CEO Abroad: Colin O’Brien’s Global Project on Life, Work, and Human Challenges

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Introduction

CEO Abroad is more than just a travel and lifestyle channel. It’s a project created by Colin O’Brien to explore one of the most important questions of our time: How do people from every culture, profession, and walk of life deal with the universal challenges we all face?

Stress. Overload. Time management. Overcoming obstacles. Whether you’re a CEO running a company, a small business owner, an artist, or someone simply trying to balance family and work — these are issues that connect us all as humans.

The Idea Behind CEO Abroad

Colin O’Brien launched CEO Abroad with a simple but powerful goal: to find and share stories of resilience, discipline, and creativity from around the world.

Through video content, conversations, and real-world experiences, CEO Abroad looks at how people manage:

  • Stress and burnout in fast-paced environments
  • Time management across different professions and cultures
  • Personal challenges such as setbacks, failures, and starting over
  • Creative solutions that people develop when resources are limited
  • Work-life balance in societies where priorities look very different

By highlighting these stories, Colin hopes to create not just a channel, but a global community of people learning from one another’s struggles and successes.

Who Is Colin O’Brien?

The driving force behind CEO Abroad is Colin O’Brien, an entrepreneur and creator whose work spans several different projects:

  • Entrepreneur – Colin is the founder of SEO Leads, a U.S.-based digital marketing company that helps agencies and businesses generate leads, improve visibility, and grow sustainably.
  • Musician – Under his own name, Colin O’Brien has released music on Spotify, YouTube, and other platforms. His songs reflect a personal storytelling style that connects with listeners across borders.
  • Content Creator – Colin also runs the TikTok channel Farang Can’t Speak Thai, a growing community where he documents the humorous reality of being a foreigner (farang) learning Thai, which has reached tens of thousands of followers.

These different outlets may seem unrelated, but they share one common theme: connection. Whether through music, marketing, or storytelling, Colin is driven to connect people and ideas across cultures.

Why CEO Abroad Matters to me

The modern world is more connected than ever — and yet stress, overload, and burnout are at all-time highs. Every culture has its own way of dealing with these pressures, but often those strategies stay locked within that culture or profession.

CEO Abroad bridges that gap. By sharing stories from people everywhere — from entrepreneurs in Asia to artists in Europe, from small-town shop owners to corporate executives — Colin hopes to uncover lessons that anyone can apply to their own life.

It’s about showing that while circumstances differ, the human experience is shared. And by learning from each other, we can all find better ways to handle the challenges that come our way.

A Global Perspective, A Personal Approach

Unlike many channels that focus solely on business or solely on lifestyle, CEO Abroad is designed to sit at the intersection of both.

Colin’s approach is personal. He isn’t just interviewing CEOs or business leaders — he’s speaking to people from every profession and background. Farmers, teachers, artists, athletes, and executives all have stories worth telling.

This mix of perspectives is what makes CEO Abroad unique. It’s not about glorifying success — it’s about understanding the everyday struggles behind it.

Beyond the Channel

While CEO Abroad is the primary brand for this project, it’s also connected to Colin’s broader creative identity. The audience is encouraged to explore his other work:

Each project feeds into the other, forming a multi-dimensional view of Colin’s work as a creator, entrepreneur, and connector.

Looking Ahead

The mission of CEO Abroad is just getting started. With a growing presence on YouTube and plans to expand content across platforms, the project will continue to highlight real people and real solutions to life’s common challenges.

For Colin, it’s about building a long-term space where stories meet strategy, and humanity meets leadership.

CEO Abroad is more than just a travel or business project. It’s a platform for exploring how people everywhere — from every walk of life — face stress, overcome obstacles, and manage the challenges of being human.

At the center is Colin O’Brien, an entrepreneur, musician, and creator whose work spans multiple projects but is united by one goal: to connect people through honest storytelling.

To explore the project, subscribe to the CEO Abroad YouTube channel or visit ceoabroad.com for updates and stories.