Stop Waiting to Feel Ready — and Start Making Friends Abroad
Your 3-Steps Connection Guide.
If you are an expat woman tired of feeling isolated and want a kinder, more doable way to build a social life, this is for you.
My lovely expat friend...
You moved abroad full of excitement.
But somehow, months have passed and the friendships you imagined still haven't arrived.
You've been to the events. You've smiled. You've made small talk.
And yet you still go home feeling like an outsider.
It's not because you're not likeable. It's not because you're not trying hard enough.
It's because most advice about making friends abroad tells you to do more — when what actually works is being differently.
In this GUIDE, you'll learn how to:
Shift from “I need friends first” to “I start with being open” — the mindset that changes everything
Choose social activities that match your personality, not ones that drain you
Take small, doable social actions that don’t feel awkward or forced
Start conversations naturally with simple fill-in-the-blank icebreaker phrases.
Follow up with ease so connections don’t fade after one meeting
WHY YOU CAN TRUST THIS GUIDE
I'm Susana. I’ve lived abroad for 28 years, moved 10 times across 8 countries and 3 continents, and raised Third Culture Kids who are now confident young adults living internationally themselves.
For over 20 years, I’ve supported expat spouses and mums through international schools, PTAs, and community organisations — helping them build real friendships, feel at home wherever they live, and stop waiting to belong.
This guide is the starting point I wish I'd had.
You don't have to figure this out alone. This guide is your first step — and it's completely free.