Emigrant's Life - Stories of people who left their country to chase a better life – Details, episodes & analysis

Aeron had always longed for a better life. He was born in the Philippines, a beautiful country but unfortunately, he grew up in a poor family.
His mum had to leave him and his siblings to move to Hong Kong in order to provide for them, as they often went to bed hungry because there was no food in the house.
He would only see her every two years.
12 years later, through hard work and determination, she managed to bring the whole family over to Canada. Aeron and his siblings were finally able to have a new start, an extraordinary “normal” life. They could now have all the opportunities they never had before.
Aeron's story is one of resilience and hope. It is a story that will inspire you to chase your dreams and do whatever it takes to fulfill them.


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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Growing up poor in the Philippines
• The real-life of an Overseas Filipino Worker
• Moving the whole family to Canada
• Start from zero in a new country and succeed

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Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and after many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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When Marta and her husband decided to move to Japan, little did they know that they would also be starting a family. And while becoming a mother can be challenging for anyone, for Marta it was especially difficult. She had to learn how to navigate the Japanese healthcare system, deal with cultural differences, and learn new parenting skills all while adapting to life in a new country.

In this episode, she shares her experiences and offers advice to other mothers who may find themselves in a similar situation.

Marta is originally from Portugal. She lived in Spain, London, and now Japan. She also traveled the world as a flight attendant. Her first experience abroad was through a scholarship program called Erasmus. After that experience, she knew that her life was going to be away from Portugal. 
The exposure to many different cultures was eye-opening. So years later, Marta managed to move to England and found a job thanks to her background in aviation. 
In London, Marta met her husband who is from Belarus. 
When her husband's visa was about to expire, he had the opportunity to move to Japan. To do so the two had to get married, and they only had 3 days to do it.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Study abroad using the Erasmus program.
• Get married to stay together.
• Becoming a mother abroad.
• Health care cost.

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Stephen grew up in Birhingman, the largest city in the West Midlands of England. At the age of 22, Stephen left his home country to fulfill his thirst for travel. Considering that he didn't have enough money to suffice that goal, he decided to take advantage of his English background. Although lacking a formal teaching experience, he pursued a CELTA course that earned him a certificate to teach English abroad.

After accomplishing his CELTA course, Stephen got his first job in Poland, where he taught in a state school to advanced English-level students. Stephen recalled how fond his memories were in Poland. Everyone was friendly, his job was stable, and the environment was welcoming. But as a then young and adventurous person, Stephen went through his next teaching venture, Taiwan. Teaching in Taiwan was another outstanding experience for Stephen because of the sufficient resources given to them.

Despite that, it was the Chinese language that made Stephen decide to move to the next country. When he got his third job in Brazil, things turned out magnificent. There, he met his future wife. Although they had to go through various obstacles before getting married, Stephen and his wife finally decided to settle in Brazil, Curitiba, to be particular.

As an English teacher for so many years, Stephen has not failed to push himself to learn beyond his basic skills. This perseverance of his has led him to put up his platform - English with Stephen successfully. Through his program, he helps people learn English words more creatively by associating them with stories. Now, Stephen has been working online teaching English to various students worldwide and hopes to explore more countries soon.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Teaching English abroad
• How to become an English teacher abroad
• Moving to Brazil
• Immigration around the world

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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Have you been long thinking of pursuing a degree abroad? Our guest, Isabel, originally from Uruguay, had the desire to explore and discover the diverse cultures this world has. The heartbreaking moment of losing her mother was what made Isabel follow that little voice inside of her. This circumstance made her realize how fragile and precious life is, and when you want to do something, dare to pursue and fight for it.

Settling abroad was never one of her plans, but Ireland was indeed bliss for her. Being surrounded by people of different cultures, beliefs, races, and perspectives was a surreal experience that made Isabel realize the path that she was to take. Despite the rejection that she had to face along the way when her scholarship application was denied, Isabel was still beyond grateful for every experience - good or bad.

After failing her first application, Isabel was determined to pursue her plan, which led her to apply for a master's at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Studying abroad might not be the easiest thing to do, but Isabel was able to overcome difficulties and appreciate the chance of living a life abroad. With all her past experiences and successes, Isabel started her coaching platform to help people transition their lives to where they dream of being.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Study abroad
• Apply for a scholarship
• Live life on your own term

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

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If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Traveling the world and still working and sustaining your financial needs with this lifestyle is a dream for a lot of us. However, for Annette, this is her reality - living life as a digital nomad. To define a digital nomad, these individuals travel regularly and do technology-based jobs through personal online business or virtually working for employers.

Annette is originally from Germany, and her first step to establishing this lifestyle as a digital nomad is to work in Australia with a working holiday visa. Time passed, and she had the opportunity to move to New Zealand, and from there, her adventure furthered.

When Annette reached her bank account's extent, she went back to Germany, but another opportunity greeted her when she got a job as an online freelance life coach. After just a month in Germany, Annette successfully left her country again, and this time, she could freely go from one country to another without worrying about her career.

As a digital nomad, Annette still had battles of her own. She shared how as a digital nomad, finding a balance between work and traveling has left her confounded in the beginning because who wants to travel while working, right? Adjusting to a new place could be overwhelming; moreover, there are many distractions you can't easily ignore. To Annette, leaving Germany was a breath of fresh air. What made her commit to a digital nomad lifestyle is her mindset that life is simple but must be lived to the fullest.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Leaving your country on a Working Holiday Visa
• How to Become a Digital Nomad
• The challenges of living a Digital Nomad life

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Dorit Sasson, the author of two memoirs entitled Accidental soldier, and Sand and Steel, shared her incredible journey as an emigrant who moved to Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces. Though Dorit's father is an Israeli, Dorit was raised in a hugely different environment from Israel, the US. Dorit's desperation to move out of the US got reinforced by her will to escape from her mom - who, at that time, negatively contributed to Dorit's inner maturity as a teenager.

Despite the fears presented upon her by her mom, Dorit was persistent in pursuing a volunteer spot in the Israel Defence Forces. We all might portray living in Israel as scary because of how the media present, but for Dorit, living in Israel and interacting with her fellow Jewish people made her feel alive, passionate, and safe. Everything was a blast compared to her life abroad.

While leaving the US was her escape as a teenager, Dorit had to escape again from Israel after eighteen years due to the economic mindset of the country - keep their citizens poor. Now, building a new life was the US is the start of Dorit's reverse culture shock experience. The attachment she created within the eighteen years of living in a country like Israel did not quickly fade and forever lives in her heart.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Leaving the US at 16 years old
• Serving in the Israel Defence Forces
• Reverse Culture shock
• Judaism and antisemitism

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Daniel De Biasi, the Emigrant's Life Podcast voice, grew up in Italy, a country visited by thousands of tourists every year because of its rich culture and history. While many would wonder why Daniel decided to leave his beautiful country, he recounted how Italy's economic and political imbalance led him to the path of being an emigrant. With absent knowledge of speaking in English, Daniel bravely began his journey as an emigrant in the Land of the Long White Cloud - New Zealand. Living in New Zealand was Daniel's eye-opener to the world outside of Italy. There he learned how to speak English and meet impeccable people that showed him New Zealand's distinct culture. Despite being absorbed and slowly adapting to the country, Daniel had to leave New Zealand as he could not get a visa to stay there permanently. Instead of living again in Italy, he made his way to Canada - a move he thought would be more relaxed. Contrary to Daniel's expectations, moving to Canada was a dreadful obstacle he had to face. Despite these, his perseverance and strong determination led him to finally getting a permanent residency visa in the country. When COVID happened, Daniel started his podcast, Emigrant's Life Podcast - a platform for fellow emigrants to share their wondrous emigration stories.

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NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Zara was born in Armenia, and not long after, her family moved to Ukraine in search of a better life. Though spending her entire childhood growing up in Ukraine, Zara's Armenian roots lived firmly within their family. They would often visit Armenia, which helped her become immersed in her motherland. What makes her consider Armenia as her true home is the feeling of comfort and peace when she visits it. Zara had her first experience with different cultures when she went to study English in London. She was so fascinated by the beauty of different cultures that, after she came back, Zara decided to move her life somewhere where she could be in that environment again, leading her to get a student permit to Canada. After four years of studying, working her way to get a visa and stay permanently in Canada, Zara successfully built a new beginning in the new country. She has also started a coaching platform named The Great Move, which helps women living abroad overcome challenges and reach their life's goals.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Study abroad
• Moving to Canada
• Overcoming fear when moving to a new country
• How to build a positive mindset

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

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Growing up in an environment where she got used to living alone, Katrina left her home country, the Philippines, with a determination to succeed and permanently stayed in Canada.

At the age of twelve, Katrina’s parents decided to send her to a city far away from where they lived to study. Katrina considered that as a preparation for her future – becoming an emigrant.

Katrina arrived in Canada with a permanent residency visa through working with an agency in her country. Although starting in a new country with a huge advantage, she also had to start from scratch to get a decent job as all other emigrants did. She finished a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master’s in Technology Management, which led her to a position in a food manufacturing company.

Katrina recalled her greatest struggles on moving abroad, one of which is finding a new community in a foreign place. Thankfully, she was able to immerse herself in various organizations, mainly Dress for Success Vancouver, for which she now serves as an ambassador. Through these groups, Katrina built herself a network of people who served as her family in her new home, Canada.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE

• Moving to Canada alone
• Finding a job in Canada through connections
• Meeting new friends by volunteering

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

The best way to support the show is to give us a review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser or on your favorite podcast app; it’s free and it will help the show growing and reach more people.

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Growing up amid the civil war, Jadranka grasped how tough life is. While typical children would play by trading stickers, Jadranka reminisced how she and her friends were trading bullet shells for fun.
As citizens of a country who went through war for four years, their educational opportunities are strictly limited. But it was also this moment where Jadranka took the opportunity to learn English, proving how bitter moments of our lives are still meant for a good purpose if we stay optimistic.
Jadranka shared that her move to Canada was a way for her to escape the country that she knew was not excellent for raising a family. As a parent who wanted a safer space for her growing kids, Jadranka bravely entered a new environment that forced her to change for the better.
Currently, Jadranka is part of a blog called The Practical Immigrant, where and her partner, Sylvia, a fellow emigrant, imparts their knowledge on moving to Canada.

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TOPIC WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE
- Growing up in Bosnia during the civil war
- Traveling abroad and realizing what life could be
- How the country you live in can shape your personality
- Moving to Canada

NEED HELP TO MOVE ABROAD?

Leaving your country, family and friends can be very scary. On top of that, there's a lot of uncertainty. "What am I going to do when I get there? Can I afford it? How can I find a job? What visa do I need?" Those were some of the questions I asked myself when I left my country. Now 8 years, 2 countries later and many interviews with people who've done it, I can help you do the same. Simply reach out to me at daniel@emigrantslife.com or visit this page to schedule a call with me.

BE ON THE SHOW

If you want to be on this show, you can visit emigrantslife.com/yourstory

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

The best way to support the show is to give us a review on Apple Podcast or Podchaser or on your favorite podcast app; it’s free and it will help the show growing and reach more people.

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