What does it really take to build a life and career on your own terms? And what happens when you stop putting yourself into one box?

In this episode of Women Abroad Cast, we sit down with Elektra Yao, a multicultural attorney, entrepreneur, and mother whose journey has taken her across the US, Europe, and beyond. As the founder of Yao Law Group, she helps international and domestic artists navigate US immigration and build sustainable careers. She's also embarking on a new creative adventure: launching her own luxury handbag brand.

We talk about growing up between cultures, finding a sense of belonging, building a successful business from the ground up, and navigating the many identities we carry as women. Elektra shares how she grew her law firm, why artists need to think beyond their craft to build successful careers, and how she's embracing the challenge of starting something completely new in the fashion industry.

We also get into motherhood, the myth of work-life balance, and the importance of talking openly about money, ambition, and the value of our work.

Her advice for women thinking about moving abroad or taking a leap into something new? Just do it. You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes, you have to be willing to feel scared, get lost, and discover who you are along the way.

🎧 Tune in for an honest and inspiring conversation about ambition, identity, community, and having the courage to create a life that feels like your own.

Connect with Elektra

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elektrabyao/
• Website — Yao Law Group: https://www.yaolawgroup.com/

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What happens when you stop dreaming about moving abroad and actually do it?

In this episode of Women Abroad cast, we sit down with Shelley, a U.S.-trained registered nurse who turned years of dreaming about life abroad into reality. After building a career in fertility and women’s health, transitioning into health tech, and eventually launching her own consulting business, Shelly packed up her life in the U.S. and moved to Paris.

She shares the real story behind the move — from choosing Paris after exploring different countries, navigating the French visa process on her own, and learning a new language to reinventing her career, building a business, and creating a community from scratch.

We also dive into the differences between healthcare and fertility care in the U.S. and France, what it’s like to start over in a new country, and why community can make all the difference when you’re building a life abroad.

You can connect with Shelley through Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleygautam/

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Moving abroad can transform your routines, eating habits, stress levels, and overall wellbeing. In this episode, we speak with Katie, founder of Strong Abroad, about how women can build sustainable health habits while living internationally. From nutrition and fitness to finding community, staying consistent through life changes, and avoiding wellness myths, Katie shares practical advice to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident wherever life takes you.

Connect with Katie:
🌐 Website: www.strongabroad.com
📸 Instagram: @strongabroad

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