Moving Countries 101
Whether you’re moving for work, love, or lifestyle, one truth remains: relocating is about more than the destination. Host Clare Kay leads you on a quest to create a life abroad: the paradox of arriving in a new destination, yet discovering the real journey is the ongoing experience of making another country home.
Clare is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of moving countries and realising the benefits of a new lifestyle. Drawing on her extensive international experience, Clare helps you uncover both the dreams and the realities of relocation, from the logistics of settling in to the emotional and cultural shifts that shape daily life.
Through authentic guest stories and Clare’s solo observations, you’ll gain practical guidance and fresh perspectives to prepare you mentally and emotionally for life abroad. You’ll hear from global movers who have relocated for jobs, relationships, family, or lifestyle, and learn how they handled the challenges and opened up to the opportunities.
Their stories illustrate how moving unsettles us emotionally, physically, culturally, and spiritually, but each conversation shows how moving countries provokes growth, awareness, and possibilities.
🎧 Tune in for revealing insights, heartfelt reflections, and uplifting moments that inspire confidence, connection, and clarity as you create a fulfilling life abroad.
Resources
Join the conversation in Clare's Facebook Group: Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay – A space for global movers – people creating lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
About the host
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover with an international career spanning sales, customer service, personal development, and flight attendant work.
She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading.
Her own moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, while her global outlook allows her to support others in creating lives abroad.
Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group.
Connect to Clare Kay
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moving Countries 101
Whether you’re moving for work, love, or lifestyle, one truth remains: relocating is about more than the destination. Host Clare Kay leads you on a quest to create a life abroad: the paradox of arriving in a new destination, yet discovering the real journey is the ongoing experience of making another country home.
Clare is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of moving countries and realising the benefits of a new lifestyle. Drawing on her extensive international experience, Clare helps you uncover both the dreams and the realities of relocation, from the logistics of settling in to the emotional and cultural shifts that shape daily life.
Through authentic guest stories and Clare’s solo observations, you’ll gain practical guidance and fresh perspectives to prepare you mentally and emotionally for life abroad. You’ll hear from global movers who have relocated for jobs, relationships, family, or lifestyle, and learn how they handled the challenges and opened up to the opportunities.
Their stories illustrate how moving unsettles us emotionally, physically, culturally, and spiritually, but each conversation shows how moving countries provokes growth, awareness, and possibilities.
🎧 Tune in for revealing insights, heartfelt reflections, and uplifting moments that inspire confidence, connection, and clarity as you create a fulfilling life abroad.
Resources
Join the conversation in Clare's Facebook Group: Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay – A space for global movers – people creating lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
About the host
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover with an international career spanning sales, customer service, personal development, and flight attendant work.
She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading.
Her own moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, while her global outlook allows her to support others in creating lives abroad.
Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group.
Connect to Clare Kay
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Clare talks through the four main challenges faced by global movers. Helping you to confront and overcome the challenges of - pressure to perform in a new job, changes in family dynamics, the logistics of finding new housing and adapting to a new culture.
Clare also announces her new Facebook group, Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay - where listeners can connect, share, and find support beyond the podcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“The top four problems that nearly every global mover encounter are not just small inconveniences.”
“You often have to hit the ground running in your new job.”
“Sometimes the burden on you, the new hire, can be immense, because perhaps your family is going to follow you in a few months.”
“Each member of the family is having a unique experience and seeing life from their perspective.”
“You're not alone in your endeavours.”
“It's not that each challenge comes up in steps, they all come up at once.”
“This podcast has been a wonderful journey, and I am very grateful for everyone who's been there with me.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group. Join the conversation by clicking this link - Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
It’s a space for global movers – people choosing to build lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Clare talks about the importance of being open-minded enough to make friends with strangers when you move country – including those from different backgrounds or lives from yours. She shares tips to move past our instinctive “stranger danger” and connect more freely. Drawing on her own moves – from the UK to Africa, Asia, and the USA – Clare shows how cultural differences can become bridges rather than barriers.
Clare also launches her new Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay – a space focused on the cultural and emotional side of moving countries.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Naturally, looking out we regard everyone around us as strangers, but we are also regarded as strangers when we step into a new country.”
“If I related to it as, “Oh, here we go again”. I diminished the promise of what that interaction could yield.”
“Different modes of behaviour work in different cultural settings.”
“No matter how much we acclimatize to a country, community will start with strangers.”
“I like any “in” that gets me to know the people locally.”
“You are breaking the ice, but it's on your terms, so you're not breaking a sweat.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group.
Join the conversation by clicking this link - Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
It’s a space for global movers – people choosing to build lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Clare talks about the six pillars you need to connect deeply with your new country: food, language, traditions, relationships, history and values. Fortunately, provided you are willing to take the time, you will find connecting using these pillars very enjoyable. Clare shares her approach to learning all about a new country. A simple, yet effective approach that will work for anyone regardless of where they relocate to.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Food is the gateway to a culture.”
“There are many things that can create interesting and stimulating conversation that start with food.”
“In learning a language, you also end up learning nuances and cultural preferences.”
“There are some wonderful experiences of tradition that can be challenging or engaging. Either way, it's really worth it when we persevere and get to know them.”
“Showing an interest in the history of a place is a great way to get some context for why things are the way they are.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group.
Join the conversation by clicking this link - Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
It’s a space for global movers – people choosing to build lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode, Clare once again takes a look at a practical aspect of moving abroad, which an awful lot of people fail to pay enough attention to. She explains why what you take with you and how you get it there is very important.
We all have things that we would struggle to live without. For some it is a treasured possession that has great sentimental value and for others it is a person or pet. Still, others have activities and hobbies that make a huge difference when it comes to physical, emotional or mental wellbeing. Clare has moved abroad multiple times, so the advice and strategies she provides to tackle the task of packing and leaving some things behind really do work.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“What is the one thing that you absolutely do not want to be without? Reflect on that and have that as your starting point.”
“If a hobby is not realistic, consider what you could do in its place that would bring about the same happy vibes.”
“Unprocessed emotions will follow us anywhere.”
“Surrender to expertise.”
“I wasn't needing the things. I needed that emotional journey of having the time to revisit and evoke memories.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, Clare inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group.
Join the conversation by clicking this link - Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
It’s a space for global movers – people choosing to build lives abroad – to prepare emotionally, culturally, and practically, and to turn cultural differences into connections.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode, Clare is joined by her long-term friend Matthew Young, who decided to move from the UK to Dubai when inspiration struck him during a shopping trip in the country. He shares what it is like to live in such a diverse country, adapting to working with so many people who do things differently from you and how to take full advantage of the high level of connectivity with the rest of the world that Dubai offers.
Matthew explains how he simply packed a bag and moved to Dubai. He shares how he arrived using a tourist visa and turned that into permanent residency.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“The whole place was wondrous.”
“Everything is set up for digital…even the visa application process.”
“They want businesses to be here, and they want people to be successful because that helps the economy.”
“You see a country one way as a visitor, and you see it entirely differently as someone who's living there.”
“Dubai is in the middle of all sorts of places, so it's kind of equidistant to London and Bangkok.”
“Once you get a job, then you can open a bank account, then you can rent a place.”
“I'd say that since COVID, Dubai has become, a lot more relaxed in all sorts of things.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
Moving to Dubai - https://wise.com/gb/blog/moving-to-dubai-guide
ABOUT THE GUEST
Matthew moved to Dubai in January 2019 requiring a change of scenery and a fresh start. He was 49 at the time. In the UK, he had a career in the City of London working in financial services before he set up his own property management business in 2004. He was married for 21 years and has one son. Other than his professional interest in property management, Matthew is an avid supporter of Chelsea FC and have been qualified as a football referee since 1990.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsyoung
Matthew's podcast:
MY Proper Property Management
https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/my-proper-property-management/id1819489117
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the conversation in her Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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In this solo episode of Moving Countries 101, Clare examines why people think that moving countries is the best way to start living the dream. She explains that while moving can help, it can sometimes make things worse, especially, for someone that is struggling to recognise the positives and find joy in the life they are currently living.
Clare shares a simple mindset shift anyone can use to make living the dream a reality even if you cannot currently move countries. A change in the way you think that improves your enjoyment of life and your resilience. So, should you eventually find yourself able to move abroad it is far more likely to be a life-enhancing experience.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Many people think that moving countries is the path to living the dream.”
“Moving countries can be a powerful catalyst, a mirror reflecting what we value most and what we're most capable of .”
“The dream is not out there, it's something we cultivate within how we think, feel and engage with our surroundings .”
“Our environments leave a lasting imprint on us.”
“If moving countries feels out of reach… embrace discovery and transformation right where you are, without moving countries.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
The Magic of Thinking Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-of-Thinking-Big/dp/B015EXTAEO
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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For this episode, Clare is joined by Taylan Ali who was born in Eastern Turkey, close to the Armenian-Iranian border but moved to Istanbul as a child. He now lives in Amsterdam, Holland, but also spent time living in Berlin. Tylan was an architect in Turkey, primarily working on restoring important medieval buildings. Work he thoroughly enjoyed, yet at the age of 41 he shut his highly successful practice and began a new journey which eventually led to him becoming a healer.
During this revealing episode, Tylan and Clare discuss some of the lessons he learned from moving countries and adapting to different cultures. Importantly, doing so in a respectful way without losing touch with his own values and personality.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“They never teach you. You have to learn them (invisible rules/societal norms) by trial and error.”
“Istanbul is just between Asia and Europe, and it's just totally different.”
“In Turkey, it's more tribal and collective, and there's extreme individualism in the Netherlands.”
“It´s my tribe against your tribe - really, don't we have anything in common?”
“it took me, like, two years to understand the police is not going to do anything bad to me..”
“Having your base is very important, somewhere to go back to, no matter what. It's so important.”
“ How can we be open and interested and receptive to things without losing ourselves?”
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.instagram.com/taylonipolati/
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode, Clare looks at preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for moving to another country, something that very few people do. As a result, many migrants feel overwhelmed by their move, often, even when that move is something they have dreamed of doing for decades.
To help you avoid finding yourself in this situation, Clare shares 5 short reflection exercises she has learned to do before moving to centre herself mentally and emotionally. Exercises that will also help you.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Understand the deeper emotions behind your move.”
“Are your expectations based on anything you know, or are they based on what you want that destination country to be for you?”
“Take time to think about the people, the places that you hold dear, that you're carrying with you in your heart.”
“I don't have one foot in one country and one foot in another. I'm firmly stood in my destination country.”
“It's important to be connected to what is important to us to leave behind what isn't and take with us what is.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
Clare draws on ideas from previous episodes – The nitty gritty of getting ready to move countries, her conversation with Ella, and her conversation with Jennifer He.
Eat That Frog - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-That-Frog-Important-Things-ebook/dp/B01E4AQRAS.
Atomic Habits - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B01N5AX61W
The Magic of Thinking Big - https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Magic-of-Thinking-Big/dp/B015EXTAEO
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode, Clare explains how to get yourself ready to move countries, starting by looking at the 5 most important things you need to have covered well before your planned move data. The list includes your passport, visa, driving license, and travel insurance leading into medical insurance. As well as your phone, bank account, credit score and emergency funds.
Clare goes into a lot of detail, so includes tips that you are not likely to have heard elsewhere.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Check that you have some blank pages in your passport to allow for stamps and visas. .”
“My driving license expired while I was in my first few months in America, and that was really unhelpful.”
“Ideally you don't want to have a single day in your new country without medical cover… have your travel insurance migrate into the local medical insurance.”
“Mishaps, or what ifs can arise and you're going to need money, pretty much always, to get yourself out of a situation.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://visaguide.world/tips/passport-6-month-rule
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/credit-cards/travel-credit-cards
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and continues the cultural and emotional conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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For this solo episode, Clare shares what makes Turks & Caicos feel so special. She shares details of the best beaches, where to see dolphins, whales, and sea turtles, take a glass-bottom boat tour, go snorkelling, kayaking, fishing and much more. As well as explaining the most affordable and convenient ways to see the islands and where to find the best food.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“One of the privileges I think of living in a new country is its proximity to other places and taking advantage of seeing those places.”
“Provo is for me, the epitome of simplicity, elegance and exclusivity across all of Turks and Caicos.”
“Grace Bay Beach is probably one of the most splendid beaches in the world.”
“Turks and Caicos is the only country to have a commercial conch farm.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
22 and 46 degrees sun halo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4e3tx2nI-E
Tribe restaurant - https://www.tribe-tci.com
Island Scoop - https://islandscoop.tc
Ritz Carlton Cocktails - https://www.ritzcarlton.com/content/dam/marriott-digital/rz/emea/hws/a/alarz/en_us/document/assets/beverages.pdf
Graceway Gourmet supermarket - https://www.gracewaysupermarkets.com/graceway-gourmet
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147395-Activities-c61-t52-Turks_and_Caicos.html
https://www.visittci.com/providenciales/about
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode, Clare shares her experience of the Bahamas, giving you the inside track on what to see and do there and where to find the best food. As well as providing an insight into the people, their history, culture and society which with 700 islands, 30 or which are inhabited, is rich and varied.
The people of the Bahamas are incredibly positive, they live in the present and don´t worry about the little things and they help visitors to do the same, Clare explains how.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“In the Bahamas, there is something for everyone.”
“When they talk about the rain, they call it liquid sun.”
“Take an island-hopping tour.”
“I highly recommend this wonderful destination.”
“The Bahamas is one of only two countries whose name starts with the article - The .”
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com
Fish Fry - https://www.bahamas.com/experiences/fish-fry-nassau
Sharkeez - https://www.facebook.com/SharkeezNassau
Graycliff restaurant - https://www.graycliff.com/dining
Cigar-rolling lessons - https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/experiences/guided-tours/cigar-rolling-lessons
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this solo episode, Clare talks about her move to America, which she and her husband undertook for economic and lifestyle reasons. But, her mother was ill, so she was far from certain that the move was right for them at that time. Fortunately, her mother advised her and her husband to hold fast and pursue what they wanted. She reassured them that things would work out OK for them all, which you will see when you listen to Clare´s story is exactly what happened.
In sharing her story, Clare also explains how their move inspired her and led to her starting the Moving Countries 101 podcast.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· If you are waiting for the right time to move, you will in all likelihood never reach the stage where you are 100% ready.
· At some level you are never fully ready to move country. You will always have a few doubts, especially when it comes to your family.
· Each move is unique. We are all different, which means that what we need to do to make a success of the move is also going to be different.
· The advice of others will only get you so far, you also need to do your own research, especially when it comes to things that are important to you and the way you want to live.
· Embrace not being ready. Certain things will catapult you into action. You will be presented with challenges which turn out to be great opportunities.
BEST MOMENTS
“If you chose the move, at some level you are ready, but at some level you're not - embrace not being ready.”
“Each move is unique, each situation, each human is unique. So, the context for each move will vary.”
“For each and every person, something materializes that was unforeseen, that is an opportunity.”
“Whatever journey you're on, I invite you to just embrace it like that.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this solo episode, Clare talks about her love of Puerto Rico, in particular San Juan and the surrounding area. She shares some great insider tips about where to go, what to see, and when. As well as explaining how to uncover hidden gems that many tourists miss out on.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“San Juan (Puerto Rico) presents the opportunity to combine a city tour with beaches.”
“It's steeped in history from the invasions of other countries that have fought one another to take over the island.”
“The closer and kinder we can get and be with our hosts, the more we're going to learn from it.“
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this fascinating solo episode, Clare talks about one of her favourite topics, migration. People have been migrating for thousands of years, which is one of the reasons the topic is so fascinating. But, today, it is modern migration Clare takes a look at. Using her own experiences and what her guests and other migrants have told her she outlines the 5 main reasons people migrate and leave the familiar behind.
She looks at the role transport, remote working, technology, education, the financial needs of families, evolving societal norms, and changing expectations are playing in modern migration.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Human beings have been migrating for millennia, and I just see it as such a wonderful opportunity for us to come closer together.”
“The advancements in technology have really made things possible.”
“I think it's inherent in our being that that we want to discover and that we explore.”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
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Today, Clare is joined by Shana Pereira who currently lives in America where, as soon as she had recovered sufficiently from her heart and kidney transplant, she founded a medical crisis centre to help others find the right team of doctors to solve their serious health problems. Her approach to doing this is inspired by the way she grew up.
Her family fled from East Timor to Darwin, where Shana was born. The people of Darwin were an incredible mix of nationalities and ethnicities. People who despite their cultural differences, pulled together to overcome difficult circumstances and thrived, which taught Shana that with the right approach, even the impossible is possible.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Already in East Timor, it was very mixed culturally.”
“Even at a young age, I learned to operate with my intuition without needing much explanation.”
“Being here saved me. It's my duty to be here, to do that for others, and I feel a real pull to transform the medical industry.”
EPISODE RESOURCES
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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In this episode, Clare is joined by Isabel Mislinay a business coach who specializes in the area of real estate. Thirty-seven years ago, she left an incredibly comfortable life in Ecuador to chase love and moved to Los Angeles. She shares what it was like to move between two radically different cultures.
Isabel took advantage of the education system in the USA to create opportunities for herself and leveraged her bilingualism. She also talks about embracing her new identity as an American and growing to truly love her new country.
Since arriving in the USA from Ecuador, Isabel Mislinay has built a diverse career spanning sales, marketing, and the music industry before devoting 24 years to real estate. Frustrated by inefficiencies in the home-buying process, she became a licensed loan officer, expanding her expertise. Partnering with her husband, they grew a successful real estate business despite the 2008 downturn. During the pandemic, Isabel shifted focus to personal development, becoming a certified Life Coach in 2022. Now, as a High-Performance Coach incorporating NLP and AI, she empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while navigating market challenges.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“When I came here it seemed like I needed to put myself in a box to fit, but I refused to do that.”
“People have more access to education here, and that's what opens the opportunity to have the American dream.”
“If Ecuador plays with the USA at soccer, I love that team from Ecuador, but I'm rooting for the USA.”
“I am basically a citizen of the world…I am definitely open to exploring more countries.”
ABOUT THE GUEST
Instagram: isabelmortgage
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-mislinay-6a7804178
https://www.facebook.com/isabel.mislinay?mibextid=ZbWKwL
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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In this episode, Clare is joined by Gabriella Kovac who is Hungarian and who has been living in County Limerick, Ireland for 14 years, with her family. Gabriella provides some great insights into settling into and giving birth in a new country, raising bilingual children, and why living thousands of miles away from your family does not always result in seeing less of them.
Gabriella also explains why they only plan for 2 to 3 years, why they are thinking of moving to Spain soon, and how one of her husbands´s childhood toy memories has inspired a new business venture.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Despite the fact that we are here in Ireland, and they are in Hungary, we spend a long time together.”
“It's amazing how quickly kids just pick up the language from other children.”
“I just love the respect between people here, Irish people are absolutely a good example of how we should treat each other as people.”
“Connection and collaboration is key whether it´s within the community or wider .”
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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In this episode, Clare is joined by Cristina Vadastreanu, a wife, a mother and an entrepreneur, who is currently living in Sardinia. Before this, she lived in Romania and Gran Canaria, Spain. For Cristina and her family, the phenomenon of moving countries has become a very welcome way of life. To the point where they are planning to move again.
To enable them to do this, Cristina became an entrepreneur, and together, she, her husband and children changed their family dynamic.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Our comfort zone is our biggest enemy.”
“I wanted to teach my children how to be free.”
“I think we have to help our children to learn how to be flexible.”
“This whole world is our home. So, I don´t feel that I´m a stranger when I move to another country.”
ABOUT THE GUEST
"I am a dynamic and passionate woman, always eager to explore new horizons and embrace challenges.
As a devoted mother, I strive to lead a balanced life filled with purpose and joy, aiming to be a positive role model for my children. With a keen interest in personal development, health, and wellness, my journey is one of continuous learning and growth. My curiosity drives me to travel, discover new cultures, and seek new experiences, making me a lifelong learner. Family is at the heart of my life, and I am committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those around me. My projects and activities reflect my dedication to achieving my goals and making a difference in the world."
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cristina.vadastreanu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinavadastreanu?igsh=MXV3a3BybmZ5NHNoMw==
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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In this solo episode of Moving Countries 101, host Clare Kay delves into the topic of turbulence and passenger safety in the air. Drawing from her experiences as cabin crew and a passenger, Clare emphasises the importance of community among travellers and how everyone plays a role in ensuring a safe journey. She shares a personal experience of a smooth flight that unexpectedly turned turbulent, illustrating how quickly conditions can change. The episode highlights practical insights on how passengers can contribute to safety and the collective responsibility of looking out for one another while flying. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on navigating air travel with confidence and awareness
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Essentially, once we are all in the air in the plane we are a community.”
“One of the things that makes it safe is the adherence of the passengers to the crew instructions.”
“Let's empower our cabin crew and our flight crew, and let's stay safe and look out for one another.”
ABOUT THE HOST: Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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Today, Clare is joined by Sangeeta Gautam, who was raised in a town near Calcutta, India, and who, by way of Thailand, now lives near Boston, Massachusetts. She is passionate about empowering women through emerging tech and living in harmony and peace.
Sangeeta explains how being open-minded and always doing your best leads to almost impossible dreams becoming your reality.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
BEST MOMENTS
“Learn and be curious.”
“Global citizenship is like really valuing humanism and people.”
“You don´t have to be a citizen to have a side hustle.”
ABOUT THE GUEST
Sangeeta Gautam is a technology professional with an entrepreneurial mindset. A mathematician by education, a space explorer by curiosity, and a peace builder by passion, she works at the intersection of technology, leadership, and human dignity. She has worked on three different continents and enjoys meeting a lot of people from different cultures.
As an expert in AI and digital transformation, she empowers women leaders to harness the power of GenAI tools for business success. She guides organizations—from startups to enterprises—through complex technological shifts enabling businesses to integrate AI and emerging technologies, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth. She specializes in driving innovation, shaping go-to-market strategies, and creating data-driven practices aligned with sustainability goals.
Follow me on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetagautam
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare Kay
CONTACT
https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/
https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101
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