In this episode, Jessica sits down with Estefânia Barsante, a psychologist who transitioned her career from HR in Brazil to coaching and career development in the U.S. Estefania shares her experience moving to the U.S., adapting to life in Silicon Valley, and helping others with career transitions, especially immigrants looking to redefine their professional paths. She offers unique insights into how moving abroad can reshape one’s career and life perspective.

Episode Highlights

• Career Evolution: Estefania explains how she transitioned from working in HR at Itaú and startups in Brazil to establishing her coaching business in the U.S., helping people with career transitions.

• Immigrant Experience: Estefania discusses the challenges of relocating to the U.S. in 2019, just before the pandemic, and finding her place both personally and professionally as an immigrant.

• Self-Discovery Abroad: She emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge and emotional resilience when navigating career changes in a foreign country.

• Cultural Adaptation: Estefania shares the role of community building, learning a new language, and finding meaning in work while living in a different culture.

• Balancing Work and Life: Estefania offers advice on maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially for those trying to rebuild their careers while living abroad.

Why Listen?

This episode provides invaluable advice for those considering a career transition while living abroad. Estefânia’s story highlights the emotional, practical, and professional challenges of starting over in a new country. Whether you're an expat or planning a move, you'll find useful strategies for integrating into a new culture, understanding local job markets, and maintaining your self-confidence. Estefania’s wisdom on how self-knowledge can guide career decisions makes this episode a must-listen for anyone considering a fresh start abroad.

Guest Bio

Estefânia Barsante is a Brazilian psychologist and career coach living in the U.S. With a background in HR and psychology, she now helps individuals—especially immigrants—navigate career transitions and find fulfillment in new professional paths. Since moving to Silicon Valley in 2019, Estefania has been dedicated to supporting others in discovering their potential and embracing new opportunities abroad.

Follow Estefânia: @estefaniabarsante

Visit: www.estefaniabarsante.com