In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, I sit down with a student who went through my Move Overseas Now Academy, Arlene McCullough—an NYC native and senior executive in the hospitality industry—who made her long-time dream of living abroad a reality. Alongside her husband Charlie (and their beloved Yellow Lab, Olive 🐾), Arlene moved from Tennessee to France in February 2025 after going through the Move Overseas Now Academy.We talk about:Why Arlene and Charlie decided it was finally time to make the leapHow they navigated the French long-stay visa process—as retirees, non-workers, and remote workersThe creative way Arlene continued working without violating her visa termsThe realities of life in France—from paperwork to pastriesWhat it's like to move abroad as a couple after 34 years of marriage (hint: lots of trust, laughter, and croissants!)Arlene’s #1 advice for anyone thinking about relocating to FranceWhether you’re dreaming of a life in Europe or looking for a real-world success story, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical insights, and gentle wisdom from someone who’s actually done it.Ready to make your move abroad? If you’re serious about moving to Europe or Latin America in under a year, join Shawna’s FREE Move Abroad Course to save hundreds of hours of research and thousands of dollars. You'll learn about citizenship, visas, finances and much more! Get Access here (limited spots): ⁠⁠https://academy.moveoverseasnow.com/move-abroad-now⁠⁠ See you in the free course!

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