Kara talks about dogs and her deep desire to be reborn in Italy. They dive in to the world of solo and group travel along with the good and bad of both. Make sure you follow the podcast on Tiktok and Instagram @flyingcoachpodcast and your hosts @chinaaalatina and @hannahmacysue to follow along with story submissions, travel advice, and your opinions!

The girls are in Italy!! With two other girls!

Join this group of four as they laugh until they cry, make inappropriate jokes about wood, and try not to talk over each other (they talk over each other, oops). The girls talk about the burden and grief associated with having friendships all over the world and when it’s time to let go of people who aren’t willing to meet you halfway.

Chanelle shares about her life and experiences being a traveler who is settled in the US, and Willow tells us all about beans and toast. She also shares all the good and scary things that come with moving back home after living abroad (in Korea!!) for 5 years.

Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to leave a comment because your hosts would love to know what you think, as per usual.

This week, our hosts interview traveler, teacher, and counselor: Jaime LaDawn Roya. She shares about her experiences of living with privilege in Qatar then living as a Black women in Korea, being pushed into the dreams she wasn’t sure she could achieve, and inspiring anyone who hears her with wisdom and a renewed courage to chase after the loftiest goals you have (which are not as out of reach as you might believe).

Make sure you check out Jaime’s travels, projects, and further words of wisdom @jaimelroya on Instagram.

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