Exploring Life Abroad in Retirement
October 30, 2024
Hosted by Maria Lucassen, CPRC, DTM
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Episode Description
Do you feel life in retirement in the USA is boring? Have you ever imagined spending your retirement years exploring a new country, immersing yourself in a different culture, or enjoying a warmer climate? In this episode, we welcome Asha Farrah, a relocation expert based in Mexico, who has guided countless retirees toward fulfilling their dreams of living abroad. In this episode, we dive into the essential planning process that goes far beyond picking a beautiful destination. We explore how to evaluate your comfort with spending, adapting to a new culture, and managing the distance from loved ones. Together, we discuss the choices of relocating full-time or part-time, and Asha emphasizes why visiting your destination first is key to ensuring it aligns with your vision. Whether you're drawn to the lush landscapes of Central America, the coastal charm of Europe, or the rich culture of Mexico, there’s a world of possibilities waiting for you. Let Asha’s insights motivate you to envision a retirement filled with growth, discovery, and joy. If you’re ready to explore life beyond familiar borders, this episode is the perfect first step. Join us and discover how to bring the adventure of living abroad within reach! You can find more information about relocating to Mexico on Asha’s website: https://www.mexpatdreamers.com/ You find her course "From Scratch to Relocation" on her website. Or follow her on Instagram to gain valuable tips about moving abroad:https://www.instagram.com/mexpatdreamers/
Women Seeking Blissful Retirement
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This show is for unique women dreaming to soon retire blissfully. In reality, many women are uncertain about what retirement means for them. It is not just a date. It can be potentially a long time, and many could live for another thirty years.
A lot of women who are at the doorstep to retirement have fears of financial challenges and are stuck in a job they don’t like. As a matter of fact, they worry more about other areas that have a significant impact. Life in retirement is so much more than having enough money to spend. Maria’s passion inspires anyone to change perspectives, and to plan ahead to gain control of this next phase in life.
This fun, educational and interactive show talks about a variety of retirement topics with guest experts and contributions from other women around the world. You’ll see that you are not the only one who is unsure about life in retirement. Each show provides ideas, resources and tipping points to plan a blissful retirement.
Maria Lucassen, CPRC, DTM
Maria is a highly experienced corporate career junkie who worked for over 40 years. She has a passion to help career women shift their perspective on creating and living a blissful retirement after they leave their 9 to 5 job.
She is the CEO of Maria Lucassen Coaching and organizes workshops for women who are ready to plan their retirement and helps them individually or in groups to prepare for a happy next phase in life that is fun, purposeful and affordable. Maria helps them to rock retirement and have the lifestyle that they want. As a speaker she engages her live or remote audiences with her refreshing and compassionate presentations.
She has worked and lived in several European countries. Her love of travel and curiosity about other cultures and traditions gives this show a global appeal to women everywhere. Her enthusiasm for the topic together with a zest for life make her a dynamic host that is inspiring women to dream about the next chapter in the book of life.
Maria has a Bachelors degree in hotel management from The Netherlands. At age 54 she earned a Master of Accounting degree from Florida Atlantic University. She is also an active member of Toastmasters International and received the highest award as Distinguished Toastmaster in 2019. She is a Certified Retirement Coach and member of the Retirement Coaches Association. She is one of 36 authors who described a major life event in a compilation book “What Have You Forbes’d Lately?”
