S2 Ep. 5 - Going Global Literally!!! How a Powerhouse Tech Couple Moved from NYC to Amsterdam!

What happens when a power couple in tech trades NYC hustle for Amsterdam harmony? In this heartfelt and wisdom-rich episode of 2 L.I.T. Chicks, host Fern Johnson sits down with Carla and David Ogunrinde — longtime technologists, entrepreneurs, and partners in both life and leadership — to talk about what it really means to go global with intention.

 

From navigating long-term marriage through international relocation, to transforming their tech careers into purpose-centered practices, the Ogunrindes share lessons on slowing down, redefining success, and dreaming together. This episode is a love letter to alignment, awareness, and audacity.

 

Episode Chapters

00:00 — Introduction and Welcome

00:30 — Meet the Tech Power Couple: Carla and David Ogunrinde

01:59 — The Big Move: From NYC to Amsterdam as a Couple

02:50 — Navigating Marriage and Growth Abroad

04:08 — Dreaming and Planning Together

05:10 — Cultural Adaptation and New Perspectives

06:31 — The Leap to Amsterdam: A Decade in the Making

08:57 — Amsterdam vs. NYC: Energy, Ease, and Environment

10:46 — Adjusting to Time Differences and New Routines

13:34 — Life in Amsterdam: A Big Village Vibe

16:23 — Defining Success Beyond Hustle and Meetings

17:11 — Cultural Differences in Work-Life Balance

21:50 — The Dutch Approach to Technology as a Tool

30:13 — Intentional Living and Business in a Global Context

33:39 — Final Thoughts and Farewells