For the season finale, Hayley invites her two oldest boys to discuss what it was like moving from California to Luxembourg, and how they're liking their new life three years in.

Dr Valeria Giannuzzi is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. She holds a PhD in Social Sciences with a specialisation in Migration Studies and is the founder of The Magic Stork, a community-focused organisation based in the UK providing culturally sensitive mental health services.

Having lived and worked in five countries before settling in the UK, Valeria knows first-hand the joys and challenges of resettling, learning new codes, and adapting to a new country. With over 15 years of professional experience, she has supported migrants in a range of contexts, including refugee camps, community engagement, research, and specialist mental health services. Her work has involved supporting diverse groups, such as unaccompanied minors, international students, expats, asylum seekers, and vulnerable women.

Through The Magic Stork, Valeria seeks to empower migrants by offering individual counselling, psychoeducational support, and workshops that promote mental well-being and resilience.

To learn more, please visit www.themagicstork.com

In this episode, Hayley sits down with Jeannelle Gresham, a Danish-born mother of two who’s been calling Luxembourg home since 2007. After becoming a citizen in 2015 and spending time as a stay-at-home parent, Jeannelle discovered a surprising new path: real estate renovation.

What started with a single home transformation in Neudorf evolved into a passion project and ultimately a business. Jeannelle shares how she built her renovation career around family life, the lessons she’s learned while managing projects, and her advice for others looking to do the same.

Jeannelle also opens up about her work as a certified Relaxation Trainer (DiMAP), and how finding calm amidst the chaos of motherhood and entrepreneurship has been key to her journey.

Mentioned in this episode – trusted vendors Jeannelle recommends:

Bihor (Heating & Plumbing): [email protected]

Rollinger (Roofing & Interior Walls): [email protected]

Fior Iron Atelier: [email protected]

OST (Exterior Windows): [email protected]

Messerich (Exterior Windows): [email protected]

Genista (Electrical): [email protected]

Parisotto Construction (Exterior Walls & Canalisation): [email protected]

Top-Solid (Interior Doors): [email protected]

Maroldt (Flooring & Materials): [email protected]

Whether you're dreaming of managing your own renovation or just looking for inspiration from a fellow parent building a meaningful life in Luxembourg, this episode is full of encouragement and practical wisdom.

Cara Vincens is a Canadian living and raising 6 kids in Luxembourg. Self described as a "geeky mom of 6," she loves Mondays, fresh starts, papercrafting, bright colours, tea and a good list. She helps you find a rhythm and routine that fits your life, so that you can live it well! To learn more about Cara, pleaes visit https://www.thehootingpirate.com/

Ditching her finance job to follow her passion

Anne is Luxembourgish and is a single mom. She is the founder of the language school "Luxembourgish with Anne."

Fabienne Stanitz is the creator and founder of the award winning new wine platform, FabstWines. The platform is dedicated to promoting and educating about local Luxembourgish wines. Fabienne is a certified sommelier and 2nd place winner of the Creative Young Enterprenuer of Luxembourg award. Please visit fabstwines.com or FabstWines on Instagram to learn more.

Robby Coelho is the Founder of Dalza, an innovative digital platform aimed at transforming the support of neurodivergent children. Robby is the father of a neurodivergent child himself and understands first-hand the stress and frustration in trying to effectively manage the care and support of a child with learning and thinking differences. This is why Robby created Dalza - to alleviate this burden so we can focus on helping children thrive.

Alex Howell works alongside Robby at Dalza. Mother to a young daughter who lives with certain medical and emotional challenges, Alex is passionate about improving the lives of those within the neurodivergent and mental health community.

Dalza was recently chosen as the overall winner in the Learning & Education Category at the World Summit Awards (WSA) 2025 World Summit Awards Global Champions 2025. To learn more please visit Dalza.com

Maude Van Rymenant is a Belgian mom living in Luxembourg. In addition to her (full time) day job, she’s also the content creator behind the hugely popular IG handle @you.are.family, dedicated to discovering family activities (museums, parks, summer slides …) you name it. Focused on Luxembourg and bordering countries. You can find Maude on IG or TikTok.

With Dr. Henderika de Vries

In this Episode Hayley sits down with Dr. Henderika de Vries, former Fulbright Yale Scholar, PhD in creativity from the Sorbonne Paris Cité, to unpack what is Giftedness and what it's like to have a high potential child. We also cover the overlaps between giftedness, Autism and ADHD.

With Passages founder, Lynn Frank

Lynn Frank is a Coaching Psychologist, who specialises in working with parents of neurodivergent kids and adults with ADHD . She is a founder of the asbl Passage, the parent support group for the English speaking community in Luxembourg. Passage runs monthly support group for all parents as well as organizing events for families and the professionals who work with them.

To learn more about her services please visit www.growthstages.com or contact [email protected]

To learn more about Passage visit www.Passage.lu or contact them at [email protected]

Luxembourg’s national childrens’ and parents’ helpline services is Kanner Jugendtelefon www.kjt.lu. They have a parents helpline and online service available in English.