In this episode, Clare is joined by Nivea Canalli Bona, Ph.D. , a university professor hailing from Brazil who is also now a journalist and writer. Nivea shares her journey explaining how love has motivated her to go way out of her comfort zone, redefine herself multiple times and take on jobs and roles she had never dreamt of doing.Nivea had already lived in Chile and Spain, so knew how to adapt to a new way of living. But nothing prepared her for coming remarkably close to being homeless, dealing with COVID-19 and ending up working 14 hours a day for 7 days a week. Nivea explains how she adapted, what she learned in the process and why she now sees herself as a world citizen.KEY TAKEAWAYSNivea grew up without being attracted to the idea of a life in America. But, while living in Chile, she fell in love with an American.Moving somewhere radically different, brings out new facets of your personality and you really see yourself in a different light and change.Provided you are willing you can adapt. Even the things that you do not have total control over can be managed to some extent. For example, you can certainly manage your reaction to them.Finding the silver lining is smart. Regardless of what happens you come away with something new.BEST MOMENTS‘I learned that what moves me around (motivates me) is who I love.’‘Suddenly we were almost homeless and no jobs for both of us.’‘Somehow, in my heart, I knew that I needed to have that experience.’ GUEST RESOURCEShttps://medium.com/@bonaniveahttps://meanssomuch.blogspot.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/niveabona/ABOUT THE HOSTClare Kay is a seasoned global mover – with an international career in sales, customer service, personal development, and as a flight attendant. She has sold books and TV programs globally, taught English as a foreign language, and supported non-native speakers through proofreading. Her own global moves – from the UK to Zambia, China, Taiwan, Nigeria, and the USA – bring direct experience, and her global outlook has given her the growth and connections to support others in creating a life abroad. Through her podcast Moving Countries 101, she inspires listeners with the confidence and courage to make their own move – and deepens the cultural conversation in her Facebook Group – Moving Countries 101 with Clare KayCONTACT https://www.facebook.com/groups/movingcountries101withclarekay/https://www.tiktok.com/@movingcountries101www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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