Moving Abroad from the US: How to Choose and Plan Your New Life
September 30, 2025
Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, talks with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, about how her platform helps Americans find the right country and successfully navigate the move abroad.
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi. Jen shares her personal story of leaving Alabama for Mérida, Mexico, and how her journey inspired the creation of Expatsi’s country-matching test and upcoming app.
Jen also shares how she built the Expatsi Test to match Americans with their ideal country and how Expatsi now supports people through every step of the move-abroad process. From ideation to paperwork, logistics, and settling in, Expatsi is helping thousands of Americans create intentional lives abroad. Jen also reveals insights into today’s expat trends, the countries most Americans are drawn to, and her ambitious goal of moving 1 million Americans overseas.
Whether you’re seeking better cost of living, healthcare, community, or new adventures, this episode offers practical strategies and encouragement for building your dream life overseas.