Creating Your Happy Place

You don't have to cross an ocean to become an expat - you could just move to Canada! Think the slow life on a rural chicken farm in the quiet outskirts of Manitoba sounds like a dream? You should definitely check out this episode!

In Episode 7, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, we talk with Candice Bakx-Freisen about what it's like to live in rural Manitoba, and the difference between buying real estate (and living in) Canada versus in the United States. 

Professionally, Candice is a Real Estate Agent & Real Estate Investor who's passionate about helping people reach their financial dreams. She coaches, trains, and offers mentorship on money topics ranging from basic budgeting to real estate investing. 

Her candid approach to business, and ability to get past the fluff and dig into the root of each challenge for her clients so that they get more of the important stuff done has led to her becoming a highly sought-after coach within the finance and real estate industries.

As a mother of 4, top performing realtor, entrepreneur, money coach, and speaker, Candice is the very definition of what it means to be a highly motivated woman, and she has a passion for helping others succeed in life and business. Candice has had many opportunities to speak in front of large crowds and enjoys teaching others and helping people reach their financial dreams.

Have you thought about living in Japan, Indonesia, or Thailand? Wondering what it might be like to call Southeast Asia home for a while?

In Episode 6, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Naomi Geidel shares her story of leaving the United States and making a home for herself first in a traditional home in Japan, then in a villa in Indonesia, and finally studio apartment in a high rise flat in Bangkok Thailand. 

Professionally, Naomi provides support and encouragement to creatives so they can bring their ideas to life.  Her Inspired Change program supports those ready to take life by the hand and create a way forward.  She is single & childless so has a deep understanding of navigating the twists and turns of life and living a life unexpected.  You can find Naomi wandering streets she’s never seen before looking for creative inspiration and joyful moments.  

What would it be like to live in South Africa? What if you were moving there from the tiny country from Mauritius?

In Episode 5, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Anu Gosai shares her story of leaving her tiny island home at 18 to study to be a pharmacist. She's now a happy dual-culture woman raising two girls with her hubby in a free-standing house with a big garden in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Professionally, Anu is the founder of Red Butterfly and works as a menstrual health coach, helping women who have menstrual health challenges and who want to learn how to live in sync with their cycles.

Is it your dream to move to France? Are you itching to pack your bags and move to the land of baguettes and berets? Do you think the foodie-friendly atmosphere of Lyon might be just what the doctor ordered?

In Episode 4, Season 2 of Creating Your Happy Place, Mary Clavieres shares how she and her hubby moved their family from their fast-paced city life in Hoboken New Jersey to the quiet outskirts of Lyon, France in Feb 2022, and how their 5 and 8 years old daughters have adjusted to living like the French.

When Mary's not devouring French pastries she's putting her impressive 14-year experience at a top pharmaceutical company to good use as a change management consultant. Whether it's a small firm or a bigwig Fortune 100 company,  she helps teams transform and thrive, by their side to help them build stronger teams and operate their businesses more strategically.

Mary also hosts the 'Brief Transitions' podcast. She dives deep into life's major changes like careers, parenting, and health. She's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, NPR, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, and even NBC News.