Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We talk about everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this bonus episode I speak to She Hit Refresh member Lori Tharps about her upcoming move from the U.S. to Spain with her husband and two children. At the time of recording this podcast Lori was just 9 days away from hopping on a plane and making her life abroad dream with her family a reality!  Listen in as  Lori gives us an insight into those last final days of closing up shop on your life in one country and prepping for a big move with your family to another continent. Is she packed? What do the kids think? Did she quit her job? Is she nervous? Where will she live and so much more!  What makes this episode really special is that in 6 months we’ll be checking in with Lori to see how her life has unfolded in Spain since we last talked! Lori L. Tharps is an author, journalist, educator, and podcast host who uses her words to spark conversation and change around issues of race and diversity. She is the author of the book, Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair in America and the memoir, Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain and she has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Essence and Glamour magazines. Lori is the mother of three, can say, "I Love You" in seven languages and considers any independent bookstore her happy place. Connect with Lori on her website My American Melting Pot and on Instagram and Twitter. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

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From Philly To Malaga: One Woman's Pre-Move Adventure of Relocating a Family of 4 to Spain (Part 1) | Ep 39

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We talk about everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! This is the last episode of Season 3, but don't fear we'll be back with Season 4 in the all. In this episode I'm joined by She Hit Refresh co-founder Annette Villarreal as we catch up on what’s been going on since we were last on the podcast together on Episode 28| 2020, This Is My Year!…Oh Wait, Is It? in October 2021. A lot has happened in 8 months! Listen in as we talk about everything from quitting jobs to a possible move for Annette, letting go to realizing dreams,  dating...one of us now has a boyfriend...and much much more! What we discuss: What has changed in out lives since October 2021 Our one-word intention of 2021 Family challenges Thoughts on turning 41 and 45 Discomfort and work and advocating for ourselves Dating and relationships Letting go of control and living month to month ...and much much more! Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

A Sweet Surrender Is All That We Have to Give | Ep 38

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode with my friend, mentor and source of inspiration, Sienna J. Brown. Sienna is the founder of Master Your Move Abroad where she teaches women how to find the clarity, career and community they need to build a life abroad on their own terms. Her mission is to empower and elevate women in their personal and professional lives. She's been featured in international publications like Vogue, CNN, Travel & Leisure, TEDx and more. What we discuss Her move from the U.S. to Spain Her life and career pre-Spain including a stint at Vera Wang How she went from teaching English abroad to getting hired by a Spanish company and founding her business Her advice for those who want to live abroad but don't want to teach English The challenges she's faced abroad How she's been able to create a life she loves What a typical day in Javea for her looks like What holds most people back from success and much much more! About Sienna Sienna J. Brown is the founder of Master Your Move Abroad where she teaches women how to find the clarity, career and community they need to build a life abroad on their own terms. Her mission is to empower and elevate women in their personal and professional lives. She's been featured in international publications like Vogue, CNN, Travel & Leisure, TEDx and more Connect with Sienna on her website and Instagram. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

Master Your Move Abroad and Live Life with Ease with Sienna J. Brown | Ep 37

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak with Nicole Caba. Nicole is a Dominican-American who left her 6-figure salaried career in New York to hit refresh at a new life in beautiful Lyon, France to launch her own tech startup, Avvinue, that helps others plan, manage and finance their move down the block or around the world. What we discuss: Leaving her corporate job to go all in on her business idea Why and how she moved to France What is the French Tech Visa? How she prepared for her move abroad in one months time As a child of immigrants, reflecting the journey of being an immigrant abroad The challenges of starting a business abroad Is it a good time for people to move abroad? and much much more! Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn and Twitter. Learn more about the all-in-one moving app Avvinue at Avvinue.com, on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

From Project Manager to Startup Founder: Leaving Corporate America to Launch a Business in France with Nicole Caba| Ep 36

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak with Rachel V. Hill. Rachel is a trailblazing Travelpreneur, Speaker, and Published Author who joins us to talk about moving and living abroad during the pandemic.  This is a question that comes up a lot in our community! People want to know if they can move abroad, if they should move abroad, and how to move abroad during these unprecedented times. Rachel will cover all this and more (she even takes a few community questions)! And share with us her own move abroad – to Mexico in the midst of COVID. What we discuss:  Her “retirement” from corporate America and how she launched a successful six-figure travel influencer brand How she prepared to travel the world long-term Her advice for women who want to hit refresh but are paralyzed by fear and the unknown If moving abroad during the pandemic is possible How she moved to Mexico in 2020 What you need to be aware of before making the leap in the current state of the world How to find official COVID-19 protocol resources in your new country How to deal with COVID-19 related challenges on your own abroad? and much much more! About Rachel Named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know” by Travel Noire, Rachel V. Hill is a trailblazing Travelpreneur, Speaker, and Published Author. With a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing, she has merged her expertise in Tech and Digital Marketing and passion for travel into a global brand. Now running a marketing agency, Rachel’s passion is to hit new and veteran travel professionals up level their marketing with high-ticket digital products and automated processes. Connect with Rachel on her website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and check out her podcast. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

Moving + Living Abroad During a Global Pandemic with Rachel V. Hill |Ep 35

Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak with Hannah Dixon, founder of Digital Nomad Kit. She is a former guest, joining me on Episode 8 to talk about her trainings and how to become a VA, however in today's episode we change gears and get personal to talk about her challenging year and half moving through and recovering from a painful break-up and burnout in her business. Hannah was very open about her struggles on social media and I was so impressed with her candidness, vulnerability, and strength and wanted to tap into her journey as from the outside it seemed she had everything to be grateful for. Her story is a reminder that we all face challenges in life, no one is spared a struggle no matter how accomplished we may be. Listen in as she talks about the ups & downs since 2019 and fills us in on where she’s landed. What we discuss: Hitting rock bottom after a break-up and business burnout How to she was able to move through a dark place in life A change of scenery and how that affects our mental health How the pandemic and staying still impacted this digital nomad Is travel a means of running from something in life? Why 2020 was actually her best year in business Her lessons learned from 2020 Her focus for 2021 We also talk about therapy, if you are looking for affordable, private online counseling that you can access anytime, anywhere check out BetterHelp.com. Get 10% off your first month with our discount code refresh. If you're interested in becoming a virtual assistant sign-up for her FREE 5-Day VA Challenge! Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

Feel It & Heal It! Hitting Rock Bottom & Rising Above with Hannah Dixon | Ep 34

Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak with my friend and mentor Jakiya Brown Thiaw who I met in 2018 at a Blogger’s Bootcamp in Javea, Spain. Jakiya left the corporate world in 2016 to travel the world and since then has gone on to create her own brand The Traveling Fro where she helps transform aspiring entrepreneurs into to business owners. What we discuss Her corporate runaway story, going from a lead brand manager to successful business owner What freedom means to her, especially as a Black-American woman The highs and lows of the entrepreneurs journey...and how to keep going when you want to give up How travel changed her perception of what was possible in life Why she moved to Senegal The importance of knowing the impact you want to make Why helping the Black community create  generational income is important to her (and how she does that) Lessons learned from a unpredictable 2020 About Jakiya In 2016, Jakiya left the corporate side of beauty as a lead brand manager for brands like Giorgio Armani, Lancôme and Philosophy to pursue her dream of traveling the world. Along the way, she reconnected with her unique gift of highly-engaged storytelling, built a community of over 20K, was featured in publications like Oprah Magazine and worked to grow hundreds of companies and personal brands with her fresh branding strategies and techniques. She now consults tired 9-5ers, entrepreneurs, influencers, full-time business owners, and everyday 'grammers a-like, on strategies and systems she's used on $4M-$400M businesses to transform aspiring entrepreneurs into to business owners, ideas into income, and stories into impact; by building a solid business around their story, skillset & expertise. Connect with Jakiya on her website The Traveling Fro (grab your free vision board template!) as well as on Instagram and Twitter.  Click here to get on her waitlist for The Business of Instagram Marketing Academy. Get your copy of I'm Outta Here! An American's Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Check out our Forbes feature: How Americans Can Move To Europe (It’s Easier Than You Think)!

Trading Your 9-9 for Freedom, Travel, and Entrepreneurship with Jakiya Brown Thiaw from The Travelingfro | EP 33

Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I speak to Nanette Fairley who I met in 2019 at the Digital Nomad Girls Retreat. She has gone on to co-found WhatNextology which is a diverse community of inspiring individuals who are getting ready to or have already retired. Listen in as we cover moving into your Third Age. What we discuss Her corporate runaway story from large corporate roles and entrepreneurship to traveling the world in her 50s What her role as a business psychologist in her former life actually entailed The inspiration behind WhatNextology What to think about when planning for retirement...and why it's so much more than finances How does one know if they are financially ready to retire? Advice for those who are over 50 but aren't financially where they need to be to retire? Her perspective on being childfree About Nanette Nanette's plans for her Third Age which involves travelling in slo-mo around the globe, are currently on hold with the current health crises. However, she has been SO lucky to be spending COVID non-travel time in Australia with her family, something, as an expat, she has not done in 28+ years. A business psychologist by training, Nanette has more than thirty years’ experience in the corporate world, primarily in management consulting and the aviation industry. Her role has varied from culture and change projects to supporting individuals make the most of their talents and careers through leadership development, talent management, and developmental assessment. Since leaving full-time employment Nanette founded WhatNextology, a resource for those wanting to make the most of their life after full-time work and family commitments. WhatNextology provides community,  support, ideas and inspiration for those planning their what's next in their Third Age. As well as working in large corporate roles, Nanette set up a bricks and mortar business in 1998 which was acquired in 2018 by a dynamic US corporate with global expansion plans. Connect with Nanette on her website WhatNextology, her Facebook community Retirement Redefined Inspiration for your ThirdAge, Instagram, or reach out to her directly at nanette@whatnextology.com Take the FREE WhatNextology Wayfinder questionnaire and report that explores important factors proven to be essential for a healthy and fulfilling Third Age. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter.

Welcome to Your Third Age: Talking About Retirement and What's Next with Nanette Fairley | Ep 32

Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I sit down with Yaa Priscilla Birago to talk about her exciting new venture Femmebnb. Yaa is a mentor, speaker, IT consultant, philanthropist and a social entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Femmebnb Inc., the first social networking vacation and short-term rental platform that allows women to rent their spaces to other women in hopes of maximizing safety, comfort, and peace of mind. What we discuss The inspiration behind Femmebnb Do female only spaces discriminate against men? Where her passion for passion for travel technology, women travel safety, and improving women’s travel experiences across the globe came from How she made the leap from Criminology and Sociology to Information Technology and Travel How FemmeBnB addresses diversity and inclusion in the travel industry As a business owner does she ever face imposter syndrome Traveling with and without kids About Yaa Yaa Priscilla Birago is a mentor, speaker, IT consultant, philanthropist and a social entrepreneur. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Femmebnb Inc., the first social networking vacation and short-term rental platform that allows women to rent their spaces to other women in hopes of maximizing safety, comfort, and peace of mind. She created the company to provide a safe space, peace of mind and a community for women travelers after she had a terrifying experience as a solo traveler in Rome. Yaa holds a B.A degree in Criminology and Sociology from the University of Windsor but her passion for tech, women and children advancement has led her into the Information Technology and Non-Profit sector for the past 10 years. Yaa is also the Co-Founder and President of Hands of a Hero Foundation (HOHF), a non-profit organization that provides workshop, mentorship, leadership, art and career development programs for youth and children in Canada and Ghana. Under her leadership, the organization has executed many impactful programs and projects. HOHF was a recipient of the Global Impact Award by JIC Awards of Excellence. Yaa was a recipient of Women’s Courage International Award and she was named as a Black Canadian Role Model and Top 100 Black Women to watch in Canada. She was also selected as Top30 under30 Pioneers by FOG and in March 2020, she was recognized as WOCStar Woman to watch. Yaa is passionate and enthusiastic about youth development, travel technology, women travel safety, sustainable travel, and improving women’s travel experiences across the globe. Connect with Yaa on her website Femmebnb, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter.

Femmebnb: Creating a Safe Space for Female Travelers with Yaa Birago | 31

Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! Are you looking to move to Europe? I've got just the book for you: I’m Outta Here An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe! This is the book you’ve been dreaming about! What is it? It’s the ultimate guide for those who want to move to Europe but feel completely lost, frustrated, or stuck with their visa options. I did the research and went through 44 European countries and narrowed it down to the 16 easiest countries that you can move to that have viable visa options. You’ll find info about each country, over 50 visa options, and details on 34 cities to relocate to. It’s literally everything you need to know about finding the right visa and location in Europe for you to start your new life in! One that’s feasible, and the right fit for you! Get your copy today and start planning your exit strategy! You can purchase the digital book at https://shehitrefresh.com/move-to-europe-book/ In this episode I sit down with Flora Baker. Flora is a travel blogger and author from the UK. In 2017 she found herself a part of a club no one is prepared to join, The Adult Orphan Club, which is also the name of her new book. Having lost both of my parents, Flora felt like the right person to have this intimate discussion with. Listen in as we talk about the hard truths about grief, death, and losing our parents. Flora Baker is a travel blogger and author from London, UK. After her mum died suddenly in 2009, Flora embarked on a long-term travelling lifestyle in an attempt to avoid her grief. For the next decade, she studied in San Francisco, taught English in Ecuador, built houses in Brazil, worked with Bollywood singers, trained as a journalist in a Colombian newsroom, sailed to the Arctic, and eventually moved back to London for her masters degree. When Flora’s dad became terminally ill in 2017, both her life and writing changed focus. After a decade of privately acknowledging her own grief, Flora now uses her personal narrative writing and her online presence to engage with the grief community and help others with their own experiences of loss. Flora’s new book, ‘The Adult Orphan Club’, is a part memoir, part guide to grief. You can read more from Flora on her website Flora the Explorer, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, and find ‘The Adult Orphan Club’ on Amazon. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. 

The Adult Orphan Club: A Journey Through Death, Grief, and Loss with Flora Baker | Ep 30

Welcome to season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We'll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! Question for you...Are you looking to move to Europe? If you’ve been following along in the She Hit Refresh Facebook group which you can join at https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ you’ve heard about my new digital book: I’m Outta Here An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe! This is the book you’ve been dreaming about! What is it? It’s the ultimate guide for those who want to move to Europe but feel completely lost, frustrated, or stuck with their visa options. I did the research and went through 44 European countries and narrowed it down to the 16 easiest countries that you can move to that have viable visa options. You’ll find info about each country, over 50 visa options, and details on 34 cities to relocate to. It’s literally everything you need to know about finding the right visa and location in Europe for you to start your new life in! One that’s feasible, and the right fit for you! Get your copy today and start planning your exit strategy! You can purchase the digital book at https://shehitrefresh.com/move-to-europe-book/ In today’s episode I sit down with Jen Ruiz.  Jen is a lawyer turned travel blogger and author currently living in Puerto Rico. She is a three-time TEDx speaker and is a #1 Amazon Bestseller, two-time Readers’ Favorite Award winner with books like: 25 Ways to Work From Home: Smart Business Models to Make Money Online The Solo Female Travel Group The Affordable Flight Guide You Need a Vacation: How to Travel with a Full Time Job She runs Jen on a Jet Plane, where she helps travelers fly for less and experience more. Connect with Jen: https://www.jenonajetplane.com https://www.tiktok.com/@jenonajetplane https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane https://www.facebook.com/jenonajetplane https://www.twitter.com/jenonajetplane https://www.pinterest.com/jenonajetplane https://www.amazon.com/Jen-Ruiz/e/B07B7GSVSL/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Don't forget to get your copy of I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe.

Lawyer Turned Travel Blogger, How Jen Ruiz Became Jen on a Jet Plane | Ep 29

This is the first episode of season three of the She Hit Refresh podcast! We’ve taken a long hiatus but I’m so glad to be back with this spectacular season. As you may remember in Season two we interviewed women from the She Hit Refresh community who had hit refresh and started living the lives they had always dreamed of, women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s. In this season I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel and helping others live their best lives. We'll cover corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! If you are looking to move abroad be sure to check out my much anticipated book: I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe! This is the book is the ultimate guide those who want to move to Europe but feel completely lost, frustrated, or stuck with their visa options. I did the research and went through 44 European countries and narrowed it down to the 16 easiest countries that you can move to that have viable visa options. You’ll find info about each country, over 50 visa options, and details on 34 cities to relocate to. It’s literally everything you need to know about finding the right visa and location in Europe for you to start your new life! One that’s feasible, and the right fit for you. Get your copy today and start planning your exit strategy!  In  today’s episode I sit down with She Hit Refresh co-founder Annette Villarreal to catch up and talk about what has transpired in the last year and half since we last sat down together. We talk about our wins and our challenges, the unexpected curveballs that life threw our way, getting COVID, thoughts on turning 40 and 45, why getting off the hamster wheel and getting out of Austin is such a battle for Annette,  dating, kids and where they rank on the list of priorities, we talk about what we want to focus on for the rest of the year, and my possible move out of Madrid. Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on on Instagram and Twitter. Don't forget to get your copy of I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe. 

2020, This Is My Year!...Oh Wait, Is It? | Ep 28

This is the last episode of season two. It's been a wonderful season full of personal refresh stories from our members. If you've ever thought about radically changing your life and fulfilling that need to travel or move away you're in luck. First up we have Lynn Strough, who lived the conventional life of wife, mother, and working in a cubical. After a divorce and job layoff she took the opportunity to forge a new path and travel the world on her own at 56. Then we'll hear from Elizabeth Quintal a Houstonian who was ready to leave Texas for somewhere and chose Madrid as her new home. But she didn't come alone, it was a family affair, she moved here in her 30s with her husband and son. What We Discuss Life after divorce and a job layoff What it's like to hit refresh in your 50s Facing agism in the workplace Taking life on the road for 4 years as a solo traveler How to travel on a budget What's it like to stay in a hostel Leaving the American dream behind for a better life abroad What it's like to move abroad with a family Moving to Spain without knowing Spanish What are the best parts about living in Madrid What has been the most surprising thing about moving to Spain It's about the journey not the destination About Lynn At age 56 after a perfect storm of job layoff, divorce, and giving up her home, Lynn hit refresh by selling almost all of her possessions and taking off with just a backpack to travel around the world solo on a shoestring for a year. This morphed into almost 4 years! She has house and pet sat, stayed in hostels, even couch surfed, in 15 countries, from Australia to SE Asia, to Eastern and Western Europe. Currently, she's back in her home state of Michigan after my daughter had a baby. While she's not sure when, she's pretty sure this won’t be her permanent landing pad, as wanderlust runs through her veins. Read more about Lynn in our Member Spotlight. Follow Lynn on her website at Travellynn Tales and Facebook and Instagram. About Elizabeth Elizabeth Quintal is a coffee fueled wife, mom, writer, photographer, and small business owner living in Spain. She is the co-founder of The New Antiquarians, a photography studio based in Madrid, believing deeply in the power of storytelling, being adventurous, and capturing the everyday magical moments. And when she’s not with her camera or chasing her son around a playground she’s working on her first book of poetry. As a passionate dreamer, lover of the journey called life (even the messy) she uses the lens and the pen to tell her story, help others share theirs, and amplify the stories overlooked, untold, or forgotten. Connect with her on her website The New Antiquarians  and Instagram @thenewantiquarians and @elizabethmquintal Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

The Road Less Traveled. Walking Away from a Life of Convention to Create One of Magical Moments | Ep 27

Are you thinking of Moving to Madrid? In this episode we hear from two friends of mine who I met in this magical city. Both left North America to see what Spain had in store for them and by moving abroad they've been able to redefine their lives. What We Discuss What it's like to move to Madrid in your 40s! Leaving a life of convention and making the brave decision to move abroad Teaching English in Madrid - what is the Auxiliar program  What is a freelance visa and how to start a business in Spain? Join SpainGuru a Facebook group that helps foreigners with immigration and residency questions in Spain Moving to Spain at 34 The challenges of living in Spain Dating in Madrid as an African-American woman How the dating world can be cruel and why it's ok to take a break Join Melanin Madrid a Facebook group in Madrid for people of color How moving to abroad can spark your creativity About Lisa After following the traditional path in Canada for 25 years (Bachelor and Master of Science in Dietetics, followed by an MBA and then working 12 years in direct marketing in the financial sector), Lisa hit refresh by moving to Spain in 2013, at the age of 43. She always wanted to do something “different” and be her own boss. After two years as a language assistant, she obtained her work permit (one year earlier than normal) to work as a freelance English teacher and soon created a niche specializing in Medical English (combining her previous experience and education in a surprising way that she didn’t expect). Since then, Lisa and her team have been helping medical professionals in Spain attain the level of English they need to achieve various professional goals including presenting at international conferences throughout Europe and North America, actively participating in international meetings and clinical trials, publishing their research, completing a fellowship abroad, or working as a licensed medical professional in an English-speaking country. Follow Lisa on Facebook, LinkedIn and her website. About Khephra Khephra White is a comedian, writer, actress, and occasional musician from New Orleans, LA. A series of unfortunate events inspired her to hit refresh at the age of 34. Since then, it's been 6 years filled with new experiences, new food, new adventures in dating (ugh!), and ZERO regrets! She hasn’t looked back yet, and doesn’t plan to. You can find her in the kitchen (she’s a bomb cook, y’all), on her yoga mat, on the dance floor, relaxing on a nice terrace while plotting world domination and ways to dismantle the patriarchy, or knitting - because variety is important. Follow her on Facebook and her blog Misadventures en España.  Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Moving to Madrid! How a Move Abroad Helped These Women Refine Their Sense of Self​ | Ep 26

In this episode we’ll here from two women who fell out of love with their careers and changed directions in their 40s. There are two very different journeys but both very inspiring! What We Discuss What it's like to change your life in your 40s! Complete career change: working with at risk youth and to helping female solo-preneurs Why you shouldn't quit your day job before you start your side-hustle Why hitting refresh is easier than you think Advice for what to charge for your products and services as an entrepreneur What is a money archetype How a pattern interrupter like travel can positively effect mental health How to go from working for a large consulting firm to freelancing, and then to building an online business Why it's important to chase "Buzzwords" How to hit refresh with children Dealing with a mother's guilt Having faith that everything will work out About Wendy Wendy mentors committed female entrepreneurs who are established in the marketplace, have a message that makes an IMPACT, and are marketing their business online but are struggling to generate any premium sales. She coaches them to confidently step into their visibility, reach a wider audience, and create more clients and financial freedom in a way that is easy, fun and feminine. Connect with her on her website Virtual Tea and Cake, Facebook, and Instagram. About Sia Born in Russian, as a child she lived in Cuba and Finland, moved to Germany for University. Lived and worked in Germany, UK, Switzerland and now in Australia. Sia worked 12 years in the Big 5 consulting firm. Set up (while getting divorced, moving cities with two boys (6&8) and getting married again and ... moving again) and run a social inclusion and educational online project for russian-speaking immigrant women (still ongoing); decided to change direction and got digital marketing degree (degree number 4) and started freelancing. She also host a monthly digital radio show about business. Connect with Sia on her website and Facebook. Follow us: Join our She Hit Refresh Facebook Group, get more tips and advice on how to hit refresh on our blog, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Get more information on our upcoming retreat here. 

Falling out of Love with Your Career & Changing Directions in Your Forties​ | Ep 25

To all the ladies 30 years and older do you ever think about…. Quitting your job to travel? Moving abroad? Taking a sabbatical? Trying out the digital nomad life? Or just plain getting out of your rut? If so, then you have found a community of women who understand you, a community of women who have the same questions, doubts, dreams, and fears. She Hit Refresh is an online community that connects like-minded women age 30 and older who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel AND for those who have already done so!

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