The Bougie Expats

One year ago, Sable received an unexpected email that changed everything. Within moments, a successful career she loved was suddenly filled with uncertainty, administrative leave, and the possibility that life as she knew it was coming to an end. In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable reflects on the one-year anniversary of losing her government job and shares the deeply personal jour...

What if the biggest mistake you make when moving abroad isn't choosing the wrong country, but moving before you're financially and strategically ready? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable breaks down what she calls the "$100,000 Relocation Mistake" that many smart, successful women make when pursuing life abroad. It's not a mistake caused by a lack of intel...

You’re ready to make a big move abroad. You’ve imagined the lifestyle, the freedom, and the financial flexibility that comes with it. But there is one question that quietly stops many people in their tracks: how exactly are you going to afford it? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast, Sable breaks down the real financial foundation behind relocating abroad and why most people underestimate...

You’re ready to move abroad. Your bags are packed, your passport is in hand, and you’re dreaming about your new life overseas. But what if your relocation plans get complicated by something most people don’t prepare for: everything you own and whether it should actually come with you? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast, Sable breaks down one of the most overlooked realities of internation...

You're ready to move abroad. Your bags are packed, your passport is in hand, and you're dreaming about your new life overseas. But what if your relocation plans come to a sudden stop because of debt you thought you could deal with later? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast, Sable discusses one of the most overlooked financial realities of international relocation: the debts that...

Moving abroad is often seen as a lifestyle decision, but one of the biggest financial traps happens long before you ever board a flight. In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast, Sable breaks down the most overlooked yet expensive mistakes women make when relocating internationally and it has nothing to do with visas, jobs, or even income. It’s property. From selling too quickly, holding onto h...

You’re dreaming about moving abroad, but before you choose the country, the beach, the language, or the lifestyle, there’s one question you need to answer first: how will you support yourself financially once you get there? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast, Sable explores one of the most important parts of any relocation plan: your income strategy. She shares why moving abroad is not a...

You want to relocate abroad, but one question keeps coming up: how will I support myself if I leave my job? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable breaks down three practical exit paths for women over 40 who want to leave corporate, relocate, and create income that supports their next chapter. Sable shares how to use your existing skills in a new way, build a business before you move,...

How much money do you really need to retire abroad? In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable sits down with Nakia Lawson, also known as The Tall Money Lady , to talk about retirement, relocation, savings, income, and what Black women over 40 need to think through before building a life outside the U.S. Nakia shares why retirement planning should start with the life you want to feel, not...

At 62, Sable found out she no longer had a job after the shutdown of a U.S. government agency. Instead of trying to rebuild her career in a difficult job market, she asked herself a different question: why not move to Panama now? In this first episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable shares the real story behind her move from the U.S. to Panama City. What started as a five-year retirement idea...

If you are a U.S. citizen living abroad, planning to move overseas, or thinking about retirement outside the United States, taxes still need to be part of your relocation plan. In this episode of The Bougie Expat Podcast , Sable sits down with her friend Laura, an expat tax CPA with more than 20 years of experience in international taxes, for a clear conversation about what U.S. citizens need to u...

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