Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Indian Entrepreneur Finds Financial Freedom in Denmark
Meghna is an Indian woman who moved to Denmark with her husband five years ago.
She left her job in Indian media to start a new life.
At first, she had to adjust to a different lifestyle, like not having quick deliveries like in India.
She started a new job in Denmark that paid less than her job in India, but she still felt more financially free.
She and her husband were able to save money, buy an apartment, and travel.
Meghna also started her own business called Pillion Expats to help other expat spouses.
She feels safe and independent in Denmark, even though she is not in the top income bracket.
She wouldn't trade her new life for anything.
Meghna moved to Denmark five years ago with her husband, leaving her successful career in Indian media.
She started a new job in Denmark that paid less but improved her purchasing power and financial freedom.
Meghna and her husband saved enough to buy an apartment and travel, despite not being in the top income bracket.
She founded Pillion Expats, a platform to support spouses of expatriates, after being laid off in 2023.
Meghna feels safe and independent in Denmark, appreciating the personal freedom and security.
- Who
- Meghna, an Indian entrepreneur and former media professional
- What
- Her experience of moving to Denmark, adapting to a new life, and starting her own business
- When
- She moved to Denmark five years ago in 2019
- Where
- Denmark
- Why
- Her husband received a job opportunity there, and she wanted to explore new career prospects
- Name
- Meghna
- Origin
- New Delhi, India
- Current Location
- Denmark
- Previous Career
- Television and digital media
- Current Business
- Pillion Expats
- Years in Denmark
- 5
- Purchasing Power
- Improved despite lower income
- Safety
- Feels safe walking alone at night