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Masha is an American marketing executive from New York City. After nearly 15 years of working in advertising as a public relations specialist, community manager, social media expert and strategist, Masha decided to take a sabbatical abroad for a year with her husband and cat Trudy. Masha and her husband now live in Valencia, Spain, where they spend their days immersed in the culture, reading, creating art, and living life without the Sunday scaries. Masha believes that everyone should have the opportunity to take time off beyond a 2-week vacation or a work-sponsored sabbatical.In this EpisodeLife challenges that inspired Masha and her husband to pivotTheir planning process for moving abroadWhy Masha and her husband chose Valencia, SpainThe benefits of taking a break from work in your 30sTips on building community and meaningful relationships Where to find Masha:TikTok: tiktok.com/@mashadanielleInstagram:instagram.com/mashadanielleAbout CepeeCepee Tabibian, Founder of She Hit Refresh and a citizen of the world

Welcome back to the She Hit Refresh podcast! Your host, Cepee, is thrilled to be back after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. This episode is a reintroduction (or introduction!) to She Hit Refresh, explaining the break, what's been happening, and what exciting things are you can expect this season. The She Hit Refresh podcast is for women age 30 and up who want to transform their lives by moving abroad. Host Cepee sits down with women in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad. About the host Cepee Tabibian, Founder of She Hit Refresh and a citizen of the world, was born and raised in the U.S. by a Colombian mother and Iranian father. While Houston, Texas, will always be home, she relocated to her favorite country in the world, Spain, in 2015 at 35 years young and hasn’t looked back. Her mission is simple: to inspire women to take bold steps toward the life they’ve always wanted abroad—because you're never too old and it’s never too lat

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel.   This episode is a special one as it's a recap of our 2022 She Hit Refresh Mijas, Spain retreat that I hosted in April. I sit down with Astrid Provence who is an experienced global facilitator, coach, speaker, and performance artist from South Africa who joined me at the retreat to help facilitate sessions throughout the week. Come listen as we give you an insight into what the retreat is all about! What we discuss The origins of the She Hit Retreat The purpose of the retreat What kinds of women attend the retreat Why they attend the retreat Where the retreat took place The workshops we led What excursions we had What we all did in

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak with Siobhan Farr who is 65 years young! In early 2020, right before the pandemic, she was embarking on her solo adventure of ‘6 Countries x 6 Months’ in her 60s! She had planned to spend 3 weeks in Ecuador but due to the pandemic that turned into 13 months! She became an unIntentional Digital Nomad which led her to start Digital Nomads Beyond 50; an online community for people in their late 40s+ who are currently travel/working, planning to, or just curious. What we discuss How and why she embarked on her 6 countries in 6 months at 60 What it was like to get be in Ecuador for 13 months during the pandemic How she became a

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak with Jessica Ellerbrock who is 45 years young and originally from Ohio. Jessica moved up the ranks in retail buying working for large corporations like The Men's Warehouse and Sears but when she was unexpectedly let go after a 10 year run she not only lost her job but also her identity. So she did what any refresher would do in times of uncertainty, she hit the road to travel! Travel has taken Jessica all over the world and has led her to find her purpose and passion. Listen in as Jessica tells us how her road of refreshes led her to London where she currently works as a Sales & Operations Manager for a social enterprise t

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak with Christine Job, 35 years young, originally from Atlanta but after experiencing a severe bout of "burnout" she took the leap abroad and landed in Spain where she has been flourishing ever since. Listen in to hear about her journey and how she's been able to create a beautiful life and sustainable business abroad. What we discuss How burnout led her to move abroad The life affirming experience of walking the Camino de Santiago How she went from teaching English in Spain to Entrepreneurship How she helps Black women & WOC create sustainable businesses How living abroad can be a pathway to wellness Creating a l

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak with Maria Rivera, 48 years young. Maria was born in Puerto Rico and grew up in Alabama and spent the past 22 years of her life in Texas before moving to northern Spain for love! If you are looking for love then this episode is for you! Maria gives us all her best advice for setting yourself up for success to find the partner you deserve. What we discuss: Finding in love at 44 in the most unexpected places Dating long-distance between continents Moving abroad for love Advice for finding love “later in life” Overcoming limiting beliefs Creating a business model that allows you to work from anywhere in the world Wh

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Dr. Kate Green, mother of 5,  who is currently a professor of psychology in the United Arab Emirates. Tune in to hear about her life in the Middle East and how she's chosen to educate her kids as they've moved around the world. What we discuss What life is like in the United Arab Emirates Raising a family of 5 around the world What exactly is unschooling and worldschooling? Advice for parents who want to travel and move abroad with kids Why having a safety net, even if you’re married, is so important and more! About Kate As a life-long explorer and lover of learning, Kate Green has lived and worked around

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Amy Scott of Nomadtopia. Amy is 46, a mother of two (twins), and currently lives in Mexico. Tune in to hear about her inspiring story of quitting her job at 29 to travel the world and how it changed the trajectory of her life. What we discuss Quitting your job to travel How she ended up living in Argentina Traveling the world with your partner Slowing down a nomadic lifestyle and staying in one place What life in Mexico has been like Having kids in your 40s Raising kids and living abroad during the pandemic and much more! About Amy Originally from the United States and currently based in Santiago de Querétar

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak with Jacinda Fuller, an American living in Spain. Jacinda moved abroad just about 6 months after the pandemic hit the world. Listen in to see why she left the U.S., what it was like to move during unprecedented times, and how life in Spain has been! What we discuss Her former life in the U.S. Facing burnout as a teacher Coming to Spain to teach English in the language assistant program Moving to Spain during a pandemic Life in Fuengirola, Spain Changing careers from teaching to instructional design or virtual assistant Learning Spanish Challenges of living in Spain The best parts of living in southern Spain

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Melanie Hamlett. Melanie from the U.S., 43 and living her best life in France! This was such a fun conversation and I think you're going to love it! What we discuss Qualify of life in Europe  How her career took off after moving abroad How Europeans actually prioritize enjoying life and don't center their existence around their job Dating after 40 and using Tinder Becoming a "cougar"  Living in France Dealing with parents passing while abroad Living a slower Teaching English in Spain (we both participated in Spain's language assistant program) About Melanie Melanie Hamlett is a c

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Kristin Montgomery a teacher from Wisconsin who has been able to take her profession around the world. She is currently living in Colombia and shares her insights on living in Medellin and teaching abroad. What we discuss What it's been like living in Medellin How she started teaching abroad Teaching English in Spain (we both participated in Spain's language assistant program) What skills does someone need to find work abroad as a teacher How to find opportunities at international schools Advice for learning a foreign language Anxiety, how it has impacted her travels and how she has overcome it and much more!

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Lucy Liu, not Charlie’s angels or Ally McBeal, but an equally if not more inspirational Lucy Liu! A fellow podcaster, I met Lucy when we were both on a panel at the virtual summit, Podthon. I'm excited to share her story for many reasons, and especially because this is our first guest who has relocated to Taiwan!   What we discuss What it's been like to live in Taiwan for two decades What are the challenges and opportunities of living in Taiwan How she transitioned from being a financial advisor to becoming a life coach What is a life coach and what they can do for you What it's like to raise a child between to

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to my partner in crime, co-founder of She Hit Refresh, Annette Villarreal! We catch up on what's been going on the past 7 months since our last episode together, episode 38.  It was a tough year, as you'll hear. What we discuss What we've been up to since July Cepee's new semi-nomadic lifestyle Annette's breakdown Changing jobs Advocating for ourselves Annette's trip to Malaga, Spain One-word intentions Our focus for 2022 and so much more! Looking to move to Europe? 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

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to Marla Stein! I met Marla virtually are few years ago in the the She Hit Refresh facebook group. At the time she was teaching English in South Korea and since then she’s become a moderator for our online community, a content writer for our website, she’s joined us in Morocco on our 2020 retreat, and last but not least she’s become a wonderful friend who I was so excited to finally have on the podcast! Life has thrown a lot of curveballs at Marla which we'll talk about in this episode and she'll also share how she's been able to find opportunities in every challenge. What we discuss What the non-lucrative visas for Spain

Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast.  A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road to travel. In this episode I speak to the inspiring Lori Tharps! Lori moved from the U.S. to Spain in May 2021 and joined me on podcast episode 39 to talk about her upcoming move. We sit down again 6 months later to see how Spain has been treating her and how her and her family (husband and 2 children) have adjusted! What we discuss What her last few days in the U.S. before leaving for Spain were like What obstacles did she face when she left and when she arrived to Spain How she felt about moving during a pandemic How her children have adjusted to living and going to school in Spain How she plans to spend her time now that she's quit her job What s

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 i

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

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 wan

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