Latest Immigrate Podcast Episodes
Arrow Dan Johnston's move to join the Adelaide Football Club
Adelaide Connected - March 16, 2023 00:00 - 19 minutesIn this podcast episode we speak to Daniel Johnston who is the Chief Commercial Officer at the Adelaide Football Club. Dan has had a successful career in Australia and Europe as a senior marketing and business leader in the food and sports categories in major organisations including McDonald’s...
I don’t like it here – what to do when you hate your location.
Two Fat Expats - March 05, 2023 06:05 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsAlso, the ageist expat are you a victim or a perpetrator? Kirsty’s three things: Shrinking, The Big Swing and while we’re on the subject….golf! Nikki’s favourite three things: White Collar, 1923, Robbie Williams live in Copenhagen And watch out Amsterdam we’re coming for you! The post I don’t l...
Nicola Stelfox's International Arrow experience which sees her choose South Australia
Adelaide Connected - February 28, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode we speak to Nicola Stelfox who is the Senior Consultant - Marketing & Creative Practice Lead at Latitude IT. Nicola first moved to Sydney when she decided to immigrate to Australia, until her VISA circumstances changed and she had to choose a *regional city to continue living i...
Doing it live in Singapore
Two Fat Expats - February 22, 2023 12:21 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsWelcome to our first live audience podcast recorded in Singapore – yes yes Kirsty was in Singapore in 2016 but it was a 4 kids, 20 suitcases and a beagle reading whereas this was the full package! The theme of the evening was friends. Kirsty asked Nikki will she have to change the way she recrui...
Global Boomerang Nick Haslam's journey to run LIV Golf in Adelaide
Adelaide Connected - February 15, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode we speak to Nick Haslam, who has recently commenced as Managing Director, Australia at Performance54, the group responsible for the promotion and management of LIV Golf international events and partnerships, including Adelaide, 21-23 April 2023. Nick talks about his time abroad,...
The Realities of Repatriation
Two Fat Expats - February 12, 2023 12:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsNikki is dealing with the realities of the impact her expat life has had on her family relationships and describes how it feels like a bit of a “kick in the guts”. We talk about Kirsty’s book and its premise. Ever been described as excess baggage? Get ready for the reply. Three favourite things ...
International Arrow Joe Godsell's move to run global advertising agency TBWA in Adelaide
Adelaide Connected - January 27, 2023 01:00 - 22 minutesIn this podcast episode we speak to Joe Godsell, Managing Director of TBWA Adelaide and President of Adelaide Advertising and Design Club (AADC). Joe shares his reasons for his move from the UK to Sydney and the fortuitous opportunity to setup TBWA in Adelaide, working for companies located in ...
How do you Repatriate with expat itchy feet
Two Fat Expats - January 21, 2023 04:32 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsHow will you settle? Expats traditionally have itchy feet so how do you settle when you’re heading home? How will you plan your expat year ahead? Or how will you divide up your time ahead? Now that expats are back travelling between countries what’s the most effective way to plan your year? Kirs...
Global Shaper and aspiring sustainable technologist Michelle Howie's passion for South Australia
Adelaide Connected - January 13, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutesIn this podcast episode, we speak to Michelle Howie, a global shaper advocate and aspiring sustainable technologist. Michelle grew up in Adelaide and has family in South Australia dating all the way back to the 1830s. However, while studying engineering here at university, she won one of the fe...
2023 – Episode One
Two Fat Expats - January 09, 2023 01:40 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsHow will you cope with no-one giving a flying fig about your expat life when you’re home for the holidays or repatriating? Kirsty and Nikki discuss why expats are hurt by friends and family that appear disinterested in their expat lives. Is it time to accept that you’re really not that special? ...
International Arrow, Susan Stone, her love for Adelaide and her newly created role at the University of South Australia
Adelaide Connected - December 22, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode we speak to Dr Susan Stone, who moved to Adelaide in July 2022 to join the University of South Australia in a newly created role, Credit Union SA Chair of Economics. Susan is an experienced economic analyst and communicator with a keen interest in how things work - especially w...
The Festive Expat
Two Fat Expats - December 16, 2022 12:58 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsWill you be with family or without for the festive season? What do you do to make your holiday season special or is the holiday season non existant where you’re currently living? Instead of our usual three favourite things with podcasts, movies and television we discuss our three favourite holid...
Would You Move to China Right Now?
Two Fat Expats - December 09, 2022 02:47 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsIn our would you/could you we discuss what Covid restrictions look like in China right now. Would you/could you move there? We talk to the Chinese Fatterati about their lives and report back. Would you/could you make your house a home without your shipment? How? Kirsty’s Favourite Things: Colin ...
Arrow Rachel Cotton's move to manage News Corp in South Australia
Adelaide Connected - December 09, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode, we speak to Arrow Rachel Cotton, who is the General Manager - Commercial (SA/WA) at News Corp. Rachel shares her experience of moving from Sydney to Adelaide, with her Boomerang husband, and young family and how she is juggling the work/family balance. Rachel comments 'It's ...
The Redundant Expat
Two Fat Expats - November 30, 2022 09:35 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsThis week on the podcast we discuss travelling between countries with medications and how to navigate when you’ve been prescribed something in one country only to discover it’s banned in the country you’re moving to. Nikki has some big news which leads us to discuss expat redundancy. Nikki’s fav...
Arrow Charlie Hodgson's move to head up the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA)
Adelaide Connected - November 24, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutesIn this episode, we speak to Arrow Charlie Hodgson about his move to South Australia and his appointment as CEO at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). Prior to his move to Adelaide, Charlie was the interim CEO at the Surrey Cricket Club in the UK, and prior to that, the Commercial ...
Expats at The World Cup
Two Fat Expats - November 23, 2022 13:36 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsThis week’s episode is all about the World Cup both in Qatar and South Africa. I’ve written a piece about living in Qatar and the recent press. Here’s a few of the links I talked about: David Beckham Peyton Manning World Cup Commercial Ghanin Al Muftah – the star of the opening ceremony. Michael...
Episode 200 is here
Two Fat Expats - November 21, 2022 07:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsA quick chat about having the World Cup on your door step. Who has the longest work hours and is it just a part of Expat Life? Should you put up and shut up? What’s it like to work in Qatar during the World Cup? We answer your questions about our 200th episode: When and how did we meet? What was...
Alison Lloydd-Wright on the New State of Mind Campaign and why choose South Australia to live and work
Adelaide Connected - November 08, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutesIn episode two we speak to Alison Lloydd-Wright, Executive Director, Cabinet Office at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. Alison shares her energy and passion for South Australia and the recent campaign her Department has launched to attract 20-40 year olds to South Australia. We hear ...
Season two kick off with Bruce Djite, CEO at Committee for Adelaide
Adelaide Connected - October 26, 2022 04:00 - 26 minutesIn season two of the Adelaide Connected Podcast series, Episode 1 sees Jarrod Walsh and Peta St Clair speak to Bruce Djite (an arrow and a boomerang) about his first year in his role as CEO. We delve into the work Bruce and the Committee for Adelaide are doing to attract and retain talent here i...
Mini Episode - What is Adelaide Connected?
Adelaide Connected - October 26, 2022 01:00 - 5 minutesThis Mini Episode (5 mins) is a quick overview to explain what the Adelaide Connected program is, what is a boomerang and an arrow and what we do to connect people with other likeminded individuals once they move here. For more information please go to: Adelaide Connected Website Instagram Fac...
ADELAIDE CONNECTED PILOT
Adelaide Connected - October 26, 2022 01:00 - 5 minutesThis Mini Episode (5 mins) is a quick overview to explain what the Adelaide Connected program is, what is a boomerang and an arrow and what we do to connect people with other likeminded individuals once they move here. For more information please go to: Adelaide Connected Website Instagram Fac...
Tom Rischbieth's International career sees him boomerang back to Adelaide to head up Commercial Partnerships and Events for Football Australia
Adelaide Connected - October 04, 2022 03:00 - 17 minutesIn this episode, we speak to Tom Rischbeith, a senior commercial leader with international experience across sport, entertainment and media, and engagement with stakeholders across the public and private sectors. As Head of Commercial and Events at Football Australia, Tom manages all commercial...
Boomerang Ben Parkinson and his return to head JLL in South Australia
Adelaide Connected - September 15, 2022 04:00 - 18 minutesBen Parkinson is the Managing Director of JLL in South Australia and has over 24 years’ experience in the Australian commercial property market. Ben's experience is rich and diverse; having worked as a specialist Hotel and Leisure Valuer here in Adelaide then establishing a national pub broker...
Feeling Frisky? Or are you sick of the pat down? Here’s some airport security tips to help you get to the gate on time. And how to have the boarding school conversation without losing friends.
Two Fat Expats - September 07, 2022 13:09 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsAre you ‘randomly selected’ for an extra pat down every time you make your way throught the airport? We think we may know the reason why. Listen in to find out why it’s happening to you. Would you/Could you break up a friendship over conversations about your children going to boarding school? Wh...
Will Littleton's return to South Australia after his eye opening community centre experience in New York
Adelaide Connected - August 31, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutesWill Littleton is a not-for-profit executive and filmmaker with experience in business administration, fund development, organizational change, and producing. Originally a musician, he completed a Bachelor of Music at the Australian National University before playing in the Adelaide and Canberra...
The Great Expat Summer. Lost luggage delayed flights and a very small hotel room with a positive covid test. Are we having fun yet?
Two Fat Expats - August 10, 2022 10:36 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsNikki walks us through her covid on holidays experience. Would you/could you send packages to a transit hotel? What are the rules? Do all hotels let you do it or are some hotels going to charge you for the privilege? We discuss. Would you/could you set up a contract with your partner on how many...
Arrow Di Dixon's move to head up innovation district, Lot Fourteen
Adelaide Connected - July 21, 2022 03:00 - 23 minutesIn this episode we talk to Di Dixon, State Lead at Lot Fourteen about her move to South Australia, and her vision for the Innovation Precinct. Di leads the development, delivery, governance, curation and operations of the 7ha ideas, innovation and cultural precinct in Adelaide’s CBD on behalf ...
Boomerangs Rachael Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge join forces to create Australia's biggest winter event, Illuminate Adelaide
Adelaide Connected - July 05, 2022 06:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode we speak to Rachael Azzopardi and Lee Cumberlidge, both boomerangs, who came together to create Illuminate Adelaide. Shining a light on South Australia for the month of July, Illuminate Adelaide welcomes people from all walks of life to experience a program of free and ticketed ...
Could you kill the Two Fat Expats group? Also, expat insurance what do you need to cover yourself?
Two Fat Expats - July 01, 2022 02:40 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsIn would you/could you this week we discuss expat insurance. What do you need? Are you paying too much? Or have you forgotten to pay at all? We also discuss recent activity in the Two Fat Expats Group. Anger management, political commentary and killing the spirit of expats one post at a time. It...
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