Send us a textIn part 2 of our conversation, Carlos Ruano unpacks the quiet decisions and systemic gaps many never hear about — from pensions to policy reform, reinvention, and the emotional costs of service. What We Cover in This Segment:Why some diplomats transition into real estate, coaching, or other services tailored to diplomatic familiesHow working inside institutions contrasts with entrepreneurship: balancing structure, autonomy, and adaptationThe emotional decisions behind leaving a diplomatic career to return home — and how priorities shiftConcrete policy measures Carlos is proposing that require no new resources — just a shift in mindset and internal memosThe pension dilemma: how years of service lost while following a partner abroad affect long-term securityComparative thoughts: Why some countries may already have better support systems for diplomatic familiesHow educational systems abroad force families to pick between curricula, bilingual schooling, and cultural continuityCarlos’s passion project: linking nutrition with education in high-need areas, and the innovation in bridging ministriesA touching personal story of a former student whose life was shaped by a radio-based education programReflections on the unseen impact we have on others — sometimes by simply pointing someone toward an opportunity Tune in to hear how Carlos imagines systems evolving, and how lived experience can push policy toward more human-centered change. This is only Part 2. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, we encourage you to start there for full context. 🎧 Available now on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SIZRiApXjy4UzKVP1YrzvApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1755695962Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fdd33e4-4e7a-4be7-b7c6-9f2ce76c5580/rooted-and-routed-podcast Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/6956558 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/rooted-and-routed-podcast/5204852 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/rooted-and-routed-podcast-5782163 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/vbrcdo35 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/rooted-and-routed-podcast Follow us: https://rootedandrouted.com Join us and dive into the fascinating world of expat life. Your journey towards connection, culture, and community starts here.

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