Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with special guest Frances Helena to delve into her unique experience of growing up living abroad.Frances Helena, a seasoned solo traveler, shares her captivating stories of living in multiple countries and immersing herself in diverse cultures. From her adventures in different corners of the world, Frances sheds light on the challenges of funding a nomadic lifestyle and the cultural differences she has encountered along the way. The conversation emphasizes the significance of cultural awareness and understanding when venturing into new territories.Joining Gabrielle, Frances also explores the fascinating disparities in parenting styles, discipline methods, and family values between Western and Eastern cultures. Drawing from her personal experiences of growing up in the Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia, Frances provides valuable insights into how these cultures diverge from the Western approach to parenting.Having spent her formative years traveling with her family, Frances offers a unique perspective on various cultures and discusses how travel has had a profound impact on shaping her worldview and fostering her open-mindedness. She passionately encourages listeners to embark on their own journeys of exploration, embracing the opportunity to learn from different places and cultures.Furthermore, Frances delves into the practical aspects of living abroad, sharing valuable tips for funding travel and navigating cultural norms to avoid unintentional offenses. Her wealth of experiences has gifted her with invaluable life lessons that she eagerly imparts to the audience.Tune in to "Hot Topics!" as Gabrielle Crichlow and Frances Helena take you on a captivating journey, exploring the joys, challenges, and transformative power of a life lived abroad. Gain insights into diverse cultures, broaden your horizons, and be inspired to embark on your own global adventures.Who is Frances Helena?Frances Helena has lived and traveled since before she could walk. Her whole life, she has been living like a nomad and continues to encourage people to try and step out of their comfort zone when they travel. She believes there’s no right or wrong way to travel. Even as a solo traveler from 16 years of age, she’s always learning something new. You can find Frances:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautifully.diverse.fashionOn Instagram # 1: https://instagram.com/franceshelena.travelsOn Instagram # 2: https://instagram.com/beautifully.diverse.fashionOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@franceshelena08- Book news -Frances has a book called "Thinking Out Loud" and it's now published and live! You can get the PAPERBACK version at the following stores:Amazon.com at:https://a.co/d/59sbYs4 (Use ISBN to check book availability on other amazon sites)Barnes & Noble at:https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144400257?ean=9789357613071You can get the E-BOOK version with BookLeaf Publishing at: https://www.store.bookleafpub.com/product-page/thinking-out-loud-1Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/WRQu8HZNZpc********************************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit our website: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://eztxt.s3.amazonaws.com/534571/widgets/61fc686d8d6665.90336120.htmlCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] can also become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: August 15, 2023