#73 - Takes GRIT to Move Abroad Post Graduation

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What happens when you trade comfort for challenge, Amazon Prime for Facebook Marketplace, and 24/7 hustle for coastal calm? 

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of Girls Gone Gritty, Farley and Jennifer share their adventures visiting Farley’s daughter, Mackenzie, who moved to Australia on a working holiday visa. From housing crises and culture shock to sustainable living and surf-town serenity, this story is packed with grit, growth, and gratitude.

Mackenzie opens up about the real deal behind her move, from scrambling to furnish an empty house with $10K and no job, to landing a role as social media manager for an iconic Aussie supermarket. Along the way, we discover the joy of minimalist living, the value of independence, and why Australians might just be winning at the work-life balance game.

Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(1:15) Life and lessons from Western Australia
(2:20) Plastic-free culture and conscious consumption
(4:03) Farm-to-table freshness and wine country wisdom
(6:12) Culture shock: dating, friends, and families
(9:42) Finding housing, furniture, and confidence
(13:01) Lessons in resilience and independence
(15:28) Australian work culture vs. American hustle
(19:16) Finding meaningful work abroad
(21:13) From lacrosse to Spudshed social media
(24:06) Bees, cancer research, and solar solutions
(28:49) This week’s Got Grit Award: Bob the 80-year-old ultramarathoner
(30:36) Song of the week: Brand New Day by Sting
(32:58) Outro

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