8legs: Prague, czechia

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I moved to Europe for my husband's career. I've reinvented myself over and over.

Fen recounts moving to Prague after her husband returned there for work, initiating her life as a trailing spouse.
She notes language barriers but finds work in Prague’s English-speaking theater and on-camera scene.
Relocation to Switzerland with her husband shifted focus from acting to writing and family life.
Fen co-edited a book with migrant women and built writing credentials over the next decade.
She describes no-regret stance on prioritizing family over career and viewing her husband's success as shared.
Fen's debut picture book is set for 2026, marking a milestone in her writing career.
Her story is part of Business Insider's ongoing series about Trailing Spouses seeking new opportunities abroad.
Fen notes that her Southeast Asian heritage helped in Prague by appealing to some brands seeking diversity.
Her family life, including infertility challenges, influenced their relocation decisions.
Fen emphasizes balancing freelance income with family time after years of career shifts.

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