In this episode I interview financial expert and global nomad Lisa Mitchell on becoming financially empowered. You'll learn: - Why you should never fully rely on anyone else to be in charge of your financial security - The importance of pre-departure planning and having a worst case scenario exit strategy - Why you need to have the "Money Honey Conversation" (and what that entails) - How to become financially empowered even if you currently don't have your own money - How to manage your assets and investments back home - Things to look out for regarding finances when living a global lifestyle Visit for session notes and Lisa's website  for more valuable content on this subject.

It's not ideal to be financially fully dependent on anyone - not your partner, not his employer (or his ability to generate income), not your parents... You never know what life may bring and unfortunately there are many expat wives who find themselves stuck in unpleasant situations because of financial reasons. In this episode I'll ask you 6 questions about your financial situation you should be able to answer, so that you can break out of financial dependency. For full session notes and further resources visit Follow me on social media @coach.camillaquintana

Is crafting your CV giving you a headache? A gap here and there. Relocations every few years. You can already hear that uncomfortable question you know you'll be asked: "And what have YOU been doing there?" The answer? A million and one things! After all, being an expat or diplomatic wife and mom comes with a lot of responsibilities and equips us with countless skills... but can we put those on a CV? In today's episode I'm interviewing Lucy Samuels, a Career Coach and Professional Development Facilitator. Her specialty? Creating attractive CVs that will get you seen, heard and hired! You'll learn: * how to present gaps on your CV * how to sell your "unrelated work experience" to a potential employer * why you should always "but-out" and "don't-just" * to tune in to what your potential employer is really looking for * how to set up your CV Find out more about Lucy and her services at For full session notes visit

Have you considered starting your own, portable business? Today I'm interviewing Business and Marketing Expert for Global Entrepreneurs and Founder of Tandem Nomads, Amel Derragui, about this topic and you're gonna love what she has to say! You'll learn: Why YOU should start a portable business What the Expat Wife's Career Curse is Amel's "3 Cs" System to build a successful portable business The 3 Yes-es you need before getting started What pitfalls to avoid  Find out more about Amel and her services at   Full session notes at

"What could I possibly do around here?" Have you asked yourself that questions after moving abroad? You've left your previous job, network and possibilities behind to start over in a new country. And now you feel lost. You yearn for something meaningful, something that fills and lights you up... but what could this be? In this interview with cert. Life & Career Coach Vilma Usaite you'll learn: How a move abroad can actually be a catalyst for finding your purpose in life How Vilma's self-auditing process can help you on your quest for purpose What to do when you're passionate about a lot of things or when you don't really seem to have any clear interests / talents at all How to transition into your new identity (even when it gets messy) The one thing that stands in your way of finding your purpose Find out more about Vilma at Check out full session notes (including further resources and pinnable quotes) at

We all know what a burnout is, but have you heard of BOREOUT?It’s a disorder caused by chronic mental underload that leads to a persistent lack of motivation and interest, to frustration, lethargy and in some cases even depression.  I've noticed this syndrome in some of my coaching clients and so in this episode, I've taken all the scientific research and made it relevant to expat wives.  You'll learn: - what Boreout is and where it comes from  - how you can spot symptoms in yourself and others - the types of expat wives that are most prone to suffer from it - what perpetuates Boreout - what you can do to cope Full session notes at Follow me on social media @coach.camillaquintana

We all know what it's like to move to a new country and not know anyone: what doctor should you go to? At what stores can you get what you're looking for? Who to have a cup of coffee with, let alone talk about your feelings? Establishing friendships and a  network abroad is not just of personal, but also of professional importance! I've been there, done that many times myself, so in this episode I'll:  highlight some cultural differences when it comes to befriending others talk about the pros and cons of expat vs local friendships and most importantly: share my top 7 tips to meeting people and making friends abroad, all tested and proven, so that you too can increase your 'inner circle' abroad! Go to  for full session notes and follow me on social media @coach.camillaquintana

In this episode we'll take a deep dive into understanding and overcoming loneliness. It’s a feeling we all experience at one point or another throughout our international lives and relocations. You'll learn: * What loneliness is made up of exactly ... so that, instead of looking away, you can really get to know this feeling. Remember that what we know and understand well loses its power and grip over us! * The 5 antidotes to loneliness ... and how you can integrate them into your expat life today. To help you achieve this, I have a free gift for you: Download my free Feel-Better-Toolkit, a 10-page fillable workbook full of proven and effective exercises, available in the session notes.  Follow me:

Today, published author and thought leader Rachael Lynn and I are having an inspiring conversation about finding your inner happy place, your home within and strengthening your relationship to yourself. This is especially important for women who moved abroad, married into a different culture and feel a bit lost and disconnected from themselves. You'll find out how: * to get in touch with your 'inner happy place' * Rachael's definition of 'happiness' can help you experience it, even in challenging times * you can grow closer to yourself (and what to avoid) * the question of 'identity' plays into our wellbeing abroad * journaling can open the gateway to your inner truth and bring you closer to your 'inner happy place' Go to  for full session notes and to download Rachael's Journal Prompts for Expat Wives. Find out more about Rachael at  and follow her on www.instagram.com/withrachaellynn and www.facebook.com/ Her book "At Home Anywhere" is for sale on Amazon and you can download a free chapter on her website!

Moving abroad can feel so overwhelming. It means starting over from scratch in many ways, stepping outside your comfort zone, redefining yourself and experiencing a shift in the relationship dynamic with your spouse... You want the best for yourself and your family but: Where should you start? In this episode you'll learn about some of my signature frameworks and concepts I use with my clients, so that you can create your very own roadmap to living a fulfilled life abroad. And in order to apply this knowledge in your life right away and to take inspired action, I've created a free, downloadable workbook for you, "5 Self-Coaching Tools for a fulfilled life abroad": Stay in my orbit!  I Follow me @coach.camillaquintana I Thursday is HER day, stay tuned for a new episode next week!