The Freedom to Go Slow
When we move overseas, we think we’re moving alone. We may only be responsible for the people who share our surname and travel itinerary, but the reality...
Lauren Pinkston is a wife and the mom of three kids (all born on different continents!). She always imagined she would be working in the non-profit sector, but found her real passion in entrepreneurial startups overseas. She is an adjunct professor of business at Lipscomb University, and continues to connect students and U.S.-based companies with fledging businesses and artisan groups in other parts of the world.
She is also the co-founder of Wearthy (WEAR – thee), an online retail site sourcing ethically made wearable goods from across the globe. When she’s not chasing her kids or chasing her own business dreams, you can probably find her at a hole-in-the-wall international restaurant searching for a good bowl of curry.
When we move overseas, we think we’re moving alone. We may only be responsible for the people who share our surname and travel itinerary, but the reality...
Last summer, I submitted a 47-page thesis exploring the mental health functioning of career medical professionals serving overseas. I spent almost two years gathering articles, reading books, and attending conferences...
When people ask me, “What is the hardest part of living overseas?” my immediate response is “Getting along with other expats.” It sounds so incredibly 7th...
The thing that used to scare me most about working overseas was the thought of answering to supporters back home. I had heard the horror stories....
I felt invalidated for a long time. It began in a faith culture where women were to be quiet and keep their spiritual convictions to themselves....
When I moved to Southeast Asia, she was one of the first people I met. We were staying in a teammate’s house that shared a wall with Calah’s backyard....
You gals have provided such a rich conversation surrounding comfort and thriving in the last few weeks. It was a joy to chat with you about the expectation to live...
Several years before my husband and I moved abroad, we visited some friends living in Peru. They were well into a five-year commitment to serve in a city where they...
Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:3 I...
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