Rooted and Routed Podcast
Rooted & Routed is a podcast built on human stories and lived experience from lives shaped by global mobility.
Hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck, the podcast explores identity, belonging, and the real human impact of living between cultures, countries, and systems.
Through thoughtful, unfiltered conversations, Rooted & Routed brings forward voices shaped by cross-border lives, including expats, returnees, diplomats, leaders, founders, educators, parents, and third-culture individuals.
This is not a podcast about relocation checklists or surface-level expat stories. It is a space for real conversations that help listeners make sense of what global lives demand — emotionally, structurally, and personally, and what they quietly produce in return: empathy, adaptability, judgment, and perspective.
Across episodes, the podcast examines lived experience alongside the systems and ecosystems that surround global mobility; from work, education, and leadership to policy, culture, and family life, without losing the human lens.
Rooted & Routed is for anyone navigating life between worlds, and for those building, leading, or supporting global mobility ecosystems who want a deeper understanding grounded in real lives, not abstractions.
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Rooted and Routed Podcast
How SARAH OLIVIERS Is Reinventing EQUESTRIAN CONSULTING From BELGIUM
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CHAPTERS: SEASON 2 - EPISODE 8 - SARAH OLIVIER - PART 2
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00:00 Coming Up
00:43 Sarah Strides (www.sarah-strides.com) and Sarah's support system
02:42 Living Independently
03:29 Belgian Government's Student Entrepreneur Initiatives
05:41 Ghent University
07:20 Role of personal stories amongst young entrepreneurs
08:58 Which Terrain does Sarah prefer to ride on - Asia or Europe?
10:13 Japalouppe Equestrian Centre in Pune, India
10:48 International Competitions
11:57 Sarah's advise to Expats and Young Entrepreneurs
13:12 Presenting the Veterinary All-in Customer System App (VACS app) at universities
15:15 Forced to adapt to the environment
16:02 Conclusion
16:55 Outro
In this inspiring part 2 episode, Sabiya sits down again with Sarah Oliviers—Belgian equestrian consultant, founder of Sarah Strides, and creator of the VACS app—for an honest deep dive into how she balances her many roles as a student entrepreneur and global equestrian.
🎯 Key Takeaways from this episode:
Routine, Resilience & Relationships
Sarah reveals the power of her personal support system and how meticulous organization (yes, even writing down “clean the kitchen”) helps her juggle riding, business, and vet school.
Founding VACS & Sarah Strides
Get the behind-the-scenes of how VACS was born from lived frustrations in the equestrian industry—and how Sarah’s startup mindset is reshaping vet-client dynamics.
Student Entrepreneurship in Belgium: Expectations vs. Reality
Sarah discusses the real-world challenges of navigating Belgian student-entrepreneur policies—and the gaps in support despite good intentions.
Why Riding in Asia Still Feels Like Home
With rich insights from training in India and Japan, Sarah opens up about how environment, not luxury, makes all the difference in sport and life.
Sarah’s Golden Rule for Growth: Just Ask
From riding lessons with Olympians to university speaking gigs, Sarah shares how asking—with confidence and clarity—has opened doors throughout her journey.
💡 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an equestrian, or a globally-raised student wondering how to carve your own path—Sarah’s story offers valuable lessons, practical insights, and a whole lot of encouragement.
📲 Follow Sarah's journey:
Instagram: @sarahs.strides.official
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-oliviers-411540357
Sarah's Website: https://www.sarahs-strides.com
Veterinary All-in Customer System App (VACS app): https://www.vacs.vet
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Rooted and Routed is a global mobility and cross-cultural storytelling podcast hosted by Sabiya Pathan Withoeck. New episodes every week.
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