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
12 episodes
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...
Ep 2: Expat Taxes for U.S. Citizens Living Abroad
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 sit...
Ep 1: Moving to Panama at 62 After Job Loss
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?I...