Published: Feb. 26, 2021, 9 p.m.
Akin to the conversation we had, Juliana is nothing short of a bright, invigorating spark of a human being that I am beyond grateful I got to cross paths with and now call a friend, ally and cheerleader on this journey of being female and migrants to the country we live in. Originally from Brazil, Juliana has spent the past 5 years living in 2 vastly different countries, relocating as a result of her husband’s career. In addition to navigating huge transitions moving across countries, she also navigated through marriage and having a baby in the midst of it. Having walked through the path of feeling lost and alone herself, she has now acquired the mindset and skills to live out her purpose and create her own success story in her new country and she is ready and passionate to help you find and create yours.
Here are the takeaways:
- It’s not the environment that create the life that you want; it’s what you decide you want and then use the environment around me as tools to create this life
- Americans are like a peach; sweet on the outside, hard in the inside whereas Europeans are like coconut, hard on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside
- Often times, it’s less about you; don’t lay the entire weight of adapting to a new country, culture or society on yourself; be patient
- It’s normal to feel overwhelmed when undergoing major changes in your life
- Consider talking and getting support from a therapist or mentors to walk with you through this process
- Connect with communities that are available; local, international, those from the similar countries/culture/language
- Be open to connect with others; start small
- In current times where the pandemic is still a real thing, consider checking out Facebook groups to connect with like-minded individuals
- For women living abroad, this idea of ‘distancing’ is not foreign; we already have the skills to maintain connection with people who are physically afar
- You are resourceful; often times, you already know the answers
- Be present; each moment is an opportunity to learn a new lesson
- There is power in the now
- Don’t be afraid to create the connections you want
- We attach our value to the things we are or the work we do but the real work is about finding your purpose and reconnecting to your values
- Be willing to let go in order to create the person you really are
- Juliana’s current mantra: “Be the kindest person to yourself.”
In this episode:
- Connect with Juliana and stay in touch with her life abroad in France, her upcoming website and group coaching program through her Instagram @coachingwomenabroad
- Connect with Juliana through her Linkedin
- Juliana’s currently reading: Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype - Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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