I Quit My Job To Travel for a Year. ✈️ Here's What That Did For Me | Black Women Abroad
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- I Quit My Job To Travel for a Year. ✈️ Here's What That Did For Me | Black Women Abroad | In 2015, I quit my job to travel for a year on savings. I visited 12 countries in 12 months. And I never went back to "normal" life in the United States. Let's talk about that transformation from worker to nomad. And why I think ALL Black women (most especially African American women) should quit their jobs and take a career break. 📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
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Because of you I went on a sabbatical to Mexico And the second day I was there I met a black woman from Kansas 65 years old mind you I’m 23 and it was because I asked is there any good places to eat we met up every day for 4 months and we are best friends to this day she introduce me to her friends and respectfully I call them my old Lady gang because they have they are 60 to 89 but have the Spirit of 20 year olds and I love it you really just have to get out of your comfort zone and just ask a question it’ll change your life ❤
@ I am Jayfill
Yes, it was a blessing that you were able to meet wonderful people during your sabbatical.
I am in the planning stage of a two month stay in Mexico.
I am an active retired senior citizen (female) and can be flexible with my travel.
After my 'dental tourism' is complete, I have not settled on what part of the country I should visit.
Do you mind stating in what city/town you met those friendly people?
What other areas would you recommend to a lone traveler?
Thank You and Blessings.
I have a group of friends like this too. I call them my mentors because I want to be like them when I grow up!
Ppp
*OMG!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. I HOPE THIS HAPPENS TO ME TOO!!! I WOULD LOVE A GRANDMA IN A FEW MORE AUNTIES!* 💞👵🏽💞
Sounds lovely! What part of mexico?
That's why I went part time. Full time, I hated being told when I can go on vacation or take a day off. I need freedom.
Exactly, me too
"I don't care about your purpose, live your dreams" is a good t-shirt quote!
This is deep and I tend to agree! “Black women have done enough operating within our purpose to the detriment of our own dreams- I don’t care about your purpose, live your dreams!”
I took a three year sabbatical to care for my Mom. She passed three months ago and I am so GRATEFUL for that uninterrupted time with her. I’m so GRATEFUL for the mental break. My only concern was caring for my Mom. I lost 50 lbs. I detoxed my brain. I did a total mental cleanse. I truly enjoyed my time away from the demands of life. I’ve been back in the workforce six months now, refocused and re-centered.
Sending you so much love. So glad you got to spend that quality time with your mom❤
I’m enjoying the replay right now with my 85 year old mama. She’s got dementia, but really enjoys your “TV show”. We’re watching from Dover, DE. She’s lived here 20 years and I bet she’s come across your mom at some point!
I also describe Saturday morning viewing as watching Steph’s tv show. I would love to connect with your mother. Exotic Dover, DE is only so big. 😊
Not smart!!! 4 to 5 days food has to go 🤢🤮
I am about to get guardianship of my 89 year old dad who has dementia and I am scared of making mistakes . How do you balance your life?
My family lives in Dover and Wilmington
@@mariemorganhenry9072 I’m struggling…. My life has shrunken down… A change has to come.
I’ve struggled with purpose for a long time, but I’ve also kinda felt like what you’re saying, too. Instead of seeking to find your purpose, ask yourself what are your dreams. I know I don’t want to commute and go into an office for the rest of my working life. I want to be able to work from anywhere, or better yet, be able to meet my financial goals through entrepreneurship.
Im on my sabbatical right now. I plan on being abroad for at least 6 months. Thank you Stephanie for giving me the confidence to do this. I thought maybe I was too old but baby I am having a good time. I made friends, have been dating and eating amazing food. Mexico is amazing and my friend is trying to talk me into visiting the rest of Latin America but I really want to go to Thailand. So we will see come January.
🧡💛💚💙💜
I want to visit Thailand as well.
Wondering, with the house sitting. Who pays for the travel expenses to and from house to house sit?
I understand the free accomodaion and getting to travel for free, but how do yu manage the travel.
I’m retired early and loving it. I have a pension so I can pay my bills. I downsized on one hand but I’m inheriting a house on the other because my mother recently passed. Never wanted a house nor anything that I felt held me down. I’ve since worked that out so I’m not tied down to that. My job held me down and that’s gone. People are constantly trying to find me other jobs or chores to do which I resist. 😄 Because they want to define me by work. It’s as if I’m not supposed to be retired at so young an age. I used to travel the world and since CoVid started hiking. I now travel to different states to do so. I will restart my international travel to hike/walk around the world. So I do stuff but; outside of the normal house chores I live for myself and not for things. Happy!
Maryke you are confident and understand your assignment.Go for it.cheering you on.
Just come across your video. I hear you on every level. 🥰
On my 40th, I went to the Maldives on my own. Not been anywhere as exciting since. I'm 56 now. I'm done.
I intend on leaving work for a few years if not for good, and God willing🙏🏾 I'm off.🏃🏾♀️ I need sun🌞 and I need to dance💃 and I need to smile...😁
You never know we may cross paths one day.
For now, keep doing you. Inspirational 🙏🏾🥰
Thank you so much for this, Stephanie. I have spent my entire life neay working myself to death. Literally. Even after I was diagnosed with not one, but TWO autoimmune diseases and awarded disability benefits I've still worked within the acceptable parameters of employment. I have always felt like my worth was directly tied to my productivity. And now I'm unlearning this. As a Black woman, it's a hard behavior to unlearn, but I'm doing it! I plan to start housesitting later this year, thanks to you! Much love to you. THANK YOU. ❤
Oh myyy. My mouth dropped open when you said she realized she wore an armor to survive her environment!! I feel seen. Blown away by that truth.
What you’re doing is beyond inspiring!! Thank you for being You.
I get you...I am an introvert who was a radio anchor/reporter then News Director for over 50 years before I retired. I've been to Ghana, Brazil, Jamaica, Amsterdam, etc....but not as many countries as you, and your story fascinates me! Oh wow...now I am deeper into your vlog and learn that you are a fellow Buckeye!!!
Stephanie....you are so inspirational and help simplify so many things about freeing ourselves.
I am scared : period. I have content which is what I need from a RUclips channel. I must walk through my fear and turn on the camera and start talking. I’m very frustrated with myself. Lol
I, a black woman, grew up in Arizona, so I understand not feeling like you belong. I’ve wanted to move for many years, but I’m not quite ready to leave my primary family yet. I’ve traveled a few places in the US but hopefully next year I can go international. I love your advice and storytelling!
Thanks to this channel, I have a new rule. I must ask 5 questions about the actual person before I ask about what they do! Usually by question 2 we are in a conversation and don’t even count anymore! But I never realized how hard it was (just pure habit) for the first question to be what do you do? (Or it’s cousin, where did you go to school).
I used to be the same way, my daughter helped me realize I could just make smaller portions and eat it all within 3 days and you’ll never have anything too old to eat. All the best to you if you decide to try that❤️🙏🏽
U look sooo happy and u look amazing! You're glowing.💛
Shalom Stephanie!!! I am so so so happy for YOU and for your candor, I am planning my great escape!From nursing, from marriage responsibilities (not a divorce, just FOCUS ON ME) Not yet a sabbatical but close...I am learning a new work from anywhere job (on my laptop) and I am eyeing a few islands to spend more than a few days on somebody's Beach with NOTHING on my to do list. After 55 yrs of m SERVING everybody but me...I quit.
All of it.
ALL PRAISES TO THE MOST HIGH for You and ALL the sistaz who are teaching me to walk away from burnout and all the bs. I can actually say that I am important and its okay to do just me.
Just to say THANKS STEPHANIE. Watched your live chat. I just shared your video & informed them. A MUST WATCH. Grab a snack, drink...etc always learning..I'm 1 of all access winning ticket holder for Exodus Summit. I've been preaching to Black Females & some males about platforms that's well needed.. I'm 73ys old retired...who says my time is my time. I'm also on IG with another handle bc of my hobby..lol. don't wanna work..just travel...Again thanks U & Roshida..As well as the other black platforms
i hope you don't work anymore at 73.
When women begin to gain weight, they have to think of all the diseases that are cause by obesity. Diabetes is rampant, which leads to heart disease, and lost of limbs. The whole foods plant base is the best food to eat
I already LOVE your channel. I know I was sent here for a reason. I came across 1 of your videos yesterday while being out with covid, which turned out to be some of the best days of my life bc I could just lay here and heal without any expectations from anyone. I can just be and enjoy my time. It has made me crave this way of life even more than I did before Covid. This month that I've had off has been such an eye opener and has made me realize a lot regarding my personal and work life. Being overworked isn't it! I deserve to live the life of my dreams. I deserve freedom. So I am struggling knowing that I am back to reality and returning to work Monday. My soul is like NO.... the feeling...smh
Sorry you had covid but glad you had some important realizations during that time.
@@lf9038 Thank u so much. Me too!
Stephanie, I absolutely love your line "what, who calls people chickens_ _ _? I've never even heard of that before." I'm still laughing 😄😄😄!
I want to add how people disregard you in America after you are about the age of 37 and up especially after 40. I've noticed after this age people make other people feel like they just aren't important. If a man or a woman is about to wed in their 40's, 50's etc. No one cares. Not even some of that person's family members. When you wed at a younger age you get questions of enthusiasm, sheer delight such as, what are your colors going to be, have you chosen your invitations yet, venue, dress etc. Going back to school if you are 40 and over no one cares about you getting yet another college degree or job promotion. I have a sister who is in her sixties. I hear people say Hi________. (her name here. How is ______(her daughter's name here) doing. They don't even ask her how she's doing anymore.
Very true
Thank you Stephanie for always being transparent. Your pics are beautiful
I'm on a sabbatical with 2 out of 3 of my children and my ex-husband is our traveling nanny, and bodyguard lol. We're in Costa Rica for awhile, and then hope to go to Panama and then Mexico.
Wow, that’s interesting that your ex husband came along for the trip. Good for you!
I rarely comment, but I felt compelled. first let me just say I love your energy second; your statement about not worrying about our purpose and instead living our dreams was so revolutionary. I had a paradigm shift, and it feels like freedom. I can’t thank you enough❤
This was lovely on the replay ... thank you!
Omg! I used to have a travel business and would use your picture from the Philippines all the time. I had no idea that was you! Still love that pic ☺️
Oh my gosh!! I so wanted to comment on so many powerful things you addressed, definitely “the uS is Not set up to thrive”!!!!!
Wow, I love traveling..and to do it for a year..Costa Rica is beautiful 😍
Thank you so much for this video‼️💕
Thank you for this will watch from the beginning soon!!!
You are amazing. An amazing resource with an amazing personality. Simply amazing. ❤
We have to get back to exercising our curiosity. Everything doesn't have to be THE THING.
Your skin is glowing!
I don’t think i stumbled across this video by coincidence. I think this is definitely a sign!! You really inspired me to start traveling more as a black woman! Amazing ❤
Stephanie, thank you for sharing your inspiring journey😁. You've been an excellent motivator for me.
Thanks for empowering us, and for your infectious laughter
Stephanie! Wonderful comments throughout! I started with you live and had to go. Then came back this evening to finish up. You really shared some gems. Thank you!
I enjoyed every second of this video!
So glad I found your channel. Thanks for the high vibrational earth joy sis 💛
What a beautiful and wholesome video. Thank you, Stephanie ✨✨
I’m watching the replay!!
Another great live!! Could have gone on all day. Hoping for those Costa Rica updates soon.
Also, what did you love/hate about Bangkok? Seems like an affordable ex-Pat destination.
Thank you for sharing your experiences…I’ve been watching your videos for 3 weeks and I’m inspired to start planning a trip!! I’ve always wanted to go to Vietnam ….I’m so glad to hear that you visited!
Hi Stephanie, you're lookin' good, so glad you're feeling better. I fell out laughing when you said, I'm going to keep at it until it's gone. Too funny...been there done that😄. Back to the replay.
Congratulations on filling up your challenge 👏🏾
I missed this live, but here I am. I've been lighting up Linked In with your "QUIT APPLYING FOR JOBS." 'Tis gratifying.
I’m so glad I stumbled across your page for the first time. Fascinating journey.
Welcome! 💗
@@StephaniePerry I’m only a hour into your video and I already stopped twice to share the link with friends.
I discovered you yesterday and I Love your content am from Kenya
So many takeaways from this but the best for me "You can make money without doing the things you are procrastinating on do"
Regarding the military money hi Stephanie. Yes I'm using my military retirement plus my 20% disability as I retire completely from working next January 2023 so all of that money will go with me so I won't have to work until I feel like I want to I can actually just take a 3-year break a two year break a one-year break a five year break but I don't ever plan to live in the US again I'll always live out of the country but at least I can breathe on that money and not worry about it stopping unless the US is no longer a country
Wow Stephanie, loved this video. Very informative and you had me cracking up too, lol! Take care and happy holidays!
So glad I found you!
I love it! It's a new world .
I am enjoying your world experiences. Wonderfully
Love this 💖💖💖💖
Replay...to watch and love as usual! I'm super blessed that I got opp to buy all pass
Expo summit 2022...my first ever! Though I discovered Stephanie about 2 yrs ago (while I was housesitting locally). Than I saw her interview of Queen, and I bought multiple copies of Queen's book (for myself, and gifts for others); I got excited about Lake Chapala Mex, and beginning my own plans for my eventual expat journey. Than I ran into an unexpected wall. I allowed myself to relapse and put the "S on my chest", one last time! So, I put my plans on hold (again), and am now 17 months into a remarriage, after being single since divorcing in 2013. I fell back into being a "super (introverted) black woman" once more; to take on a husband who was a lonely widower who's 1st wife of 65 yrs had died about 18 months before he and I met.
Whew! It's been a challenge for me, suffice it to say!
However, last week, I registered us, and made down payment for my first trip out of the country (except Canada), to Costa Rica 3/20-28, 2023! YAY!
THANK YOU Stephanie, Shida, Adalia, and ALL the Super Exodus Summit ladies! 🙂
Love this video. Also, your necklaces! Any info on where to buy ? Thanks!
3 DAYS LATER - Good to see you are still in Costa Rica. I listened to part of your video, there was no need to finish it. Marriage builds wealth at least it do for me. Central America is my sweet spot, still living my dreams. Single black women, BOTH OLD AND YOUNG WILL need MONEY $$$$ TO relocate abroad. A JIU JITSU gym is being built in Costa Rica................................................. from the treehouse in the woods with my tall handsome husband from Central America (1999 we married), no pork eating & no junk foods
I am so glad to see you living and enjoying life.
I am so ready to fly. thanks Ms Perry ...am in my 60"s and keep losing jobs I am so ready to housesit its been m y dream to travel I am so gald to have come across your video i replay many ,,,Need you to help get started
Thank you Stephanie...
Im so happy I found your channel, Im going to watch all your videos and prepare myself to leave the U.S
Love 💘 your channel
Oh wow wasn't expecting that thumbnail🔥 Okay 😌
Your charisma and laugh remind me of my New York Aunties! Love it❤
You can have VA check deposited directly to a foreign bank that’s USA approved. The list of countries is on line.
It's 8:30am here in Spain and I'm watching this replay episode now. I come back to the states on Nov 16th and I think I'm going to try a night in a hostel the night before I fly out of Madrid. We shall see.
I live in my own world too, and I love it there!
Thanks for doing this, Stephanie. I've sent you the e-mail with my channel info - the channel outlines the dos and don'ts in Rwanda by documenting my experience, including my critter phobia. Lol. And regarding sabbaticals - how was living on a budget without that regular income for you? Other than critters, that has been my biggest challenge.
Our purpose has to do with finding our joy, our dreams, our self actualization!!! That's what I'm working on. As Maya has said (paraphrasing) Our crown has already been earned!!!
Okay sis, where did you get you that swimsuit from?😍
BTW, seriously I would love to see you get some sponsorships for your wardrobe. I am a woman of a certain age and size and love seeing you rocking your outfits and accessories!!
Hello Stephanie,
Im a new supporter...
My name is Jacquelyn 😊
Just wanted to say that,
Your open mindedness is so refreshing and freeing as well...
Im 40 yrs old & A small business owner ..
My question is..
Is it possible for me to do a sabbatical on a budget ?
Id deeply appreciate your suggestions 😊
Lol! Purple is my favorite color! ❤️
Let see where life takes me. Nurse for over 25 years. Still healthy and plan to retire in another couple of years of which I will be about 59. Let’s see if I make it working this 9 to 5? 😂 I do love my job.
Loving your background
I'm on sabbatical now but here in the US. I lived abroad for 12 years - that was a life/identity/perspective shift! Will I return abroad? Likely. But, the sabbatical can happen here in the US if folks need to be here family, etc.) or are still waiting to get those passport stamps.
Right
Hi Stephanie I really enjoy how you are documenting your journey. I want to travel but I am an introvert and have a hard time being around people but at the same time don't want to travel alone, that's my delimma. I also am a picky eater so I think I would starve going out of the country LOL! What do you do for health insurance? With all that is going on that's stopping me from leaving my job and doing something I want to do.
I understand you, don't let fear limit you.
52:25 so true. My old job boasted vacation, sick days, etc. But You never got the vacations approved, and absolutely no holidays off with your family unless you’d been there 25 years. They thought that was magnanimous! not just generous. I was so disappointed. 😓
Yo! I am cracking up about you eating bad food 🤣. I have done that a time or 2 myself. 🤦🏾♀️
Makes me wonder what parts we can take off that’s weighing us down 💎
I'm here soaking up all of the sabbatical vibes since its my latest daydream 😊😊
Planning to go to Puerto Viejo. Any recommendations on where to stay? 🥰
Hi there, just finding this great channel thanks for all of your content. I wanted to ask because I'm planning on taking a break soon to travel, do you book your trip to go to another country while you are in another country or do you come back home to the states book and leave again or how does that work (hope i made sence)
Also I'm I suppose to carry cash with me or would my us card work out of the country? Thanks in advance 😊
U look so happy.
My bank is through E-Trade it's Morgan Stanley bank they partnered with E-Trade so every time I use my ATM card I get paid back for it and they don't have foreign transaction fees as well hope this helps
Hey sis!
The Hotel where you are right now is stunning background. I wish I live my dream but where do I get the money 😂. Not easy
Hi. I would love to meet you in person to discuss some of the business adventures.
That’s the weekend of EId Al Fitr, so it’ll be an experience!
Hahahaha Stephanie and the 4year old!!!! 😂
To your point about financial freedom - in truth, most of the folks who are claiming F.I.R.E. status are still working. They are creating content, doing coaching and courses, etc. They are still earning an income and "working" but doing the work they want, have relaxed schedules, and are entrepreneurs. They aren't necessarily chillin' on a beach. I'd love for you to speak more about this.
Love your Fro
This woman is a gem ….
Such a positive, fun video. Thanks Stephanie.
I think we’re twins…some wonderful stuff going on in my head!😂
Yes, I spent three plus years to take care of My Dad with Demetia after my mom died .
I was reading that USAA doesn't charge foreign transactions fees but it charges a 1% withdrawal fee. Have you experienced that @stephanie perry
Ok ok ok Stephanie…😊 taking a 60 day sabbatical from the JOB…leaving the US…bought the All Access pass first…now purchasing tickets outta here!…I’m outta here Stephanie and Roshida…so outta here♥️may not EVER go back to the JOB!!!