Before You Relocate

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Before You Relocate is a podcast that seeks to speak to people who have relocated under different circumstances. It seeks to show the experiences that they had and to give a real-life person’s perspective regarding the process and experience of relocating.

Episodes

  1. 05/30/2024

    Death & Mortality in The Netherlands

    What happens when the death of a loved one strikes while you are in a foreign land? This episode seeks to unravel the practicalities of this by speaking to Winnie Ingolo, who walks us through the processes involved around the death of a spouse. We also speak to Dr. Sibert Mandenga, the Executive Director of Diaspora Insurances - a company which specialises in funeral related payouts for Africans living in the diaspora. For more information and details related to your personal insurance cover please contact them by visiting their website at https://diasporainsurance.com Other links https://www.fashionhightea.eu/en/ info@fashionhightea.eu

    1h 24m

  2. 10/30/2023

    Long-term Residence in The Netherlands : Permanent Residency and Citizenship

    This episode comprises two sections, where we will look into various aspects of long term residency in The Netherlands. Our first guest is Caroline Akoth Pouw, who is a Dutch citizen of Kenyan descent. She is the founder of Fashion High Tea, a platform that aims to bring together the diverse cultures in the Netherlands using a social platform to network, exchange ideas and do business. Details about Fashion High Tea can be found at https://www.fashionhightea.eu Our second guest is Danielle Snaarthost, who is an immigration lawyer currently working with Everaert Advocaten Immigration Lawyers. She advises on, and assists with matters concerning Dutch and European immigration law and Dutch citizenship law such as Dutch citizenship, permanent residence, family reunification and Labor migration. Danielle can be contacted at https://www.everaert.nl/mensen/danielle-snaathorst/ Please note that if you have any specific questions regarding your own immigration status, please contact the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (https://ind.nl/nl) for further insights. Alternatively, contact a qualified and licensed immigration lawyer to help with any legal issues. This podcast is purely for educational/information purposes and is not to be construed or implied as legal advice.  Other links mentioned in this podcast: African Women in Europe: https://africanwomenineurope.eu/ Caroline Instagram: https://instagram.com/allthings.carol/ Fashion High Tea Instagram: https://instagram.com/mindbeautysphere/

    1h 17m

  3. 08/11/2023

    Au pair programme in The Netherlands

    An au pair is a helper from a foreign country working for, and living as part of, a host family. Typically, au pairs take on a share of the family's responsibility for childcare as well as some housework, and receive a monetary allowance or stipend for personal use. It is becoming a popular means for young people to experience the culture in The Netherlands. In this episode, Mercy and Nimo help unravel what the programme is all about. Nimo runs a YouTube channel that covers topics on travel, lifestyle, migrating to Europe, life in Europe, and general tips and tutorials on Living in Europe. Find her on YouTube at Nimo Mama Keon & Jarik https://www.youtube.com/@nimomamakeonjarik/featured Mercy Muga is an experienced in helping au pairs and host families find a match. She can be contacted through LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercy-m-82881a23/

    1h 11m

  4. 07/11/2022

    Divorce in The Netherlands

    Stella Njeri Wanyoike, a single mother in The Netherlands, takes us through the practicalities around divorce. Having gone through one herself, she details what someone going through a divorce in The Netherlands needs to pay attention to. Stella helps us navigate the non-emotional side of divorce in order to understand what the real-life practicalities are regarding this process. Stella usually speaks at events targeting immigrants and expatriates, with the idea that they can learn from her experience. Although no longer an active social worker, she may be contacted on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stella.njeri.wan

    39 min

  5. 05/15/2022

    The Dutch Job Market

    In this episode, Caroline Wacheke Murigi-Kruijer, a career coach based in The Netherlands, helps us navigate the job market. This episode will explore the different types of work permits, visas and contracts. Caroline can be contacted on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-wacheke-murigi-kruijer/ or at her website at https://invisible-talent.com

    46 min

  6. 03/16/2022

    Pregnancy and Childbirth in The Netherlands

    The Netherlands is known as a country where home birth is quite popular. In the eyes of the Dutch, childbirth is just but a natural process and not a medical condition. In this episode, Jaque Oyugi, who has experienced childbirth in both Kenya and The Netherlands, gives us a view of her first-hand experience of both worlds.

    29 min

  7. 02/22/2022

    Buying a Home in The Netherlands - Part II

    Henk Jansen, founder of Expat Mortgages, holds our hands in this second part of buying a home in The Netherlands. We get professional insights on the housing market from a mortgage broker and learn from their experiences with helping foreigners buy homes. For more information on Expat Mortgages, please visit https://www.expatmortgages.nl

    22 min

  8. 02/03/2022

    Buying a Home in The Netherlands - Part I

    In this first of two episodes, we will be speaking to Richard Omollo who has gone through the process of buying a house in The Netherlands and we get to hear about his experience.

    34 min

  9. 12/19/2021

    Self-employment in The Netherlands

    In this eposide, Elizabeth 'Mama Kenia' Njeru speaks about her experience regarding self-employment. She breaks down the requirements and process involved in setting up and running a sole-proprietorship in The Netherlands. For more information about her, please pay her a visit at https://mamakenia.nl

    29 min

  10. 10/22/2021

    Public School System in the Netherlands

    In this episode, Louisa Kapsoot explains the public schooling system in the Netherlands covering from when one is born all the way to being released into the labour market as a tax-payer. She tells of her experience in changing from the Kenyan 8-4-4 system to the Dutch system and what she found the change to be like for her.

    24 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing Before You Relocate

    Before You Relocate is a podcast that seeks to speak to people who have relocated under different circumstances. It seeks to show the experiences that they had and to give a real-life person’s perspective regarding the process and experience of relocating.

    1 min

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Before You Relocate is a podcast that seeks to speak to people who have relocated under different circumstances. It seeks to show the experiences that they had and to give a real-life person’s perspective regarding the process and experience of relocating.

Information

  • Creator
    Mholanzi
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mholanzi
  • Show Website
    Before You Relocate