Kemo Camara, founder and CEO of Omek, joins Mickelle Weber for a rich conversation on what community really is and what it can become. Kemo reframes community as human technology: the original infrastructure that helps us survive, belong, and evolve, long before it was ever a marketing term. From growing up in Guinea in a multigenerational compound of 30–50 people, he shares how identity is formed through responsibility, accountability, and being mirrored by others; “me, myself, and us.”

Kemo then traces his Peregrine path from Guinea to New York, where corporate life sharpened his strategic skills, but community building remained his instinct. A pivotal move to Germany (sparked by his wife’s career opportunity) became an awakening, highlighting the difference between immigrant and expat mindsets, and how comfort can quietly limit growth. That chapter led to a clearer purpose: supporting bicultural professionals who live between worlds.

At the heart of Omek is a powerful reframe: bicultural life isn’t a disadvantage, it’s a privilege and a superpower. Kemo introduces the “toolbox” metaphor: each culture adds tools that expand empathy, creativity, and cultural intelligence. Omek brings bicultural people into intentional community, helps them name their strengths, and equips them to lead; personally, professionally, and as contributors to the societies they call home.

In this episode:

• Community as “human technology,” not a brand buzzword

• How a collective upbringing shapes identity, values, and purpose

• Immigrant vs expat vs entrepreneur: the mindset shifts of moving abroad

• Why staying in an expat bubble can limit growth and belonging

• Bicultural “toolboxes” as a source of creativity, empathy, and leadership

• How Omek supports bicultural talent and partners with companies

Find Kemo Camara and Omek at myomek.com. Learn more www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-088

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In this most-played clip, Mickelle Weber sits down with Jessica Stahl of Vanillacooldance (VanillaCool Dance) for an intimate, disarming conversation about what “consent” actually looks like when it’s lived, not just referenced. Through Jessica’s experiences in tantra and kink-adjacent spaces, consent becomes something elegant and dynamic: a real-time practice of communication, self-honesty, and the courage to name what you want as it changes.

Together, they widen the lens beyond sex into the full choreography of modern life abroad - identity, power, and the quiet ways we edit ourselves to stay safe or accepted. Jessica shares how her work (and her persona, Vanillacool Dance) is part of her own becoming: dissolving shame through openness, and helping others feel less alone in the things they’ve been taught not to say out loud.

In this episode

• Consent as a living conversation: boundaries, desire, and the simple check-in, “Are you still where you want to be?”

• Shame → voice → becoming: how openness disarms taboo and returns us to a more sovereign, honest self

Listen to the full episode: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-069

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“Opening a shaky relationship won’t fix it - it magnifies it. Ethical takes more, not less.”In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle is joined by Victoria Onken of VictoriaOnken.com, a relationship coach based in Amsterdam, to explore what ethical non‑monogamy really is (and isn’t) when you’re living abroad. Victoria shares why “I want an open relationship” is never the full story; it’s an invitation into a deeper conversation about desires, fears, and the agreements that keep love safe.

Together, they unpack how international life amplifies everything; identity shifts, loneliness, pressure, and the need for real communication. Victoria reframes “open relationship” as openness itself: the courage to stay curious about your partner’s inner world, to name what you need, and to build a relationship designed for the season you’re actually in.

They also discuss jealousy as a signal, not a stop sign, often pointing to unmet needs like quality time, reassurance, or autonomy. And they explore why doing this well can create more intimacy, not less: stronger boundaries, clearer consent, and a more intentional bond.

In this episode

• Ethical non‑monogamy = consent + clear agreements (not cheating)

• Why opening a shaky relationship magnifies issues rather than fixing them

• The “safety protocol”: role‑playing scenarios + specific agreements

• Jealousy as data: uncover the need beneath the reaction

• “Open” as a relational skill: sustainable love, vitality, and honesty

• Navigating kids, community, and visibility with stability and care

Connect with Victoria: victoriaonken.com and Instagram @v.onken. 

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Freedom isn’t just geography, it’s structure. In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Bobby Casey, founder of BusinessAnywhere.io, to talk about what it really takes to build a life (and a company) that can move with you. Having lived in 10 countries and helped founders navigate the administrative maze of cross-border living, Bobby brings a grounded, unsentimental clarity to the realities behind the “digital nomad” dream.

Together, they unpack why international entrepreneurship isn’t just about where you want to be, it’s about how money actually reaches you, what systems you’re tied to, and what invisible risks live inside “I’ll figure it out later.” Bobby explains the critical difference between physical residency and tax residency, why compliance is rarely perfectly black-and-white, and how one small oversight can quietly become an expensive detour.

In this episode:

• Why location independence requires truly location-independent income

• How “how you get paid” determines company setup, banking, and processing

• The difference between physical residency and tax residency (and why it matters)

• Why crowdsourcing legal/tax advice online can backfire fast

• The reality of “gray area” decision-making across multiple jurisdictions

• Why planning 6–12 months ahead saves major cost and complexity

For more visit: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-086

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What happens when motherhood cracks open the old “rules,” and moving abroad removes every last distraction?

In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle Weber sits down with Vanessa Bennett; therapist, author of The Motherhood Myth, and co-host of Cheaper Than Therapy—for a candid, elegant conversation on partnership, power, and the brave work of rewriting your life. Vanessa shares how losing their LA home to wildfires became the unexpected catalyst for a one-year move to Costa Rica: a reset to grieve, downshift, and decide what comes next from steadier ground.

Together, they explore how systems like patriarchy, capitalism, and colonialism operate as dominator models (someone “above,” someone “below”) and why the alternative isn’t matriarchy, but a partnership model built on sovereignty, care, and choice. They also unpack codependency vs interdependence, and why over-functioners often have to be the ones to put the rope down first.

In this episode:

• Motherhood as a paradigm shift for couples

• Dominator systems vs partnership models

• Codependency (“if you’re good, I’m good”) vs interdependence

• Why some therapy can reinforce hierarchy and how to vet support

• Moving abroad as a truth-teller (“Costa Rica divorce”)

• Finding stability even when there is no plan

Find Vanessa Bennett at https://www.vanessabennett.com and on Instagram @vanessa.s.bennett. Listen, follow, and subscribe to the House of Peregrine Podcast for more conversations designed to make expat life feel less lonely and far more intentional.https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-085

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When your ambition collides with your humanity, the body always keeps the score. In this Most Replayed Moment, Mickelle is joined by Alicia Ingruber of Alicia Inspired, for a candid, deeply grounding conversation on what burnout actually is and why it’s so often misunderstood.

Alicia shares her own story: a childhood shaped by constant relocation, the lifelong search for belonging, and the belief that “home” would finally be found in Amsterdam, until it wasn’t. In trying to build the dream life anyway, she went into overdrive: more work, more discipline, more effort, more proving. The warning signs arrived quietly (exhaustion, headaches, digestion issues, deep unhappiness)… until her nervous system collapsed into a multi-year burnout that stripped everything back. What followed became a turning point: learning to listen to her body, rebuild from the inside out, and dedicate her work to somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable success.

In this episode:

• Alicia’s lived experience of burnout and what “collapse” can truly look like

• Why burnout isn’t “tired” or “overwhelmed,” but a full-body, emotional, and mental shutdown

• A clear nervous-system lens: regulated vs. fight/flight vs. dorsal collapse (numbness + depletion)

• Why modern culture expects burnout recovery to look like a cold and how that pressure prolongs healing

• The invitation on the other side: coming back into the body, building a life that fits, and learning a new pace

If what is shared feels familiar,  let it be gentle confirmation: you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Listen to the full original episode here: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-063

To connect with Alicia Ingruber and explore her work at Alicia Inspired, visit https://www.aliciainspired.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciainspired.

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What if sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors and burnout isn’t a personal failure or even a rest deficit? Burnout might just be a quiet signal that life and work have drifted out of alignment and a sabbatical could be an important step in all careers? In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Lyndall Farley, co-founder of BreakSpace, to reframe career breaks as an intentional bridge between chapters.

Lyndall shares how she’s taken 12 sabbaticals (including one that reshaped her entire life in Amsterdam) and why BreakSpace exists: to offer both a roadmap and a community, so you’re not navigating the “messy middle” alone.

Together, they explore the dignity of transition: how to plan for change before it becomes a crisis, how to anchor your break in themes (not productivity goals), and how to return to a life you don’t need to escape from.

In this episode:

• Why burnout is often structural misalignment (and why rest alone isn’t enough)

• The reality of non-linear careers and shifting life priorities

• Founders, identity fusion, and the pull to default into “the next thing”

• How to design a break with themes, not goals

• Lyndall’s 5 psychological phases of a sabbatical, from decompression to re-entry

Learn more: https://gobreakspace.com 

Connect with Lyndall on LinkedIn  (DMs welcome).

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Choosing a primary school is one of the first and most emotionally charged decisions families face when relocating to the Netherlands. In this most‑played moment from Episode 026, Mickelle revisits a standout conversation with Annebet van Mameren of New2NL, whose decade of experience supporting international families brings calm, clarity, and perspective to the process.

Together, they explore why children’s happiness is foundational to a successful move, how the Dutch school system is designed around choice rather than rankings, and what really matters when selecting a school, especially for internationally minded families navigating language, culture, and community for the first time.

This clip is an essential listen for parents at the beginning of their journey and a grounding reminder for those already immersed in the Dutch education system. Links to the full episode, the Amsterdam School Lottery guide, and the supporting app can be found in the show notes.

In this episode:

• Why children’s happiness directly impacts family and professional wellbeing

• How the Dutch school system prioritizes choice over “best school” rankings

• What international families should look for when choosing a primary school

• The role of community, language, and parental involvement in school fit

Annebet van Mameren is the founder of New2NL, a relocation consultancy that supported international families for over 10 years. While the company has since closed, the insights shared here remain highly relevant.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-026📘 School Lottery Guide: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/journal/ams-school-lottery-nav

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Mickelle is joined by Shellee Howard of CollegeReadyPlan (collegereadyplan.com) for a calm, practical masterclass on getting teens “university ready” without signing up for years of debt. With four kids through college debt‑free (and deep experience across the US + Europe), Shellee makes the process feel both elevated and doable.

Her North Star is identity: when a student knows who they are, what matters, and can prove it, they waste less time, choose majors with intention, and become far more scholarship‑ready. She shares a simple “million‑dollar in 24 hours” game that surfaces core values without the eye‑roll.

Together they map the international reality: US admissions are holistic, leadership and initiative matter, while many European pathways are more GPA‑driven and can track students earlier. Shellee also demystifies SAT vs ACT focus, IB vs AP tradeoffs, and why starting early is the quiet advantage.

In this episode

• A core‑values game that unlocks better decisions

• How self‑knowledge reduces debt (and stress)

• What universities value: leadership > “sign up and show up”

• SAT vs ACT: diagnose, pick one, then train

• US vs Europe admissions: holistic vs GPA‑driven

• Scholarships (even in middle school) + the role of FAFSA

For more and for all Shellee’s links visit https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-083

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Moving across borders changes who we are and how our kids learn. In this very current, eye opening  conversation, Mickelle sits down with award‑winning teacher and author Jessica Lander to unpack what real belonging looks like in schools: not a vibe, a design. From reframing “English first” to seeing multilingual students as the cultural navigators they already are, Jessica brings clarity, hope, and practical wisdom.

We explore her research for Making Americans, the eight pillars of belonging, and why family–school partnerships should be a school’s responsibility, not a parent’s side‑hustle. We also touch the shifting U.S. policy climate and how to help kids become upstanders, age‑appropriate action that restores agency.

In this episode:

• Strengths over deficits for multilingual learners

• The 8 pillars of belonging (safety, advocates, voice, and more)

• Family engagement that actually works

• Policy context: Plyler v. Doe and school safety

• Practical frames for hard conversations with kids

• Upstander habits for every age

Connect with guest Jessica Lander at https://www.jessicalander.com and on Instagram @JessicaLander9. Explore House of Peregrine memberships and resources at https://www.houseofperegrine.com. 

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