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S2 Ep2 - Nicoleta Grigorov
S2 E2 · 33 mins

S2 Ep2 Nicoleta Grigorov

From Romania to Portugal: Nicoleta Grigorov's Journey Mastering Cultural Adaptation In this episode, our guest is Nicoleta from Romania who shares her journey of moving to Portugal, and shares practical tips for professionals working abroad in global teams.

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S2 Ep1 - Susana Meza
S2 E1 · 33 mins

S2 Ep1 Susana Meza

Navigating Life Abroad: Susana Meza's Journey From Peru to Norway: A Story of Resilience Welcome to Series 2, Episode 1. In this episode of the Expat Equation Podcast we meet Susana Meza, CEO of Charge, who shares her journey from Peru to Norway. Susana discusses her experiences...

Recap on Season 1 & Season 2 is coming!
S1 E7 · 10 mins

Recap on Season 1 & Season 2 is coming!

Bianca and Julian discuss the key insights and themes from Season One of The Expat Equation podcast. They explore the challenges faced by individuals moving abroad, the importance of a growth mindset, the impact of cultural nuances in the workplace, and the biases present in...

Episode 6 - Kim Hale
S1 E6 · 23 mins

Episode 6 Kim Hale

In this episode of The Expat Equation, we sit down with Kim Hale. Kim is CEO of Splash, and she reflects on her experiences living and working across the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Norway. Offering honest insights into navigating cultural differences, job searching in a new...

Episode 5 - Vidhi Kumar
S1 E5 · 35 mins

Episode 5 Vidhi Kumar

In this episode of the Expat Equation, we speak with Vidhi Kumar. Vidhi is a co-founder and Chief Growth Officer of Cardboard. She shares her journey of moving from India to Norway, the challenges she experienced job searching in a new country, the importance of having the right...

Episode 4 - Luciana Alegre
S1 E4 · 28 mins

Episode 4 Luciana Alegre

In Episode 4 of The Expat Equation, we delve into the inspiring journey of Luciana Alegre. Luciana is a Senior Product Designer at Handelsbanken in Oslo, Norway - who shares her experiences of moving from Portugal to Norway and the lessons learned along the way. Luciana's story...

Episode 3 - Allyson Barr
S1 E3 · 28 mins

Episode 3 Allyson Barr

Today we meet Allyson Barr, Chief Marketing Officer with global experience across the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. As our first international guest joining from the US, this conversation marks an exciting step for our podcast, connecting voices and...

Episode 2 - Patricia Varela
S1 E2 · 27 mins

Episode 2 Patricia Varela

Cultural Identity in Recruitment We chat with Patricia Varela, a Recruiter and HR professional with a rich multicultural background. We discuss the complexities of hiring and integrating international talent in various countries, including Norway, Sweden, and Spain. Patricia...

Episode 1 - Paul Harrison
S1 E1 · 13 mins

Episode 1 Paul Harrison

In our very first episode we hear from Paul Harrison - a British national that moved to Norway 13 years ago. We hear about the importance of belonging, Norwegian traditions, how business can do more to help international hires, while still making time to share the pleasure of...