Chronicles Abroad

In this episode of Global Grind, we have a thoughtful discussion about networking. Some people hate it and some people love it. You can grow to love it if you shift your perspective and have a different approach to expanding your network. We help you to think of the following: 1. Don’t go for the big ask right away. Like dating, you flirt first before asking them to dinner, so with networking build a genuine rapport with the people you want to connect with. 2. Don’t be afraid to be candid. Let the person know what you’re struggling with especially if it’s something they too have struggled with. It’s a great way to relate. 3. Your approach should always focus on THEM. First, see what you can offer them and how you can help them with what they’re doing. Because over time, when you give someone value they’ll return the favor. 4. Know that it takes time, therefore, enjoy the journey. If someone doesn’t respond just keep trying. And at the end of the episode, we give you an action plan to help you get your intern

Harry Bates is a neo-shaman who is a retired illustrator and living in Thailand. He moved with two of his children abroad and currently calls Thailand home. He has been living in Thailand for 10+ years. We get a little mystical in this episode as we dive deep into Harry’s shamanistic abilities. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Throw your fear out of the window. 2. You may have to visit a place a few times before you take the final leap. 3. Whether you’re raising your children in your home country or in another country, the parenting doesn’t change. Want to connect more with Harry? Check him out on his website: Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 21 | Harry Bates Former Illustrator Uses Shamanism To Heal Others appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

In this episode, we help you to narrow down what an international career is––as this term is very vague. We dive deep into what your options are such as NGOs, freelancing, the Peace Corps, etc. We help you to consider the following: 1. What do you want to do? International career is very vague. 2. How to choose the right country for you and things to consider when selecting a location. 3. Use Numbeo to determine a fair salary across different economies. Also, consider the type of life you want to have abroad: Slower pace = Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panamá Big Adventure = India, China Comfortable or family = Staying in the West or Southeast Asia And at the end of the episode, we give you an action plan to help you get your international career started. Check out these helpful blog posts: The Secret To Moving Abroad Part 1 and Part 2. Tip: Whatever you hear about a country from an ex-pat is exaggerated. Nowhere is nearly as good or nearly as terrible as someone online says. It is 30% better than they say and 30% no

Cepee and Annette are two friends from Texas who “hit refresh” and embraced the road less traveled. They started an online community called She Hit Refresh for women 30 years and older who want to break free from their routine and start a life of travel but also created a space for those who are already doing so. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. You can hit refresh and start your life over after the age of 30 (and as many times as you want to). 2. You can create any journey you want so don’t worry about what and how other people are doing things. 3. You don’t have to do it all at once, take your time and throw FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), out of the window. Want to connect more with Cepee, Annette, and the She Hit Refresh community? Check them out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: She Hit Refresh Facebook: She Hit Refresh Blog: She Hit Refresh Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook

Would you like to finally make that move abroad? Aaron Horwath, our Vietnam expat guest from episode 7 of the Chronicles Abroad podcast, is back with a segment we call Global Grind. Over the next several weeks on Global Grind, Aaron is our guest host alongside, Nubia, and Frantzces will be covering the entire process of moving your life and career abroad. In this episode, we discuss some of the fundamental questions to think about to begin the process of moving abroad. Here are a few of the many questions we pose to help you get started: 1. Why do you want to move abroad? 2. Have you thought about testing out the waters first before moving? 3. What are your aspirations for your career abroad? 4. Have you considered some of the downsides of living abroad? This is where we share a realistic perspective of living abroad. And at the end of the episode, we give you an action plan to help you get your international journey started. Start Grinding Write down three different cities and locations you think you might b

While running a successful business and having all the material possessions she wanted, she felt like something was missing from her life. Lakeitha sold all of her things and has embarked on a journey she calls 50 things before 50. In this episode, you’ll be inspired to remember: 1. No matter how old you are, it’s never too late to reset your life and start something new. 2. Law of attraction is a real thing so pay attention to your words and your energy. Whatever you speak will manifest into the physical world. 3. To take some risks and do one or two things outside of your comfort zone. Want to connect more with Lakeitha? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: Lakeitha Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 17 | L. Anderson A Journey Into Turning 50 appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

Elena Ledoux is a licensed defense attorney who took a two-year sabbatical to live in Europe with her husband and two children. But not only that, she’s also an entrepreneur who has created two successful businesses! Elena is the co-founder of Superb Maids in Las Vegas and the founder of MommyGO – a company that produces natural energy shot for moms. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Use logic and calculate how you can live abroad temporarily or longterm. Take the emotion out of the decision. 2. If you really want to travel or live abroad, you can figure it out. Get an extra job. Figure it out until there is no logical reason not to do it. 3. Use your dreamer side and your practical side to take the leap of faith. Want to connect more with Elena? Check her out on her websites: Superb MaidsMommyGO Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 16 | Elena Ledoux When Practicality Meets R

Latifah Al-Hazza grew up traveling the world. As a freelance journalist, she loves sharing stories about different cultures and is committed to shining light on local communities. Latifah and her mother created a travel company called Femscape Sojourns that’s not like your typical travel group. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Travel is an experience and a feeling like no other. 2. Travel allows you to open yourself up to people who are different than you. But also reminds you we’re all still the same. 3. It’s okay to take baby steps toward your travel goals. Want to connect more with Latifah? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @tifahhh Website: The Al-Hazza Adventures Travel Group: Femscape Sojourns Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 15 | Latifah Al-Hazza Entrepreneur Creating Excursions For Women appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

Elyse Robinson found her home in Mexico City. Despite many objections from friends and family, she pursued her dreams of living abroad––although Mexico wasn’t her first stop. She’s an entrepreneur who has built a business and is determined to prove to the world that people of color do travel the world. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. If you moved abroad and it doesn’t work the first time, it’s okay to try again. 2. Don’t believe the horror stories you hear about traveling and living abroad. 3. Don’t let fear and other people’s opinions get in the way of making your move abroad come true. Want to connect more with Elyse? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Keen Ready Her store OrganicosMX Instagram @keenreadycom Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 14 | Elyse Robinson Builds A Thriving Business Abroad appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

Amiekay Richcrick quits her job as a TV news producer to make her dream of living abroad come true. She was terrified at first but she made it a point to find likeminded individuals through Facebook groups such as Girls Love Travel to gain the inspiration and courage to move to New Zealand. We get pretty deep here and Amiekay shares with us some of her struggles with living abroad and how she has been working to overcome it. She also wrote this fabulous blog post for us titled I (Sometimes) Miss My Job. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Even if you’re scared to make the leap, make it anyway but be prepared. 2. Despite any struggles you face, it’s going to be rewarding, just hold on. 3. Travel will show you who you really are. Want to connect more with Amiekay? You can follow her on these following social media platforms: Skype: arichcrickSocial Media: Twitter: @amiekayr Instagram: @amiekaysadventure Facebook: @amiekaysadventure Follow Amiekay on her blog at Amiekay’s Adventure Click her

Thalassa Van Beek quit her 9-5 job to follow her dream of living in Spain. Originally from The Netherlands, she took the leap of faith and after 6 months of building her freelancing career, she was able to go 100% full-time. Now living in Spain, Thalassa shares with us how she was able to do it and the community she has created called Freelance Kickstarter to support other freelancers on their journey. In this episode, you’ll be inspired to: 1. Kickstart your freelancing career. 2. Genuinely put the time and effort to create the life of your dreams. 3. Take action and just go for it. Want to connect more with Thalassa? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Join Thalassa’s Facebook community called Freelance Kickstarter Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 11 | Thalassa Van Beek Quits Her 9-5 Now A Full-time Freelancer appeared first on Chronicles Abroad

DeAnna Taylor left the States because she needed a break. She was overworked and was ready to separate herself from the rat-race. Lawyer turned teacher, she moved to South Korea to teach and continue her dreams of traveling abroad. Creator of Broke And Abroad, a website geared towards people who want to travel for less. DeAnna shares some incredible insights about her experiences and provides practical tips for aspiring (and frugal) solo travelers. In this episode you’ll be inspired to: 1. Do the things that only make you happy. 2. Take action from the resources that DeAnna shares about flight deals and travel hacks. 3. Stop looking for approval from others. Want to connect more with DeAnna? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Broke And Abroad Instagram: @dtaylor.nc Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 10 | DeAnna Taylor Hits The Reset Button On Her Life appeared first on Chron

Bianca Wilson enjoys traveling the world all while maintaining a successful career in healthcare sales and marketing. She isn’t interested in leaving the States just yet to live overseas. Bianca loves her career. She’s in pursuit of creating a work-life balance where she can work in her field remotely and still succeed in projects outside of work. Find out how she is strategically creating her remote lifestyle. In this episode you’ll be inspired to: 1. Live your life on your terms. 2. Learn how taking a sabbatical may be a great option. 3. Don’t be afraid to take risks and make it a habit of connecting with others. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 9 | Bianca Wilson Strategically Creates A Plan To Move Abroad appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.

Janice Chaka is a self-confessed introvert who loves to travel. We get a birdseye view on what it’s like to be a traveling introvert. Janice then gives tips for introverts to travel comfortably. But don’t worry you’ll also receive practical tips to begin your travel journey. Janice has more than 15 years of experience in HR, she has seen the ins and outs of multinational corporations, small businesses, and startups. She has also gone through a lot of career changes successfully and knows firsthand how difficult and stressful this may be. Now, she’s completely location independent. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. It’s okay to switch careers. The more you know the more valuable you are to companies. 2. Don’t worry about everyone else. 3. It’s okay to create boundaries and say no. Want to connect more with Janice? Check her out on these following social media platforms: The Traveling Introvert Podcast The Career Introvert Facebook LinkedIn Click here to leave us a rating & a review o

We have an insightful conversation with 26-year-old Aaron Horwath, creator of the 12HourDifference, an online platform for millennials, who are curious about taking an international career path. Aaron gives solid advice on how to be visible in your industry. He discusses the risks he’s taken and how he didn’t allow rejection to prevent him from making his dreams of landing a corporate career abroad a reality. With a feature in Forbes.com and multiple published articles across numerous online publications, Aaron is a definitely an industry leader! In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Ask and you shall receive. 2. Your skills are translatable so don’t negate your experiences. 3. Be visible, get started and jump on those opportunities. Want to connect more with Aaron? Check him out on the following social media platforms: Twitter: 12hrdifference LinkedIn: Aaron Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

Self-proclaimed Life Transformation Specialist, Tina C. Hines is an author, an intuitive clairvoyant, and medium who uses her unique gifts to help women go from hurt to healing. After being diagnosed with depression, Tina began her personal journey to reclaim self-love and happiness. It’s been said that Tina is matchless in her craft as she combines guided meditation, deep compassion and a bit of tough love to inspire women to say Yes to healing those emotional wounds and seek happiness in their lives. Tina has been featured in the NY Times, appeared on Good Morning America, Positive Energy TV, This Needs to Be Said and Trenton Now. She is the author of Self-Love After The Storm: 31 Affirmations to Heal Emotional Wounds and co-author of Organized Obstacles: A Collection of Weight Loss Stories From Those Who Laughed In Impossible’s Face. Tina travels the globe hosting workshops and retreats that educate, empower, and enlighten women. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Focus on your mental

Former fashion blogger and realtor, Kellie McRae is a self-proclaimed Joy Junkie. She spends most of her time finding the joy in her life and helping others see the silver lining. In 2016, Kellie was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease. After facing high health care cost in the States, Kellie made the fearless decision to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand for more affordable healthcare. A year into her journey abroad, Kellie now teaches small businesses how to look good on their social media platforms. She is the proud single mother of two amazing adults who are amazing who she says she raised in the School of Frank Sinatra “I did it my way.” Want to connect more with Kellie? Check her out on the following social media platforms: Website: Kellie McRae Instagram: @hurricaneinheels Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 4 | Kellie McRae The Joy Junkie And Medical Tourism appeared first on Chronicles

In this episode, we spoke with Adiya White-Hammond, a single mom who moved to the Republic of the Congo in Central Africa several years ago with her 8-year-old daughter in tow. Adiya embraced the uncertainty of the universe and allowed herself to be taken entirely by the experience. We dive deep into how she made tough but thoughtful decisions that both supported her love for travel while maintaining the stability of her daughter in the forefront. Her top priority is to ensure that her daughter doesn’t feel like too much of an outsider. Adiya discusses the issues of patriarchy, cultural differences and the life she built abroad. We have some fun getting a bit personal about dating abroad and how Adiya is “just doing her.” Have you ever been safely escorted home by someone who’s mugged you? There’s also a kidnapped baby and a missing mango. We have a lot of laughs in this episode. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. It’s possible to be a single mother and live abroad. 2. Despite jarring cul

Vocalist, songwriter, and poet Stephanie James had an impressive, secure job in the States. But she wanted to become a digital nomad. Stephanie stumbled upon an opportunity with a company who facilitates a group of aspiring nomads to travel to three continents and multiple countries in 12 months. Stephanie stepped out on faith and decided to apply to be a part of this fantastic opportunity, which afforded her the opportunity to travel to 18 countries in a year. Throughout her journey, Stephanie developed lasting friendships, cultivated connections, and was inspired to create a free social networking site for artist and creatives called The Artist Connection. Stephanie is now back in the States, and she discusses the severe reverse culture shock and the adjustments that she’s had to make since returning home. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. There are no limitations. 2. Stephanie’s mantra is, “Say what you want until you see what you said.” 3. When you set your intentions they will manif

In part 2, Frantzces shares her story about moving abroad. A single mother of one, she explains how her story is quite different than her co-host. She discusses how her mental health was being impacted by her situation in the States. Find out the life-altering moment in her life that led her to make the official move abroad to Southeast Asia. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1.  Life is fragile. 2. Have zero expectations. 3. Sometimes you have to make moves in stealth mode. Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on the following social media platforms: Instagram: @frantzceslys Twitter: @frantzces Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe The post Episode 1 Part 2 | Frantzces Reflects On Being Abroad For Over A Year appeared first on Chronicles Abroad.