The Expat-ations

In Episode 13 of The Expat-ations Podcast 🎙️, we speak with Palavi, a cross-cultural psychologist, about her experiences and expertise in navigating expat life in Saudi Arabia. Palavi shares her personal journey of relocating to Riyadh, offering valuable insights and practical tips for cultural adjustment.

We discuss the challenges and rewards of living in Riyadh, building an expat community, and understanding Saudi culture. Whether you're considering a move to Saudi Arabia or seeking to enhance your cross-cultural understanding, this episode provides essential guidance on relocation to Saudi Arabia, cultural adjustment Saudi Arabia, and thriving as an expat in Saudi Arabia. Learn about expat life Riyadh, expat community Riyadh, and practical advice for living in Riyadh.

In this engaging episode of Expat-ations 🎙️, Sherif takes us on a journey through his expat life, from growing up as an Egyptian American to leading major projects across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Sherif shares his early experiences of cultural identity struggles, his family’s move abroad, and the personal and professional challenges he faced. He offers insights into the expat lifestyle, the evolution of leadership in the Middle East, and how embracing new cultures has shaped his career and family life.

Tune in to discover how Sherif navigated through cultural shocks, managed leadership roles, and found his place in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly changing landscape.

In this captivating episode of Expat-ations 🎙️, we delve into the extraordinary expat journey of Nancy Elazzi. Nancy shares her experiences of growing up in the Ivory Coast 🇨🇮, fleeing a civil war, and moving through Ghana 🇬🇭 and Lebanon 🇱🇧 before finally settling in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦. From cultural shocks to professional challenges, Nancy provides a candid look at the highs and lows of her expat life.

Discover how she adapted to new environments, overcame language barriers, and found her place in diverse communities. Nancy's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of embracing change.

Tune in for an inspiring narrative that will resonate with anyone navigating life as an expat.

In this eye-opening episode of Expat-ations 🎙️, we sit down with Beth Bertiz, who began her expat adventure with a transition from the bustling streets of Manila to the dynamic landscapes of Dubai and Riyadh. Beth delves into her early experiences in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and how a leap of faith propelled her into a career that spans across two of the Middle East’s most vibrant cities. She shares candid insights into the cultural shocks, professional challenges, and personal growth she encountered along the way.

Tune in to hear Beth’s inspiring story of adaptation and success in unfamiliar territories, revealing how moving abroad reshaped her life and career.

What is it like to start your marriage life outside your comfort zone? How do you jump from being a shy outsider into a model, influencer and world traveler?

All of these question and more will be answered by Gabi who arrive in Saudi Arabia from Brazil 🇧🇷 in 2014 and kicked off her expat experience newly married, literally on the other side of the earth. 🎙️ In this episode we talk about all the challenges Gabi had to go through to adapt and make the best out of her new reality. super inspiring Episode to kick off Season 2 of the Expat-ations podcast! 🏁

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Amaan is an civil engineer from India Who was born in Saudi Arabia and lived here since then. Amaan went through different situations where he finds himself trapped between two cultures. He shares with us how that was challenging and helpful for his personality development at time.

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Another aspect of the expat life is to move there as a kid and grow up in a while new society and culture. Chandler moved together with his family to Saudi Arabia when he was 9 years old. In this episode he share with us how this experience changed a lot in his personality and future opportunities and it could’ve all be different if he lived in his town.

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Osman grew up suffering from sever social anxiety and it certainly proposed obstacles and challenges for him throughout his journey. He shares with us the details about taking the decision to work and move abroad.

Osman is an Engineer from Egypt has been an expat for couple years now and he describes it as a life changing experience.

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Urooj is a marketing manager born and raised in Saudi Arabia, She share with us the journey of being an expat person since born and how all that adds to one's personality and development.

We also talk more about growing up and facing the constant changes in an expat life.

Urooj also shares in this episode her experience in with mental health and it effects on your personal and professional life as an expat, with her personal opinion regarding the issue.

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Ever wondered how is it like to move and work abroad?

This thought must have crossed your mind at least once,but as humans we always fear the unknown

This podcast will provide a platform for expats to share their experiences and stories about moving and living to different countries and will help anyone who is considering an opportunity outside their home country

We will talk about what kind of expectations one should have and best tips and advices to make this journey easier and more successful

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