Today we’re joined by Valerie Kim, the founder of Kolibri Productions Group, an author, psychologist and world champion athlete who is currently on a mission to light up people to be their true self and speak up with their gifts and abilities. Valerie is also the producer of groundbreaking documentary series “Speak Up!” She has lived in 5 different countries and is no stranger to culture shock, redefining and embracing your unique identity across borders.

In this The Empowered Expat Woman episode, you will learn: 

• About Valerie’s journey as an ATCK and expat woman 
• How varying cultures and languages shaped Valerie’s identity
• How to overcome culture shock and embrace your unique identity
• Valerie’s advice on raising multicultural kids abroad
• How third culture kids can grow confident in who they are and adapt effectively

An inspiring interview full of empowering tips that you can’t miss out on!

Follow Valerie

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieprasetyo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valprasetyo_official/

Crowdfunding: https://igg.me/at/speakupseries

Check out these related episodes of The Empowered Expat Woman Show:

Episode 31: Navigating Life in a Different Culture – with Nicole Webb

Episode 18: Finding a Sense of Belonging as a Serial Expat – with Navine Eldesouki

Special Bonus for my Empowered Expat Women

I’ve created a really fun gift for you: It’s a quiz called THE WHEEL OF EXPAT LIFE, that helps you evaluate

– in which areas of your life abroad you’re thriving and

– which others might need some more attention.

The quiz looks at 7 areas relevant to your expat life – it’s free, fun, fast and totally confidential. Click here to take it now!

 In our interview, Julie talked about

• Her journey as a third culture kid, diplomatic spouse and now permanent expat 
• How to figure out ‘who you are’ as a Fabulous-Over-50 Expat Woman 
• The most common challenges experienced by expat women after 50
• How to find “your thing” and leverage all of your different experience, for professional and personal success
• What she wants younger expat women and spouses to know
• What’s needed to build your own brand and company after 50

Julie is a great example to prove that “Age is just a number” and that, whether you’re 50, 60 or 70, there’s an array of possibilities out there for you, waiting to be found!

Follow Julie

www.thekennedy-connection.com
https://thekennedyconnection.com/fabulous-after-fifty-podcast/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-kennedy-33527517/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youdeservetobeheard
Instagram: juliesfabulousafter50

Finding Your Path & Purpose Abroad

We talked about finding your very own path and purpose on your expat journey, as well as:

• What inspiring projects are keeping Juanita busy these days

• Overcoming an identity crisis when you are an accompanying spouse

• How to be unapologetic in terms of the things that you can do as an expat woman

• The importance of having the right role models for expat women

• Why working hard plays a big role in fulfilling your purpose

• How to find supportive tribes to succeed as an expat woman

Follow Juanita

Website:  www.iamjuanitaingram.com   

The Expats Show:
www.expatsshow.com
Click to Stream on Amazon Prime Video

Instagram: @iamjuanitaingram

Check out these related episodes of The Empowered Expat Woman Show:

• Episode 47: Navigating Professional and Emotional Shifts Abroad (with Juanita Ingram)

• Episode 53: Success Strategies for Living And Working Abroad (with María Ferrer)

• Episode 65. How To Make The Most Of Your Expat Life

Special Bonus for my Empowered Expat Women

I’ve created a really fun gift for you: It’s a quiz called THE WHEEL OF EXPAT LIFE, that helps you evaluate

• in which areas of your life abroad you’re thriving and
• which others might need some more attention. 

The quiz looks at 7 areas relevant to your expat life – it’s free, fun, fast and totally confidential. Click here to take it now!

About your host

Hi, I’m Camilla Quintana, founder of The Empowered Expat Woman, a certified Life Coach, Podcast host, and an Expat Woman in an inter-cultural marriage, raising 3 young, global citizens abroad.

Since 2018 I’ve been on a mission to empower women to thrive in foreign environments, claim their place and make the most of their expat life!

I’ve combined 20 years of Expat Experience with trainings at world-renowned Coaching Academies to help global women deeply connect with themselves and their ‘portable purpose’, so that – no matter where they are or where they’ll go – they can create a life story they’ll love telling!

If you’d like to achieve that too, schedule a free Clarity Session with me today!

Why Inspired Action?

Have you ever set a goal for yourself but either got stuck on your way to achieving it or burnt yourself out in the process? Then you need to watch this video!

I’ll tell you about a completely new and distinct way of reaching your goals effectively, sustainably and without sacrificing your joy, peace and balance in the process.

As I’m currently experimenting to see how far I can push myself to achieve some big and very exciting goals – but without falling into overwhelm and stress – this concept has been an absolute game-changer. It’s the model to live by!

In this The Empowered Expat Woman episode, you will learn: 

• Why it is so important to get into action
• How to overcome the fear of taking on too much
• The 4 phases of the cycle of Inspired Action
• How you could turn this concept into a ‘feminine lifestyle’
• What it means if you get stuck in one phase – and how to get out of that
• and more

If you’re an ambitious Expat Woman who

• is ready to make more of her life and potential
• currently feels insufficiently challenged
• would like to really showcase her skills, expertise and gifts in a meaningful way
• wants to make an impact – in whichever way you choose

… The Art Of Inspired Action will help you get there!

Related Episodes

• Episode 58. How To Effectively Deal With Your Inner Critic & Co

• Episode 56: Stepping Into Leadership

• Episode 66: How To Set Yourself Up For Success

• Episode 65. How To Make The Most Of Your Expat Life

About your host

Hi, I’m Camilla Quintana, founder of The Empowered Expat Woman, a certified Life Coach, Podcast host, and an Expat Woman in an inter-cultural marriage, raising 3 young, global citizens abroad.

Since 2018 I’ve been on a mission to empower women to thrive in foreign environments, claim their place and make the most of their expat life!

I’ve combined 20 years of Expat Experience with trainings at world-renowned Coaching Academies to help global women deeply connect with themselves and their ‘portable purpose’, so that – no matter where they are or where they’ll go – they can create a life story they’ll love telling!

If you’d like to achieve that too, schedule a free Clarity Session with me today!

Are there some things on your to-do or bucket list that you haven’t succeeded with yet?

Some say that to be successful you’ll need to work hard and follow a stringent plan. But sometimes, these two ingredients aren’t enough to follow through, to remain motivated and to cross the finish line.

Expat life can come with an extra dose of distractions and hurdles that can make us lose sight of what we want to achieve, or lose track of our way of getting there. If you’re hitting roadblocks and don’t seem to be able to get things done the way you’d like: don’t get discouraged. Maybe all you need is to create the right conditions to set yourself up for success.

In this episode of The Empowered Expat Woman, you will learn:

• 5 things that are standing in your way of succeeding, and how to avoid and transform them 
• 5 powerful ways to set yourself up for success, so that you can sail smoothly towards hitting your most inspiring goals!

If you are aiming to make the most out of 2023 whilst crushing the roadblocks and being successful at it – make sure to watch or listen to this episode!

Camilla Mentioned these Resources

• TEEW Episode 65: How To Make The Most Of Your Life Abroad

• Blog Post: The Counter-Thought – A Mindhack that will change your life forever

About your host

Hi, I’m Camilla Quintana, founder of The Empowered Expat Woman, a certified Life Coach, Podcast host, and an Expat Woman in an inter-cultural marriage, raising 3 young, global citizens abroad.

Since 2018 I’ve been on a mission to empower women to thrive in foreign environments, claim their place and make the most of their expat life!

I’ve combined 20 years of Expat Experience with trainings at world-renowned Coaching Academies to help global women deeply connect with themselves and their ‘portable purpose’, so that – no matter where they are or where they’ll go – they can create a life story they’ll love telling!

If you’d like to achieve that too, schedule a free Clarity Session with me today!

You know what the most valuable lesson I’ve learned in my life is?

That it’s a constant dance between seeing the glass half full or seeing it half empty.Though it doesn’t always feel like it, we have a choice in which perspective we want to adopt in life and with regards to our challenges.

When Disempowering Thoughts Start Creeping In….

I, for instance, had noticed some Expat Fatigue creeping in over the past few weeks… you know that “same-old-same-boring-old” feeling, right?

I’ll admit: I’m someone who gets bored easily and I need a lot of variety in my life. So the daily rut quickly starts weighing me down.

But as all feelings: my Expat Fatigue can be traced back to a THOUGHT. Numerous thoughts, actually. Negative thoughts disguised as “facts’, sneaking their way into my mind.

Such as:

“My host city is so small and unexciting” – “Every day is kind of the same…. that’s boring” – or, the all-time runner: “I just don’t have any time for myself – *sigh*!

And on top of it, all of these thoughts were reinforced by friends and family who “agreed with me” on them. (The perfect ingredient for creating blind spots!)

But let me tell you an astonishing little detail:

Our thoughts and the stories we tell ourselves are not actually a fact. They’re a choice. A habit. A pattern. The result of the perspective we adopted.

And whenever we choose thoughts that don’t actually benefit us, we give our power away….

Reflection:

So I’m curious:

⁉️What are some “totally legit” thoughts you continuously think without questioning them, that actually keep you stuck in the rut?

⁉️And what would happen if you challenged that notion, looked at it from a different angle or changed the lens through with you looked at the situation?

Time To Take Your Power Back!

 
Here are two things you can do right away, that will help you achieve that:

1. Listen to this podcast episode, in which I talk about- what it means to stand in your full power and why that is so important

   – why we sometimes ‘choose to’ dwell in sadness or retreat (and why sometimes that’s okay)

   – what we can do to get into a more empowering state of mind

2. Sign up for my upcoming free workshop “Reclaim Your Inner Power” taking place on May 24.

In this interactive online Workshop I’ll show you how to get out of the rut, create energy & momentum and make the most of your life abroad! 

Book your free seat now!

Can’t wait to see you there 🙂