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In this Part 1 episode we’re joined by Lou Henderson, a UK expat in Pune, India, who has channeled her passion for sustainable transport into meaningful community advocacy. Lou discusses her journey from Liverpool to Pune, sharing personal growth and cultural adaptation insights, along with impactful work with NGOs like "Ek Beti Ek Cycle," which provides bicycles for rural girls to access education.

Key Highlights:

• Transition to Expat Life: Embracing cultural immersion, personal growth, and unexpected opportunities at age 50.

• Sustainable Transport Background: Lou’s work in the UK, where she led child-centered projects improving school safety.

• Adapting to India’s Cycling Culture: Contrasts between UK and Indian infrastructure and how Lou navigates Pune’s unique cycling community.

• NGO Impact: Lou’s work with "Ek Beti Ek Cycle," fostering education and empowerment for rural girls.

• Challenges and Growth: Reflections on how life in India has reshaped her perspective on community.

• Advice for Expat Spouses: Finding fulfillment through volunteering and community connections.

Perfect for listeners interested in sustainable living, expat life, and impactful community involvement, this episode explores how cycling and community engagement can transform lives and neighborhoods.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on making a meaningful impact abroad.

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In this part 2 episode, Api shares the unique challenges he faced in sourcing top-quality ingredients across India, adapting to local and expat tastes, and maintaining the freshness and authenticity of his products.
Api talks about:

Challenges in Sourcing and Logistics 🚚: Sourcing quality international ingredients across India required dedication and extensive travel.

Educating Staff and Customer Engagement 🧑‍🏫: Teaching staff unfamiliar with gourmet products to ensure top-notch customer service and accurate product guidance.

Meeting Diverse Customer Demands 🌎: Balancing expat expectations with local tastes and understanding the nuances in customer preferences.

Collaborating with Innovative Restaurants 🍲: Collaborating with local eateries to bring Peruvian and Mexican flavors to Pune, creating a unique, multicultural dining experience.

Adapting to Market Needs and Expanding Offerings 📈: As demand grows, Api discusses plans to expand his marinated meats and seafood line, making gourmet dining accessible for every home chef.

Api’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of cultural insights in building a successful business. Don’t miss this episode to hear more about his journey!

Watch the full episode to explore how Api’s global perspective continues to shape Pune’s gourmet food scene.

Tune in to hear Api’s inspiring journey of persistence, connecting cultures through food, and building a successful business that adapted to change!

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of Api’s journey!

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In this Part 1 episode of Rooted and Routed, we’re joined by Api Mirpuri, a true global citizen who has lived across continents and worked in diverse industries. From growing up in Hong Kong to studying in Canada, and joining family owned clothing business in Czech, Api’s journey eventually led him to Pune, India, where a simple conversation with a chef sparked the idea for Tutto Bene—Pune’s first premium gourmet food supply store. Api’s story is filled with resilience, innovation, and a passion for connecting cultures.

Key Highlights:

• Api’s unique journey across continents and industries
• Transitioning from clothing to gourmet food, and the vision behind Tutto Bene
• Challenges in educating staff on international products and serving diverse customers
• Starting and growing a food business in Pune, including training staff and educating customers
• Maintaining product freshness, high quality, and customer trust in a niche market
• Successfully moving from a physical store to a fully online model during COVID and adapting to changing consumer habits
• The importance of resilience, adaptability, and gratitude in business

Tune in to hear Api’s inspiring journey of persistence, connecting cultures through food, and building a successful business that adapted to change!

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of Api’s journey!

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Navigating Expat and Repat Life: Veerle’s Story Across Australia, Cambodia, Spain and back home in Netherlands.

In this episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya Pathan-Withoeck sits down with Veerle from the Netherlands to explore her incredible journey from being an immigration lawyer to becoming a certified travel coach and Reiki practitioner. Veerle has lived and worked in Australia, Spain, and Cambodia, navigating the complexities of expatriation and repatriation, while guiding expats and travelers through the emotional highs and lows of global living.

In this episode, Veerle shares:

✅ Her experiences as an immigration specialist in Australia 🇦🇺
✅ Overcoming challenges like language barriers and cultural differences in Spain and Cambodia 🇪🇸 🇰🇭
✅ How her personal expat journey shaped her professional path 🌏
✅ Strategies for dealing with loneliness, building connections, and maintaining emotional well-being 💬🙏
✅ Practical tips on journaling, mindfulness, and staying connected with loved ones ✍️
✅ The role of family dynamics in the success of expat assignments and the importance of support for spouses 🎓🏠
This candid conversation provides invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of living abroad. Whether you're planning your first move, already living the expat life, or just curious about cross-cultural experiences, Veerle’s story will inspire and empower you to thrive in new environments.

🎧 Watch the full episode to learn how to find balance, embrace personal growth, and build meaningful connections abroad.

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In this Part 2 episode of Rooted and Routed, Sabiya chats with Marie Hélène, a French expat and founder of Black Sheep Kollective. Marie Hèléne shares her journey living in India, Europe, and Corsica, reflecting on cultural adaptation, the power of wellness in corporate life, and bold marketing strategies.

Key Highlights:

• Wellness at Work: How yoga and mindfulness boost creativity and productivity.
• Marketing with Purpose: The importance of storytelling and taking risks in branding.
• Remote Work: Thriving as a brand strategist while working remotely.
• Life in Corsica & India: Balancing life between an isolated island and dynamic cities.
• Black Sheep Kollective: The personal story behind her unique marketing agency.

Tune in for this inspiring conversation!

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In this Part 1 episode of Rooted and Routed Podcast, we explore the fascinating journey of Marie Hélène, a French expat who has lived in India, New York, and Europe. With corporate experience at Renault, KLM, and Tommy Hilfiger, Marie transitioned to become an independent brand strategist, excelling in remote work before it became mainstream.

Marie shares insights on adapting marketing strategies to different cultures, key challenges in global team management, and the importance of human-centric branding. She also dive into her wellness journey as a certified yoga instructor, explaining how yoga helps her balance corporate life, boost creativity, and integrate a personal touch in AI-driven content.

Join us for an engaging conversation on expat life, marketing, wellness, and personal growth!

Key Topics:

• Expat challenges and rewards
• Transition from corporate to independent brand strategist
• Remote work and the future of work-life balance
• Marketing across cultures and customer-centric strategies
• The role of AI in copywriting and branding
• The role of Discipline from yoga and wellness impact personal growth

Join us for an engaging discussion on how AI, wellness, and marketing come together to shape a more balanced and successful work-life approach.

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Parenting, Veganism, Healthcare systems and Perimenopause : Naddy’s Expat Journey Through Four Countries

In this insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya welcomes Naddy, a multicultural mom and Cybernetic Engineer, who shares her experiences of living in four different countries while navigating health care, parenting, and a transition to a vegan lifestyle. Naddy’s journey takes us through Mexico, the United States, Germany, and the UK, each offering unique challenges and learning moments.

In this Part 1 episode, we discuss:

• Healthcare Systems: Naddy shares her experiences with health care during her pregnancies across Mexico, the US, Germany, and the UK, highlighting the key differences in each country’s approach.
• Parenting Across Cultures: From finding the right doctors to adjusting to different school systems, Naddy talks about the challenges of raising children in multicultural environments.
• Vegan Lifestyle: The defining moment that led Naddy to adopt a vegan lifestyle and the challenges she faced transitioning to plant-based living in different countries.
• Holistic vs. Medical Approaches: A comparison of how Europe and the US approach medicine and treatment, with a particular focus on holistic methods in Germany and the UK.
• Multilingual Parenting: How her children adapted to learning new languages while moving across borders, and the role schools and teachers played in helping them integrate.
• Perimenopause Awareness & Breaking the Silence: Naddy shares her personal experience with perimenopause, highlighting the lack of support from health systems and how it affects women both mentally and physically. Sabiya and Naddy explore why more women, including celebrities, need to speak openly about this phase to normalize conversations and provide much-needed support.
• Motherhood, Identity & Holistic Health: Naddy reflects on the challenges of maintaining her identity while raising children as an expat. She shares how pursuing her passions, like podcasting, helps her create space for herself. They also explore holistic approaches to managing perimenopausal symptoms, such as yoga, and clean diets, inspired by Dr. Libby Weaver’s work.

Naddy’s stories of navigating different health care systems, embracing cultural diversity, and managing lifestyle changes will resonate with anyone living or planning a life abroad. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with practical insights on expat life, veganism, parenting and awareness of perimenopause that impacts every women. If you or someone you know is experiencing perimenopause, this episode will resonate deeply and offer valuable insights.

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #MulticulturalParenting #VeganJourney #HealthcareSystems #Perimenopause #ExpatLife #HolisticHealth

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In this episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, Luc Mignon shares his experiences as a long-time expat and the challenges of transitioning back to life in his home country. We explore:

• The emotional and practical challenges of expat life and returning home
• How Luc finds balance and unwinds after work in different environments
• The concept of "identity crisis" when leaving the expat lifestyle behind
• Why staying rooted in deeper values—like family and philanthropy—is key to happiness
• Luc’s love for India, his passion for music, and his community projects, like rooftop concerts to raise funds for local causes
• The importance of giving back through meaningful actions, such as supporting orphanages and other community initiatives
• How expat life has shaped Luc’s worldview on adaptability, family, and resilience

Ready to dive into Luc’s inspiring journey? Tune in now to hear Part 2 of Luc’s story on how he’s making a difference through music, community, and purpose!

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #Philanthropy #WorkLifeBalance #GivingBack #PersonalGrowth

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