Ambiguous Transition Ambiguity with Ambi

Traveling to a new country can be exciting and adventurous but it can certainly hold a lot of uncertainty and ambiguity as well. In this episode, my guest Joelle shares with us her journey of moving to a foreign country and how she navigates those spaces and moments of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Joelle is a pediatric OT, an adventurer, and famously happy dances when starting every meal. She currently lives in Saudi Arabia with her husband, learning how to serve kids in whatever capacity possible, playing soccer, absorbing the culture around her, and studying to be a better therapist.

Key Highlights:

·  (1: 37-: 08: 18) Get to know more, her passion for the outdoors, what she loves and the work she is passionate about. about Joelle and her current situation where she faces a lot of ambiguity and uncertainty and how she navigates through it.

·  What it is like moving to a Saudi Arabia with her husband and how she is navigating it.

·  (09:10 -10:00) Navigating the transition from being a single woman for 30 years to being in a committed relationship.

·  Daily learning how to be more selfless and putting her partners needs above her own.

·  (11:17 – 14:07) Moving to a foreign country that is difficult, especially for women to transitioning into and how she is navigating those spaces.

·  Practicing humility and relying on the knowledge and experiences of others.

·  Honoring the people, she is around and being teachable.

·  (14:54- 16:01) Joelle’s advice to those who may face a new season of change as they transition into a new location, new space or new job and how to navigate the uncertainty that comes with the transition.

·  Practicing wisdom and wise decisioning by considering what is right for you, your future and your family.

·  Having an openness and being willing to say yes and to try new things.

·  Identifying the people that are there to support you along the way.

·  (16:42 – 20:50) How to identify the people that are there for as you go through a season of transition.

·  The prework she did in her life in investing and building her community.

·  As you establishing your community it is important to understanding that everyone has a different place i.e., some people may be your coffee buddy or your travelling buddy.

·  (21:38 – 26:14) Navigating the professional space of employment.

·  Joelle’s profession as an Occupational Therapist and her passion working with infants

·  Her dream of opening a clinic that centers around supporting mothers and infants and learning creative ways to make this dream work in her current situation.

·  (26:37 – 28:30) Wrapping Up

·  Joelle’s advice for listeners facing ambiguity or uncertainty in seasons of transitioning.

·  Seeing ambiguity as part of life, not trying to push it away or resist it but learning to embrace it and navigate it.

·  Build your community to help you through the ambiguous and uncertain seasons of life.

Key Quotes

“Understanding that everyone in your community has a place. Some people may encourage you,

some may be your coffee buddy or your travel buddy.” Joelle

“Don’t push away from ambiguity or uncertainty but learn to embrace it, navigate it and negotiate through it.” Joelle

Let’s connect

Joelle's IG: @jo_ray_me.

Amber's IG: @IAmAmberLaTrece

https://amberlatrece.com/ambiguity-with-ambi

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