“He Left the U.S. for Medellín — What He Built There Will Shock You”

From the U.S. grind to building a thriving business in Medellín, Colombia — today’s episode breaks down how one Black expat completely transformed his life by leaving the United States and choosing a city most of our audience has only heard about in outdated stereotypes. If you’ve ever wondered, “Could I really move abroad and rebuild my life?”, this story is your blueprint. Side Hustle Challenge WaitList: https://preview.mailerlite.io/forms/3... 🌅BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🙋🏾‍♀️Move Abroad Money Summit - Replays ✈️https://exodussummit2025.heysummit.co... 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 start 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 📰OBU Writings: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webfor... 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia 🏡Get on the wait list: REAL ESTATE INVESTING MASTER CLASS https://bit.ly/obu-realestate-masterc... ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) https://startabroad.com/?linkId=lp_14... Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnpro... Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-conci... ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M... Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu Our preferred Travel Rewards Cards: American Express: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/ref... Chase Sapphire: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19... Transfer $ Internationally - Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com/invite/spu/halisiv ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't: https://amzn.to/3dPzmK7 ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary.