81. Arlene Malone - Should You Leave Ireland for Australia?

“We packed up our lives, left everything behind… and started again in Perth.”Moving countries sounds exciting. In reality, it can be equal parts opportunity, uncertainty, homesickness, and hope.In this episode, I sit down with Arlene, founder of The Relocation Expo, to talk about her family’s journey from County Louth, Ireland, to Perth, Western Australia, and how that experience inspired her to help other families navigate the same path.We talk about:🇮🇪 Why they walked away from a successful business, family support networks, and a comfortable life in Ireland to start over in Australia✈️ The reality of arriving in Perth, navigating homesickness, and adapting to life on the other side of the world🏖️ How the Perth lifestyle, outdoor living, and opportunities for their children confirmed they’d made the right decision👷 The career opportunities that helped her husband Stephen’s transition from local builder in Ireland to managing major construction projects in Australia🤝 The power of networking, community, and building relationships when starting from scratch in a new country🌏 Why Arlene launched The Relocation Expo to connect skilled Irish and UK professionals with Australian employers looking for talentWhether you’re considering a move yourself, recruiting overseas talent, or simply curious about what it really takes to build a new life abroad, this is a conversation packed with practical insights and honest reflections.🎧 Now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else you get your podcast