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 emot...
Latest episodes
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18 min
Ep 52: The Exit Strategy Every Burnt-Out Black Woman Needs
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.A lot of Black women over 40 aren't dreaming about traditional retirement anymore... they're dreaming about freedom.After de…
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10 min
Ep 51: You've Worked Too Hard to Settle for Cheap Living Abroad
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.Thinking about moving abroad for a lower cost of living? Before you pick a country based on cheap rent or cheap groceries, a…
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13 min
Ep 50: Moving to Panama? Don't Choose a Residency Visa Until You Hear This
Planning a move to Panama? Before you select a residency visa, it's essential to understand how your income sources, investments, real estate plans, and long-term goals impact your…
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19 min
Ep 49: Buying Property Abroad? 7 Questions Smart Investors Ask First
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.Thinking about buying property abroad or investing in international real estate? Before you purchase that beautiful beachfro…
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24 min
Ep 48: Property Pitfalls of Relocation for Women
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.Thinking about relocating abroad? Before you list your home, purchase property overseas, or sign up to become an out-of-coun…
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20 min
Ep 47: Moving Abroad? Your Dream Destination May Have Risks You Haven't Considered
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.When we dream about moving abroad, we usually picture pristine beaches, lush mountains, perfect weather, and vibrant culture…
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13 min
Ep 46: Three Relocation Statuses: Retiree, Semi-Retired, Reinvented Professional
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here.Thinking about retiring abroad, semi-retiring overseas, or completely reinventing your life after 50? Before you pick a dest…
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15 min
Ep 45: I Became A Different Woman Abroad
Join us for the Elevated Exit Masterclass. Sign up here."I thought I was moving abroad just for a better lifestyle... I didn’t realize I was becoming a completely different version…
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8 min
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 catalyst for reinventing you…
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8 min
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 standard market returns—what if it could unlock an entirely new country to call…
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16 min
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 beautiful destination and b…
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23 min
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 living in Panama and beginning her ne…
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31 min
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? How do you make true friends, build a str…
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17 min
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 v…
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16 min
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…
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13 min
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 f…
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14 min
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 Bou…
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11 min
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, surv…
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8 min
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 aut…
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11 min
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 mo…