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#8: Creating an environment where children can thrive – with Matthijs de Rave

#8: Creating an environment where children can thrive – with Matthijs de Rave

Update: 2022-07-18

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For many years, Matthijs de Rave worked as Sales Director for well known, worldwide insurance companies and was also an author of children’s books. One day, he had an airplane epiphany and founded Expat Valley. I talk to him about being the first Ombudsman for International Children, and what it was like being an travelling dad.

In this Episode

What is an Ombudsman for International Children, what Matthijs does and who are international children. (1:19 )
His personal experience of travelling a lot for work and being a dad. (5:59 )
The impact on his children. (6:51 )
His airplane epiphany. (8:11 )
The Trip Kit.(11:25 )
Phone calls home (20:41 )
What Matthijs would say to someone who is just starting to travel a lot for work. (21:55 ).
The importance of hearing other people’s stories around business travel and being more open about talking about it. (26:16 )
Matthijs’ favourite resources for life and parenting. (35:22 )

Resources mentioned in the episode

The Biggest Little Farm

Contact Matthijs de Rave

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#8: Creating an environment where children can thrive – with Matthijs de Rave

#8: Creating an environment where children can thrive – with Matthijs de Rave