In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria welcomes Helery, an inspiring Estonian expat who has found her home in the picturesque northern town of Bassano del Grappa, Italy. Helery's journey from Estonia, to various corners of Europe—including Finland and Spain—has been shaped by her adventurous spirit and the desire to embrace new cultures. With experience in the tourism sector, she now runs her own business helping foreigners navigate the job market in new countries.

Helery opens up about the profound personal loss she faced when her fiancé unexpectedly passed away while they were living in Spain. She shares how this life-altering event propelled her to seek professional help and ultimately inspired her to become a guiding light for others. Her business reflects her mission to support expats in finding jobs and integrating into their new communities.

Listeners will gain insight into the challenges of adjusting to life in Italy, from overcoming cultural differences to the nuances of learning the Italian language. Helery shares her thoughts on the importance of mindset in job searching, the value of genuine connections in networking, and the unique experience of living abroad—where the line between home and foreign can often blur.

Whether you're contemplating a move abroad, dealing with the complexities of loss, or seeking inspiration to pursue your dreams, this episode offers a heartfelt narrative filled with resilience and hope. Don't miss out on Helery's incredible story and the valuable lessons she imparts along the way.

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Here is Helery's website to help on your resume's and CV's for your job search abroad.

Here are previous episodes with similar destinations:

Moving to Spain with Astrocartographer Isabel

Moving to Spain - Meg's Journey from Cold to the Sun

From St. Luis to Sicilian Shores - Jennifer's Quest to Italian Citizenship

Grieving in a foreign country - Brigette's Story

(00:00) Worlds Collide is a podcast about moving abroad in 2026

(00:59) This episode includes a trigger warning about loss of a loved one

(01:40) Hilary is studying tourism and hospitality in Italy

(05:20) How long did you stay in Estonia until you went away again

(07:10) Ferrera Hilary helps foreigners find jobs in new countries

(14:29) You passed your Spanish language exam, and you were proud of that

(17:12) How much longer did you stay in Spain after that?

(19:24) ChatGPT helps job seekers with their CVs

(26:06) I'm specialized in helping foreigners when they are searching for a job abroad

(32:31) People say they don't feel home when living abroad, according to survey

(35:09) I asked people to name something you are most proud of during living abroad

(37:04) Sometimes people talk to me like I am a foreigner when I go abroad

(40:13) Why did you decide to move to Italy from Spain

(43:04) Tell me about your language process with Italian and Spanish

(48:02) Hillary: Future wise, do you plan or can you plan

Keywords: Expat Life, Job Searching, Personal Growth, Cultural Adjustment, Italy, Estonia, Loss and Resilience, Language Learning, Community Building, Entrepreneurship, Travel, Life Abroad, Professional Development, Networking, Emotional Wellbeing, Job Search Abroad, Spain.