
About Pistachio
We are creating a world where relocating spouses are free from labels such as trailing spouse, accompanying spouse and more. That’s why we focus on empowering relocating spouses to navigate the adventure that relocation is by providing avenues to connect, learn and grow.
Connect with new friends, learn new skills, and grow your network.
The Pistachio Promise:
No relocating Spouse is ever alone!
What's in a name?
Why Pistachio?

open

happy

global

tough

Nutty
Founder & Chief Relocating Spouse
Dear future Pistachio member,
I’ve been where you are. Relocating with my bags packed, kids in tow, while my husband got amazing career opportunities. I struggled along the way as I moved from India to Malaysia, Singapore, Wisconsin and now Seattle. On one hand, I was helping my family transition. On the other, I was managing my career ambitions and my own emotional needs. Each time I moved, I also grappled with loneliness and a feeling of being uprooted.
What helped me along the way, was finding a group of women who supported me and each other. I have also coached many relocating spouses, and heard from them for the need for a community of relocating spouses that they can lean on.
That is why along with some dynamic relocating spouses who want to help others, we have created “We are Pistachio”- an exclusive membership community.
Our vision is to create a world where relocating spouses are empowered and supported to thrive in the adventure of relocation. I hope you will join us in making this vision a reality.
We are Pistachio is built by relocating spouses who deeply understand the challenges of relocation. Our team of mentors and partners is here to support you, but ultimately this community is nothing without YOU.
That’s why I hope you will join us to connect, learn and grow.
Your community awaits you.
Aditi Patil
Founder & Chief Relocating Spouse.
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Meet Your Pistachio Mentors

Saskia Houwing
Personal & Professional Development Coach
# of Relocations: 3
Country of Origin: The Netherlands
Mentoring specialties: Coaching, Mentoring, Career Transition, Starting over

Lavanya Sankar
Business Analyst
# of Relocations: 6
Country of Origin: India
Mentoring specialties: Data, Reporting, Analytics, Marketing, Leadership, Management Practices, Agile Methodologies, Tableau

Ruchika Behal
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
# of Relocations: 8
Country of Origin: India
Mentoring specialties: Career Transition, Transition, Food and Lifestyle, Health, raising global nomads, finding purpose as trailing spouse

Alejandra Guardado
Design Professional
# of Relocations: 3
Country of Origin: Mexico
Mentoring specialties: Career Transition, Interior Design.

Monica Khanna
Human Resources Professional
# of Relocations: 3
Country of Origin: India
Mentoring specialties: University/Campus Strategy & Recruiting, Training Development & Implementation, Coaching & Development, Empathy and Relationship Building.

Sheena Trivedi
Human Resources Professional
# of Relocations: 3
Country of Origin: India
Mentoring specialties: Interviewing and Job search, Human Resources Careers, Career Development & Planning.

Deepali Paul
Project Management Professional & Entrepreneur
# of Relocations: 1
Country of Origin: India
Mentoring specialties: Interior design, PMP, Project Management, Start-ups

Alice Kalis
Professional Photographer
# of Relocations: 1
Country of Origin: The Netherlands
Mentoring specialties: Photography, Website Design & Social Media