In this episode, Helen sits down with Matthew Schulte, the Head of School at Raoul Wallenberg International School (RWIS) in Palma. Originally from Australia, Matthew shares his global journey through international education—from Melbourne to Stockholm, Hong Kong, and now Mallorca, where he’s leading one of the island’s most exciting new educational ventures. Discover how the school´s values-based, future-focused approach is redefining what it means to educate children for an uncertain world. With an expanding student body, a holistic curriculum, and over 20 nationalities already enrolled, find out why this school is striking a chord with expat families on the island.

In this episode, Canadian-born artist Julie Mai shares her courageous leap from British Columbia to the peaceful village of Fornalutx. She opens up about the emotional healing she found in the Tramuntana mountains, why she regrets not having a buyer’s agent during her property search, and how a trusted bank manager became an unexpected lifeline. Julie also recounts the surprisingly intense process of obtaining a Spanish driver’s licence, the challenges of renovating in a UNESCO-protected zone, and her shift from representational art to evocative encaustic painting. It's an inspiring conversation about starting over, staying open, and following your heart, wherever it may lead.

Meet Charlotte and Romeo from CARLO Design, a mother and son team who took a bold step from their successful design studio in Berlin to start a new chapter in Mallorca. Charlotte shares her lifelong love story with Spain and how her vision of living and working on the island became reality — not without challenges, patience, and determination.
They reveal how they found their place in Mallorca’s competitive interior design world, the importance of speaking the language, and why community and networking were key to their rapid growth. Romeo opens up about adapting as a young adult, building friendships, and bringing fresh energy into the family business.
Packed with real-life advice for families, entrepreneurs, and creatives dreaming of making Mallorca their home, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about life, work, and design on the island.

What drives someone to leave a successful 14-year life in Dubai behind and start over in Mallorca, navigating a transcontinental family setup, two teenage sons, and the unknowns of a new culture and community? In this inspiring episode, Colette Baar shares the journey behind her family’s bold relocation, from the challenges of letting go to the magic of finding home in the unexpected. Discover how she overcame doubt, managed the transition largely on her own while her husband remains based in Dubai for work, and helped her youngest son adjust to a radically different school environment.

In this episode of the Mallorca Living Podcast, Helen Cummins sits down with Anja Flegenbauer, a civil engineer who left Germany behind to build a new life on the island.Anja shares her inspiring story of starting over in Mallorca, breaking into a male-dominated construction industry, and raising her daughter as a single mother. From managing luxury builds to navigating local challenges, Anja opens up about what it really takes to build a home—and a life—here.

If you're dreaming of relocating to Mallorca or planning to build your dream property, this episode offers honest advice and practical tips from someone who’s lived it all.

Welcome to the first episode of the Mallorca Living podcast by Helen Cummins. In this episode, Henry and Gaye share their story of moving from London to Mallorca with their three children – finding their dream home, starting a holiday rental business, and adjusting to a new life between two countries. They also share the challenges of navigating the legal side of buying property in Mallorca and offer valuable insights for foreign buyers – emphasising the importance of having trusted local guidance, such as the support provided by our Property Buyers Agency.