As someone who has overcome numerous life challenges, moving abroad has been one of the most profound yet challenging experiences.

The parts of me that hadn’t quite healed let me know, loud and clear. My sluggish business mirrored my internal state; my relationships were following the same patterns I had back home. I felt fear even when I went to the supermarket. Loneliness was a constant shadow.

In addition, I still navigate chronic illness while working with a foreign medical system. And I can honestly say, I’m still a work in progress. I believe I always will be.

Yet now, I live in a world where I’m living a dream I never thought possible. But what’s most magical? It’s not my dream house, my relationship, or my travels. It’s the inner peace I found. It’s the love I have for my imperfect body. The joy I finally feel during moments of beauty. It’s allowing myself to love and be loved.

I want to shout from the rooftops that it is possible to overcome our conditioning as women and thrive in new environments. And now it’s my time to help other women do the same. I have spent the last decade learning and growing my skill set to do just that.