Have you ever thought about living somewhere permanently after a vacation? I’ve been curious about the process, however, the idea of moving permanently to another country has always sounded intimidating to me. In today's episode, I’m sitting down with my friend, Monique Melton– educator, author, podcast host, and expat currently living in Spain.

Monique is sharing her thoughts on becoming an expat, living outside the U.S. as a Black American, and relocating her family to experience new cultures.

We also talk about:

• Opening yourself up to cultures and lifestyles that aren’t your own
• Consumerism and living with less
• Monique’s experiences leaving the church and her relationship with faith ever since
• Asking people for help– in work, relationships, future plans, and more

Resources:

• The Afrominimalist's Guide to Living with Less by Christine Platt
• Off The Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done by Laura Vanderkam
• Listen to Monique’s podcast
• Follow Monique on Instagram @moemotivate

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