The Bougie Expats
Welcome to The Bougie Expat Podcast, a show for Black women over 40 who are ready to imagine a different kind of life abroad.
Hosted by Sable, your bougie girlfriend, this podcast speaks to the woman who has spent years showing up for everyone else — family, friends, work, and responsibilities — and is now asking, “What do I want my next season to look like?”
Through honest conversations and lived experience, Sable shares what it really takes to relocate abroad with clarity, confidence, and intention. Having lived and worked in more than seven countries across four continents, she brings real insight into the emotional, financial, and practical side of building a life overseas.
Each episode will cover topics like relocating abroad, planning your money, managing fear, leaving behind familiar routines, building a clear vision, and creating a life where you are thriving instead of simply getting by.
If you have been quietly thinking about moving abroad, starting fresh, or choosing yourself in this next chapter, this podcast is for you.
Subscribe to The Bougie Expat Podcast and join Sable for conversations about freedom, relocation, reinvention, and living abroad with purpose.
Episodes
46 episodes
Ep 44: From Surviving to Thriving: Designing Your Expat Life With Confidence
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.What if moving abroad isn't about running away from your current life—what if it's the ultimate cat...
Ep 43: The Wealthy Are Buying a “Plan B” Country
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.What if your wealth could buy you more than stand...
Ep 42: Why Some Black Women Move Abroad… Then Come Back
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.Moving abroad is exciting—but creating a successful life overseas takes far more than choosing a be...
Ep 41: She Just Moved to Panama! How She Did It & What Life Is Really Like
Join us on Elevated Exit masterclassShe took a relocation tour of Panama, but she still needed support to actually make the move. Now Donna is livin...
Ep 40: 20 Years Abroad: Answering Your Biggest Questions About Living Overseas
Join us on Tues. for Elevated Exit masterclassWhat is it REALLY like to live abroad as a Black woman? How much money do you actually need? Ho...
Ep 39: Your Relocation Plan Is Backwards. Here's Why.
oin us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass - https://www.yourelevatedexperiences.com/2-day-elevated-exit-roadmapYou've picked a country. You've researched visas, watched relocation videos, joined expat groups and maybe even booked a scout...
Ep 38: I Got Fired… So How Do I AFFORD My Life Abroad?
How do you actually afford to live abroad—especially if you don't want to live on a shoestring budget?Five months before moving overseas, Sable unexpectedly lost her job. She moved anyway. Today, she lives in Panama, travels back to the ...
Ep 37: You Are Allowed to Leave Your Adult Children and Choose Yourself
What if the biggest obstacle holding you back from moving abroad isn't your finances, your career, or your family obligations? What if it's a quiet, lingering lie you've believed for decades?Many Black women were raised to measure their ...
Ep 36: You Could Be Sitting on Thousands Without Realizing It
Before you sell your house, relocate abroad, or make major financial decisions, there's one thing every successful woman should do:Conduct a wealth audit.In this episode of The Bougie Expats, Sable reveals ...
Ep 35: I Didn't Move Abroad to Live Cheap. I Moved for LUXURY.
Why move abroad just to live as cheaply as possible? So much of the conversation around moving overseas gets trapped in a race to the bottom—finding the lowest cost of living, surviving on $1,500 a month, and pinching pennies in par...
Ep 34: What If Moving Abroad Actually Works?
What if moving abroad actually works out better than you ever imagined?When we contemplate leaving the U.S., retiring overseas, or stepping into a new country, our minds almost automatically default to worst-case scenarios: What if m...
Ep 33: A Relocation Budget Isn’t Enough to Move Abroad
Creating a budget before moving abroad is important—but your relocation budget is only one part of your financial plan.If you've already decided to move abroad, there are bigger money questions to consider: Can you access your money whe...
Ep 32: What Happens When You Move Abroad… And Nothing Changes?
Moving abroad is about far more than visas, budgets, healthcare, housing, and picking a pin on a map. If you have already decided to relocate overseas, this transition is your ultimate invitation to intentionally redesign the entire architectur...
Ep 31: You Say You're Moving Abroad But Your Money Says You're Not
Grab your Freedom Fund ToolkitYou’ve made the decision to move abroad—now what? Crossing the mental threshold and deciding to leave is exhilarating, but figuring out the i...
Ep 30: So You’re Really Moving Abroad… Here’s What You Do Next
You’ve made the decision to move abroad—now what? Crossing the mental threshold and deciding to leave is exhilarating, but figuring out the immediate next steps can quickly turn into strategic overwhelm.In this episode of The Bougie ...
Ep 29: Choosing Your Relocation Wisely: A Reality Check
Thinking about moving abroad or leaving the United States to start a fresh chapter overseas? Before you fill out a visa application, book another scouting trip, or start picking out neighborhoods, there are several costly relocation mistakes yo...
Ep 28: The “Safest Countries” May NOT Be Safe for You
Thinking about moving abroad, retiring overseas, or leaving the United States? Before choosing a destination based strictly on global crime statistics or a national safety index, there is a far more important question you must ask: Is that ...
Ep 27: They’ll PAY You to Move Abroad After 50?! Here’s the Catch
Would you move to Europe if someone offered to pay you $116,000 to do it? Headlines proclaiming that European towns in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Ireland will pay thousands for new residents sound like an absolute dream—especially if you're plan...
Ep 26: The Best Country to Retire Abroad Might Be Wrong for You
International Living has its list. AARP has its recommendations. YouTube has thousands of opinions about the "best countries to retire." But can any generic list really choose the best country for you?The "top destination...
Ep 25: I Started Over After 60—Here’s What Nobody Tells You About Reinvention
What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer feels like the life you actually want? For many Black women over 40, 50, and 60, reinvention doesn’t begin with a dramatic crisis or sudden breakdown. Often, it begins with a quie...
Ep 24: Before You Move Abroad, Build These 5 Financial Safety Nets
Thinking about moving abroad after 40? Before you choose a country, book a flight, or start packing boxes, there is a fundamental truth to confront: your financial foundation must be able to sustain the freedom you are attempting to build. True...
Ep 23: What If My Financial Plan Fails After I Move?
What happens when the financial math you relied on suddenly changes? It is one of the deepest, most quiet anxieties people carry before and after moving overseas: What if my savings don't stretch as far as I calculated? What if my remote cl...
Ep 22: How Do You Know If Moving Abroad Is Right for You?
Here is the podcast description for this episode, written in your signature format:Is moving abroad actually the right decision for you? It is one of the most profound questions you will ever ask yourself, and the true answer goes far be...
Ep 21: The Hardest Decision I Made After Moving Abroad
Can you actually choose your own next chapter without abandoning the woman who gave you hers? For many Black women over 40, moving abroad isn't just a logistics or financial puzzle—it is a deeply emotional, guilt-laden decision that centers on ...
Ep 20: The Secret Fear No One Admits About Moving Abroad Alone
No one talks about it openly, but almost every woman thinks about it late at night: "What if I move abroad... and end up completely alone?"For many Black women over 40, loneliness isn't just about being single—it's the profound ...