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The Fresh Perspectives Podcast
Some questions don't have clean answers. What do you do when life looks different than you thought it would? How do you take the first step toward a lifelong dream? Who are you now, and how is that different than who you were then?
Fresh Perspectives is for anyone in the middle of becoming something new. Each week, host Rachel Lauren talks with guests who have navigated real transitions, built something from scratch, or changed the way they see the world — and asks them to be honest about how it happened. New episodes every Monday.
The Fresh Perspectives Podcast
Go Anywhere, Belong Everywhere: How Anne Scott Built a Global Women's Community from Scratch
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What does it take to build real community — not just once, but across the world?
In this episode of Fresh Perspectives, I sit down with GGI Founder Anne Scott, the visionary behind Girl Gone International — a global volunteer-powered community connecting women living, working, and starting over abroad in more than 300 cities worldwide.
What began as a small meetup between six women in Hamburg grew into a global movement built on culture, kindness, and belonging. Anne shares the deeply personal story behind GGI’s creation — from isolation and reinvention to scaling a values-driven community without losing its heart.
We talk about:
- How to build community from scratch
- Why culture matters more than growth
- Delegating without losing your vision
- Leaving what no longer serves you
- Starting over in a new city (or a new life)
- How to create belonging anywhere in the world
If you’ve ever felt alone, outgrown a version of yourself, or dreamed of building something meaningful, this conversation will inspire you to trust your instincts — and maybe even create the community you’ve been searching for.