Join us on Oct 15th at 12pm ET for Your Expat Life LIVE
Life Beyond Borders: Live with Kimberly Ann
What does it take to turn your dream life abroad into realityâwithout going broke?
On this episode of Your Expat Life LIVE, host Sonaya Williams talks to Kimberly Anne, founder of Expat on a Budget, about her journey of leaving behind a high-expense U.S. life to create freedom and meaning in Portugal. They dive into how she navigated her first solo move without a support network, embraced van life to simplify, and now helps others do the same without sacrificing joy or security.
Weâll explore:
How to plan a move abroad on a lean budget
What life actually looks like one year inâand what surprised her most
The mindset shifts that matter more than money
Why âgoing slowâ sometimes means gaining speed
If youâre dreaming of relocatingâbut worries about finances or logistics keep holding you backâthis conversation will give you the roadmap, courage, and practical clarity to lean into possibility.
Meet Kimberly Ann
Kimberly is a U.S. expat living in Portugal who built her life abroad by designânot by luck. Previously a digital nomad and vanâlifer, sheâs now helping others create freedom on a tight budget.
Through her Substack Expat on a Budget, she shares honest stories, actionable tips, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive overseas without draining your bank account. Kimberlyâs path has been far from conventional: she moved to Portugal solo, without having visited first, and then embraced van life for a season. Now, she lives abroad while making intentional choices to stretch every euro.
Whether itâs minimalism, budgeting hacks, or community building, she meets you where you areâwith grit and realness.


