The importance of proper emigration planning with Andrew Rissik, Group International Director at Sable International-E35
The decision to emigrate has lifelong implications and challenges for everyone involved. In this episode I talk to Andrew Rissik, the Group International Director of Sable International, a well know c...
10 Nov 202551min
From working on top secret military projects for South Africa in Russia to living in Canada with Kobus De Villiers - E34
Imagine being a young aircraft engineer in the 1980’s in South Africa who goes to Russia to work on a top secret military project.In this episode, I talk to Kobus De Villiers, who shares his journey...
3 Nov 202555min
After 20 plus years in the UK the family is heading back to SA with Wolf Dette – E33
Imagine moving to the UK and building a successful life and career but after more than 20 years deciding to go back to South Africa. In this episode, I chat to Wolf Dette, the owner of Wolfies Bar in ...
27 Okt 202541min
Leaving behind everything that you know for a better future for your children with Hettie Meyer-E32
Have you ever thought about the challenges of selling everything to be ready to emigrate and then Covid arrived?In this episode, I speak to Hettie Meyer who relocated to Wellsford, New Zealand from th...
20 Okt 202536min
The emotional journey of a mother with two adult children overseas with René Koekemoer-E31
Do we sometimes neglect the feelings of parents who stay behind when their children decide to emigrate. In this conversation, I speak with Rene Koekemoer, a South African mother who has two daughters ...
13 Okt 202533min
Navigating Family, Illness And Identity Abroad with Ruth Prinsloo - E30
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to face major life challenges far away from the familiar comforts of home and family? Or how it feels to build a new identity and raise a family abroad, without t...
6 Okt 202550min
Escaping Censorship in SA with Johan Allers - E29
Have you ever felt that your voice was being stifled, or wondered what it would be like to leave everything behind just so you could tell the truth? What would drive a journalist to walk away from the...
29 Sep 202549min
Making The Commitment To Norway with Norman and Chantal van Wyk - E28
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to pack up your life and move overseas - not just physically, but mentally as well? What does it mean to fully commit to a new country, instead of keeping o...
22 Sep 202546min
