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How I settled in West Sweden

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Each month, we meet international people who have settled in the Gothenburg region and West Sweden. They share honest stories about their journeys — from creating a social circle and understanding Swedish culture to overcoming personal and professional challenges. Whether you already live in West Sweden, are planning a move, or are starting fresh in any new country, these real-life experiences are for you! The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals.

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May 13, 2026

Liz Rider - Meeting people, building relationships and persistence

<p></p><p>This month on How I Settled in West Sweden, we meet Liz Ryder, an organizational psychologist who moved from the UK to Gothenburg with her family. Liz talks about why building relationships has been key to her career and social life, the cultural and workplace differences she encountered, what it is like to move to a new country with a family, and how a disappointing Midsummer one summer evolved into a joyful celebration the next, once she’d found her people. </p><p>“ Join every club, meet every person, even if it's something that you don't particularly like or it's people that are not your people, because that's how you'll find your people.” </p><p>In this episode, Liz shares: </p><ul><li><p>The subtle but real cultural differences between the UK and Sweden, from winter hibernation to workplace hierarchy </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>How she connected her existing UK network to Sweden, everyone knows somebody, and that's always enough to start </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why building your network early matters more than building your business plan and her advice for those who find networking draining or uncomfortable </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>What she loves most about living in Gothenburg, from long summer evenings to kayaking around the islands </p></li></ul><p>The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals. </p><p>👀More tips about living in West Sweden:   </p><p>Networking events at International House Gothenburg: <a href="https://www.investingothenburg.com/work-live/international-house-gothenburg#visitIHG" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.investingothenburg.com/work-live/international-house-gothenburg#visitIHG</a>  </p><p>Book an online session with the career advisor: <a href="https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/InternationalHouse@businessregion.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bookings.cloud.microsoft/book/InternationalHouse@businessregion.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled=true</a>  </p><p> </p><p>📍 Follow Move to Gothenburg </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.movetogothenburg.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.movetogothenburg.com/⁠</a>    <br />LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/⁠</a>    <br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg⁠</a>    <br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/⁠</a>    <br />Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/⁠</a>    </p><p></p>

Episode thumbnail for Kris Granger - Personal branding, parenthood and optimism

March 31, 2026

Kris Granger - Personal branding, parenthood and optimism

<p>Today, we continue the story of Kris Granger, a marketing strategist from Trinidad and Tobago, as he reflects on how relationships, self-belief, and persistence helped him build a life in Gothenburg. From learning how to network as an outsider to navigating Swedish work culture, fatherhood, and work-life balance, Kris shares the people, values, and mindset shifts that helped him move forward. </p><p>“Being successful is hard. Being unsuccessful is hard. Choose your hard.” </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kris shares: </p><ul><li><p>How he built his network in Gothenburg and why connections can open unexpected doors </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>His advice on networking as an introvert and finding ways to show value </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Why personal branding is not about self-promotion, but about how people remember you </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>What fatherhood in Sweden has meant to him and why he values the role of fathers here </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>His reflections on Swedish work-life balance, trust, and workplace culture </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The mindset that helped him stay optimistic, protect his self-worth, and keep going through challenges </p></li></ul><p>The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals. </p><p><br></p><p>👀 More tips about living in West Sweden: </p><p><a href="https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/creating-a-social-life/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/creating-a-social-life/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/work/finding-a-job/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/work/finding-a-job/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>📍Follow Move to Gothenburg </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.movetogothenburg.com/">⁠⁠https://www.movetogothenburg.com/⁠⁠</a>  </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/">⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/⁠⁠</a>  </p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg">⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg⁠⁠</a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/">⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/⁠⁠</a>  </p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/">⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/⁠⁠</a> </p><p></p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for Kris Granger - People, Cultural differences, mindset and resilience

March 24, 2026

Kris Granger - People, Cultural differences, mindset and resilience

<p>Today you will hear the story of Kris Granger, who moved to Gothenburg in Sweden from Trinidad and Tobago. <br>In this episode, Kris talks about:</p><ul><li>Early struggles settling into life in Sweden</li><li>Cultural differences between Sweden and Trinidad and Tobago</li><li>Building a life</li><li>Battling cancer</li><li>Mindset and resilience</li></ul><p>“ I needed to be open to the idea that I could have a great career, that I could have a great bank account, that I could have a great social life, that I could be respected and admired.”</p><p><br></p><p>The acting class Kris talks about:Gothenburg English Studio Theatre Acting classes<a href="https://www.gest.se/adult-acting-courses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.gest.se/adult-acting-courses</a></p><p><br></p><p>The book Kris mentioned - Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.</p><p> </p><p>📍 Follow Move to Gothenburg </p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.movetogothenburg.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.movetogothenburg.com/⁠</a>  </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/movetogothenburg/⁠</a>  </p><p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MovetoGothenburg⁠</a> </p><p> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.instagram.com/movetogothenburg/⁠</a>  </p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.facebook.com/movetogothenburg/⁠</a> </p><p> </p><p>#MoveToGothenburg #WestSweden #LifeInSweden #WorkingInSweden #LivingInSweden #SwedishCulture </p>

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What is How I settled in West Sweden?

Each month, we meet international people who have settled in the Gothenburg region and West Sweden. They share honest stories about their journeys — from creating a social circle and understanding Swedish culture to overcoming personal and professional challenges. Whether you already live in West Sweden, are planning a move, or are starting fresh in any new country, these real-life experiences are for you!

The podcast is produced by Move to Gothenburg, a regional public-private partnership, co-funded by the European Union, to help attract and support international professionals.

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