Starting Over In The USA: The Expat Woman's Guide to overcoming Homesickness, Embracing Cultural Differences, and Creating a New Home Away From Home.

What if everything you were taught to believe about your future—your identity, your limits, your worth—was wrong?

In this jaw-dropping episode, we go deep with Zainab—a Palestinian-African American woman whose life began with shaved identity, cultural rejection, and racial isolation in a village outside Jerusalem. 

She faced every reason to stay small. Instead, she rewrote her story. This isn’t just a comeback tale—it’s a masterclass...

Have you ever felt a quiet longing to start over abroad… only to talk yourself out of it with fear, doubt, or “what if I fail?”

Before you pack a suitcase or book a one-way flight, there’s an emotional battle happening inside—and you’re not alone. In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah pulls back the curtain on the most common fears that hold expat women back. Whether it’s fear of not being safe, not being strong enough, or not...

Have you ever wondered if the dream of starting fresh in the U.S. is really worth it?

For many expat and immigrant women, the journey to start over in the U.S. begins with hope but often runs headfirst into uncertainty, emotional exhaustion and now shifting policies. 

In this heartfelt episode, Yolanda Reshemah opens up about what the dream really costs—and why so many still choose to keep chasing it.

In this episode you will discover...

This episode is a love letter to bold women who lead with story, stand out on purpose, and use cultural confidence as their superpower.

In Part 2 of this heartwarming and hilariously honest conversation, Yolanda and Amy continue exploring identity, entrepreneurship, and authenticity across borders.  Amy shows that embracing your cultural quirks and leading with your truth isn’t just freeing—it’s magnetic. 

Amy shares how her love of ...

Your origin story is not something to hide—it's the very thing that makes you powerful.

Whether you're struggling to adapt in a new country or wondering if you'll ever feel like you belong, this episode will challenge your thinking and uplift your heart. 

In this episode you'll discover:

•  Your story, your origin is not a weight holding you down. It is a superpower that sets you apart. 
• A mindset shift that turns...

Have you ever tried so hard to fit in somewhere new that you forgot who you actually are?

This funny, entertaining, authentic life story resonates with anyone who's ever struggled to adapt to a new culture without losing themselves in the process. 

In this episode you'll discover:

• Fitting in doesn't require becoming somebody else
• Adapting to life in the USA doesn't mean erasing yourself
• Rebuilding a life abroad o...

What if the only things you had when moving abroad were courage and a calling? 

Here is a deeply personal and powerful episode. Yolanda reconnects with Robynne Jeisman, episode #15, who who left Australia to follow her calling to the USA. With faith and a vision, she built a new life and launched a nonprofit serving trafficked and homeless youths in California. 

In this episode you'll discover 

• How self-kindness helped Robynn...

Ever felt like your accent, your words—or the lack of them—make people underestimate everything you’ve worked for?

For many expat women, the challenge isn’t just learning English—it’s being understood as the expert you already are. This episode explores the invisible weight language barriers place on brilliant professionals and how it can quietly chip away at your confidence, credibility, and career growth. 

Today you'll discove...

Can you truly belong somewhere new—or does belonging have to be built from the ground up?

If you’ve ever felt out of place after moving to a new country—or questioned if home is even a location—this episode is for you. 

Robynne Jeisman shares her raw, faith-rooted journey from Australia to the U.S., revealing how culture shock, loneliness, and the unknown shaped her into someone stronger, more compassionate, and more anchored in purp...

If you're wondering “Where do I even begin to make real friends in this new place?”  You’re not only one—and there’s hope!

Moving to a new country can feel lonely—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this episode, we’re diving into how expat and immigrant women can build real, meaningful friendships in the USA. From embracing vulnerability to finding your community, discover simple ways to turn strangers into your new circle o...

Thinking about moving abroad—or already living overseas—and wondering if you’re really cut out for this adventure? Spoiler: you’re braver than you think.

Host Yolanda Reshemah speaks directly to expat and immigrant women who’ve made the bold move to the U.S.—or are still dreaming of it. This episode is your reminder of the courage it takes to start over abroad, and why simply making the move is already a victory worth celebrating. 

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Do you ever feel like you’re living two lives—one back home, and one here?

If you’re an expat or immigrant woman in the U.S. grappling with cultural adjustment, identity shifts, or the quietness of starting over, this episode speaks straight to your heart. 

In this episode Sophie unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of leaving home, reshaping identity, and finding a sense of belonging in a place where nothing feels familiar.

In this ep...

How do you rebuild your identity, find belonging, and carry both pride and responsibility as an immigrant in a world that doesn’t always understand you?

In this deeply moving conversation, we explore what it means to start over in the U.S. as a Russian immigrant in a time of global tension and personal transformation. 

From grappling with guilt over a homeland’s actions to navigating loneliness, motherhood, faith, and finding “home” ...

What if the emotional pain of starting over in America could become the beginning of your personal transformation?

Follow Daria’s journey from the heart of post-Soviet Russia to the wide plains of Texas and the diverse streets of San Francisco. Through love, faith, and the complex realities of being a Russian immigrant in today’s world, she shares the raw, unfiltered truth of navigating identity, community, and what she loves about ...

What does “home” mean when you’ve lived in three countries, speak multiple languages, and carry your identity across borders . . . especially in a world where immigration is more than just politics, it’s deeply personal?

In this heartfelt episode, follow a journey from the U.K. to Italy and finally to America. 

In this heartfelt episode, expat, wife and mother Suzanne retells her journey from the U.K. to Italy and finally to America—...

What does it really take to start over in a new country, and raise the next generation with courage and hope—while breaking free from the molds others try to place on you? 

This episode is for every expat and immigrant woman struggling with identity, belonging—the emotional impact of relocating—and wondering how to rise above the challenges.

By tuning in, you’ll learn:

• How to transform setbacks, rejection, and bias into fuel for s...

What happens when life forces you to start over—not once, but twice? 

In this moving episode, we hear firsthand the extraordinary journey of a Vietnamese immigrant who overcame loss, adapted to change, and built a successful life fueled by determination. 

From growing up in the bustling markets of Hue, Vietnam, to facing the harsh realities of war and displacement, this story unravels the challenges of starting fresh in America. With...

What happens when you leave everything familiar behind—your language, career, and connections—to start over in a new country as an adult?

Starting over in a new country isn’t just about paperwork and logistics—it’s an emotional journey of rebuilding friendships, identity, and purpose. If you’re an expat or immigrant woman navigating the deep psychological challenges of leaving everything familiar behind, this heartfelt conversation ...

Have you ever left everything you’ve built—your career, your culture, your community—for love… and wondered, “How do I start over in a new country?”

Brazilian graphic designer, entrepreneur, and cultural advocate, Cris Diaz, shares her journey of moving to the U.S. for love, leaving behind a thriving business and deep cultural roots in Brazil. 

Cris opens up about the emotional complexities of relocation: the longing for home, the ch...