David - Real life examples for reaching your goals and dreams overseas

Aeron had always longed for a better life. He was born in the Philippines, a beautiful country but unfortunately, he grew up in a poor family.
His mum had to leave him and his siblings to move to Hong Kong in order to provide for them, as they often went to bed hungry because there was no food in the house.
He would only see her every two years.
12 years later, through hard work and determination, she managed to bring the whole family over to Canada. Aeron and his siblings were finally able to have a new start, an extraordinary “normal” life. They could now have all the opportunities they never had before.
Aeron's story is one of resilience and hope. It is a story that will inspire you to chase your dreams and do whatever it takes to fulfill them.


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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Growing up poor in the Philippines
• The real-life of an Overseas Filipino Worker
• Moving the whole family to Canada
• Start from zero in a new country and succeed

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and after many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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When Marta and her husband decided to move to Japan, little did they know that they would also be starting a family. And while becoming a mother can be challenging for anyone, for Marta it was especially difficult. She had to learn how to navigate the Japanese healthcare system, deal with cultural differences, and learn new parenting skills all while adapting to life in a new country.

In this episode, she shares her experiences and offers advice to other mothers who may find themselves in a similar situation.

Marta is originally from Portugal. She lived in Spain, London, and now Japan. She also traveled the world as a flight attendant. Her first experience abroad was through a scholarship program called Erasmus. After that experience, she knew that her life was going to be away from Portugal. 
The exposure to many different cultures was eye-opening. So years later, Marta managed to move to England and found a job thanks to her background in aviation. 
In London, Marta met her husband who is from Belarus. 
When her husband's visa was about to expire, he had the opportunity to move to Japan. To do so the two had to get married, and they only had 3 days to do it.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Study abroad using the Erasmus program.
• Get married to stay together.
• Becoming a mother abroad.
• Health care cost.

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What would you do if you had to leave everything behind and start fresh in a new place? Eugenio did just that – twice! Hear his story of how he moved abroad to study, the lessons he learned, and what life is really like living in a foreign country.
In this episode, Eugenio tells the story of how he left his beautiful life behind in pursuit of new adventures. He talks about the ups and downs of moving to a new country and offers advice for anyone considering doing the same.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Scholarship
• Learning a language
• What life abroad is really like

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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Mundey Young knows all too well the challenges of adapting to a new life as an emigrant. For years, she has been living out of her suitcase and moving from one country to another. However, in that time, she has also learned how to make her life abroad as easy and enjoyable as possible. In this episode, Mundey shares her top tips for training your mind to live your expatriate life with ease. Whether you're just starting out on your expat journey or have been living abroad for a while, her inspiring story and tips will help you manage any potential bumps in the road with grace and confidence. So listen on and discover how to live your best emigrant life yet!

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TOPICS WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Culture shock when moving to the UK
• Racism in the US vs. UK and France
• How to learn and improve your language skill
• How to reprogram your mind to achieve your goals
• Healthcare system and cost: US vs. Europe

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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Many dreams of moving abroad and the United States is one of those countries that many has been eyeing on. In fact, the US has reached a record of 44.8 million emigrants since 2018. In this episode, Arnaldo, who originally lived in Brazil, shares how he landed in the land of opportunities with zero knowledge of speaking English. His exemplary journey shows how humbling it is to experience starting from none till you slowly climb up the mountain's peak and reach victory. From being a pizza delivery man, Arnaldo persistently made ways for him to excel in communicating and English, which led him to become an English teacher as he returned home.

Although he has seen promising results from his career, Arnaldo knew that staying in Brazil wasn't his destiny. When he met her partner Aline, they decided to pursue immigrating to Canada, where they have successfully established their own business - teaching English. With Aline's 22 years of experience teaching English, she has helped Arnaldo establish a program that continuously assists other people in learning English, the world's universal language.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Moving to the United States with no English
• Learning English quickly
• Open an English school in Brazil
• Move life and business to Canada   

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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Erez, the author of the book Berlin's Immigration Secrets, imparts with us his beautiful story of perseverance and commitment to reaching his dream. Erez was initially from Israel, and because of his country's continuing tension and economic crisis, he eventually got determined to find a new home as an emigrant. At 35, Erez moved to Berlin with a systematic plan and devotion to succeed. 
Erez is a man that is applaudable for his passion, and this character of his enabled Erez to successfully stay in Berlin despite the many challenges he needed to face. Some might say that moving at the age of 35 seems too late, but as Erez shares his side of the story, he proves to us that it's never too late to reach your dreams. If you feel like the perfect time to emigrate is now, do it now! If you need more time, do not fret! Slowly discover the path towards your goal and at the right time, expect to harvest the fruit of your labor just as Erez did. 
If there's another thing we need to remember from Erez's story is the importance of committing to a daily routine. Layout a plan for your life. Set the goals you want to achieve and be dedicated to working towards them. With this mindset, Erez was able to learn German and build for himself a stable job with a satisfying income. As an emigrant, it is important that we learn the value of discipline. There's nothing one can achieve if this fails to prevail.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Moving to Berlin
• Finding an apartment
• Make a plan to achieve your immigration goals

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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Jason, born and raised in Australia, decided to leave his country for the Philippines, where his mother originally lived. Amid rainy weather in Manila, Jason met Arielle. Jason and Arielle both have the mindset to live in a country that would give them satisfaction, and they know it's not where they were born in.

When Jason got a job position in Hong Kong, both were gladly willing to leave their country and start a life in Hong Kong, where they got to experience exciting things and the opportunity to travel to China from time to time. When the Hong Kong protest occurred, the couple again decided to a new country - somewhere more peaceful and harmonious.

Canada was a country that was not on their list of choices, but they were destined to be there. Of all the processes Jason and Arielle went through to successfully move to Canada, meeting their immigration consultant might be their most-life changing decision.

They shared how finding the right person to work with you on your immigration journey would grant you a visa and guide you as you build your future in your new home. In just a year of living in Canada, Jason and Arielle have surpassed incredible successes, and they generously share their knowledge about building a small business with those people who're dreaming of doing the same too.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Find the right immigration advisor
• Things to avoid when going through the immigration process
• How to start a business in Canada
• Tips on taxes for immigrants

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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David, who is originally from the United States, grew up fond of the Japanese culture and even made an effort to learn the language itself. With his tremendous interest in the country, he was motivated to find ways to start his journey outside of the US and eventually live in his dream country. But before everything else, David also managed to work across different cities in the US. Despite enjoying life in these cities, nothing could surpass his hunger to be in Japan.

With many job applications to get a position in Tokyo, David's perseverance to fulfill his dream was on the next level, and he finally did it. Though living in Japan was a surreal experience for David, his story, like everybody else, was not meant to be complete comfort.

He shared how his struggles from building valuable relationships to his career challenges brought him to Japan, then Germany, until he settled in Portugal with his Japanese wife. With his rejections and successes over the past years of moving countries, David sure has a lot to impart on those who want to follow the same path, which is why he started his platform Expat Empire, intended to help people who want to move abroad too. He is indeed a living example of perseverance and resilience, proving that when you put more than 100% into reaching your goal, there will be no room for failure, just some redirection, and eventually success.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• From the United States to Japan
• Finding jobs abroad
• Process of achieving your goals

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Coming from a country like Hong Kong, Cindy's decision to move to Canada was odd yet fulfilling. With her brother studying in England at the age of 15, Cindy was motivated to follow her brother's path. Being the youngest in her family was something that Cindy wanted to break free from to start living an independent life. Although moving to Canada was reasonably comfortable for Cindy because of her aunt's great help, she was a woman who did not settle for comfort.

Cindy sets her perspective on the future, leading her to switch multiple careers because of her advanced thinking. From fashion designing to becoming an IT, and now, a financial advisor, Cindy surpassed her limits and found herself what she's passionate about doing. It is at this moment of our life where we realize our purpose. And Cindy's purpose was to help people with their money to use this money not for lavish but to reach their most unselfish dreams.

Most people say that money is the root of all evil, but it's not. Money is one of the best tools to help people's lives if we just learn to use it well. Just like Cindy said, "Learning about finance is a life skill." As emigrants, we need to grasp the importance of managing our finances because it will significantly impact our future abroad. Start saving and investing wisely!

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Financial plan when moving abroad
• Saving vs Investing
• Investment plans in Canada

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

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Brandon started his journey as a traveler when he moved to South Korea after his collegiate years. Without any concrete plans of what the future may bring, Brandon decided to work in an Asian country where an unfamiliar environment immediately welcomed him. Foreign language, strange culture, new setting - these were just the things that Brandon needed to overcome.

After a few years of venturing into South Korea, Brandon's thirst for new adventures continued. His next destination was the Philippines. His plan to travel for leisure extended until he met his wife and started to build a family of their own. As his daughter was growing up, Brandon finally decided to move back to Canada to provide his child with better opportunities and a more secure place to grow up in.

The several years of staying in the Philippines were both a lesson and an eye-opener to Brandon. He saw how immigration processes took place in a third-world country, and as someone competent on this tract, Brandon knew that he could do something to change other people's lives. Moving with his family to Canada further encouraged Brandon's desire to be a part of the Canadian immigration world.

With his knowledge and competency, he provided services for aspiring emigrants through his platforms - Maple Immigration Services and Second Passport. Brandon has established himself as a trustworthy immigration advisor for people who aspire to move to Canada throughout his years of practice. What makes Brandon different from other immigration advisors? His empathy for people's circumstances as he, too, once went through those challenging immigration processes.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Leaving Canada and move to Asia
• Becoming an Immigration Advisor
• Immigration process in Canada
• Things to know when moving to Canada

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

The best way to support the show is to give us a review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser or on your favorite podcast app; it’s free and it will help the show growing and reach more people.

Thanks for listening!

Daniel De Biasi