How I Moved There

Meet Mael, a Cameroonian living in Tokyo who has positive energy for everyone he meets. Throughout his time in France and Japan, he has made many friends from different backgrounds, even though language and culture differences could have been a problem. But not for Mael. With his endless positivity and desire to make an impact, both with his business in micro finance and as an ambassador for his country, Mael makes change happen.
Listen in to today's episode to find out his mindsets, challenges and future aspirations. And maybe, Mael will inspire you to make change happen in your community with your unique history and gifts.

Meet the inspiring Jennifer in this episode of the How I moved there Podcast. Jennifer, a serial entrepreneur, start-up investor,  conscious leadership expert and now author, has lived a life moving and traveling around as opportunities presented. As a serial entrepreneur, Jennifer knows both, success and failure, but she is especially talented in reinventing herself and start again. But what is the red string in her life story, and who is Jennifer really? As all of us on a journey to self-discovery, Jennifer asked the hard questions and challenged her definition of success. In a courageous step to follow her passion and become an author, she moved from the US to the Netherlands. Drawing from experiences and revelations from her life, Jennifer inspires us through her book "The Truth about Baggage" to look in the mirror and confront the baggage we all have, becoming a better, more fulfilled person in the process.

We are joined today by Graham, an intercultural communication specialist, entrepreneur and experienced globe-trotter.  Born and raised in Vancouver like our host Nina, he has embarked on an adventure to explore other countries and cultures. With over 25 years of experience living in Japan, he has made it his life's mission to listen to people's intercultural experiences and help diverse teams to communicate better. 

Are you ready for more vulnerability? We are talking today about things that went wrong living in Japan, from language issues and weird gestures and the struggles of encountering differences that you cannot just accept. Let us know what differences you encountered that you could not accept. What did you do?

Are you ready for some vulnerability? We are going to share some of the biggest mistakes we did moving overseas. Join us when we discuss our funny, embarrassing and pricelessly awkward experiences. We learn through mistakes, and we hope you can learn through our biggest ones. 
Love, Miri & Nina xxx

Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Tokyo, NYC... meet Julia, who has been here and there and then everywhere again. Not only has she grown up in a multicultural family, but she also has lived in some of the most exiting cities in the world. And now, against all odds, she moved cities again during the global pandemic. What was different this time, and what are her tips for all of you?
Listen in to today's episode to find out!

Especially during 2020 (and 2021 for that matter), creating your global career (or a career at all) can seem daunting. But, if we see this time as a preparation time, our mindset can shift and the future can look a lot brighter. Join us today, when we discuss our experiences and give tips (HR-approved ;) ) on what you can do right now to prepare for your global career.
Love, Miri & Nina xxx

Meet Toby and follow him on his journey from growing up in a small town in the UK to becoming a global HR specialist and writer in Tokyo, Japan. Being in charge for global recruitment, having studied a degree in intercultural communication and having lived in Korea and Japan, he is the perfect source for good advice. We loved talking to Toby, because he has clearly done a lot of reflection on his experiences. And based on science and his reflections, he is giving us some awesome advice on how to move there. 

Before going more into how you can build your global career, we should talk about why it's a good idea in the first place!
Listen in to our discussion about what we have learned overseas. From different perspectives, to understanding what is different about us, to realizing that it's really all about connection.  Let us know your thoughts!

Welcome to our first episode! We are so excited to start this journey with you.
Today, listen in as we introduce ourselves and talk all about how we moved there.
Living overseas can be hard. But with a loving and supportive community, what could go wrong? Join us every Saturday for new tips, stories of exciting globetrotters or just a comfy chat with us. Love, Miri & Nina xxx