188- Diplo-Divorce: What to Know
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Have you ever wondered what details are involved in a thoughtful divorce while living the Diplomatic life? Our guest expert is here with some wise insights. Find out more at:
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187- Lisa Tilstra, Diplo-Expert
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Meet Lisa Tilstra and learn from her valuable inisghts into Diplo-life. Find out more at:
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186: RIFs are Looming: Forward Momentum with Uncertainty
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When the rug may very possibly be pulled out from under you...how do you manage? When things that you thought were solid are taking a different direction...what can you do for yourself? Join Lisa Tilstra and Angi Solley for this personal discussion. If you could use some extra support, you can work with any of the Blob experts by connecting with us at
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185- EFM Non-Traditional Employment, Outside the Box Options
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Susie talks with Lelania Vanderberg about her unexpected path to employment as an EFM. Found out more by connecting with Susie at: Send us your feedback or set up a time to talk with us directly at
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184-Home Robbery: EFM Ture Stories
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Susie Czorz Brown, an experienced EFM shares her personal story and ideas for how to prevent a home invasion burglary. To work with Susie directly connect at: Find all the experts at
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183- How Did You Start Out in The Foreign Service? Origin Stories
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Connect with us at: Tell us your story, share your ideas for episode topics, set up a time to talk with one of us for personal coaching and find more purpose in your overseas life. Lisa Tilstra, Angi Solley, Sharoya Ham, Susie Czorz-Brown are all HERE for it!
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182.5- BONUS Third Culture Kid: An In-Depth Understanding with Megan Norton
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A deep dive into what it means to be a Third Culture Kid “” Book Invitation: You are invited to submit a written piece for the book, “.” Inspired by 's book "", "" will be a collection of letters from TCKs, parents of TCKs, and system leaders to share personal stories about their experiences with TCKs/being a TCK themself/raising TCKs. This book is a fusion of both memoir and anthology written in a specific "Dear ___[name]___" format. Here is the Google Form link to submit a letter with additional details about length and content prompts: . Please contact Megan...
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182- A 'How To' on IEPs (Personalized Educational Plans for your kid in school)
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Does your child have special educational needs? If so, this is the episode for you! Education Consultant Aisha Smith and Janelle Meyers, Founder of Global Village Tutors, explain what parents should do before leaving post and what they need to do once they arrive in the States to ensure their child has the smoothest transition possible into a US-based school. Aisha Smith: Parent Pathway to IEP Success Janelle Meyer: Sharoya Ham: Send us your ideas at The Big Purple Blob is here to support YOU with the...
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181- Therapy for ExPats in 2025: What are the Options?
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Let's find out what the options are for meeting with a therapist in the Diplomatic community these days. Have you been wondering if therapy could help you? Are you struggling to find the right therapist for your needs? Frustrated with therapists who don’t understand the challenges of expatlife? Connect with us at: Therapists Shanon Miller and Brittney Foose from Apricity Expat Therapy offer practical guidance to help you live your best life in 2025 through therapy. To work with Sharoya directly check out:
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180- Government to Private work Transition: Expert Ben Fowle did it
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This episode comes at an important time when so many USAID families are seeking new work after sudden termination without cause. Find out more at: Work with Ben Fowle FormerFed on Substack
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