Passport To Wealth™

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host  Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA  is joined by cross-border financial expert  Jane Mepham, CFP®,  founder of  Elgon Financial Advisors  and host of the  International Money Cafe podcast . Together, they dive deep into the financial, legal, and tax challenges immigrants, expats, and globally mobile professionals face when moving to or from the United States. Wh...

In this episode of For a trusted path to expert cross-border guidance don't forget to go to passporttowealth.com . Have a question? Leave us a voicemail , host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Ambika Mathur , model, creator, and founder of Travel with Amby , to explore her journey from Southern California to Naples, Italy. After dreaming of life abroad for years, Ambika took a leap of faith...

In this episode of the Passport to Wealth™, host  Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , sits down with  Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford , the CEO and co-founder of  Emigreat , a regtech startup simplifying the global relocation process for companies and immigrants alike. Saaya shares her deeply personal story of navigating complex immigration systems across multiple countries, from her multicultural upbringing in...

Raising children abroad comes with unique rewards and challenges. In this episode, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® EA, sits down with Angela Vitiello MBA, MS Ed, founder of the Expat Parenting Collective , to explore how globally mobile families can thrive through transition. A coach, researcher, and expat parenting expert, Angela has lived in four countries across three continents and now helps familie...

Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to move abroad after 30? For many women, the idea of starting fresh overseas feels out of reach, but Cepee Tabibian , founder of She Hit Refresh , proves otherwise. At 35, she sold her belongings, left Texas, and moved to Spain, a dream she had been chasing since she first visited Madrid at 21. That leap changed her life and sparked a movement. Today, Cepee...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi . She shares her personal story of leaving Alabama for Mérida, Mexico, and how her journey inspired the creation of Expatsi’s country-matching test and upcoming app. Jen also shares how she built the Expatsi Test to match Americans with their ideal country and how Expatsi now su...

George Kinder , internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, joins Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA on Passport to Wealth™ for a transformative conversation about money, purpose, and living intentionally abroad. Kinder is the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning and the author of 12 books, including the groundbreaking The Seven Stages of Money Maturity, Lighting the...

Dreaming of starting a new life in Germany? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , sits down with immigration and relocation specialists Hannah S. and Hena Vega Larios  of Start Relocation to unpack the realities of moving abroad as a U.S. citizen. From navigating German immigration laws to securing a visa, finding housing, and adjusting to the culture, they share pract...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® , EA sits down with Alex Ingrim , CEO of Liberty Atlantic Advisors , to unpack the realities of living abroad as an American in Italy. From navigating U.S. expat taxes and avoiding costly cross-border mistakes, to understanding Italy’s tax incentives like the 7% flat tax and impatriate regime, Alex brings his insider expertise to he...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, interviews Brandon Mitchener , Executive Director of Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, to unpack the urgent fight for residence-based taxation. Brandon shares his personal story of living more than 35 years in Europe while still being subject to citizenship-based taxation (CBT) a system that forces millions of Americans abroad to f...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Bethany Stevens, founder of Your Sign to Siesta , to discuss how burnout, big life changes, and a desire for deeper alignment can spark a life abroad. Bethany opens up about leaving the U.S. to escape the hustle and have more time for what really matters. She explains why she chose Spain as her new home, and how her ex...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu , founder and CEO of Céline Concierge , a bespoke luxury concierge service based in Paris. Originally from Texas, Céline shares how a one-way ticket to France turned into a 12-year journey building a thriving business and life in the City of Light. Céline walks us through her transition from f...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA  sits down with Nicolás Castillo, CPA , founder of Rook International CPAs and Advisors , to demystify the tax complexities U.S. expats face abroad. From setting up a business in Spain to navigating Social Security agreements and international tax filings, Nicolás shares practical advice for digital nomads, remote workers, and entrep...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , welcomes Bethany Quinn , founder of GTFO Tours , for a candid conversation about relocation, reinvention, and what’s driving more Americans especially women and LGBTQ+ folks to seriously consider life abroad. Bethany shares how her own political and professional burnout in the U.S. led her to make a bold leap to the Netherland...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Matthew Hitchcock, CPA and founder of Hitchcock & Partner GmbH , to demystify one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of expat taxes: Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs). Whether you're investing in a foreign mutual fund or unknowingly triggering PFIC rules through a local retirement account, Matth...

What would make an American academic sell everything and move across the world for a new career? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Dr. Jonah Otto , Assistant Professor at the University of Augsburg, to unpack what’s driving more U.S. scholars to consider international academic careers particularly in Germany. Jonah shares his personal journey from Indi...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Vivian Najib, founder of FTB Home and creator of The Expat Diaries newsletter , sits down with us to explore what it really takes to build a life you love in a new country. Vivian’s journey began with a one-way ticket to Thailand and unfolded into a 9-year global adventure through Cambodia, Vietnam, and long-term house-sitting across Europe before finally la...

Welcome back to Passport To Wealth! I'm Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA, and today’s episode is a short but meaningful send-off to our very first season. When Savannah and I launched this podcast, our mission was clear: to inform, empower, and support U.S. expats navigating life and money abroad. From cross-border taxes and cultural transitions to entrepreneurship and investing overseas, Season 1 covered...

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines , CPA, and founder of Xpatax Solutions . Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border tax compliance. She specializes in making tax planning more accessible and stress-free, especially for Americans living in or connected to Germany. We dive into Emily’s personal...

In this episode we welcome Mickelle Weber , an angel investor, storyteller, serial entrepreneur, and founder. She is the host of the House of Peregrine podcast, where she explores the power of storytelling and shares insights from global leaders. Originally from the U.S. and now based in the Netherlands, Mickelle offers a unique perspective on what it means to be a global digital native. Mickelle...

In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Bloemsma, founder of Swiss Advisory Services. With over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate relocation and real estate transactions, Peter is a trusted expert in purchasing property in Switzerland. We dive into the process of buying a holiday home in Switzerland and what U.S. citizens need to know before taking the plunge. From Swiss legal restric...

In this episode, we welcome  Flavia Cornejo , a multicultural travel expert, digital nomad, and founder of  Latina Traveler , a platform created to inspire Latinas to explore the world with confidence and curiosity. Flavia shares her personal travel adventures, practical tips, and powerful insights from her journey. She talks about her evolution from expat to travel blogger and travel guide, and h...

In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Vlastuin , Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and founder of  Make the Memory Financial Planning . Jordan’s firm focuses on helping people use their finances to maximize life experiences. Jordan shares his journey of moving abroad, offers a brief overview of financial planning considerations for military families, and talks about adapting to cultural differ...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chad Hatalla , a U.S. tax expert who specializes in financial planning and tax strategies for both inpats and expats. With extensive experience guiding U.S. and non-U.S. citizens through the complexities of cross-border taxation and Social Security, Chad helps clients stay compliant while maximizing tax efficiency. We dive into the recent repeal of the Windfall Eli...

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines , CPA and founder of Xpatax Solutions . Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border tax compliance. She specializes in making tax planning more accessible and stress-free, especially for Americans living in or connected to Germany. We dive into the key 2024 tax...