Expat Spouse Kickstart: The Hidden Challenges and Solutions of Life Abroad

For expat and diplomatic partners who are just arriving or about to move and want calm, clarity, and a confident first step.

About this masterclass

From the outside, moving abroad looks like a postcard.

On the inside, it’s questions you don’t always say out loud:

• Who am I here?
• How do we talk about money without tension?
• Where are my people?
• How can I pursue my dreams while supporting my partner’s career?

This live session is a no-fluff room to see the whole iceberg - the visible bits and the undercurrents no one prepares you for - then take a small, certain step you can feel proud of this week.

You don’t need a 10-year plan; you need a compass and a roadmap.

What you’ll learn

The Iceberg, decoded

Real stories that reveal what sits below the waterline (identity, belonging, money access, power dynamics) without doom or drama.

Your picture, not the brochure

Clear the noise (“lucky you” / “what’s wrong with you?”) so your needs, values, and vision lead.

A rhythm you can carry anywhere

Calm → Clarity → Courage how to move on weeks when life won’t sit still.

Foundations that protect you

A light benefits/access checklist and language for collaborative money conversations; how to build belonging that moves with you.

What you’ll leave with (tangible)

1) Portable Clarity Kit (PDF, 6 pages)

Page 1: Identity One-Pager (filled during the session)

Page 2: Belonging Map (inner/middle/outer circles with 10 prompts)

Page 3: First 10 Days Checklist (settling + self-leadership, not admin clutter)

Page 4: Money Access & Benefits Questions (education-only prompt list)

Page 5: Boundaries You Can Keep (pick 1–2; scripts included)

Page 6: Friday Commitment Card (printable—fridge/desk)

2) Conversation Scripts Pack (copy-paste ready)

• Three “travel-with-me” outreach messages (mentor/friend/peer)
• Two calm money conversation starters with your partner
• Six kind boundary lines for home/social situations

You won’t leave with vague inspiration.

You’ll leave with a filled Identity One-Pager, one supportive message drafted, one boundary line you can keep, and the Portable Clarity Kit to repeat on your next move.

Format & extras

• Live, interactive workshop with micro-coaching Q&A + honest discussion with others who get it
• WhatsApp group chat for participants to keep momentum (light, standards-first)
• Recording available for 7 days if you can’t attend live

Ideal for

Expat and diplomatic spouses at the beginning of their journey (or starting over) who want to feel seen, steady, and equipped—without needing to “have it all figured out.”

About your host

I’m Anna, founder of Not Just A Spouse.

I help globally mobile partners stop disappearing behind someone else’s career.

Together, we rebuild identity, reignite purpose, and design a life that moves with you.

Because we were never “just spouses.”

Gentle note: This is education, not financial, legal, or tax advice.

Mini-FAQ

I don’t want a job right now. Will this help?

Yes. We focus on identity, belonging, and agency. “Portable options” are optional.

Will you give financial advice?

No. You’ll get an education-only benefits/access prompt list and collaborative language to use with HR and your partner.

With focus on spouse maybe?

About Not Just A Spouse:

At Not Just A Spouse, I help diplomatic and expat partners stop disappearing behind someone else’s career. I guide them to rebuild their identity, reignite their purpose, and create a life that moves with them.

Because we are not just spouses. We never were.

We are brilliant, capable people who happen to live globally mobile lives.