She Hit Refresh

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 tr

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 ho

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Dieteti

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

In this episode I speak to two women in their 60's who have taken control of the narrative of their life. Wanting to fulfill and dream and live a life they love, they took action and made it happen. Both women still reside in North America, which means you don't need to move abroad to hit refresh! First up we have Janice Tomich, from Vancouver and 62 years young! After a long career as a dental technician she developed an allergy that caused her to leave her career and start anew. Find out how she went from that to a communication specialist! Next I'll talk to Peggy, who is from the U.S. and 63 years young. She recently retired from a 39 year career in Public Health and started a life on the road as an RVer! What We Discuss Completely changing your career path later in life What it’s like to go back to university in your 40’s Evolving and extreme growth and how that can affect a relationship What it takes to start your own business and succeed Exploring travel later in life after raising a family and fo

In this episode we'll talk to two women in their 40s who started a whole new career path and found a way to take their work online. Kelly Rodriguez shares how she went from marketer to a grade school teacher to a fully remote job in education! While she hasn't relocated yet, she found a way to untether her life, take her work with her on the road, and spend summers in Spain. Not every refresh means moving half-way across the world. Bonni Wildesen Hise found her refresh when she lost 100 pounds and went from working as an event planner to becoming a health practitioner. She shares her journey of weight loss and how that changed her life's possibilities. What We Discuss Changing career paths from marketer to educator How to take your brick and mortar teaching job 100% online Making leaps in life at any age What it's like to have a summer home in Spain Manifestation and creating a life you love The power of community and building relationships to help you realize your dreams Following your curiosity to f

In this episode you'll hear from two friends of mine that I met in Madrid who have lived in the city since the early 2010's, long enough to call Madrid home. As you know, I love this city and one of the highlights of living here is the incredible community of women that I have met. Listen in as Jo, a 35-year old Canadian, no stranger to hitting refresh has continued reinventing herself here in Spain. I'll also talk to Maria, a 40-year old from Wisconsin, who shares with us how she's navigated the twists and turns of life abroad and what keeps here here. What We Discuss Coming to Madrid without a plan and finding a way to make it work The pros and cons of living in Spain Why "home" no longer feels like your place in the world How hitting refresh is an ongoing process Leaving a full-time job abroad to start a passion project Take aways from a 5 month motorcycle trip from Madrid to Kyrgyzstan Checking in with ourselves from time-to-time to understand what we really need Listening to your intuition and m

Are you ready to leave your draining corporate job to start your own online business? These two women did just that! In this episode we'll hear from Andreia Olaru who realized there was more to life than a fancy job title and living for the weekends. We'll also hear from Chardét Durbin, whose physical symptoms of stress caused by the work culture in NYC led her to hit refresh and move to the U.K. What We Discuss How a change of environment can trigger buried emotions to surface Getting professional help and talking to a therapist to get to the root of the negative emotions Reprogramming your mindset and understanding that we are much more than our job title What is wealth and abundance? Money vs freedom Moving away from a 9-5 to building an online business The future of work, remote work, having flexibility in your job, and being a digital nomad Growing up a multi-cultured kid in mid-west America Moving from the U.S. to the U.K. How to get a visa to live and work in the U.K. Challenges of hitting r

Do your parents, grandparents, or even great-grandparents hail from another country? In this episode we have two women from the U.S. who picked up their lives and moved to where their families come from. Paige Dygert moved to the Italian village of her ancestors. Her new home shares a wall with the house where her great-grandfather lived before he emigrated to the U.S. Katherine Maestas Ruiz recently hit refresh and moved to Spain! The birthplace of her mother and is starting a new life just a hop, skip, and a jump from where her ancestors lived. What We Discuss Moving from the U.S. to Europe in search of something more Transitioning from law to online translations Turning a side-hustle into a full-fledged business Rediscovering your roots in the old country Getting citizenship abroad through heritage and ancestry Moving Abroad: What to do with your apartment or house How the death of a loved one can have a profound impact on the decisions we make moving forward The importance of downsizing before hi

In today’s episode I interview two friends of mine that I met in Madrid. Both women are in their 30s, both hit refresh to escape the rat race and build a new life in Madrid. First we’ll talk to Kelly Flowers, a former retail buyer turned English teacher who makes the most of living abroad and her holiday-filled teaching scheduled. Fun fact: Kelly and I were roommates last year! Next up we have Becca Crespo, a New Yorker who wanted something more out of life than the constant work-grind, moved to Madrid, found love and created a whole new lifestyle for herself. What We Discuss Leaving the rat race of corporate America for a better work-life balance in Spain What’s it like to be an English teaching assistant in Spain Interested in becoming a language assistant? Check out our article on How to Teach English in Spain How to balance a life abroad and staying in touch with family back home What kind of visa options there for foreigners to live in Spain The pros and cons of living in Madrid Learning a forei

Have you ever felt there must be more to life than a 9-5, or for some of us a 9-9, to pay the bills and keep up with the Jonses? In this episode we hear from two courageous women who ditched the desk to live a more purposeful life and hit the road with their husbands for full time travel. Ellen McGregor Kortan hit refresh in her 40s and found a way to travel full time on just $24,000 a year, for two people! Tara Marlow moved back to Australia, and with her daughter in college, finally started a life of travel, something she had long planned to do. Both women had wake-up calls which reinforced the truth that tomorrow is not guaranteed.  What We Discuss Leaving a 40+ hour a week office job for a life of freedom and full time travel How to retire early by making smart saving choices Traveling the world for 2 on $24,000 a year budget Slow travel and the long-term Airbnb accommodation discount Getting diagnosed with breast cancer abroad and treatment in a foreign country A virtual friendship

In this episode we'll here from two community builders in their 30s. First up is Jenny Lachs, founder of Digital Nomad Girls (DNG). DNG is a community for digital nomad women around the world which has quickly grown to over 20,000 members in the past 4 years! Jenny shares her fascinating journey from scientist to online business owner and the ups and downs along the way. Next we'll hear from Lou Stokes, a style and confidence coach who runs the beautiful Self Love Sisterhood community. Lou's originally from the UK and she now calls Madrid home. Listen in as she shares her personal journey of self-love and acceptance and how she helps other women learn how to love themselves. About Jenny Jenny is a former scientist turned digital nomad and the founder of Digital Nomad Girls, a global community that connects and empowers location independent women through an online membership site, the DNG Inner Circle, and in-person mastermind retreats. After finishing her PhD in chemistry in 2013, Jenny w

In this episode we hear from two marvelous women who have taken life by the horns, hit refresh, and leaped into the unknown. First we'll hear from Christina Lord, who just turned 40! She shares how death and divorce drastically changed her life and led her to go on a journey of self-discovery and reinvention. We'll also hear from 43 year young Melissa Mansfield. Her love of travel and dance took her on a post-divorce journey through Latin America and helped heal in ways only dance can do. What We Discuss Escaping the rat race and corporate world to leap into the unknown Backpacking around the world in your 30s Advice for women who don’t feel like they are living their purpose but don’t know what they should be doing Chasing your childhood dreams Falling in love with Latin America and salsa dancing Using dance as a tool for growth and healing How hitting refresh doesn't solve everything The magic that happens when you fully embrace yourself About Christina Christina joined She Hit Refresh back in Feb