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Описание: Before a place becomes home, it’s a headline. In this intro to “Taking the Leap”, musician/entertainer/creative strategist Alan J Roberts talks about ignoring the warnings, moving from Canada to the Middle East, and discovering a reality that didn’t match the noise.

Why this clip matters

→ When you choose curiosity over fear, the unknown can turn into opportunity.
→ Headlines are loud; lived experience is louder.
→ If “home” stops fitting, you’re allowed to change the map.
→ What you’ll learn in the full episode
→ How to turn uncertainty into a practical plan (not just a daydream)
→ The difference between warnings vs. welcome (testing narratives for yourself)
→ Small habit shifts that make integrating abroad easier
→ Building a portfolio career (work + creativity + community) in a new country
→ Why living abroad can reframe your view of home—and yourself

Who’s Alan?
A Canadian-born musician, songwriter, and creative strategist, Alan has spent 14+ years in Dubai. He started as an MC in Toronto, then built a creative life that blends music, storytelling, and brand/content work across entertainment and emerging tech. The leap wasn’t a detour—it became the plan.

Who this is for?
→ You’re stuck in a role or place that doesn’t fit
→ You’re weighing a career change or a move abroad
→ You want evidence (not hype) that the unknown can pay off
→ You’re curious about the Middle East beyond the headlines

Full episode: Taking the Leap — Alan J Roberts
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Tell us in the comments:
What headline about a place changed when you saw it yourself?