LIMITED SERIES Community is not something you find; it’s something you build, especially when living abroad. In this episode, we’ll explore the realities of feeling isolated in a new country and the steps you can take to create and nurture a meaningful community. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying like-minded individuals, initiating meaningful connections, and building a support system that makes your life abroad more enriching and fulfilling. 00:51 Exploring Spooky Topics Abroad 01:25 The Importance of Community 02:34 Understanding Loneliness Abroad 06:48 Building Your Community 08:28 Proactive Steps to Cultivate Community 20:16 Consistency is Key 21:40 The Importance of Consistency in Building Relationships 22:30 Taking Initiative: Organizing Meetups 24:15 Practical Tools for Nurturing Community 24:28 Leveraging Social Media and Expat Groups 29:35 Understanding Parasocial Relationships 35:54 Hosting and Attending Meetups Join the FINAL (and only) Move Abroad with Intention group coaching cohort of 2024, learn more: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course Check out the NEW and FREE "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" video training: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie Soft Life Soft Business: The Collective, join now: https://www.christinejob.com Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide ) Move Abroad with Intention Playlist S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived S1 E 59: Financial Wellness Abroad S2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft Life S2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1 S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy Abroad S2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1 S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th Episode S4 E 21: Living in Spain Build A Business Abroad "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides ) Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad https://www.ChristineJob.com Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign) Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books)
