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Authentic Journeys & Alaivani.com

June 2010 Newsletter

Hello Cultural Enthusiasts:

Hope you are well and enjoying life! This month brings yet another, new format

to the newsletter. I hope you like it and find some interesting information

inside!

This past month, I introduced you to Margarita Gokun Silver. She is a mentor of sorts to me, also being a life

coaching helping expats adjust to new cultures, her experience and expertise fascinates me. I interviewed here

on Alaivani this past month, read her interview "The Authentic Journey of Margarita Gokun Silver: Musings of

Multi and Cross-Cultural Life, Sharing and Mentoring from Russia and Beyond."

In addition to sharing some unique cultural aspects about Argentina and Russia compliments Margarita, I

shared a host of links on "Perspectives on life in India, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar and USA" in this past month's

"Blog Bling".

Continuing with my love for global cuisine, and particularly Indian cuisine, I have a few offerings:

- Book review from Viji Varadarajan and Padmini Natarajan. "Temptations from the Tamil Table" showcases my

experiences learning traditional south Indian cuisine and culture through this one-of-a-kind

book!

- May's Recipe Review featured my own recreation a sweet-sour gravy from Veggie

Platter's offering- "Onion Gojju". (photo, right)

- Sharing with you tips and strategies on recreating and creating your Indian-inspired

kitchen in America.

This month, I also posted a few free e-books on the topics of "Career Guidance" and "What

Enhance Your Authentic Journey: FREE! Cross-cultural trainings via articles, videos and

podcasts!

Cross-Cultural Success:

The Kitchen Connection: Bonding with Indian

Culture and People through Food

Life Coaching Inspiration

Caring for Others is Caring for Ourselves

Career Coaching Advice: (Click here for video-

My Journey to a Career I love can by yours, too!)

English Tips (ESL/ESOL)

Click here for Video-

Tips on using the word 'weird'.

is Life Coaching?"

Upcoming:

NEXT WEEK- Interact with Cheryl Snell, author of the enthralling novel Shiva's Arms that

highlights the wonders of cross-cultural family relationships and personal struggles of Alice,

an American, married to Ramesh from India and their authentic journeys living in a multi-

cultural and extended family. Read my review of Shiva's Arms here, and stop by my

Authentic Journeys Facebook Page to interact with her in real time!

Lookout next month for a two-part interview with an American in Italy!

And, much, much more!!

Thank you for your time and interest! Enjoy your own Authentic Journey!

Jennifer Kumar, CC, LMSW

Cultural and Lifestyle Adjustment Coach

Authentic Journeys

http://journeys.alaivani.com

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Jennifer Kumar, LMSW, CC

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