Embracing the Expat Life with Margo Gabriel

If the pandemic has you battling cabin fever or wishing you could hop on a plane to head on vacation or to relocate, this episode is for you! Margo Gabriel, freelance writer and new cookbook author did just that, in the fall of 2020 she took the leap and is now an expat living in Lisbon Portugal. Margo shares her story all about leaning into uncertainty to discover opportunities beyond her wildest dreams, from finding her new home due to an airline offer to extend her layover in Portugal to a dinner conversation and homesickness sparking her creation of her new cookbook and Haitian cuisine pop-up series. In this episode, Nikki & Margo dive into the dynamics of growing up in America with an international perspective as children of immigrants, their love for and the impact of the richness of Haitian cuisine in their lives and the transformative power of moving to a new environment that allows your creativity to flourish and as a result you are able to stand more fully in to expansive power you were meant to bring into being in your lifetime.   Get 50% off Margo’s freelance checklist/pitch template and check out her book over on the shownotes page: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/podcast-episodes/margogabriel 

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Have you felt different or wondered if something is wrong with you because you don’t fit nicely into one box? Have you felt “other”? Join host Nikki Innocent, a holistic career coach and leadership expert, on Checkbox Other, a podcast that celebrates the power of being different. Nikki invites leaders, experts, and everyday people to share their stories, and she also provides her expertise on topics such as identity, authenticity, vulnerability, and career advice with empathy, humor, and heart. If you are seeking validation or inspiration in your unique life experiences then you have found your community. You will gain new perspectives, insights, and resources coming out of each episode. New episodes every Tuesday. Visit nikkiinnocent.com/podcast for show notes. Subscribe, share, and rate!