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Expat Entrepreneur of the Month - Crystaline Randazzo

Diana July 1, 2019

Thanks to expat entrepreneurs like photographer and filmmaker Crystaline Randazzo, we gather inspiration to pursue our passions wherever we are in the world. Pursuing a creative business with heart and soul is not only possible but mandatory to find happiness in a lifestyle that is often times uncertain and challenging.

It is with great pleasure that we share the interview of this exceptional woman who, after surviving the devastating Haiti earthquake of 2010, readjusted her career path and began to share the life experience of those affected by this disaster and beyond. Almost a decade later, Crystaline Randazzo is expanding her horizons and her projects. This is her story.

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In Creative Business, Entrepreneur, Expat Living Tags Expat Blog, Expat Women, Expat lifestyle, Expat life, Entrepreneur, Personal Development, Creative Business, Creativity, Expat Photographer, Non-profit communications strategist, NGO story telling
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Photo by Alex Loup on Unsplash

Photo by Alex Loup on Unsplash

"Outer Order, Inner Calm" - 7 Ways Decluttering Promotes Our Wellbeing

Diana May 13, 2019

For a decade now, I have been regularly getting rid of clothes, books, shoes, magazines, electronics, ornaments, bags, linen, cutlery, homeware, accessories and anything one could possibly accumulate at home. Often times when I buy clothes, I make sure to give away similar items from my closet, that same day. So how is it possible then, that you find yourself in the same situation every year (or every season) again and again?

After recently decluttering my closet à la Marie Kondo, I want to share seven ways it has promoted a sense of wellbeing so far. The task is not finished, but here’s what I have experienced.

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In Entrepreneur, Expat Living Tags Expat Blog, Expat Women, Expat lifestyle, Expat life, Personal Development, Peaceful Moments, Wellbeing, Decluttering, Outer Order Inner Calm
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Expat Woman Entrepreneur of the Month - Anabelle Colon

Diana April 1, 2019

Anabelle Colon has had various jobs. It is not surprising given her many talents. Her sense of humor, her friendliness and easy-to-talk-to attitude have opened many doors for Anabelle throughout her life journey. But it has been her passion for art and handmade designs that have lead her to pursue a profession faraway from her native Dominican Republic.

In this month’s interview, Anabelle Colon, a savvy Dominican jewelry designer shares her insights on pursuing a creative business and moving from one country to the next. This is her inspiring approach to the nomadic lifestyle.

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In Expat Living, Entrepreneur, Creative Business Tags Creative Business, Creativity, Jordan, Expat Blog, Expat Women, Expat lifestyle, Expat life, Entrepreneur
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Get to Know Other Expats Outside an Office Environment - 5 Ideas you Can Try Today

Diana February 4, 2019

It is not easy to leave behind your career, your colleagues as well as your financial independence when you follow your partner to pursue their career around the world. However; one of the privileges of living a nomadic lifestyle is that it enriches your life in a myriad of ways that have nothing to do with what you do for a living.

So how do you get to meet other interesting people when you’re not working a 9-5 pm job? Here are five ideas on how to get to know other expats outside an office environment.

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In Expat Living, Entrepreneur, Creative Business Tags Expat Women, Expat Living, Expat lifestyle, Expat life, Entrepreneur, Femalepreneur, Life Abroad, Lifestyle blog, Living with Purpose
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Finding your Tribe Overseas, One Friend at a Time

Diana October 19, 2018

Leaving towns or countries is so very interesting and exciting. Going to new places near or far can be a great life experience; but how can we make new friends if we don't know anybody there?

Here are five easy ways in which we can make new friends wherever we go, no matter how often or seldom we move. 

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In Expat Living Tags Spirituality, Expat life, Friendship, Tribe, Living with Purpose, Veganism, Plant-based, Jordan, Connections, Travel Blog

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