EXPATS & BUSINESS: FROM SAUDI ARABIA TO SPAIN

It's Alina here, and I'm kicking off a series of videos about the life of expats in Barcelona.

My first guest is the amazing Dr. Waad Masoud, an educational psychologist, founder of G I Can Relate, and expert in cultural adaptation. Waad moved to Barcelona 11 years ago from Saudi Arabia.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to leave your home country and start fresh? .
In this video, we’re diving into:
The emotional rollercoaster of the first few months in a new place: feeling lost, asking yourself "What am I doing here?"

How Barcelona became Waad’s new home and how she found support and meaning in the process.

The real challenges expats face: securing work visas, navigating legal changes, and finding jobs when you first arrive.

Waad’s entrepreneurial journey: How she built her business from scratch, found clients, and adapted to a completely new culture.

The valuable lesson Waad learned about saving: "You need to reach a point where you not only earn but also save."

We’ll also talk about Waad’s experience with Spain’s healthcare system—how she started with private insurance and transitioned to public healthcare once she became self-employed. She shares her treatment experience at the Clinic Hospital in Barcelona!

After overcoming all these challenges, Waad now helps expats and locals navigate life in a new culture. She works with parents facing challenges with their children in a new environment and supports companies helping employees build resilience in a globalized world.

00:00 Introduction to the Expat Experience
00:27 Meet Dr. Waad Masud
01:05 Journey to Barcelona
02:33 First Impressions and Cultural Differences
05:09 Challenges of Moving a Business
09:06 Navigating Education and Language Barriers
13:50 Adapting to Life in Barcelona
22:49 Overcoming Visa and Employment Hurdles
30:18 Navigating the Job Market
30:49 Challenges of Teaching Abroad
31:57 Visa and Legal Hurdles
35:46 Starting a Business in Spain
42:34 Dealing with Taxes
48:59 Healthcare Experiences
52:00 Reflecting on the Journey
59:34 Empowering Expats and Families
01:04:15 Final Thoughts and Advice

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