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Download the show notes HERE
Have you ever thought about telling your expat story – sharing your international journey, the highs and lows, the insights and learning gained along the way?
This is exactly what 20 brave ladies did when Louise Ross invited them to contribute to her latest book: Women Who Walk: How 20 Women from 16 Countries Came to Live in Portugal.
In this podcast episode Louise shares what she learnt from these amazing stories. So much of what Louise shared in terms of common themes and insights resonated with me (the other Louise). What about you?
What also struck home was the value of really listening – giving people the time and space to talk about their experiences and journeys. Louise shares this quote from Barack Obama:
“I learned that if you listen hard enough, everybody’s
got a sacred story, an organising story of who they are and what their place in
the world is. And they are willing to share it with you if they feel as if you
actually care about it. And that ends up being the glue around which
relationships are formed, and trust is formed, and communities are formed. And
ultimately, that’s the glue around which democracies work.”
Often, we may ‘think’ we know people without really understanding their full stories. To be truly listened to and ‘heard’ is a becoming an unusual occurrence in this fast-paced technological world.
And yet, offering a listening ear is one of the easiest things we can do. I hope this conversation inspires you to listen and give someone you know the gift of being truly heard.
NOTE: This episode has focused on women’s stories because this was the focus of Louise’s current book. Louise is currently writing her next book and this will tell the stories of 20 men who have all come to be living in Portugal. Both male and female stories matter equally of course!
Enjoy this fascinating conversation where Louise shares:
* What she learned from these diverse stories.* The personal benefit of documenting our own stories irrespective of whether we share them.* The personal strengths and characteristics that Louise recognised in the personal stories – I am sure you will relate.* The themes that bubbled up through the stories – many that you will recognise.* What motivates people to move once, settle and then decide to uproot and move on again? Link to the article mentioned HERE* The value of recording our stories so that others can benefit from our experience and lessons.
Interview with Louise Ross: Author of Women Who Walk: How 20 Women from 17 Countries Came to Live in Portugal
Interested in writing your own story?
Download the show notes to find questions from Louise to get you started. Why not join the closed
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By Thriving AbroadRegister HERE to receive regular podcast news, updates and the full transcript from each interview.
Download the show notes HERE
Have you ever thought about telling your expat story – sharing your international journey, the highs and lows, the insights and learning gained along the way?
This is exactly what 20 brave ladies did when Louise Ross invited them to contribute to her latest book: Women Who Walk: How 20 Women from 16 Countries Came to Live in Portugal.
In this podcast episode Louise shares what she learnt from these amazing stories. So much of what Louise shared in terms of common themes and insights resonated with me (the other Louise). What about you?
What also struck home was the value of really listening – giving people the time and space to talk about their experiences and journeys. Louise shares this quote from Barack Obama:
“I learned that if you listen hard enough, everybody’s
got a sacred story, an organising story of who they are and what their place in
the world is. And they are willing to share it with you if they feel as if you
actually care about it. And that ends up being the glue around which
relationships are formed, and trust is formed, and communities are formed. And
ultimately, that’s the glue around which democracies work.”
Often, we may ‘think’ we know people without really understanding their full stories. To be truly listened to and ‘heard’ is a becoming an unusual occurrence in this fast-paced technological world.
And yet, offering a listening ear is one of the easiest things we can do. I hope this conversation inspires you to listen and give someone you know the gift of being truly heard.
NOTE: This episode has focused on women’s stories because this was the focus of Louise’s current book. Louise is currently writing her next book and this will tell the stories of 20 men who have all come to be living in Portugal. Both male and female stories matter equally of course!
Enjoy this fascinating conversation where Louise shares:
* What she learned from these diverse stories.* The personal benefit of documenting our own stories irrespective of whether we share them.* The personal strengths and characteristics that Louise recognised in the personal stories – I am sure you will relate.* The themes that bubbled up through the stories – many that you will recognise.* What motivates people to move once, settle and then decide to uproot and move on again? Link to the article mentioned HERE* The value of recording our stories so that others can benefit from our experience and lessons.
Interview with Louise Ross: Author of Women Who Walk: How 20 Women from 17 Countries Came to Live in Portugal
Interested in writing your own story?
Download the show notes to find questions from Louise to get you started. Why not join the closed