Coffee with an Expat: Building Community, Connection and Confidence Abroad

Hosted by Samara Iqbal and her co host Alexandra Lima

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Coffee with an Expat: Building Community, Connection and Confidence Abroad

The Expat Experts – Episode Seventeen, hosted by Samara Iqbal and her co host Alexandra Lima.

In this warm and inspiring episode of The Expat Experts Podcast, we speak with Navine Eldesouki — founder of Coffee with an Expat, a thriving community for women navigating life in the UAE. She shares her own journey across eight countries, the emotional highs and lows of expat life, and how genuine connection, purpose, and community support can transform the experience. From financial independence and solo parenting to making real friends and finding your people — this episode is full of honesty, practical advice, and heartfelt encouragement for anyone trying to find their feet in a new place.

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