MEMBERSHIP
A private membership for women living abroad to connect, collaborate and create impact and influence.
EVENTS
Virtual and in-person workshops, networking events, panel discussions and TED-style talks.
SUMMIT
An annual global virtual summit including speaker presentations, panel discussions and networking.
SHOW
The Expat Woman Show, a weekly live interview series with expat leaders, influencers, service providers and businesses.
I came to the US in 2002 to study film and stayed on because I fell in love and got married to a San Francisco local.
It all happened very quickly and I hadn’t really prepared for this life-changing move abroad.
I had to face many hurdles with looking for a job, making friends and dealing with a new culture.
This led me to connect with other expat women who were also learning to navigate the country and after forays into film, working in the non-profit field including helping immigrant professionals find jobs in the US, I founded and launched The Expat Woman in 2013 in San Francisco.
I quickly grew a network of expatriate women to 13k strong and fostered a community that provided a platform for collaboration, networking, and sharing of resources.
I am also a LinkedIn coach, consultant, trainer and speaker. LinkedIn played a huge role in my professional journey abroad, helping me build a network of powerful expat women and allies.
As someone hailing from a tropical country like India, where skiing isn’t a popular pastime, I long avoided visiting Tahoe, mistakenly believing it to be a haven solely for winter
“It is the birthplace of reggae, ska, dancehall, and dub music.” “We are one of the nations that celebrate name days in parallel to birthdays or even instead of them.”
Image of a Indian bride in her Indian finery.
When you move to a new country, culture shock is inevitable. The good thing is it definitely broadens your horizons and enriches your experiences. Here are some things that took
