| Expat Women Newsletter - December 2007 |
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Message from Andrea & Jill |
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A very warm hello to all of our Expat Women Members this month. We were thrilled to be mentioned this month in a great article by Michele Marchetti in (US version) which features lots of examples of real-life women aged 40+ living exciting lives abroad. |
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If you’re interested in the Human Resource side of global mobility, take a read of Jill’s report from the to see why 1500 participants from around the world flew to Denver (USA) in October to take part in this annual gathering. |
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A big end-of-year thank you to you – our loyal audience – for supporting us through our very first start-up year and for all of your positive emails encouraging us to keep growing this great resource. Stay tuned for better and brighter things in 2008. |
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And finally, a very genuine thank you to our wonderful Gold Sponsors, , (Mexico) and . If you need health insurance, relocation services (to/from Mexico) or financial offshore solutions, please support our Gold Sponsors, which in turn supports us. |
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Thank you and Happy Holidays!
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Success Story |
Special Report |
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AuroraVoice.com
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We talk to Glenda Stone, a shining example of an successful expat woman who created a profitable women-focused business abroad. Glenda won BusinessWeek’s Business Vision Award in 2004, was awarded Pioneer of the Nation by HM the Queen in 2003 and won European Businesswoman of the Year in 2002. |
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Do you have an inspiring story?
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I traveled from Mexico to the USA to discover what Human Resource Managers highlight as their most important issues when dealing with expatriates. The Global Workforce Symposium is held in the fall each year, and brings together workforce mobility professionals from around the globe, providing an opportunity for higher learning, benchmarking, and networking. |
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Mentor of the Month |
Book of the Month |
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Afghanistan (Herat City) |
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Before she moved to Afghanistan, Vicel (Filipino) taught Pharmacy in a University and taught yoga in a fitness center. She volunteered to be a Mentor because she thought no woman should go through what she went through alone.
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Lucy McCauley (Ed.) |
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We talk to the anthology's Editor, Lucy McCauley, who chose the winning thirty-two stories. Lucy talks to us about her favorite stories, her favorite places to travel and how you too can submit a story for one of her books. |
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Expat Confessions |
Healthcare Spotlight |
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I am living in Amsterdam and I seem to have a problem with giving up the exciting social life as an expat. I am so immersed in the social scene here that my job performance... |
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I am an expat woman working living in Dubai with my husband and three daughters. Christmas time is coming up and I have just been told that I won’t be able to have time off...
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Andrew Apps
Goodhealth Worldwide
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There seems to be a growing trend for international companies to expect their employees to take on shorter-term assignments abroad which separate them from their partners and families. Usually it is still the woman who is left at home to worry: What if he gets sick or injured? How are we going to communicate with each other if he does? And how are we going to pay for it?
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Business Idea |
Country of the Month |
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Authentic Matters |
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Barbara Rogoski, the founder of Authentic Matters, is a professional speaker, trainer, teacher and coach and is considered a "spiritual teacher in a business suit". We talk to Barbara about some of her sweetest rewards as both an expat and as an entrepreneur.
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South America |
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Peru is a developing country and the fourth most populous country in South America.
Wander around Spanish colonial cities, explore the ancient Inca capital of Cuzco, visit the lost city of Machu Picchu and ponder the enigma of the Nazca Lines.
Thank you to Living in Peru for our Settling In Tips.
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Winning Story |
November 2007 Poll Statistics |
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Thirty-six years and many countries later I was returning to the continent: this time to a small country that always falls into the fold of the map, Equatorial Guinea.
I had been warned that initial housing would be somewhat Spartan as housing was scarce. |
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Congratulations
Apple
(in the USA)
You have won US$100 |
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Which Type Of Woman Do You Best Identify With? |
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| Professional |
22 % |
| Student |
19 % |
| Mother |
17 % |
| Partner |
16 % |
| Free Spirit |
16 % |
| Other |
6 % |
| Traveler |
4 % |
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When In Rome: Chasing La Dolce Vita |
Motivational Article |
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Congratulations to Margreeth (in the Netherlands), Navneet (in the UAE), Maritza (in Argentina), Vivienne (in Belgium) and Irina (in Israel) for randomly being selected by Penelope Green to receive a free copy of her book: |
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| A delightful tale of expat Penelope Green, discovering herself in Rome, the city of hopes and dreams. |
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It is that time of year again when we find ourselves saying things like “where did this year go?” What is so important about completing the year? It is about taking stock, being reflective, acknowledging yourself for your successes and consciously learning from your failures. Here are some questions to reflect on about this past year and some to help you prepare for the next! |
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| Vicki Archer |
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A beautifully photographed romantic book about French style and culture, by Vicki Archer, an expat with a husband and three children in Provence. Vicki shares an insider’s view of life in France - its landscapes, delicious food, and scents to its charming people. |
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Angelika Taschen |
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An inspiring and eclectic collection of guesthouses, hotels, boats, lodges, spas and houseboats around the world. Find places to escape that relax your mind and stimulate your soul, or just flip through the pages to get some ideas for your next vacation. |
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Great Idea |
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Memories Keep Families
......Together
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…and a Memories Book will bring your family closer.
A unique gift, each Memories Book contains 200 questions with room
for handwritten answers and photographs that tell a family member’s life story.
Order online from
for £9.99 ea+P&P (worldwide delivery & giftbox options)
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The gift that will become your family’s treasured possession
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December Poll |
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Where are you living as an expatriate woman? |
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Free Book Sample |
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Ann Harrison |
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for a Free Book Sample |
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Giveaways |
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Winners
Congratulations to Sandy (in the UK) and
Lisa (in Malaysia). You have won free memberships for December to TheHairstyler! |
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