The Move Abroad Coach Podcast

Richelle Gamlam

The Move Abroad Coach Podcast is your space for real, unfiltered conversations about building a business and a life you love overseas. Hosted by Richelle Gamlam, founder of Move Abroad Coach who has been living abroad for twelve years, this show blends strategy, mindset, and identity work to help you create a step-by-step freedom plan and finally make your move. Here, we don’t do generic how-to lists or heavily edited episodes. Instead, Richelle shares the coaching, stories, and practical frameworks that help coaches, freelancers, and entrepreneurs move abroad with confidence and alignment. If you’re craving deeper conversations, personalized insight, and the real behind-the-scenes of creating a freedom life, you’ll feel right at home. Come learn how to build a business that supports your freedom, create a concrete plan you can actually implement, and step into the version of you who lives a life you don’t need a vacation from.

  1. 4d ago

    #172 Burnout? Moving Abroad Might Be the Recovery Plan You Need

    Burnout isn’t a productivity problem - It’s an environment problem. If you're exhausted, stuck in a job you dread, and trying to build your escape plan with no energy left, moving abroad can create the space you need to recover, rebuild, and create a life you actually want. In this episode, we’re covering: Why working "harder" is often the worst solution to burnoutThe story of Angela, who left LA for the Philippines and rebuilt her career from a place of recoveryHow a lower cost of living can buy you time, energy, and optionsWhen it makes sense to move abroad before fully building your businessHow to use savings strategically to recover from burnoutWhat to do if you don't have much money savedWhy having a clear relocation and business plan matters more than ever when resources are tightBurnout is often a sign that something fundamental needs to change. Sometimes the best path forward is leaving the environment that's keeping you stuck. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Join the live Move Abroad Escape Plan Bootcamp from July 6-9 if you’re ready to stop researching and actually be overseas living your dream life by 2027. Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti when you’re ready for 1:1 guidance on how to kickstart your move abroad. Links & Resources: → My NEW YouTube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook What to Listen to Next: #40 How Moving Abroad Saved My Life: Travel and Mental Health With My Husband Chris #165 Should You Move First or Build Your Business First? Here's How to Decide. #138 I Moved to Spain to Slow Down… But My Old Workaholic Habits Came With Me #112 Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs: Is Your Job Keeping You Stuck?

    18 min
  2. Jun 9

    #171 Passive Income That's Actually Passive (Make It Once, Get Paid for Years)

    What if you could create something once and get paid for it for years? In this episode, I’m speaking with mother-daughter team Elke and Jen Clarke about how they built location-independent income through print-on-demand, allowing them to leave traditional career paths and design lives with more freedom. Takeaways from this episode: How Elke transitioned from a six-figure corporate career into entrepreneurship.How Jen used this business model to move to Spain and live abroad for 10 years.What print-on-demand actually is, and why it's more than just t-shirts and mugsWhy business strategy matters more than artistic talent.If you're looking for a flexible, location-independent way to earn income online, this episode offers an inside look at how Elke and Jen built businesses that continue generating revenue long after the work is done. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti when you’re ready for 1:1 guidance on how to kickstart your move abroad. Links & Resources: → Escape Plan Bootcamp Waitlist → My NEW YouTube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook Connect with Elke and Jen: → Follow Elke and Jen on Instagram → Email Elke info@elkeclarke.com → Check out Zazzle What to Listen to Next: #170 What if You Could Just Make More Money?  #117 Think You Need to Start Over to Move Abroad? Nope. Use What You Know to Make Money Now. #112 Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs: Is Your Job Keeping You Stuck?

    1h 20m
  3. Jun 2

    #170 What if You Could Just Make More Money?

    Moving abroad comes with a long list of expenses: visas, flights, deposits, pet relocation, shipping, and more.  Instead of focusing solely on cutting costs, what if you focused on increasing your income?  In this episode, I share: Why building a business can be one of the fastest ways to fund your international moveHow business owners can create short-term offers and promotions to generate extra cash quicklyMy journey from $4,000 in annual business revenue to a multi-six-figure companyHow finding the right business model, niche, and marketing strategy changed everythingWhy building a business aligned with your personality is the key to long-term successWhether you're planning your move this year or a few years from now, starting a business today can help fund your future abroad and give you more control over your income, time, and location. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti when you’re ready for 1:1 guidance on how to kickstart your move abroad. Links & Resources: → 100K Masterclass (FRIDAY JUNE 5) → Escape Plan Bootcamp Waitlist → My NEW YouTube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook What to Listen to Next: #169 The $1 Challenge That Will Change How You Think About Business  #158 I Had Half the Signups I Expected (And It Turned Into My Best Bootcamp Ever) #137 Entrepreneurs: Why the Hell Are You Still Running Your Business from the U.S.?

    23 min
  4. May 26

    #169 The $1 Challenge That Will Change How You Think About Business

    We're breaking down the mindset shift that will bring you the confidence and momentum to start making sales, and why waiting until everything is “perfect” is actually keeping you stuck. I’m covering: Why making your first $1 matters more than months of planning, researching, or buildingThe hidden fear behind selling (and why asking for money feels so vulnerable)How confidence in business comes from proof, not validationThe costly mistake I made spending 6 months building a course before getting clientsWhy networking, word of mouth, and scrappy action still work better than overthinkingHow to create momentum fast whether you’re brand new or already establishedThe goal of the $1 Challenge isn’t the dollar - it’s the proof. Proof that people will pay you. Proof that you can create money on demand. You don’t need a massive audience or a perfectly polished business; you just need one person to say yes. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti when you’re ready for 1:1 guidance on how to kickstart your move abroad. Links & Resources: → 100K Masterclass - Sign up while you can! → My NEW Youtube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The NEW Move Abroad Master Plan is an 6-lesson, self-paced course that helps you: Create your personalized move abroad planGain clarity without the overwhelmTake action immediatelyPlus, when you complete the course, you get a free 40-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team - your roadmap to actually making it happen. This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now! What to Listen to Next: #165 Should You Move First or Build Your Business First?  #117 Think You Need to Start Over to Move Abroad? Nope—Use What You Know to Make Money Now #137 Entrepreneurs: Why the Hell Are You Still Running Your Business from the U.S.?.

    33 min
  5. May 19

    #168 7 Reasons Americans Are Moving to Europe (And Never Coming Back)

    More than ever, Americans are choosing to leave the U.S. behind in search of a different lifestyle abroad. We’re unpacking the “reverse migration” toward Europe, and the deeper fears, frustrations, and values that drive Americans to build new, permanent lives overseas. In this episode: Why the “American Dream” narrative is reversing for the first time in historyThe emotional shift from moving abroad for adventure, to leaving out of fear, burnout, and instabilityHow political anxiety, human rights concerns, and social values are influencing relocation decisionsThe rising cost of living in the U.S., and why many Americans feel financially trapped, even with high incomesWhat people are really seeking in Europe: slower living, walkable cities, work-life balance, and communityConcerns around food quality, healthcare, and overall well-being that are pushing families to reconsider life in the U.S.Why safety, gun violence, and raising children abroad have become major motivations for long-term emigrationThis episode is an honest, personal look at what’s changing. Not just politically or economically, but culturally. Whether you dream of moving abroad yourself or are simply curious about why so many Americans are leaving, this conversation explores the reality behind one of the biggest lifestyle shifts of our time. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti when you’re ready for 1:1 guidance on how to kickstart your move abroad. Links & Resources: → My NEW Youtube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The NEW Move Abroad Master Plan is an 6-lesson, self-paced course that helps you: Create your personalized move abroad planGain clarity without the overwhelmTake action immediatelyPlus, when you complete the course, you get a free 40-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen. This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now! Sources: → Promised Land No More → Americans Moving to Central and Eastern Europe → Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S. Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next: #63 From Grocery Store Scare to Global Safety: My Eye-Opening Return to the US #139 Am I Abandoning the U.S. if I Move Abroad?” Let’s Talk About It. #137 Entrepreneurs: Why the Hell Are You Still Running Your Business from the U.S.? #164 Should You Stay or Go? This Family Created a Workbook to Help You Decide

    1h 28m
  6. May 12

    #167 It's Never About the Dryers (The Scapegoats You're Using to Sabotage Your Move Abroad)

    Are you sabotaging your move abroad with excuses about why it’s not “perfect?”  Moving abroad isn’t just about the benefits. It’s also about the adjustments. Today, I’m talking about the surprisingly emotional “dryer moment” that happens when you realize your dream country isn’t perfect… and why that’s actually a good thing. In this episode:  Why a conversation about clothes dryers in Spain sparked a much bigger realizationThe hidden fear behind “downgrades” like smaller housing, bureaucracy, or different conveniencesHow social media often sells the fantasy of moving abroad without the realityLessons I learned living in China, Georgia, and Spain that made me more resilient and adaptableWhy “better, not perfect” is the mindset that leads to a successful move abroadHow fear and perfectionism can sabotage your decision-making processWhy people who thrive abroad acknowledge the tradeoffs (and move anyway)No country is perfect, including the U.S. The goal isn’t to find perfection, it’s to find a life that aligns better with your values, priorities, and vision for the future. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.  Links & Resources: → My NEW Youtube Channel → Follow Me on Instagram → Follow Me on Facebook Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The NEW Move Abroad Master Plan is an 6-lesson, self-paced course that helps you: Create your personalized move abroad planGain clarity without the overwhelmTake action immediatelyPlus, when you complete the course, you get a FREE 40-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen. This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now! Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next: #129 Want to Adapt Abroad? Cultural Intelligence Is the Skill You Need (with Renae Ninneman) #140 Three Months In… Are We Still Loving Málaga? #104 My Biggest Move Abroad Disaster: I Moved to Tanzania… and Hated It

    33 min
  7. May 5

    #166 She Moved to France at 40 and Took Her Reality TV Career With Her

    What does it really take to build a life abroad when your career, visa options, and personal circumstances don’t neatly fit the mold? In this episode, Ali Dubrow shares how she went from a U.S.-based reality TV career to designing a freedom-based life in France, with visa roadblocks, a big dog, and strong family ties. Key Takeaways The “move first vs. build first” decision isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your energy, finances, and lifestyle constraints matter more than generic advice.Moving abroad before hitting $3-5K/month can sometimes be the faster, easier path, especially if your current environment is draining your time, money, or motivation.There are flexible “stepping stone” visa options and countries that let you live affordably while building your business.Building first makes sense if you have stability, time, and a strategic reason to wait; but it should come with a clear timeline, not an open-ended delay.At the end of the day, the right path is the one that gets you moving - not the one that keeps you stuck “preparing” forever. Whether you decide to move first or build first, the goal is the same: create momentum and design a life that actually works for you. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.  Links & Resources: → Ali’s Instagram → Ali’s Substack → Follow me on Instagram to see my travels in Andalucia with my family → Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The NEW Move Abroad Master Plan is an 6-lesson, self-paced course that helps you: Create your personalized move abroad planGain clarity without the overwhelmTake action immediatelyPlus, when you complete 6 lessons, you get a free 40-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen. This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now! Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next: #142 Moving to a French Fairytale Town… With a 90-Pound German Shepherd: Carissa’s Story #146 When You’re Home for the Holidays and No One Really Gets You #138 I Moved to Spain to Slow Down… But My Old Workaholic Habits Came With Me #155 What Staying in the US for One More Year Is Actually Costing You

    1h 34m
  8. Apr 28

    #165 Should You Move First or Build Your Business First? Here's How to Decide.

    Should you move abroad now and figure it out as you go, or stay put until your business is “ready”? If you’ve been stuck between building income and starting your life overseas, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and choose the path that actually works for your reality. Key Takeaways: The “move first vs. build first” decision isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your energy, finances, and lifestyle constraints matter more than generic advice.Moving abroad before hitting $3–5K/month can sometimes be the faster, easier path, especially if your current environment is draining your time, money, or motivation.There are flexible “stepping stone” visa options and countries that let you live affordably while building your business.Building first makes sense if you have stability, time, and a strategic reason to wait; but it should come with a clear timeline, not an open-ended delay.No matter which path you choose, you need proof of concept: getting even $1 from a client shifts you from “idea” to “real business.”At the end of the day, the right path is the one that gets you moving, not the one that keeps you stuck “preparing” forever. Whether you decide to move first or build first, the goal is the same: create momentum and design a life that actually works for you. Subscribe and Review If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙  Want to join Freedom Life Experience? Hop on a call with Katti No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.  Links & Resources: → My NEW Youtube Channel → Follow me on Instagram to see my travels in Andalucia with my family → Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The NEW Move Abroad Master Plan is an 8-lesson, self-paced course that helps you: Create your personalized move abroad planGain clarity without the overwhelmTake action immediatelyPlus, when you complete the course, you get a free 20-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen. This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now! Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next: #136 How to Build a Business AND Move Abroad (Without Losing Your Mind) #124 Corporate Culture, Burnout & the Brave Choice to Start Over with Coach Evan Monroe #137 Entrepreneurs: Why the Hell Are You Still Running Your Business from the U.S.? #155 What Staying in the US for One More Year Is Actually Costing You

    37 min
3.9
out of 5
35 Ratings

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The Move Abroad Coach Podcast is your space for real, unfiltered conversations about building a business and a life you love overseas. Hosted by Richelle Gamlam, founder of Move Abroad Coach who has been living abroad for twelve years, this show blends strategy, mindset, and identity work to help you create a step-by-step freedom plan and finally make your move. Here, we don’t do generic how-to lists or heavily edited episodes. Instead, Richelle shares the coaching, stories, and practical frameworks that help coaches, freelancers, and entrepreneurs move abroad with confidence and alignment. If you’re craving deeper conversations, personalized insight, and the real behind-the-scenes of creating a freedom life, you’ll feel right at home. Come learn how to build a business that supports your freedom, create a concrete plan you can actually implement, and step into the version of you who lives a life you don’t need a vacation from.

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