The Empowered Expat Woman

Living abroad exposes us to unique challenges, including loneliness. My guest Phil McAuliffe, a.k.a. The Lonely Diplomat, shares his personal journey of experiencing and admitting loneliness, seeking help, and creating safe spaces for open discussions. In this episode, we explore the normalcy of loneliness, why it's so common among expats, as well as the most proven coping strategies. Phil's mission is to empower individuals to embrace loneliness, listen to its cues, and find the connections they need. You don't want to miss this episode! PS: The Empowered Expat Woman is going on a little summer hiatus - see you in the fall!

In this episode, we tackle the topic of "Educating Global Citizens" with our guest Brantley Turner. She's the East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools and has a wealth of experience and a strong passion for bringing innovation to education. Brantley helps us understand what global citizens are and what unique qualities they possess, which are crucial for thriving in our connected world. We explore important aspects that parents and teachers alike should keep in mind when guiding global citizens and address some misunderstandings. Brantley shares valuable insights into developing traits like understanding different cultures, being empathetic, and adapting to new situations. These qualities are especially important as we navigate the era of artificial intelligence.

Today we dive into the captivating life story of Martine Kalaw. From being an undocumented immigrant and stateless survivor to becoming a TEDx speaker, published author, and advocate for immigrants, Martine's journey is one of strength and empowerment. In this thought-provoking episode, Martine shares  some common challenges faced by foreigners and the different perceptions that can shape their experiences in a new country. invaluable insights on redefining identity on your own terms. how to embrace your uniqueness and find your own path, regardless of societal expectations or limitations. how to connect with not-likeminded people. tips for opening the eyes of others to the importance of diversity and to build bridges across cultures

Expat life is full of new beginnings and significant changes that provide us with the opportunity to reimagine and envision what we truly desire in each new chapter. Join me for an exclusive peek behind the scenes of writing my book, and how building massive momentum has propelled me to great progress. But in the process I've also experienced the downside of losing momentum and witnessing the struggle to regain my writing flow. This experience truly highlighted the importance of keeping the momentum alive once we've found it. To bring these concepts to life, I wrap up the episode by reading the first chapter of my book, titled "A New Beginning." This chapter captures the essence of momentum - a fresh start filled with possibilities and the invitation to take courageous leaps towards the life we desire! PS: Ready to take the next step? Discover the areas of your life abroad that need an extra boost with my free quiz, The Wheel of Expat Life! Get started now at

Finally! A Meditation Just For Expat Women Like You & Me Let's embark on a deeply nourishing journey of self-discovery and embrace the essence of your expat experience with the "Grounding Into Your Expat Journey" meditation! In this 12-minute meditation, you will be guided through a tranquil voyage that anchors you into the depths of your expat journey. As an expat woman, you understand the unique challenges and joys that come with navigating life in a foreign land. This meditation is specifically designed to help you find solace, support, and a profound connection to your path. The "Grounding Into Your Expat Journey" meditation is your sanctuary, your moment of calm amidst the whirlwind of transition. It empowers you to navigate the ups and downs of expat life with grace, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Today, we're diving deep into the challenging times we all face as expat women and exploring how to bounce back stronger than ever. Join me as I share personal stories, insights, and practical strategies to help you navigate setbacks and disappointments with resilience and grace. You'll learn: the crucial (often overlooked) first step to overcoming challenges 2 reframes that have helped me tremendously 4 strategies to pull yourself up again after you've fallen Are you experiencing rought times, obstacles and setbacks on your expat journey? Then I invite you to book a free coaching consultation with me at   Together, we'll explore how my expertise can empower you to overcome obstacles, embrace change, and create a fulfilling life abroad. Remember, you're not alone in this journey. Let's embrace the challenges, grow stronger, and create a life abroad that truly lights us up. Together, we've got this!

On the occasion of Mothers's Day being celebrated today in many parts of the world, I want to focus on the concept of SELF-MOTHERING: relevant to all women - mothers and daughters alike - it's about treating ourselves in the way a wise and loving mother would. Sometimes this will mean nurturing or soothing ourselves, and other times we'll need to encourage and lovingly push ourselves to do what's in our best interest in the long run. When we do a good job at self-mothering, we won't only strengthen our inner guidance system and create a deep sense of trust in ourselves; we'll also be able to be a better mother to our own children or care-taker to our loved ones. In this episode I'll share 6 ways in which I've been mothering myself, and which you can apply and practice right away! Go to for further details, the video recording and related episodes!

Let's talk about our support system abroad: This is one of the biggest lacks, pain points and worries among many expat women, including myself. In this episode, we’ll look at all the ways you can build and strengthen your bonds to people back home, abroad, prior, during and after your move - so get out a pen, take some notes so you can start growing your support system right away! You'll learn: why building a support system should be a priority for expats about the 4 different kind of friendships we have Practical tips to build a support system in each stage of your expat journey My favorite practices to nurture your most important friendships and more!   For further information, the video recording and related episodes - visit

Multilingual families listen up! Our guest today, Dr. Bettina Gruber, is an expert in linguistics and will share with us: Why raising multilingual children is so important Do's and don'ts for a multilingual upbringing What to do if you want to teach your children a language you're not native in What being an empowered expat woman means to Bettina Visit the show notes for more information www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode71

Today's guest, Valerie Kim, is an expert on redefining and embracing your identity abroad. 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!

My guest today is Julie Kennedy, a truly fabulous woman, and 50+. Tune in to learn about her inspiring journey, from being a third culture kid, to becoming foreign-born diplomatic spouse and in recent years a permanent expat, as well as the founder of The Kennedy Connection - a company that's the natural extension of the unique skills, traits and experiences she gained in her crossborder life! In our interview we talked about: 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 Visit the show notes at for the video recording, further information, links and related episodes!

In this episode we are joined by the wonderfully multifaceted and inspiring Juanita Brown Ingram: she's the creator and executive producer of her own Reality Show "The Expats International Ingrams", the reigning Mrs. Universe, and award-winning attorney, author, actress, filmmaker, and fashion philanthropist. 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 Tune in to be inspired and visit for more.   SPECIAL BONUS FOR EXPAT WOMEN:  I’ve created a free gift for you: THE WHEEL OF EXPAT LIFE QUIZ will help you find out in which areas of your life abroad you’re thriving and which others might need some more attention. Go to

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 listen to this episode! 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. 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   For further resources, related episodes and the Video version, go to

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!

Welcome back to the Empowered Expat Woman Show! THE place to celebrate your courage, inspire you to dream and play bigger and support you in creating a truly fulfilling life across borders! In today's episode you'll learn: Two controversial concepts you need to embrace, honor and integrate in your life right away Why one of today’s most common piece of ‘good advice’ might actually be setting you up for dissatisfaction and unfulfillment How to create a purpose-driven and inspiring life story A powerful exercise to tap into your deepest ambitions (so juicy, you could hardly admit you have them!) BONUS GIFT! I've created the "Wheel of Expat Life" Quiz for you, to help you find out which areas of your life abroad are thriving and which others need attention. The quiz is free, fun, fast & totally confidential - link in show notes! http://www.camillaquintana.com/quiz

This is the question on every working mom's mind! Even more so, for those of us living an international lifestyle and far away from our families.  Serina Hwang is a successful entrepreneur and busy mom of 3. In our interview she shares: - her organizing hacks to get things done - how to set realistic expectations - how to squeeze in self-care - what we can learn from Korean moms and more! ***Download your free Meal & Chore Planner for this summer at  ***

In this episode I'll share 4 practical tips that will help you improve the relationship with yourself and truly become your own biggest ally. I firmly believe that when you got yourself in your corner, when you are ably to fully trust in yourself: you are in the position to handle any challenge. *** Download my Free Guide now: 20 Confidence-Killers you need to stop doing to thrive abroad at my website camillaquintana.com ***

Let's talk about Home Offices! A place Expat Women spend much time in, working remotely or location-independently. These days, every home needs one - but how can you set it up in a way that will allow you to be focused and productive during work hours, and to create a healthy distance from it thereafter? Today's guest, Lisa Tselebidis, has all the answers. A professional organizer and KonMari certified consultant, she shares: - the key organizing principles you need to consider - how to set up your home office in the best way - hacks for limited or shared spaces  - common mistakes to watch out for   Find out more at www.camillaquintana.com/podcast/episode62

The biggest lesson I've learnt 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. In this episode 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 - an invitation to my upcoming free workshop "Reclaim Your Inner Power" taking place on May 24. Sign up now at

Do you sometimes feel like there aren't enough hours in a day? That you're running around, trying to do it all, and still don't manage to tick off everything that's on your to-do list? Let alone your "would-like-to-do-list"! As a working mom abroad, making time for myself and for recharging my batteries, is one of my personal biggest struggles, and something I spend much time trying to find solutions to. This episode is a collection of the most effective tools and activities I've found in order to be able to self-care even on the busiest of days. I'll share: an opening reflection that can shift your frustration around not having enough time for yourself 3 things to stop doing, if you want to take care of yourself 3 concepts that will help you to achieve effortless relaxation in little time my most proven self-care tools (that can be done in a matter of minutes)   If you enjoy this episode, you have to join me and 14 other experts at the Corporate Expat Mom Summit from May 9-14 - go to the show notes to get your free ticket!