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

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. 

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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.

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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, or navigating opportunities in a new land—and wondering how to rise above the challenges.

By tuning in, you’ll learn:

• How to transform setbacks, rejection, and bias into fu...

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...

What if a phone call changed the course of your life—and you had to leave everything behind, without saying goodbye?

In this deeply moving episode, US citizen "Karen" shares her courageous story of leaving Honduras and unexpectedly driven by a domestic situation to seek refuge and start a new life in the U.S. Confronted with a choice between safety and everything she knew: her family, her home, her career, her identity. No...

How do you start a start over in the USA without a plan?

In this powerful conversation, Helen Ruan shares how the Chinese culture shaped her mindset for abundance, financial independence, and a smooth transition to life in the USA. She opens up about achieving her American dream, why culture shock was never an obstacle, and the challenges of raising American-born children with deep Chinese roots. Get ready for real, raw insights on ...

What if the person who pursued you with love, and talked of a life together in America turned out to be the one holding you captive?

"Camilla" shares her powerful journey from Brazil to the U.S.—a journey filled with hope, love, betrayal, and survival. 

"Camilla" reveals the shocking truth of what happened after she left her home country for marriage, only to face lies, manipulation, and years of control and abuse...

Have you ever wondered what it really takes—emotionally and mentally—to build a new life in the U.S. as an immigrant? 

In this raw and inspiring conversation, German-born Thilo Christian Stomp shares his journey of leaving his homeland at 15, building a career in audio engineering, and facing deep personal and professional challenges, including bankruptcy and threat of prison. For expats and immigrants thinking about moving to the U...