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Hi Everyone! Wonderful to have you with us. This month we talk to Susan Au Allen, originally from Hong Kong and now one of the US’s top diversity advocates; Robina Oliver, an expat entrepreneur with a dangerously curvy business in Mexico; Michelle Goodman, freelancer extraordinaire; and Thomas Speckhardt of Youth Compass – a unique organization creating positive experiences for expat teens.
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Thanks go to: Margie Warrell, for her article about Perfectionism; The Permits Foundation, for the results of their recent Expatriate Spouse and Partner Survey; and our Expat Women Girlfriend, for her answer to the confession: I Think I Am An Alcoholic.
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We are very excited to launch this month our Win US$1000 For Your Club Promotion. Please support us and try to win some money for your expat club/association or international school. |
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Finally, a huge thank you to Clements Worldwide for upgrading their support to Silver Sponsorship. |
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| Have a great February! |
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Success Story |
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In 1999, Susan was named one of 25 most influential Asians in America. In 2008, she was named as one of US’s top Diversity Advocates, among notables such as President William Clinton, President Jimmy Carter and Oprah Winfrey... |
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Robina Oliver
Curvas Peligrosas |
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If you have ever prayed for a gorgeous bathing suit to wear by your hotel pool, then Robina Oliver is a woman who is answering prayers like yours. Robina's dangerously curvy business in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has become an instant hit amongst tourists and locals |
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Perfectionism |
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Freelancing |
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My So-Called
Freelance Life
Michelle Goodman |
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Join experienced freelancer, Michelle Goodman, as she talks to us about what to do and what not to do in the world of freelancing (including tips for established freelancers)... |
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Expat Teens |
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Expat Confession |
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Youth Compass
Thomas Speckhardt |
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If you are looking for new ideas about how to give some positive direction to your global nomad teen, join us as we talk to Thomas Speckhardt, the Executive Director of Youth Compass – a community youth organisation led by volunteers and staff... |
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I Think I Am An Alcoholic
ExpatWomen Girlfriend |
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I live in Athens, Greece, and I think I am an alcoholic. I am spending more and more nights drinking. I find myself choosing unimportant evening social functions (through my job with the foreign service here) over getting home and spending time with my family... |
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Winning Story |
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Trailing Spouse Survey |
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California Dreamin'
Nicole |
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Our neighbors have huge homes, gardens and cars which are maintained to perfection and brag "pristine and orderly". However the mechanics of those living inside, are all too often in a downright shambles. If you've seen the show, "Desperate Housewives", you'll know what |
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Congratulations Nicole!
(An Australian in the US) |
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Expatriate Spouse and
Partner Survey
The Permits Foundation |
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Read the December 2008 results of the survey that examined the views of 3,300 expatriate spouses and partners of 122 nationalities, currently accompanying expat employees working in 117 host countries for over 200 employers in both the private and public sector... |
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