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When I first learned I would be moving abroad with my young children, I became a sponge soaking up other people’s stories of living overseas. I knew I wanted to document our journey, not only for our family and friends, but to share our experiences of raising kids in multiple cultures, across time zones and through all chapters of childhood.

Growing Up Global

Where Are You From? If It’s Complicated, You’re in the Right Place.

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Expat Book Club: Misunderstood

9 Ways to Build an Expat Support System Abroad

Transitioning Abroad with Older Kids

How Living Abroad Shapes Our Children

Bilingual, Bicultural, and Beyond

Not sure what to expect when raising kids overseas?

Explore more of the beauty and challenges of raising a family abroad →

Rosario Islands, colombia

Banff, CAnada

Angor wat, cambodia

Kyoto, Japan

I focus on sharing the real stories around life abroad—the little wins, the cultural surprises, and the everyday moments that shape us when we step outside our comfort zones. Leaving Main Street resonates with people navigating international transitions, raising kids in new cultures, or simply trying to make a new place feel like home. I partner with brands and platforms that want to connect with a globally minded audience through honest, thoughtful, and engaging content. If you’re looking to bring warmth and authenticity to your message, I’d love to connect.

Helping Families Transition, Thrive and Find all the Silver Linings!

Third Culture Diaries

Leaving Main Street is for people who are curious about a life rooted in discovery, seeing the world from new perspectives (literally and figuratively) and finding joy and wonder traveling to unexpected places.  


Building a sense of belonging, compassion and empathy for the world around you.

Creating a Global Mindset

Tools for Life on the Move →

Parenting abroad is rarely a solo act—it’s shaped by neighbors, teachers, and communities that see the world differently than we do. I hope to reflect on how raising kids in multicultural environments deepens empathy, fosters understanding, and helps families see the world—and each other—more clearly.


Learning by Living: The Magic of Immersion in Another Culture

Embracing Diversity and Appreciating Perspectives

For expat families, travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about deepening bonds and growing together through shared experiences. It is often the tradeoff of leaving home; the opportunity to explore unexpected destinations together. I’ll offer thoughtful tips and personalized ideas to help you create adventures filled with connection, joy, and memories your family will treasure.

How Family Travel Reminds us of What’s Really Important

Together is the Destination


Things I Wish I Knew Sooner! →

I Haven’t Been Everywhere, but it’s on my List

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Wondering how we started this journey? 

That Bilingual-ish Life

Raising Kids Between Cultures

Discover more of what parenting looks like around the world

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Greetings, fellow globe-trotters! 

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