Moving Countries 101 Clare Kay

In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country.

Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains why that happened, the negative impact it had and how she eventually solved that problem. She also talks about the differences between the American and Irish cultures and how being an immigrant changes your perspective.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


What ties you to your home country evolves over time, especially if you arrive in a new place without the intention to stay there permanently.
Once your family understands that you will never live in your home country again, the relationship shifts.
Accepting the life you have now and taking advantage of the opportunities it offers helps you to settle.
Immigrants are very driven. They have a strong desire to succeed and fit in.
Eventually your emotional connection becomes weaker so that when you return to your home country, you feel like a holidaymaker.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I was still caught up in this notion that I was going to return to Ireland. ´

‘I got very tired of the freelancing, it can be very demeaning and demoralising.’

‘You can choose the bits that you want to keep from both places.’

‘I don't mind if they want to pretend to be Irish. But you have to do the work. You know, look at a map.’

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Andrew Thomas, a retired fire officer who is also a serving magistrate who recently moved from the UK to Antigua. He and Clare discuss why Andrew made the move and how CoVid brought the move forward.

Andrew talks about the differences between the culture of the UK and Antigua and how he and his wife have adapted to and learned to enjoy living on “island time.” 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Andrew was born, raised, and lived in London, but recently moved to Antigua where his and his wife´s parents were born.
Being able to bring your family out to stay really helps keep everyone close.
Everything on Antigua happens on island time. When someone says Monday, they actually mean Thursday.
You need to accept that things are different, once you do and go with the flow more, you feel better and soon learn to do it the new way.
There is no rat race in Antigua. It is a much more friendly place.
Any training you have had in the UK is viewed as valuable on the island, which is something you can leverage to earn a living.
If you want to move to another country, don´t just talk about it, sit down, and physically write out a plan to do it. Once you do that it is far more likely to happen.
Create a couple´s dream. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘We know it was god´s plan because it worked. ´

‘Chase them, but don´t be annoyed when chasing them.’

‘You´ve got to do it, you can´t just talk about it.’

 

ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jihyun from South Korea who is a high performer in the world of E-Commerce, and who now works as a mindset coach. She helps high-performing professionals to step things up even further while staying healthy and happy.  Jihyun moved from South Koria to  New Zealand then the UK.

Clare and Jihyun explore the differences between the cultures of South Korea and the UK. Jihyun explains how moving to New Zealand, then the UK improved her self-perception and confidence. A transformative experience that eventually led to her becoming interested in psychology and launching her mindset coaching business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Language revolves around the culture. So, learning it helps you to fit in better on all levels.
South Korean culture is all about food, this is reflected in the language.
The language you use with older people is more formal which reflects how they are viewed in society.
South Korea is far more technologically advanced.
In South Korea there are still strong societal hierarchies. In the UK, it is much easier to be your true self.
Having a perfect appearance is important in South Korea.
South Korean dramas have started to challenge perceptions and societal norms.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Overall societal belief systems are the same in every country.’

‘I had a very hard time to love myself and to accept myself.’

‘People accept me as who I am.’

 

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

Korea Town UK - https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/online-learning-student-article-sarah-geard/en

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Christine Mullaney who is a TEDx speaker and the host of the Connected Communication podcast. Christine shares her journey which took her from Ireland to China, Australia, The Outback, Poland, and now Spain. 

She explains what was behind each of these moves, how she adapted, and the role empathy and the language of the universe have played in helping her communicate and feel at home in all of these countries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Use your regrets to learn lessons in life and stop yourself from missing more opportunities.
There are stages to culture shock. Understanding what they are and preparing for them will help you to settle in faster.
Culture shock happens when you move back to your home country as well as when you move abroad.
You need to learn to adapt, but you have to be careful not to over-adapt and lose yourself.
Empathy and authenticity matter, people across the world respond positively to those qualities.
Empathy enables you to communicate effectively, often, despite language barriers and significant cultural differences.
When you feel fear, acknowledge that you are feeling it, ask where it comes from, and decide what to do about it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Spain is where my soul sings. ´

‘Opportunity costs. There is always. a cost to pursuing opportunities.’

‘Language isn´t  just words.’

 

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/connected-communication/id1678060305

Christine TedX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJpC0HOdXs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemullaney?originalSubdomain=es

The Alchemist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho-ebook/dp/B00U6SFUSS

Culture Shock - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Shock-Living-Working-Abroad/dp/1606088106

Terrence Howard Hidden Frequency Rhythms - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN17LvF4BU

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship, or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Rebecca Page who is a pioneer, an entrepreneurial businesswoman and mum of three, who emigrated from New Zealand 22 years ago and has built and sold 6 businesses in 2 countries. She is in the process of setting up a coaching business to help others to do the same.

Rebecca Page is an award-winning, multi-8-figure entrepreneur who is on a mission to help people like you create wildly profitable businesses & lives. Get Rebecca's free Millionaire Mindset Journal - https://rebeccajpage.com/millionaire-mindset-journal/

During the episode, Rebecca shares her philosophy and talks about some of the additional challenges people face when setting up a business in a new country.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Getting a bank account as an immigrant is a huge challenge. You need a utility bill, which you can´t get until you rent somewhere, which you can´t do without a bank account. 
Having money available when you move to a new country really smooths the way.
Rebecca has built and sold 6 businesses following a setup and marketing process she has developed but believes having a positive outlook matters too.
Everybody has a talent for something or feels passionate about something. Using that as the basis for a business venture is a great way to be successful.
Touching the people's lives around you is just as important as changing the world because change starts by influencing one person at a time.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I brought a gift and flora shop for next to nothing… I turned it around and sold it. ´

‘You often see an opportunity on the flip side of disappointment.’

‘Everybody has their level of genius and place…what they´re really good at.’

‘You often see an opportunity on the flip side of disappointment.’

EPISODE RESOURCES

No BS books by Dan S. Kennedy - https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Dan-S.-Kennedy/author/B000AP7EBS

https://bradsugars.com/

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

Today, Clare is with Rebecca Tsang Mang Kin who offers bespoke relocation and property management services. She shares her experience of relocating twice from Mauritius to the UK and talks about what she has learned while helping clients relocate to various locations.

Because Rebecca has been involved in so many moves this episode is packed with practical advice for those who are considering relocating or who have moved recently. Rebecca relocated while single and later again when she was married and had children, so she has insider knowledge of both relocation scenarios.

Originally from Mauritius, Rebecca came to the UK to study and then work. She returned to Mauritius for 9 years, and recently relocated again to the UK. Rebecca's relocation business serves individuals and businesses, tailoring relocation services to people's needs. She also helps overseas landlords to manage their properties in the UK. To see how Rebecca could support your relocation, please contact her onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-tsang-mang-kin/

KEY TAKEAWAYS


For children, moving countries is an emotional rollercoaster.
The style of education can be different, and many kids need additional support to get used to that.
The official language is not always the one that is spoken day to day. You need to study and prepare for this.
Have a plan but be open-minded and ready to take advantage of a better opportunity.
Not everyone wants to sell up completely before relocating. Rebecca outlines how to handle being a landlord while living in a different country.
Relocation managers think about and handle the things that people who are moving don´t think about e.g. in some places to be able to rent somewhere you need a local bank account.
When moving country your credit rating is likely to be low which can have a big impact on what you can afford.
A relocation manager´s local knowledge will save you time, money, energy, and stress. For they know how long what looks like a short commute will actually take and cost. Information that will help you to rent a home in the right area.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Understand the emotional side of relocation. ´

‘Relocation sometimes is much more complicated than people might think.’

 

GUEST RESOURCES

http://www.athosukpropertyrelocation.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-tsang-mang-kin/

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.