Personal note from Sonaya.
I just got back from Scottsdale, Arizona, where I had the joy of speaking at the Luxe Your Business Experience. My session focused on something I’ve lived firsthand: how to scale your products and business with systems that give you freedom and flexibility.
Systems are what have allowed me to move countries three times so far and still show up for my business, my clients, and my family.
Here’s a photo from my session at Luxe Business Experience:
Before the event, I spent the day hiking in Sedona with a friend. It was a perfect reminder of how grounded and expansive life can feel when you step into new places.
And from Sedona, greenery, mountains, and peace:
But I’ll be honest, being back in the U.S. felt surreal.
Many of the women I spoke to were curious about moving abroad. They want more safety, freedom, and peace. But what holds them back?
They’re not sure how they’ll make money.
They don’t know where to begin.
They’re overwhelmed by all the unknowns.
That fear? I know it well.
And that’s why I created Your Expat Life to help you go from dreaming about living abroad… to actually doing it.
This week, I’d love to hear from you:
What’s your biggest challenge right now?
I’m collecting responses so I can better serve this community in 2026 and beyond.
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Simply hit reply and tell me what’s on your mind.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start.
This week in Your Expat Life
Curated reads and reflections from Your Expat Life.
On the Podcast.
She Left Her Law Career and Moved to Portugal
Vivian moved to Portugal after a career in law and built an entirely new chapter as the founder of a home organization business.
We talked about mindset shifts, friendships abroad, and what it really means to start over with intention.
On Life Abroad.
Want to Move Abroad—But Wondering How You’ll Afford It?
The dream of living abroad isn’t just about the beaches, better schools, or lower cost of living.
Notes from The CEO Partner.
How a Six-Figure Business Dies (Part 1): The Bottleneck You’re Ignoring
In 2014, I finally agreed to take a 3-week vacation. Part of the trip was to Paris with my (now) husband, Duane. It was meant to be a long weekend of rest, romance, and reward for the business I had hustled so hard to build.
Tools For Your Journey
Beyond Borders: Your 3-Week Guide to Moving From Dream to Plan
If you’re still wondering how to actually get started, this digital course is for you.
For just $17, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Break through mindset blocks
✅ Involve your family in the journey
✅ Take real action toward your move abroad
This is the exact guide I wish I had when we made the leap.
