Go Borderless with Mari

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Go Borderless explores the forces shaping our interconnected world, with a special focus on the geopolitical trends affecting globally mobile professionals. Unlike typical expat content that avoids politics, we place geopolitical literacy at the center—not to promote partisan views, but to empower you with knowledge to navigate our complex world with confidence. Host Mari Juk, Founder & CEO of MYEXPATGO, draws from her experience as a five-time expat who transformed her journey from Estonia to Malaysia into a mission to revolutionize international transitions.

Episodes

  1. 🎙️ New Episode: Diplomacy Without Borders — A Life Between Nations

    09/06/2025

    🎙️ New Episode: Diplomacy Without Borders — A Life Between Nations

    In this week’s episode of Go Borderless, I’m joined by Rahul Shrivastava, High Commissioner of India to Namibia, whose diplomatic career spans six foreign assignments across four continents. From Moscow to Caracas, Bucharest to Windhoek, Rahul has lived the reality of representing India while navigating life in unfamiliar systems—and often under pressure. What struck me most during our conversation wasn’t just the scope of his experience, but the quiet resilience behind it. We talked about: – The emotional weight of moving every few years– How diplomats adapt quickly to foreign systems and cultures– The evacuation of 8,500 Indian nationals during the Ukraine crisis– The nuances of moving with family—and, in his case, eventually without– The evolving role of technology in diplomacy and relocation– Losing a beloved pet during a relocation, and the grief that followed Rahul offers a deeply human view of global diplomacy—one that moves beyond protocol and into connection, service, and humility. Whether you're in the foreign service, part of a globally mobile family, or simply navigating international life, this episode offers something rare: perspective from someone who’s done it all, repeatedly, with grace. 📬 Subscribe to Go Borderless for more conversations at the intersection of global living, culture, and transition. — Links to explore Rahul’s work:📚 Books by Rahul🖋 Quora essays🎨 His oil paintings on Flickr📸 @life.in.diplomacy on Instagram Thank you for listening—and for being part of the Go Borderless community.— Mari

    26 min

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Go Borderless explores the forces shaping our interconnected world, with a special focus on the geopolitical trends affecting globally mobile professionals. Unlike typical expat content that avoids politics, we place geopolitical literacy at the center—not to promote partisan views, but to empower you with knowledge to navigate our complex world with confidence. Host Mari Juk, Founder & CEO of MYEXPATGO, draws from her experience as a five-time expat who transformed her journey from Estonia to Malaysia into a mission to revolutionize international transitions.