From EXPAT to EMPATHY Expert: The 20 Year Journey of MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 1

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🎉 Season 2 Premiere!

We’re back—with a powerful start to Rooted and Routed Season 2 featuring none other than Mimi Nicklin, international empathy advocate, bestselling author, and long-time global citizen.

🌍 What does it mean to call a place 'home' when you’ve lived across the world?

In this heartfelt and insightful Season 2 opener, host Sabiya Pathan Withoeck sits down with Mimi Nicklin, the voice behind Softening the Edge, and the founder of the global empathy platform Empathy Everywhere. Currently based in Malaysia, Mimi brings two decades of expat life to the mic—from Hong Kong to South Africa, Sri Lanka to Spain.

🎧 In Part 1, you’ll hear:

How Mimi defines home in the most unexpected yet deeply emotional way: “where my pets are.”

The emotional power of smells, sounds, and simple rituals in creating a sense of belonging while living abroad.

Why collectivist societies in Asia and the Middle East feel more connected, and how that shapes the expat experience.

The transformation that comes from leaning into culture—from wearing saris in India to abayas in Oman.

The story behind Softening the Edge—a global bestseller born from leadership struggles and empathy-driven reinvention in Dubai.

✨ This episode kicks off Season 2 with soul, story, and substance. If you’ve ever lived abroad, felt like an outsider, or searched for what “home” really means—this one’s for you.

Tune in for a powerful exchange that bridges worlds, hearts, and homes.

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