In this episode: geoarbitrage, location independence, financial freedom, living abroad, visas, scouting trips with Richelle Gamlam
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Episode Summary
Richelle Gamlam, founder of Move Abroad Coach, joins Adam to explore how moving abroad can help people design a more aligned, affordable, and expansive life. They discuss geoarbitrage, “first not forever,” the income/visa/tax triangle, fears around moving with kids, and how scouting trips can turn a dream into a concrete plan.
Guest Bio
Richelle Gamlam is the founder of Move Abroad Coach and host of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast. After 13 years abroad across six countries, she helps people create location-independent lives overseas through mindset, strategy, visas, income planning, and practical relocation support.
Resources Mentioned
• Adam’s FI Life Jumpstart exercise (https://mindfulfire.org/start)
• Move Abroad Masterplan - Only $37 (https://moveabroadcourse.com/?am_id=mindfulfire)
• Move Abroad Escape Plan Bootcamp (https://www.escapeplanbootcamp.com/?am_id=mindfulfire_bootcamp)
• Boundless Life (https://www.boundless.life/)
Richelle’s Contact Information
• Website: moveabroadcoach.com (https://moveabroadcoach.com/?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)
• Podcast: The Move Abroad Coach Podcast (https://moveabroadcoach.buzzsprout.com/?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)
• Instagram: @moveabroadcoach (https://www.instagram.com/moveabroadcoach/?utm_source=mindfufire.org&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=podcast-with-adam)
Key Takeaways
• Geoarbitrage can accelerate FI by lowering living costs while preserving income.
• Start with the life you want, then align income, visa, and taxes.
• “First not forever” reduces all-or-nothing pressure around moving abroad.
• A scouting trip should test daily life, not just tourist highlights.
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