Gent Expat Talks

Building Confidence & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Maaike Van Renterghem

On this episode, co-hosts Maisie Meade and Neethi Swamy welcome Maaike Van Renterghem, an inspirational mindset and performance coach, who changed the course of her life by moving away from home to find herself and realize her passions. Maaike, who was born and raised in Gent, Belgium, found herself feeling complacent, moving from goal to goal, without recognizing if these goals made her feel happy and fulfilled. In this episode, we follow along Maaike’s journey while learning about how to overcome limiting beliefs and cultivate confidence, specifically by focusing on your subconscious & conditioning. To learn more about Maaike, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fmaaike-van-renterghem%2F%3ForiginalSubdomain%3Dbe&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C4c447b45b4ff4c433fd508da1d631a66%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637854608720504425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Y3cQEGpyYzT%2BA9Bn7wQlJD4KOVzUqoap7NYCM%2BAFzmQ%3D&reserved=0], Instagram [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure-web.cisco.com%2F152UaIiSph0keWNW6iDiZe2sJw2RDkLLP4tL3pHEpt6KGcq7E-jj9phKwdZlGZIzKaBc_k-B7iNn7g2dyVBzeQFVm8RE_XtscTpU83jUV37Z703oWgn1DYaK26SjOO9Osg-wEpqZPQx0cpQuTfllcxtoXTmjjoWgPbKXdZUKUV7u3VYTTUD719p4LavtXWfRMI92CNxdq8YLO88t_z0lEhfqV6led6E7IVQnf-uWecpaVfRbRZsCWfyG6hAtsakI1C2YgQYuzcm9nDjyPVLlhcFporfpyULz4WGuBNLXuKONpAKLszQUvv6ArBDmzFrg7JwhmDa5qctmhxIxaqSmz9XQyhmvJ76e97_3V7i3uE7d1wt73S3hzp-e9omak1cxlcSiu3SaXnMM6oYULpilLRN6E9wuwg670WbQpLgS0ZD6pi8w9QFnbHFhsR-dBOTN-CDMf2XyKVmKffWrqPAkn3lnIBZH8UixdZRY6uETvkShLIfuyH1IYHFNFTJARfx1oXU_5DjW8K-4Z6_lv7_S_TQ%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.instagram.com%252Fbreathwork.zest%252F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C4c447b45b4ff4c433fd508da1d631a66%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637854608720504425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rIKJq2q0s2A92l5L1QQ0oy7A1SW21ZtMAao848FxvLw%3D&reserved=0]or via her website [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure-web.cisco.com%2F14xai63vSPyFcPAnwvAmAjGDAiF6mweEO5130bd6Fki_NtlXS15Bz5NwzK7uGXqPFWxJYN74J4olOL1amPu8cZMxVOp759vFANWeJGxjsqsFPbT30boiwZQ_OCDKMYDzDkaZaAQZ4v2nKG7r-41w28J0rCR5GpTLoxY9ob0TZUIp1_xtF219A-eJvRXGReO7TH56vgVtlH5u66jsl9YDsvY6sWTi3gW41Xtg2KMf7BWR1KEOjWmFU7ZTJDNpP2nBp4XCQ7Y57FVzbAQi2ZR1GTPbJMFMVyIjL1R_M0j6RmtJG_jagvDM92kJ1SsC4B9AqC1GSBlpjqjwe8IWiaSdDkTH6im642gCGt-laiNM21QatvdIV4rqoY9zectVOYE7Y84dV5aJ43DDkVefI_PvO-QLCIiCeIziOWxrHrdwrehnDVo9E2hG9kCyEg4jwbl5rtb_v8toILXym3WIoIAgOMSrt1U30u0e8mXE0AapyNTAF4TgLBRGpmHCcVG66Gfch%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.zestmindsetcoaching.com%252F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C4c447b45b4ff4c433fd508da1d631a66%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637854608720504425%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=h%2BXGO5WNgKcJBq9r7AW71PhXnp%2BYoH4O%2BsXdhi7W9gY%3D&reserved=0]. And if you want to get in touch with the hosts, you can reach us at expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com or via Expat Community Gent Facebook page. Expat Community Gent is a working group within the Community Gent, which focuses on the wellbeing of the expats living in Gent. Community Gent is an independent, a-political, co-operation platform which aims to be a city challenger while serving as a knowledge and information center. You can find out more about the Expat Community Gent on its website.

Building Sustainable Resolutions for the New Year 2022 with Judith Escalier Revollo

On this episode, co-hosts Maisie Meade and Neethi Swamy welcome Judith Escalier Revollo, a passionate Executive coach and entrepreneur, who originates from Bolivia and who has called Gent, Belgium home for over 15 years. Our conversation with Judith around how to build lasting goals comes at a fitting time as the initial excitement of New Years and new resolutions settles. Judith is driven by driving transformational changes with her clients in all areas of their lives ranging from personal development, health, relationships and beyond. Judith shares a ranges of tips and tricks she uses in her own life as well as with her clients to inspire you and help you set yourself up for success. Whether you are an expat or not, making smart goals and sticking to them isn't easy, that's why we are excited to share these insights with you! To learn more about Judith, you can reach out to her via her LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithescalier/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/judithescalier/] or via her website [http://www.creciendo.be/]. And if you want to get in touch with the hosts, you can reach us at expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com [expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com] or via Expat Community Gent Facebook page [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FExpat-Community-Gent-2084854715118608&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C29f1e7ed2cb14f7663f608d987691b60%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637689707764750520%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=WhNGf%2B1vUqLHNt1At6lisZSl68hg9tjgzD4yjTb61cY%3D&reserved=0]. Expat Community Gent is a working group within the Community Gent, which focuses on the wellbeing of the expats living in Gent. Community Gent is an independent, a-political, co-operation platform which aims to be a city challenger while serving as a knowledge and information center. You can find out more about the Expat Community Gent on its website [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdecommunity.be%2Fexpat-community-gent%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C29f1e7ed2cb14f7663f608d987691b60%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637689707764760517%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=sFdk0J9s8fJqDsQ%2Fy3X9zhNICAcLGPH%2BHA30I396tMk%3D&reserved=0].

Turning your Passion into your Business with Farrell Styers

On this episode, co-hosts Maisie Meade and Neethi Swamy welcome Farrell Styers, an American man with years of Expat experience under his belt. Farrell has been living in Gent, Belgium for over 7 years and recently has taken on the role of Founder and Head Brewer at Stroom Brouwers CV, his very own brewery situated in the heart of Gent. At Stroom, Farrell specializes in making exquisite, delicious craft beers without the high alcohol content. Farrell brings us through his adventures from the US to Central Asia, and ultimately Gent, Belgium, where he has turned his passion for storytelling and good, craft beer into his full time job. Being an entrepreneur isn't easy, especially in a foreign country - that's why we are so thrilled to bring you our conversation with Farrell where we dive into navigating your own business, facing unforeseen challenges and ultimately how passion and grit play a key role in turning your dreams into your reality. To learn more, you can reach out to Farrell via his LinkedIn [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Ffarrellstyers%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C29f1e7ed2cb14f7663f608d987691b60%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637689707764730535%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=aEpeg27RBZ4dXMDVWdrrOtCYT4GKGtm9sXfSc0Ilcfc%3D&reserved=0]or if you're in the area you can most likely find him at the brewery [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstroombrouwers.be%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C29f1e7ed2cb14f7663f608d987691b60%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637689707764740530%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2FGYdQYIZmM6vOZVhXSFuabhFNqGeWJCQto6SFca1RhE%3D&reserved=0]! To hear more from Farrell you can also check out his very own podcast here [https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.listennotes.com%2Fpodcasts%2Fa-beer-and-a-band-farrell-styers-VxpLP0USC7z%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cneethi.swamy%40be.dsv.com%7C29f1e7ed2cb14f7663f608d987691b60%7C4a90c23a3ece4ef2b857522f23b8204c%7C0%7C0%7C637689707764750520%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=m6A%2FqUYT%2BnHKiD6MSTYsIfWwnG6jfou6QNZ%2FyCuFrF4%3D&reserved=0]. And if you want to get in touch with the hosts, you can reach us at expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com [expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com] or via Expat Community Gent Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/Expat-Community-Gent-2084854715118608]. Expat Community Gent is a working group within the Community Gent, which focuses on the wellbeing of the expats living in Gent. Community Gent is an independent, a-political, co-operation platform which aims to be a city challenger while serving as a knowledge and information center. You can find out more about the Expat Community Gent on its website [https://decommunity.be/expat-community-gent/].

Harnessing Your Resilience as an Expat with Sabine Clappaert

On this episode, co-hosts Maisie Meade and Neethi Swamy welcome Sabine Clappaert, Senior Director of the People & Transformation team at FTI Consulting, known for her work partnering with business leaders to address organizational challenges, build resilient teams and leaders, and shape thriving cultures. Sabine defines resilience and gives us key insights around how to incorporate resilience in your everyday life, an essential skill for Expats. To learn more, you can reach out to Sabine via her LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabineclappaert/]or visit the Dare to Dream site [http://daretodreamproject.org/] to learn more about her non-profit work. And if you want to get in touch with the hosts, you can reach us at expatcommunitygent10@gmail.com or via Expat Community Gent Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/Expat-Community-Gent-2084854715118608]. Expat Community Gent is a working group within the Community Gent, which focuses on the wellbeing of the expats living in Gent. Community Gent is an independent, a-political, co-operation platform which aims to be a city challenger while serving as a knowledge and information center. You can find out more about the Expat Community Gent on its website [https://decommunity.be/expat-community-gent/].