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
28 episodes
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 ...
Ep 20: The Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About After You Move Abroad
Now that you understand how a DIY relocation can quickly turn into an expensive mistake, it's time to talk about what to do instead. Choosing to retire or relocate abroad is one of the most significant moves you will ever make—and winging it on...
Ep 19: Relocation as Reinvention: Bold Living Ahead
Are you moving toward something extraordinary... or are you simply running away? Relocation is one of the most powerful moves you will ever make, but there is an undeniable truth every prospective expat must face: moving abroad is not an escape...
Ep 18: Turn Your Home Into Your Expat Paycheck
Before you put a "For Sale" sign in your front yard to fund your move abroad, stop and watch this first. One of the biggest financial missteps established women make when relocating internationally is selling off the primary asset that could ac...
Ep 17: 7 Signs You’re Financially Ready to Leave the U.S.
Thinking about leaving the United States? Packing up and moving overseas can be one of the most liberating choices you ever make, but booking a one-way ticket without proper financial grounding is a recipe for unnecessary stress. Moving abroad ...
Ep 16: Why DIY Relocation Could Cost You Thousands Before You Even Move
Your dream of retiring abroad shouldn't become your biggest financial mistake. For Black women over 55 planning to transition to life overseas in the next 12 to 18 months, the vision of peace, sunshine, and a lower cost of living is within reac...
Ep 15: The Hardest Decision I Made After Moving Abroad
Can you actually choose your own next chapter without abandoning the people who built you? For many Black women over 40, moving abroad isn't just a logistics or financial puzzle—it is a deeply emotional, guilt-laden question that centers on agi...
Ep 14: Can You Actually Afford to Move Abroad? The Numbers That Tell the Truth
Moving abroad can be one of the most exciting decisions you will ever make, but excitement alone won't cover your initial setup costs or pay the monthly bills. Too many people take the leap on a prayer, hoping the math will figure itself out af...
Ep 13: These are not Headlines... Black Women are Being Warned
We are currently witnessing a massive wave of layoffs, lawsuits, funding challenges, and unprecedented scrutiny across industries—and yet, almost no one is connecting the dots. For Black women, the pressure to perform, succeed, and secure our o...
Ep 12: I Moved to Panama Without Seeing It First… Here’s Why
Moving to another country is a monumental decision. Most people spend months—even years—meticulously planning, researching, and visiting their destination before ever packing a box. But when Sable decided to relocate to Panama, she did it compl...
Ep 11: One Year After Being Fired_ My Life on One-Third of My Salary
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...
Ep 10: The $100K Relocation Mistake Black Women Over 40 Make
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 ...
Ep 9: My 3 Income Streams Abroad at 62 No 9–5 Needed
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 ...
Ep 8: I Took Everything… Then Nothing: What 3 Moves Abroad Taught Me
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 ...
Ep 7: Why Your Passport Could Be Denied Before You Move Abroad
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?...
EP 6: The Biggest Property Mistakes Women Make When Relocating Abroad
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 mist...
Ep 5: The Financial Side of Moving Abroad Nobody Talks About
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 th...
Ep 4: How to Leave Corporate and Move Abroad
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...
Ep 3: Retiring Abroad: How Much Money Do You Need?
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, an...