In this episode of the Expatpreneur Series, I had the joy of sitting down with Fosca D’Acierno, CEO of Ask Fosca, Italy relocation coach, bespoke travel designer, higher-education consultant, event planner, writer, and host of the “15 with Fosca” podcast, to explore what it really takes to build a life and business abroad.
Edited and Hosted by Creavanzi - Kimberly Vanzi
In this episode of the Expatpreneur Series, I sit down with Alex Ingrim, founder of Liberty Atlantic, a cross-border financial advisory firm serving Americans living in Europe, to talk about the realities most people never see coming when they move overseas.
Edited and Hosted by Creavanzi - Kimberly Vanzi
Building a business abroad is never just about strategy; it’s about mindset, value, resilience, and identity. In this episode of the Expatpreneur Series, Ruth Lara Reyes shares her journey from working with Fortune 500 companies to becoming an entrepreneur in Italy, navigating freelancing, pricing, imposter syndrome, AI, digital marketing, and life as an expat parent.
Edited and Hosted by Creavanzi - Kimberly Vanzi
In this first episode of the Expatpreneur Series, I speak with Miriam Hurley, an ATA-certified translator and founder of Speakeasy Multilingual, about her long journey of living and working in Italy from arriving as a student in the early 1990s to building a multi-aceted professional practice rooted in language, culture, and community.
Edited and Hosted by Creavanzi - Kimberly Vanzi
There is much talk about expat moms juggling family and business, but what about dads? Being an Expatdadpreneur comes with its own unique set of challenges—managing a business, navigating a new culture, and redefining fatherhood, all while trying to keep up with client calls and school drop-offs.
Some days, you're closing deals across time zones—other days, you're negotiating with a toddler about why spaghetti can't be eaten on the floor.
The work-life boundary? It’s blurred. The pressure to provide? It’s real. And finding a support system? Not always easy.
How do expat dads make it work? My latest blog post explores the reality of entrepreneurship and fatherhood abroad, from time management strategies to business ideas that align with family life.
Read it here:
Starting a business is challenging. Doing it while adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and raising kids? That’s a whole new level of resilience.
From late-night emails to mid-meeting toddler interruptions, Expatmompreneurs navigate a unique set of challenges—managing time zones, adapting to new cultures, and often starting from scratch without a built-in support system.
But here’s the good news: it’s possible to thrive. Whether finding your group, outsourcing smartly, or building a business that fits your lifestyle, success is about progress—not perfection.
In my latest blog post, I briefly dive into the reality of being an Expatmompreneur, from managing time and finding support to exploring business opportunities that work for the expat lifestyle.
Read it here: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship as an Expatmompreneur
If you’ve ever juggled multiple projects, worn all the hats, and still wondered, “Am I building a business or just working for myself?”—you’re not alone.
In my latest blog post, I break down the key differences between being a freelancer and stepping into the role of an entrepreneur. It’s not just about titles—it’s about mindset, strategy, and growth.
Whether you're:
Crafting your next website,
Building a personal brand,
Business success isn’t just about talent or hard work—it’s about how you think. Entrepreneurs don’t just complete projects; they create opportunities, build sustainable systems, and position themselves for long-term growth.
An entrepreneurial mindset means:
1. Thinking long-term instead of chasing quick wins.
2. Seeing challenges as opportunities to innovate.
3. Prioritizing branding and marketing to attract the right clients.
