The Bougie Expats

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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.

  1. 3h ago

    Ep 53: How to Make Money Abroad | Earn Income While Living Overseas

    Make Money Abroad: AI Income Strategy Lab Want to live abroad, but wondering how you'll actually fund your new life? In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, Sable tackles the biggest question holding women back from international living: How do you generate income and maintain cashflow outside the U.S.? You don't have to wait until traditional retirement age or sit on millions in savings before stepping into a life overseas. What you do need is a clear, realistic income strategy that aligns with your skills, your lifestyle standards, and your long-term freedom goals. This episode is for Black women over 40 who are ready to take control of their finances, secure location independence, and fund an elevated life abroad with total confidence. In This Episode Moving beyond waiting for retirement: Why income planning opens doors nowThe core pillars of location-independent income for women over 40 and 50Remote work vs. consulting vs. international entrepreneurshipEvaluating your existing skill set to create income options overseasBuilding a sustainable cashflow strategy that supports your desired standard of livingOvercoming the fear of financial instability when transitioning to a new countryShifting from floating a move on savings to building long-term financial staying powerThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  2. 2d ago

    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 decades of working, caregiving, problem-solving, and carrying everyone else on their shoulders, many accomplished women are quietly coming to the same realization: There has to be a better way to live. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, let's explore the powerful shift happening for Black women over 40 and 50 who are choosing peace over burnout. Moving abroad isn't just about taking vacations or changing your zip code—it's about building a real exit strategy, shedding emotional exhaustion, and stepping into a life where your nervous system can finally rest. In This Episode Unpacking corporate burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the urge for real changeWhy the shift toward international relocation is about peace, not just retirementBuilding a practical, step-by-step exit strategy to transition overseas smoothlyRedefining wealth and success on your own terms after 40 and 50Creating sustainable financial freedom and staying power in another countryHealing your nervous system and embracing a softer, more intentional way of livingShifting from caregiving everyone else to finally putting your own freedom firstThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  3. 5d ago

    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, ask yourself: Can that destination actually support the lifestyle, comfort, healthcare, and quality of life you’ve spent decades building? YOUR NEXT CHAPTER SHOULD REFLECT EVERYTHING YOU'VE BUILT. In This Episode Why someone else’s $2,000-a-month expat budget might fail for your lifestyleDefining your personal baseline for comfort, healthcare, and community before movingEvaluating your true income sources to ensure long-term staying powerFactoring in specialists, out-of-pocket medical costs, and emergency buffersPlanning for inflation and changing currency rates over a 5 to 10-year horizonWhy retiring abroad should be about intentional living, not cheap livingShifting your mindset from chasing cheap prices to funding an elevated life🌍 READY TO PLAN YOUR ELEVATED EXIT? Join my complimentary Elevated Exit Masterclass, held Tuesdays at 7:30 PM Eastern, where we explore how to approach your next chapter abroad with greater clarity and intention. ➡️ Register here: https://www.yourelevatedexperiences.com/2-day-elevated-exit-roadmap Thank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  4. Oct 21

    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 legal options. Not every woman relocating to Panama shares the same financial picture—or the same reasons for moving. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, Sable sits down with leading Panama immigration attorney Marissa Ellis of Ellis & Associates to unpack why picking a residency pathway requires far more than following popular expat advice. Together, they break down Panama's most popular options—including the Pensionado (Jubilado), Friendly Nations, and Investor visas—through the lens of financially established women who have spent decades building assets, businesses, and retirement accounts. Attorney Ellis explains why eligibility isn't just about your age, how to navigate buying property personally versus through a corporation, and the critical estate planning and asset protection steps you must take when holding assets in Panama. This episode is for Black women over 40 who want to protect their wealth, secure the right legal status, and make confident, fully informed decisions before moving to Panama. In This Episode How to choose the right Panama residency visa for your specific financial profileThe truth about the Pensionado/Jubilado visa: Requirements beyond age eligibilityNavigating the Friendly Nations and Investor visa pathwaysBuying real estate in Panama: Owning property individually vs. through a corporationCrucial estate planning, probate, and asset protection rules for foreign property ownersWhy you need an attorney to evaluate your personal setup before picking a visa categorySmart questions every accomplished woman should ask before making Panama her homeThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  5. Oct 19

    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 beachfront home or luxury condo overseas, there are 7 critical questions every investor must ask first. A seven-bedroom beach house for $130,000 sounds like an unbelievable deal. But an attractive price tag doesn't automatically make a property a smart investment. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, let's cut through the hype to unpack what financially established women need to evaluate before buying overseas real estate. Whether you're seeking rental cashflow, portfolio diversification, a vacation home, or a future relocation sanctuary, purchasing property in a foreign market requires far more than falling in love with a view. In This Episode The 7 essential questions to ask before buying real estate overseasWhy a low purchase price does not equal a high-performing investmentEvaluating true net cash flow after local taxes, maintenance, and management feesUncovering hidden risks that foreign investors frequently overlookWhy you must hire independent, local legal representation (not the developer's attorney)The reality of managing short-term or long-term rental properties from another countryKnowing when a deal is bad and having the discipline to walk awayDefining your exit strategy before you put down a single depositThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  6. Oct 16

    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-country landlord, there are critical real estate, tax, and lifestyle decisions you need to evaluate first. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, let's explore the major property choices every accomplished woman faces when moving overseas: Should you sell your primary residence, keep it as a mid-term or long-term rental, or buy real estate in your new country? Too many women make quick, emotional decisions about their homes without considering the long-term impact on their liquidity, tax exposure, property management stresses, and overall lifestyle flexibility. This episode is for Black women over 40 and 50 who want to protect what they’ve built, make smart real estate moves, and design a soft, intentional life abroad backed by financial strength. In This Episode Selling vs. holding: Evaluating whether to keep or liquidate your domestic homeThe reality of managing rental properties in the U.S. while living overseasWhy buying property in a foreign country right away can lock up your cashflowShifting from emotional home attachments to strategic asset managementKey property tax, capital gains, and residency considerations before movingCommon real estate traps that derail international retirement plansStructuring your real estate assets to fund maximum peace, flexibility, and freedomThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  7. Oct 14

    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. But every country on Earth comes with its own environmental realities—and ignoring climate conditions, seasonal shifts, and natural hazards is a mistake you cannot afford to make. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, Sable tackles a subject that rarely gets highlighted on glossy expat YouTube channels: understanding natural hazards and climate risks before you relocate. Whether it's heavy rainy seasons and flooding in Panama and Thailand, heatwaves in Spain, or coastal erosion and infrastructure challenges in Ghana, natural risks vary dramatically depending on the specific region, neighborhood, and property you choose. In This Episode Why climate and natural risk assessments belong at the top of your relocation checklistSeasonal weather shifts: What life looks like beyond peak tourist season in popular expat hubsKey environmental factors to evaluate in destinations like Panama, Thailand, Spain, and GhanaHow natural hazards differ by region, neighborhood, and individual property locationSmart real estate due diligence: Evaluating local infrastructure, drainage, and build qualityEssential questions to ask local authorities, property managers, and insurance providers before movingFail-proofing your transition: Building emergency plans and safety buffers into your strategyThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

  8. Oct 12

    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 destination, there is one crucial truth to keep in mind: your relocation strategy must match your unique financial reality, work status, and lifestyle goals. As the old African proverb says, "All fingers are not equal." The woman you've been watching on YouTube might be living abroad on a government pension, running a passive online business, or funding her move in a way that doesn't fit your life at all. Trying to copy someone else's blueprint is one of the fastest ways to run into trouble overseas. In this episode of The Bougie Expats Podcast, let's break down the 3 distinct international relocation pathways for women over 50: 1. Retired: Evaluating fixed income, healthcare access, residency visas, and long-term peace of mind. 2. Semi-Retired: Balancing flexible consulting, remote contract work, and protecting your income during sudden career transitions. 3. Reinvented: Launching passion-driven businesses, new entrepreneurial ventures, and fresh careers while living abroad. This episode is for Black women over 50 who are ready to honor their own journey, choose the right financial path, and step into an elevated life abroad with total clarity. In This Episode The 3 relocation pathways: Retired, Semi-Retired, and ReinventedWhy copying another expat's move can lead to expensive mistakesHow your retirement income or work plans impact where you can legally liveWhy the "perfect" country for someone else might be completely wrong for you5 essential questions to ask yourself before picking your destinationStructuring your finances so you stay comfortable and secure for the long haulThank you for listening to The Bougie Expat Podcast. If this episode spoke to you, subscribe to the podcast and share it with another Black woman over 40 who has been thinking about relocating abroad, retiring overseas, or designing a new chapter with more freedom, peace, and intention. Join Sable, your bougie girlfriend: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572263316409 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thebougieexpats?igsh=MXc2d2FqdHA3MW42bw== LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sableryan/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@thebougieexpat

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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.

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  • Creator
    Sable
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Bougie Expats
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