Do your loved ones back home often have a wrong impression of what your life abroad is like? Then you'll love this episode!  I list 7 things we'd like folks back home to know - and I'm doing so with the help and inputs of many, lovely expat ladies! Do these things resonate with you? What would you add to our list?  Session notes can be found at www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode30

Our mindset strongly affects the way we'll experience our life. On my international journey, I've come up with 3 powerful mindsets that I attribute my wellbeing and resilience to to a great extent. They're not your 'usual ones' so listen up! I hope you'll try them out and notice the same shifts in your life! www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode29

Today we dive into the diplomatic world, its perks and challenges, with diplomatic spouse Alexandra Paucescu. You'll find out about: - what has helped her to adjust and settle into her role - the advice she'd give to women new to this lifestyle - how to find meaningful outlets for your professional aspirations - establishing team spirit and ground rules with your husband - creating a sisterhood with likeminded people and more The session notes can be found at www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode28

Heute reden wir über die Rückkehr "nach Hause" - auch wenn sich das gar nicht mehr so anfühlt. Dass das Leben im Ausland gewisse Herausforderungen mit sich bringt, wussten wir. Doch dass auch das Zurückkehren mit Schwierigkeiten verbunden ist, überrascht und verunsichert viele Expats! Meine heutigen Gäste, Christina Kapaun und Wiebke Homborg, befassen sich ganz speziell mit diesem Thema und erzählen uns: - von ihrer eigenen Rückkehr nach Deutschland - was man tun kann, um sich zurück zu Hause besser zurecht zu finden - was einem bei der Rückkehr im Weg stehen kann - und mehr! Session notes gibts auf www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode27

Today's guest is interior designer Renata Carvalho, who helps expats create a home abroad they'll feel truly comfortable in! You'll learn: practical things you can do to make your temporary home feel like home what "wellbeing items" are which interior decor items you should splurge on (and on which others you shouldn't) some unique decorating ideas when the budget is tight  how to help your children settle in and feel good in their new home how interior design can affect our emotions the ways in which the concept of home has changed in the past year and more! I hope this episode will leave you inspired to shake things up a bit in your home and add that special something to it! Full session notes at:

This episode is dedicated to all of the accompanying spouses who are (currently) not working: If you are struggling with your current role as a stay-at-home-mom and housewife, this episode will help you to: embrace the status quo think of yourself in a completely differently way (confidence boost) show you how to master the most common pain points of stay-at-home-moms and offer guidance to find your way out of financial dependency, unemployability, lack of intellectual stimulation And if you are fully embracing your role as a stay-at-home mom, this episode will: serve as a little pep talk while also empowering you to become more independent, fulfilled and in control of your life Want personalised help? Book a 30-min complimentary session at

When our children's surroundings change, it becomes even more important to create a strong family culture - a deep sense of rootedness, safety and support for them. In this episode I share my favorite 7 ideas to make that happen! Find out how - to use stories to create a strong family culture - a balance of roots and wings will benefit your third culture children - to create unique family traditions that represent your globally mobile / multicultural family's journey as well as some fun and original ways to strengthen your family cohesion abroad!

Being pregnant and having a baby abroad can feel overwhelming... enter: Karen Wilmot, the Virtual Midwife for expats! This interview will: – give you hope and trust for your pregnancy and birth abroad (possibly still during the pandemic!) – offer some mindset shifts to deal with pregnancy-related stress and anxiety – help you navigate doctor’s visits abroad – show you, how much control you have – even if you don’t feel like you do – tackle cultural differences, and how to find your way – make you feel empowered to take more responsibility in the matter Claim your 50% Off Coupon Code in the session notes: www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode23

On the occasion of the upcoming International Women's Day, I invited Expat Community Builder and film-maker Nyna Caputi to talk about women's empowerment. We discuss  - how she "accidentally" became an expat  - how feeling lonely and out of place led her to start the "Expat Woman" Club - battling with imposter syndrome and fear of selling - what each of us can do to empower ourselves and other women - and more! Session notes can be found at www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode22

Today's guest, Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore (@andthenwemovedto), has a lifespan of expat experience. And she knows: A globally mobile life can get messy! In this heartfelt, inspiring and uplifting conversation, you'll learn: - About Mariam’s most messy moves and moments – Valuable tips to master any challenges you may be encountering in your crossborder life – How her MOLA metaphor can help you capture your own and your family’s journey – How to help your kids to thrive through the transitions – What she treasures most about her globally mobile lifestyle Full session notes at www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode21