Dr. Samantha Morici is an American veterinarian living in the heart of Amsterdam and is the founder of The Good Boys Club in Amsterdam. Her story of leaving everything she thought she ever wanted behind and choosing reinvention is a powerful one. Sami’s journey begins in New York. After years of veterinary training and specializing in animal oncology, Sami had a pivotal moment that led her to question the traditional career trajectory. Despite being on the path she always dreamed of she instead ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Franziska Josteit is the founder of Luisa Jo, a luxury perfume house known for its personalized approach to scent. Franziska shares her journey from the corporate world of fragrance to building her own perfume house. A decision that can be traced to a conversation with a woman on a train and a gift she gave a former boyfriend. Franziska is driven by her intuition for creating unique, personal scents that are deeply felt and leave a lasting impression. Throughout the conversation, she shows us th...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Rohit Nadhani, co-founder of Kubera, speaks with us today about the reasons behind starting Kubera (his 4th company) and how the platform helps global citizens manage their finances. Rohit explains that Kubera was born out of a personal need to track his complex financial portfolio, spread across various currencies and assets. Traditional financial tools, often designed for specific markets, couldn't offer the comprehensive global perspective he needed, which led him to create Kubera—a streamlin...
Oct 16, 2024•50 min
Send us a text, we'd love to hear from you and hear what you're enjoying and what you'd like to hear about. Discover more resources and exclusive perks for internationals with the House of Peregrine app. Visit HouseofPeregrine.com to download and start living a more connected, intentional life today. House of Peregrine is for international life. Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We create software, host events, publish guides, produce podcasts, offer rewards and curated prod...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min
In a detailed conversation between Susanne Mooij, an immigration lawyer specialized in immigration in the Netherlands, and Mickelle, host of the House of Peregrine Podcast, they discuss the intricacies of navigating life as an international resident in the Netherlands. Susanne shares her insights into immigration laws, the challenges faced by expatriates, and the various paths available for securing residency and citizenship. The importance of being proactive about immigration status is discusse...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr
In the first episode interview after the summer, Mickelle speaks with Elodie Ferchaud, Head of Marketing and a founding member of Boundless Life . Boundless Life is an innovative program designed to offer international families an alternative way of slow travel and education. . Elodie shares insights into her personal journey with Boundless Life, including the impact on her children and the overall family experience. Elodie has been traveling with Boundless Life along with her family nearly two ...
Sep 25, 2024•56 min
Welcome back to a new season of the House of Peregrine Podcast! We spent a month spent in Kotor, Montenegro with Boundless Life , a concept that enables families to live abroad while maintaining their work, family life, and personal well-being, all while in community with other families. Listen in on how the experience allowed her and her partner, both startup founders, to manage full-time work while still bonding with their children and exploring new adventures. Boundless Life offers built-in c...
Sep 18, 2024•9 min•Ep. 30
House of Peregrine, is an infrastructure and ecosystem for international life, combining the spirit of Soho House with the innovation of Goop powered by web 3. Our goal is to foster deeper connections within the international community and provide a place to belong and create, whether you're returning home or moving on to your next adventure. In the past year, our community has grown and flourished. We've participated in web 3 accelerators, released our own app, and recorded our 30th podcast epi...
Jun 12, 2024•6 min•Ep. 29
Paola Bucciol is a children's book author and independent publisher known for her debut book, 'The ABCs of Amsterdam’, a first guide to the capital of the Netherlands. Paola was curious and began to travel as a teen, which catapulted her interest in different cultures and countries. She was encouraged by her parents to explore her curiosity so after she finished university in Italy, curiosity brought her to Chicago, USA where she would spend the next 10 years before moving to the Netherlands, 5 ...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 28
Eden Chiang is a co-founder of The Oh Collective, a groundbreaking company at the intersection of international living, women's empowerment, and sexual wellness. Eden, along with her co-founders Winxi, Diana, and Simona, met while living abroad and bonded over their shared experiences as children of first-generation Asian immigrants. Raised in conservative households where topics of sex and intimacy were taboo, they recognized the global need for a community centered on sexual wellness and women...
May 29, 2024•57 min•Ep. 27
Annebet van Mameren, an education placement specialist in Amsterdam, has transformed the lives of many families in our community, including Mickelle’s, who sought Annebet’s support during her relocation to the Netherlands 8 years ago. Annebet has been advising families for over 10 years, helping more than 1200 families settle into the Dutch education system. She believes passionately in advocating for children because she knows that when kids are happy and settled, the entire family thrives. Ann...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 26
Chris Engelsman is a co-founder of European Sleeper, the visionary night train service traversing some of Europe's most beautiful cities. From its humble beginnings as a crowdfunding project to its current status as a scale up venture, European Sleeper embodies the revival of night trains, rekindling the romance of railway travel. Through Chris's journey, we see how a childhood fascination with trains evolved into a passion project that reshapes modern travel. Chris and his co-founder, Elmer van...
May 15, 2024•56 min•Ep. 25
Today Mickelle sits down with Marta Mikolajczyk to explore the concept of "living bi-locally." Marta, a seasoned traveler and professional travel designer for families, shares her unique journey of intentionally crafting a life split between Costa Rica and the Netherlands as well as great insight into traveling with children. Marta shares the significance of aligning life decisions with personal values and embracing pivotal life transitions with purpose, which we at House of Peregrine revel in. ...
May 08, 2024•53 min•Ep. 24
In this episode of House of Peregrine, Mickelle engages in a heartfelt conversation with her longtime friend, Kris Herwig. Together, they reflect on their serendipitous meeting in Amsterdam, their shared journey into parenthood, and Kris's poignant farewell to the beloved city she called home. Kris is an American who married a Swedish boy in America and although they spent a few years in the States, they knew they were the destination for a life abroad. Their first relocation was Germany where t...
May 01, 2024•59 min•Ep. 23
In this episode of House of Peregrine, host Mickelle Weber sits down with the dynamic duo behind Smoozitive, Gal and Maayan. As sisters who have relocated an impressive eight times each in different countries, they bring a wealth of firsthand experience to the table. The name Smoozitive reflects their mantra - blending smooth transitions with a positive outlook on expat life. Gal and Maayan's journey began in 2022, guiding and assisting women moving abroad. Since then, they've made it their miss...
Apr 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 22
Join Mickelle Weber on this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast as she catches up with Adrienne Dant, a dynamic force behind Tobi Towels and the wellness community Swell. Hailing from the U.S., Adrienne embarked on a transformative journey that led her from Chicago to pursuing an MBA in Italy and eventually making Amsterdam her home for the past eight years, all while spearheading digital consumer experiences at Nike. In this engaging conversation, Mickelle and Adrienne explore the entrepr...
Apr 17, 2024•53 min•Ep. 21
Join Mickelle Weber on this week's episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, featuring the founder of Every Mother Knows, Angela Fusaro. Delve into Angela's captivating journey and her mission with Every Mother Knows, as she unveils the essence of her purpose and the paramount importance of supporting mothers as they re-enter the workforce post-parental break. In this conversation, Mickelle and Angela discuss the stark reality of the motherhood penalty, shedding light on its undeniable presence...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of House of Peregrine, host Mickelle welcomes Mariska of Mama Dutch, a seasoned traveler and language enthusiast. From her early adventures in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia to her time living in Japan, Mariska's international journey has been fueled by a passion for languages and culture. Now, through her business Mama Dutch, Mariska offers a gateway for others to explore her beloved language and culture. Join Mariska and Mickelle as they delve into the conne...
Apr 03, 2024•35 min•Ep. 19
Step into the vibrant world of Rashi Agarwal Favier, a multifaceted creator whose journey from India to Amsterdam sparked a profound shift. In this week's episode, Rashi shares her insightful and humorous perspective on navigating life as a person of color in a new cultural landscape. Discover how Rashi's move to Amsterdam just before the pandemic transformed her into a person of color overnight, unveiling layers of societal dynamics she hadn't anticipated. Through her engaging content on platfo...
Mar 27, 2024•53 min•Ep. 18
Experience the epitome of luxury travel with Gloobles, where every vacation is tailored to perfection, leaving you revitalized and eagerly anticipating your next adventure. In this episode, Mickelle Weber embarks on a journey that will ignite your wanderlust as she speaks with Hayley Daen, the Editorial Director of Gloobles. Hayley shares Gloobles captivating origin story and unique essence of the Gloobles experience and she'll have you all searching for Pantelleria, Italy for your next advenrtu...
Mar 20, 2024•26 min•Ep. 17
It’s that time of the year where we start slowing down and focus on getting ready for the holidays, but not before we hear a quick word from House of Peregrine Founder, Mickelle Weber. In the episode, Mickelle reminds us what House of Peregrine is about and gives an update about what we can look forward to at the start of 2024. Mickelle also presented her first TedX Talk in Amsterdam recently and while we wait for the official video to be released, Mickelle is sharing it here for those who want ...
Dec 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 16
In today's episode, we delve into microdosing and tea, exploring an alternative to conventional social elixirs. Our focus is on the world of psilocybin truffle-infused teas, specifically the Happy Teas curated by founder of Microdose Together, Sara Budhwani. Sara joins us to share her journey, from the allure of Amsterdam to the the concept of Microdose Together which emerged during the lockdown, offering Sara the time and space to explore the possibilities in the Netherlands. Convinced of the b...
Nov 29, 2023•51 min•Ep. 15
In this episode Mickelle speaks to Jeanine Souren and Hans van Wechem from The Experiential Training Institute in Amsterdam. They talk about the effects of psychedelics and the power it has to ease communication in relationships, and especially in couples counseling. Jeanine and Hans both have decades of experience as a doctor and psychologists and learned from personal curiosity and experience the power of psychedelics for themselves. They have seen the power of these plants and now want to sha...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 14
In this episode Mickelle speaks to Stephane Gombauld who is a Tax Technologist and co-founder and CEO of Heavnn. Stephanne is a digital nomad himself and works to support others living a similar lifestyle so that they can live the life they desire, traveling to the areas of the world that interest them and make the most of economical advantages available to digital nomads. Stephane speaks about why he’s so passionate about the work he does and why he calls himself a tax technologist and why usin...
Nov 15, 2023•40 min•Ep. 13
In this episode Mickelle speaks to Simone Anzböck, founder of Prosper Abroad which focuses on coaching ambitious international professionals to navigate the inevitable inflection points in career & life that come with living abroad. Simone works with international professionals on a 1:1 basis, but also offers B2B services through her brand Prosper Abroad. They talk about Simone's personal experience and how her move to Myanmar, where she had a crisis of identity, led her to building her own ...
Nov 08, 2023•56 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Hannah Huber, founder of the Amsterdam Academy Press. She wrote her first book, Place , to tell her story about finding one’s home in the world while living abroad. Her upcoming book: Queens Row brings to life a historical fiction cast of characters of political royalty in 1960 as they and their country wrestle with changing expectations of motherhood, gender norms, and the bonds of love, family, and friendship. Hannah is also founder of Amsterdam Academy...
Nov 01, 2023•47 min•Ep. 11
Moving countries and need to learn the language? We’ve got good news for you. In today's episode Mickelle speaks to Olive Halsall, founder of Olea, the creators of Private Joke, a card game making language learning creative, fun and accessible. They talk about the benefits of multilingualism and how it can change the world and how we function. When discussing the roles of identity, when it comes to speaking different languages, and relating to different aspects of what the language may represent...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
In today’s interview, we sit down with Laser 3.14, the renowned street artist and visual poet who grew up in the center of Amsterdam. He shares with us the journey of Laser 3.14. We go way back, offering a glimpse into the life experiences that have been instrumental in shaping his lifelong creativity and what lead to the poems that are now synonymous with the cityscape of Amsterdam. Through his conversation with host Mickelle Weber and Bo Smol, founder of the Dutch Web3 community, they explore ...
Oct 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 9
In this compelling episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, our guest Eline Hausel, a former teacher turned expat school consultant, joins host Mickelle Weber for an insightful conversation. Eline shares her personal journey of relocating to Hamburg as a foreigner and how this transformative experience inspired her to redefine her business's mission. Now, back in the Netherlands, she dedicates herself to assisting families in finding their home in the Netherlands, making their transition as sm...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating journey of Ines Dominguez del Corral, the creative force behind the upcoming play titled "Welcome Home." A true Peregrine, Ines was born to Colombian parents in Wales, raised in Colombia, educated in a German school, and embarked on a journey that took her through Germany, Austria, and the United States before finally settling in the Netherlands. It's a place she now calls home, and the feeling of returning to the Netherlands after being away is, fo...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 7
