Making a Better Life for My Family in Spain
We talk about navigating culture shifts, creating community, and how moving abroad transformed her perspective on work, family, and what’s truly important.
What you'll Learn:
From Dream to Reality - Moving abroad years ahead of schedule.
Life at a Different Pace - How slowing down changes everything.
Building Community - Why European cities make it easier to connect.
Culture Shocks - Flip-flop faux pas, siestas, and school differences.
Logistics Made Real - Visas, housing, and moving with kids.
Spotlight Conversation
Discover how Erica traded hustle culture for a slower, more intentional life abroad, and what she’s learned about work, family, and community along the way.
Questions Randall is Wondering After This Episode
How often do we confuse being busy with being productive?
What cultural norms am I accepting without question that don't work for me?
What would change if I built my life around my values instead of my calendar?
Memorable Quotes
"It's easy to focus on the glamorous side of running a business, but success also depends on unglamorous work life cleaning, accounting and hauling trash. You have to respect the nuts and bolts for it all to hold together."
About the Guest
Erica Rivera
Career Strategist
A career strategist who left the U.S. to give her family a different kind of life in Spain.
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