Episodes
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Teacher, Traveler and Homeowner in Dubai | Tom Streppel
Tom Streppel, a teacher originally from the Netherlands has lived in Spain, China, Malaysia and now Dubai where he has purchased his first piece of property. On this episode we chat: -Working in China compared to the UAE -Getting paid in Euro and local currency -How and why to buy an apartment in...
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From South Africa to Working in Healthcare in Abu Dhabi | Adrienne Katombela
Sonographer and Radiographer Adrienne Katombela has been working in healthcare for over a decade. She has always wanted to live abroad so she made the move from Johannesburg, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She studied radiography and ultrasound in postgrad at the University of...
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French Language Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Leila Sammou
Super mom and super teacher, Leila Sammou has been working abroad for a decade in Morocco, USA and now the UAE. She has made Abu Dhabi her home and has grown her family from two to four since her move to the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is a language teacher by trade and speaks multiple...
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University English Instructor in Saudi Arabia | Jordell Bynum
We are changing it up for this special episode! Saudi Arabia, or the Kingdom is a border neighbor of the United Arab Emirates and are often confused with one another but for this episode we wanted to give you some information and insight on the Kingdom and how it compares to the UAE. Jordell…
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American Elementary School Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Quitney Price
Quitney Price, from Hawaii USA has been a teacher in Hawaii, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. She has degrees in Education and is currently teaching the 5th grade at an American international (private) school in Abu Dhabi. In this episode we chat -Applying to schools abroad -The Attestation...
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British Diplomat in Abu Dhabi | Stephanie Shaw
Stephanie Shaw, originally from Liverpool, is on her third posting on behalf of the British Civil Service here in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Her first posting was in Beijing, China then Delhi, India and now Stephy calls Abu Dhabi home. In this podcast episode we discuss: -Her First Post (Job Role) in…
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University & Guidance Counselor in Dubai | Shalyn Tharayil
Shalyn Tharayil from California, USA has worked in university and guidance counseling in a high school setting since 2014. She has been a counselor in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and now Dubai In this episode we discuss: -Working at an international or private school abroad -Types of counselors abroad...
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Nursing in Abu Dhabi | Elizabeth Craig
Elizabeth Craig, has worked as a nurse for many years. Most of her nursing career has been with the NHS in the UK but due to her love of travel, Lizzie has made the move to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to work at one of the more reputable hospitals. In this episode we discuss -Nursing...
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Working in Hospitality in Abu Dhabi | Ellen Aichelmann
Ellen Aichelmann, originally from Germany has worked in hospitality since 2009. She has worked in London, China and now Abu Dhabi. Starting at the Kempinski hotel group and now working for Hong-Kong based luxury hotel brand, the Rosewood, Ellen studied hospitality in Switzerland and has since...
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American Middle School Math Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Lan Ly
Lan Ly, a Vietnamese-American born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas has made the leap to move to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to teach middle school math. Abu Dhabi is Lan's first home abroad and it has been a wild ride. In this episode we discuss -Her move from Texas USA to Abu Dhabi -What...
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From NYC to Working in Global Health in Abu Dhabi | Priya Kanayson
Originally from California, Priya Kanayson, a Manager at one of the first Global Health Institutes in the United Arab Emirates shares her journey from her life working and living in New York City to her new home, Abu Dhabi. An NYU graduate, Priya lived and worked in NYC for 9 years after deciding...
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Community 13: Girl Gone International | Anne Scott
Anne Scott was a digital nomad before the term existed; a "Digital Nomad 1.0" she likes to say. One day in 2010 she looked up and realized that she'd lived in 10 countries in 10 years and that she felt at home on the road. She founded Girl Gone International (GGI) to help her connect with other...
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Community 12: Global Shapers | Stephany Zoo
Stephany Zoo is one of the young people working on supporting economic and entrepreneurial development in Africa. She's on the ground bridging the gaps between the people and the forces driving African economies and China. Currently splitting her time between Nairobi, Cape Town and China, she is...
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Community 11: Shanghai Mamas | Melanie Ham
Few things are more frightening to migrants than giving birth outside of their home country. This is what led Melanie Ham and a few other mothers in Shanghai in the mid-2000s, to connect and build community. What began as a small clutch of expat women with babies and toddlers looking for...
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Community 11: Qmmunity | Gabby Gabriel
When Gabby Gabriel arrived in Shanghai, she couldn't find any other LGBTQ people to hang out with. Even in China's most socially progressive, outward-looking city, life for queer people is difficult. Conservatism still rules in the wider culture, so many are forced to live either closeted or very...
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Community 10: LinkedIn Local | Tamar Hela
LinkedIn Local: a community to bring online connections offline with chapters in over 600 cities. Co-President of the Shanghai chapter of LinkedIn Local, Tamar Hela has been living overseas since she was 23. After studying in Spain and starting her own business, she spent time as a digital nomad,...
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Community 9: Startup Grind, Part 2 | Rebecca Liang
Originally from Hefei, China, Rebecca Liang migrated to Shanghai where she became an entrepreneur. And then her company failed spectacularly. She was jobless, homeless and went through a bad breakup. Rebecca walks us through the story of her first venture, how it seemed like a cant-miss...
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Community 8: Startup Grind, Part 1 | Sabrina Benioudren
With a presence in 600 cities across 125 countries, and boasting over 2 million members, for entrepreneurs in the tech space, or anyone who is interested in the tech industry, Google-supported Startup Grind is a great way to no only meet like-minded people, but to help get plugged in to the local...
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Community 7: Rotary International | Rita Malvone
A global community that gives back to communities through volunteering and fundraising projects. Rita Malvone is one of those folks. For people like her who want to dig deeper into the place where they live and who want to give back, Rotary Club has just what you're looking for. As Rita explains,...
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Community 6: Podcast Brunch Club | Shannon Martin
Shannon Martin has been living abroad for years. Ever since she convinced her employer to let her work remotely and she fell in love with the #ExpatLife in Spain, she's never felt the pull to go back "home." Today she's a successful content manager and PR pro who is also the organizer of the...
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Community 5: FitFam | Vy Vu
Australian Vy Vu set up FitFam, "A free fitness community that is accessible to all." They offer free workout classes to people of all fitness levels taught by volunteer instructors, and the idea has taken off. FitFam classes are now taught at 35 locations across the city, along with multiple...
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Community 4: InterNations | Catalina Calin
One of the largest expat-focused organizations in the world, InterNations often serves as a "landing pad" for young professionals when they move to a new city abroad. This week, Romanian-born Catalina Calin, local ambassador in Shanghai (one of the 420+ cities worldwide with a local chapter)…
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Community 3: IPWS | Amanda Argentieri
Are you in China and want to develop yourself professionally? Where do you turn for mentoring? Who can call out the pitfalls and obstacles as you try to advance your career? Amanda Argentieri, President of the International Professional Women's Society (IPWS) talks about her work leading a...
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Community 2: Lean In | Roberta Basso
This week we're discussing women in leadership with Roberta Basso, International Manager for Lean In China. She traces her path from Southern Italy to the Netherlands to China to Dubai, where she found herself as the only woman on a team of engineers in the industrial sector, and then again in…
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Community 1: SASS.C (Sweat & Social Sisters) | Kelly Olver
Do you like sweating and being social? South African-born and New Zealand-raised Kelly Olver shares her story of being an ex-flight attendant gym rat who has created a fitness community for women in Shanghai, called SASS.C. The idea came about as she searched for a way to combine her passion for...
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Welcome to Pop Abroad!
So you've made the leap. You're living overseas; living the dream. Now what? Once the honeymoon period ends, and friends back home stop being excited and impressed by your courageous leap to find your fortune in a foreign land, things start to get real. How do you build a life overseas? How do…
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