If you’ve ever dreamed of living in Europe but felt overwhelmed by the logistics—this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Hillary, a longtime member of the Freedom Life team and multi-passionate freelancer who moved to Prague for grad school and never looked back. From getting her visa after arrival (yes, there was a last-minute flight to Brussels) to building a life with multiple income streams and a tight-knit community, Hillary shares what it actually looks like to build a life abroad that works for you.

This is a must-listen if you’re:

• Curious about Prague or the Czech Republic as a move abroad destination
• Wondering how to legally work part-time on the ground abroad while freelancing
• Considering going back to school overseas to make your move happen
• Feeling overwhelmed by the logistics and want real talk from someone who’s done it

In this episode, we cover:

• Hilary’s affordable master’s program—and how she got most of it paid for!
• Living in Spain vs. Prague: the pros, the cons, and the real talk
• How she built multiple income streams that allow her to stay abroad long-term
• Making friends abroad (and how to crack the code with locals)
• Why a job that “looks good on paper” isn’t always worth it

Whether you're in research mode or ready to pack your bags, Hillary's story is full of insights, strategy, and encouragement for anyone who wants to stop dreaming and start doing.

Tune in and learn how to make your move abroad possible—on your terms.

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #53  STOP Being So Afraid of Freelancing: Here’s Why Freelancing is the Perfect Move Abroad Career
• #12  Escape the 9-to-5: Building a Life of Freedom through Freelancing with Kelly Dunning
• #107  No More Playing Small: Coach Rebecca’s Journey to a Life of Freedom Abroad
• #99  Buying a Home for €30K?! Heather’s Story of Moving to Southern Spain

In this episode, I interview Evan Monroe, one of our new FLE coaches.  Evan shares how project management strategies can simplify the overwhelming process of moving abroad. You’ll walk away with practical, actionable steps to turn your move abroad into a well-managed project.  And, you’ll hear how Evan helped me with challenges I faced with planning my family’s move to a new country (TBD) and how he has joined the Move Abroad Team as the online business manager.  The best part is he's already helping me turn my huge professional goals into reality!

What you’ll hear in the episode:

• How to divide your big move abroad goal into manageable steps.
• The biggest planning mistakes people make when moving abroad.
• How project management principles can help you stay on track with your move.
• How to stop getting stuck in research mode and start taking action.
• How to manage unexpected obstacles like visa rejections or job issues.
• Hear how Evan is using these strategies for his own upcoming move to Spain with his two cats.
• Tips for balancing a full-time job, coaching, and planning a big move abroad!

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #94  How to Plan Your 2025 Move Abroad: Breaking It down Month by Month
• #76  Overwhelmed by Options? Here's How to Get Unstuck and Create Your Move Abroad Plan
• #107  No More Playing Small: Coach Rebecca’s Journey to a Life of Freedom Abroad
• #108  My Move Abroad Timeline Was a Total Mess—Here’s How I Untangled It

In today’s episode, I share the chaotic journey of planning my move abroad and how I finally untangled my timeline. I dive into the challenges I faced—like planning a scouting trip to Greece, managing my family’s travel schedules, and trying to figure out logistics for moving without wasting money or time.

I discuss how getting coaching and breaking things down month by month helped me regain clarity and make decisions, from choosing my destination to organizing shipping and storage for my belongings. I also talk about how I’m navigating my visa process and managing personal and business obligations.

Tune in for actionable insights on how to simplify your own move abroad, stay flexible, and save money while adjusting to unexpected challenges.

What you’ll hear in the episode:

• How to break down a complicated move abroad month by month
• Tips for saving money on housing, shipping, and logistics
• The importance of coaching and having support during big transitions
• How to be flexible and adaptable with your plans

Want to see behind the scenes? Follow along on my Instagram stories @moveabroadcoach

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #94  How to Plan Your 2025 Move Abroad: Breaking It down Month by Month
• #87  We're Moving! Here's Why We're Leaving Tbilisi and What Comes Next
• #105  Before We Move Abroad, We Need a Scouting Trip—Here’s How We’re Planning It (ft. My Husband Chris)
• #107  No More Playing Small: Coach Rebecca’s Journey to a Life of Freedom Abroad

In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Coach Rebecca—a Freedom Life alumni and now a coach on my team—whose story will hit home for so many of you.

After decades of doing everything right—building a career, creating a safe life and being the dependable one—Rebecca hit a breaking point. She realized she’d been playing small her entire life, putting everyone else first… and herself last.

At 50, she made a radical decision: to choose freedom, stop people-pleasing, and finally create the life she truly wanted—a life abroad, on her own terms.

We talk about:

• How she broke free from the “good girl” mold and rewrote her story
• Why moving abroad wasn’t a midlife crisis—it was a midlife awakening
• Her mindset shifts from perfectionism to possibility
• The steps she took to create a sustainable income and real freedom abroad
• How she went from client to coach and now helps other women do the same

This is a vulnerable, empowering, and deeply inspiring conversation about what’s possible when you stop playing it safe and start betting on yourself.

If you've been waiting for permission to go all-in on your dream—this is it.

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #106 Guilt, Boundaries & Moving Abroad: How to Stand Firm in Your Big Decisions with Tiffani Barton
• #103 Screw ‘Realistic’: Why Playing to Not Lose Is Holding You Back From Your Dream Life Abroad
• #98 The Courage to Commit: How to Trust Yourself and Your Move Abroad Decision
• #90  How They Did It: Real Stories from Freedom Life Alumni Who Moved Abroad

Moving abroad is an exciting, life-changing decision—but what happens when guilt, doubt, and other people’s opinions start creeping in? Whether it’s family members questioning your move, friends who don’t understand, or your own inner voice telling you to ‘be responsible,’ setting boundaries and standing firm can feel really hard.

In this episode, I’m joined by Tiffani Barton, a coach who helps recovering "nice girls" (and yes, nice boys, too!) break free from people-pleasing and speak up for what they actually want. 

Together, we dive into:

 ✔️ The biggest struggles nice people face when making big life changes
 ✔️ How to navigate difficult conversations about your move abroad
 ✔️ Why guilt is not a good reason to stay stuck
✔️ How to set boundaries with confidence (without feeling like a jerk)
✔️ What to do when people don’t support your decision
✔️ The secret to moving abroad without second-guessing yourself

If you've ever felt guilty about leaving aging parents, disappointing friends, or ‘breaking the rules’ of what’s considered responsible, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources Mentioned:

 📖 Grab Tiffani’s free book on overcoming the Nice Girl mindset
🎙️ Join her Telegram channel for bite-sized audios on confidence & boundaries
📝 Sign up for her free masterclass “How to Say No While Still Being Nice” on April 1st
💻 Blueprint: Rewriting The Nice Girl Identity Checkout Page

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #101 Enneagram & Moving Abroad: How Personality Shapes the Experience with Coach Lee Milligan
• #35 How to Talk to Your Friends and Family About Moving Abroad 
• #97  It’s Never Too Late: How Lori Moved to Paris at 60—Cats, Family Friction, and All
• #79  The Hidden Cost of Playing Small: Why It's Time to Bet on Yourself and Move Abroad
  
  
  

In today’s episode of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast, my husband Chris and I are pulling back the curtain on how we planned our scouting trip for our next big move!

If you’re thinking about moving abroad but aren’t sure how to scout potential destinations the right way, this episode is for you. We’re walking you through:
 ✅ Why we’re taking a scouting trip before committing to a new home
 ✅ How we chose our destinations (and what made the cut)
 ✅ The logistics of planning flights, accommodations, and on-the-ground research
 ✅ What we’ll be looking for when we visit—including neighborhoods, cost of living, and quality of life
 ✅ Tips for planning your own scouting trip so you can make an informed decision before moving abroad

If you’re ready to take your move abroad from dream to reality, don’t miss this behind-the-scenes episode!

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Resources Mentioned:

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #87  We're Moving! Here's Why We're Leaving Tbilisi and What Comes NextW
• #102 I Used ChatGPT to Find My Next Country—Here’s How You Can Too!
• #29 Let’s Make Sure You Love It: How to Plan an International Scouting Trip
• #40 How Moving Abroad Saved My Life: Travel and Mental Health With My Husband Chris

In this episode, I share the unfiltered story of my brief and challenging experience living in Tanzania in 2018. After five years in China, I moved to Tanzania with my then partner (now husband) Chris for what I thought would be an exciting new adventure. Instead, it turned into a series of unfortunate surprises. 

Tune in as I break down why the move didn’t work, the lessons I learned, and what you can do to avoid making the same mistakes I made.

What you’ll hear in the episode:

• Why Tanzania wasn’t the right fit for me – It’s not about bashing Tanzania, but about expectations vs. reality and how almost everything that could go wrong went wrong.
• What to do when things go wrong – How I should have stepped up and taken control of my situation when outside factors (like the worst rainy season in 20 years) derailed my plans. You can't control everything but you can control your response and your actions. 
• The breaking point – The moment I knew it was time to leave and how I navigated the emotional side of the move.
• Key lessons learned – The importance of destination research, accountability in planning, and the importance of knowing when to leave.

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Resources Mentioned:
→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Blog Post: My Major Adjustment Issues - Expat Life in Africa
→ Blog Post: Why I Never Fell in Love With Life in Tanzania
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #2  What If I Move Abroad and I HATE It??!
• #75  What if Moving Abroad Doesn’t Fix Your Life? Let’s Talk About It.
• #19  What if I Move Abroad and Come Home a “Failure”?
• #84  Scared to Move Abroad? Unpacking the Fears Lurking in Your Suitcase
  
  

In this episode, I’m challenging the conventional notion of being "realistic" and invite you to embrace audacity and delusion in the pursuit of your goals. I’ll discuss the importance of dreaming big and taking risks, drawing inspiration from my own journey of building a successful business abroad.

What you’ll hear in the episode:

• Why "realistic" is a word I refuse to accept.
• The concept of "What would Chad do?"—having the audacity to go after what you want.
• My story of transitioning from struggling with my business to generating over $400k in revenue.
• How being "delusional" helped me pay off student loans, design my dream life, and create a business that didn’t exist when I started.
• Playing to win versus playing not to lose: why taking risks is essential for achieving your dreams.
• The power of staying open to unexpected opportunities and how sometimes your path can be better than the one you originally imagined.

I challenge you all to ask yourself: If you knew you could only ever win, what would your dream life look like? Tune in for inspiration to start living your delusional dream today.

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Resources Mentioned:

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #79 The Hidden Cost of Playing Small: Why It's Time to Bet on Yourself and Move Abroad
• #98 The Courage to Commit: How to Trust Yourself and Your Move Abroad Decision
• #62 “I Chose This”: Releasing Victim Mentality So You Can Love Your Life Abroad
• #26 The 5 Biggest Ways We Self-Sabotage When it Comes to Moving Abroad

In this episode, I’m sharing my innovative approach to narrowing down the next country for my family’s upcoming move. After 12 years of living abroad, instead of spending hours researching, I used ChatGPT for help and got incredible results. I’ll walk you through the process and how you can use AI to make your own decision on where to move abroad.

What you’ll hear in the episode:

• Step 1: Define Your Wants & Needs
  Learn how to clearly define your desires, non-negotiables and what your dream life abroad looks like. I share my personal list of priorities, from remote work visas to walkability and family-friendly communities.
• Step 2: Get Recommendations & Ask Follow-Up Questions
  I discuss how ChatGPT provided country recommendations like Portugal, Spain, Greece, Taiwan, Mexico and more, and how I used follow-up questions to refine the options and understand why each suggestion was made.
• Step 3: Reality Check—Cross-Checking with Real Research
  I stress the importance of double-checking the info. I share how I researched visa requirements, housing availability, and day-to-day life through online resources and expert consultations.
• Step 4: Finalizing the Shortlist & Planning Next Steps
  I discuss our upcoming scouting trip and how this process helped us focus on the best locations for our family. 

Want to explore our Freedom Life Programs?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Resources Mentioned:

→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Chat About Our Program Options
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram
→ ChatGpt

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #87 We're Moving! Here's Why We're Leaving Tbilisi and What Comes Next
• #73 Navigating the Visa Maze: The Inside Scoop on Digital Nomad Visas With Tim Marting
• #76 Overwhelmed by Options? Here's How to Get Unstuck and Create Your Move Abroad Plan
• #99 Buying a Home for €30K?! Heather’s Story of Moving to Southern Spain

In this highly anticipated episode, I dive into the Enneagram and how it can impact your move abroad journey.  I share my personal obsession with the Enneagram, how it changed my life, and why it’s become one of my essential tools for both self-growth and coaching.

Joining me is Lee Milligan, certified Enneagram coach, alumni of the Freedom Life Experience (FLE), and digital nomad living in Portugal. Lee walks us through the 9 Enneagram types, offering insights into how each type may experience the process of moving abroad.

What you'll hear in the episode:

• What the Enneagram is and how it relates to moving abroad
• How understanding your Enneagram type can help you overcome self-sabotage and stay on track during your move
• What makes each of the 9 types unique and how they navigate challenges when relocating
• Tips for recognizing core fears and motivations that could hold you back and how to make better choices
• Personal insights from Lee, who moved abroad to Ireland, is pursuing Irish citizenship, and is thriving as a freelancer

While the episode is packed with deep insights (and may run a bit long!), it’s well worth the listen to understand how your Enneagram type can influence your move abroad.

Also, at the end of the episode, find out how to connect with Lee for an Enneagram typing session and how to grab a CPS Enneagram test for an in-depth 20-page type breakdown.

Want to work with Richelle and Lee?
Hop on a call with Violet to explore our Freedom Life coaching programs. No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit. 

Resources Mentioned:

→ Take the CPS Enneagram test wth 20- page type breakdown
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram
→ More From Lee Milligan:
Website https://www.leemilligan.co/
@ritualenneagram on IG https://www.instagram.com/ritualenneagram
@EnneagramTypecast on IG (Lee’s Enneagram podcast)
https://www.instagram.com/enneagramtypecast/

Love this Episode? What to Listen to Next:

• #26 The 5 Biggest Ways We Self-Sabotage When it Comes to Moving Abroad
• #54  Choose Your Hard: Navigating the Discomfort You Know vs. the Discomfort You Don’t Know
• #62  “I Chose This”: Releasing Victim Mentality So You Can Love Your Life Abroad