Episodios

  • Raising Kids Abroad: Expert Tips for Creating Strong Expat Families

    Raising Kids Abroad: Expert Tips for Creating Strong Expat Families
    Oct 14 2025
    Raising children abroad comes with unique rewards and challenges. In this episode, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® EA, sits down with Angela Vitiello MBA, MS Ed, founder of the Expat Parenting Collective, to explore how globally mobile families can thrive through transition. A coach, researcher, and expat parenting expert, Angela has lived in four countries across three continents and now helps families strengthen their communication, resilience, and relationships as they navigate expat life.

    From identity shifts and parental burnout to raising third culture kids and managing cross-cultural partnerships, Angela shares her research and lived experience to help parents build emotional awareness, stronger partnerships, and healthier family systems abroad.

    Whether you are preparing for your first international move or already raising your family overseas, this conversation will help you understand how to create stability, connection, and growth in your expat journey.
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    23 m
  • Moving to Europe After 30: Visas, Challenges, and Life Abroad

    Moving to Europe After 30: Visas, Challenges, and Life Abroad
    Oct 7 2025
    Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to move abroad after 30? For many women, the idea of starting fresh overseas feels out of reach, but Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, proves otherwise.

    At 35, she sold her belongings, left Texas, and moved to Spain, a dream she had been chasing since she first visited Madrid at 21. That leap changed her life and sparked a movement.

    Today, Cepee is the author of I’m Outta Here: An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe, featured in Forbes as a trusted resource for Americans navigating the visa process. Through her masterclasses, her private membership community, and the She Hit Refresh social platforms, she has helped thousands of women over 30 take their own bold steps toward a life abroad.

    In this episode, Cepee talks about the real challenges US expats face, from housing and bureaucracy to finding lasting friendships. Cepee explains how digital nomad and retirement visas are opening new doors for US expats, why Albania is becoming a surprising destination, and how mindset and patience are just as important as logistics when you’re moving overseas.

    If you’re a woman dreaming of a new chapter in Spain, Portugal, Mexico, or beyond, Cepee’s story will inspire you to get clear on your vision and take practical steps toward building a life you love abroad.
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    30 m
  • Moving Abroad from the US: How to Choose and Plan Your New Life

    Moving Abroad from the US: How to Choose and Plan Your New Life
    Sep 30 2025
    In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi. She shares her personal story of leaving Alabama for Mérida, Mexico, and how her journey inspired the creation of Expatsi’s country-matching test and upcoming app.
    Jen also shares how she built the Expatsi Test to match Americans with their ideal country and how Expatsi now supports people through every step of the move-abroad process. From ideation to paperwork, logistics, and settling in, Expatsi is helping thousands of Americans create intentional lives abroad. Jen also reveals insights into today’s expat trends, the countries most Americans are drawn to, and her ambitious goal of moving 1 million Americans overseas.
    Whether you’re seeking better cost of living, healthcare, community, or new adventures, this episode offers practical strategies and encouragement for building your dream life overseas.
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    29 m
  • George Kinder: Redefining Retirement and Purpose for US Expats

    George Kinder: Redefining Retirement and Purpose for US Expats
    Sep 23 2025
    George Kinder, internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, joins Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA on Passport to Wealth™ for a transformative conversation about money, purpose, and living intentionally abroad.
    Kinder is the founder of the Kinder Institute of Life Planning and the author of 12 books, including the groundbreaking The Seven Stages of Money Maturity, Lighting the Torch, and Life Planning for You. His pioneering work has inspired thousands of advisors and clients worldwide to center financial planning on people’s deepest values and life goals rather than just portfolios and spreadsheets.
    In this episode, George shares his own expat journey of relocating to London at age 77 on the prestigious UK Innovator Founder Visa, proving it’s never too late to start a bold new chapter. He discusses his philosophy of “fiduciary in all things,” the three life-changing questions he’s known for, and why mindfulness and intentionality are at the core of financial and personal fulfillment.
    For US expats and globally minded Americans, this episode offers a powerful reminder: true wealth is about aligning your money with your life’s purpose.
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    26 m
  • How to Move to Germany as an American: Expert Visa & Relocation Tips

    How to Move to Germany as an American: Expert Visa & Relocation Tips
    Sep 16 2025
    Dreaming of starting a new life in Germany? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with immigration and relocation specialists Hannah S. and Hena Vega Larios of Start Relocation to unpack the realities of moving abroad as a U.S. citizen. From navigating German immigration laws to securing a visa, finding housing, and adjusting to the culture, they share practical insights that make the transition to life in Germany smoother and more successful.
    The conversation highlights the new Opportunity Card visa, a game-changing option for job seekers, and breaks down what Americans need to know about preparing documents such as translations, apostilles, and degree recognition. Hannah and Hena also explain why planning ahead is critical, how to avoid common immigration mistakes, and what everyday costs look like when comparing life in Germany versus the United States. They stress the importance of learning German early to ease cultural adjustment and share personal stories that reveal the challenges and rewards of international relocation.
    Whether you’re moving for a company transfer, following love, or simply seeking a fresh start abroad, this episode provides the essential knowledge US expats need to confidently plan their move and thrive in Germany.
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    30 m
  • U.S Expat Life in Italy: Taxes, Culture, and Planning Smarter

    U.S Expat Life in Italy: Taxes, Culture, and Planning Smarter
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Alex Ingrim, CEO of Liberty Atlantic Advisors, to unpack the realities of living abroad as an American in Italy. From navigating U.S. expat taxes and avoiding costly cross-border mistakes, to understanding Italy’s tax incentives like the 7% flat tax and impatriate regime, Alex brings his insider expertise to help you plan smarter.Together, Arielle and Alex discuss what everyday life in Italy looks like: family rhythms, financial culture, and the slower pace that often surprises new expats. They dive into the most common financial planning mistakes Americans make when moving to Italy, how U.S. assets are taxed abroad, and what proactive strategies can make the transition smoother.If you’re considering a move to Italy, or already there but feeling overwhelmed, this episode is full of actionable expat advice to help you build a more secure and fulfilling life overseas.
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    29 m
  • U.S. Expat Tax Burden: How the Residence-Based Taxation Movement Could Change Everything

    U.S. Expat Tax Burden: How the Residence-Based Taxation Movement Could Change Everything
    Sep 2 2025
    In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, interviews Brandon Mitchener, Executive Director of Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, to unpack the urgent fight for residence-based taxation.
    Brandon shares his personal story of living more than 35 years in Europe while still being subject to citizenship-based taxation (CBT) a system that forces millions of Americans abroad to file and pay U.S. taxes despite earning no U.S. income.
    Together, they explore the financial discrimination expats face, from banking restrictions and compliance costs to lost retirement opportunities and gender inequities.
    Listeners will learn why citizenship-based taxation is outdated, how residence-based taxation (RBT) works in the rest of the world, and what legislative efforts are underway in Congress to finally bring fairness to Americans abroad. Brandon explains the current progress of the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act, the bipartisan support behind it, and why expats must share their stories with Congress to help push reform over the finish line.
    If you’re a U.S. citizen living abroad struggling with unfair tax obligations, this conversation will show you that change is possible and how you can be part of it.
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    25 m
  • Your Sign to Siesta: Bethany Stevens on Building a Slower, Richer Life in Spain

    Your Sign to Siesta: Bethany Stevens on Building a Slower, Richer Life in Spain
    Aug 26 2025
    In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Bethany Stevens, founder of Your Sign to Siesta, to discuss how burnout, big life changes, and a desire for deeper alignment can spark a life abroad.

    Bethany opens up about leaving the U.S. to escape the hustle and have more time for what really matters. She explains why she chose Spain as her new home, and how her experience inspired her to launch a platform dedicated to helping other Americans reimagine rest and reinvention overseas.

    From navigating Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa to learning to slow down in a new culture, Bethany shares relatable insights for expats, creatives, and anyone craving more balance in life. This is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever dreamed of stepping away from the hustle and toward a life rooted in well-being, clarity, and intentional living.

    Whether you're exploring a sabbatical, planning your move to Spain, or just need a little push to rethink your pace of life, this episode is your sign to siesta.
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    26 m