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I am writing this as I sit in my new home in Portugal, arriving just yesterday! Without the help of STA, I may still be dreaming and researching the idea of moving abroad. Finding Lauren as a consultant coach for my relocation was timely and unexpected. I didn't know there was such a thing out there. I had read an article about her own journey and felt connected and compelled by her story so I reached out for help. The resources, mindset and the community exchange she created with She Thrives Abroad got me over the fear and wondering and jump started the action steps needed to get me abroad. Also, with the 1:1 calls with Meredith who is the Portugal expert was so helpful and calming because I was speaking to someone who did this before me. I am grateful for finding this business and Lauren and Meredith to make this dream a reality. I recommend She Thrives Abroad wholeheartedly!

I started working with Lauren in April 2025 and cannot recommend her highly enough. She made the process of moving abroad as simple and stress-free as it could be. Of course, there is always stress involved in making such a big life change, but because she provides a detailed roadmap with exactly what steps need to be taken and when and connects you with the in-country resources you'll need, the stress is greatly reduced. She also helped so much with the emotional part of the move and leaving family and friends behind. She is quick to communicate and respond, incredibly kind, and truly wants her clients to succeed. Without Lauren and the She Thrives Abroad community, I would probably still be stuck in information overload and decision paralysis. Instead, I am three months into living my dream life in the Netherlands. Thank you, Lauren!

Thank goodness for Lauren! We literally could not have moved abroad without her guidance. She is knowledgeable, full of ideas for troubleshooting anything, and has fantastic connections to local professionals to help us make our move a reality. We had a few changes and challenges come up with our move and she shifted gears seamlessly with us, providing an anchor in our chaotic seas. Highly recommend She Thrives Abroad!

I have been contemplating a move abroad for a few years, but the most troubling part is not knowing where to start, and the fact that I have to do it all alone. It was actually my friend who came across Lauren's Instagram and shared it with me. After my discovery call with a team member, it was nothing but a wonderful experience, start to finish! I had a fast timeline of when I wanted to move, and Lauren + her team made it easy on exactly what I should do and when I should do it by. As a Type A person, this was pure bliss! Lauren not only connects you to her experts, but she also builds an amazing community where we can all support each other every step of the way. Another reason it felt like, even though I was moving solo, I wasn't completely alone in this experience. Typing this from my Spain apartment :) I can't thank this program enough because without it, who knows where I would be in this process!

We started working with She Thrives Abroad in November 2025 with a dream of relocating from the US to the Netherlands, and six months later, we're living it.

From our very first call with Margaux, we felt genuinely heard - our wants, our needs, our anxieties about such a big move. We signed up fast, which is not like us, but something about the program gave us real confidence. That instinct paid off.

The structure was exactly what we needed: a clear roadmap, regular 1:1 calls, group Q&As with Lauren, career coaching sessions, and resume feedback. A huge part of what made it work was Lauren herself. She is patient, warm, and genuinely friendly - and she never once made us feel silly for the questions we asked. When you're navigating something this unfamiliar, that matters more than you'd expect. Beyond the program, STA connected us with trusted referrals for an immigration lawyer, financial advisors, tax support, housing resources, and income benchmarking tools specific to the Netherlands market (which, if you know, you know - housing here is no joke).

But honestly, my favorite part was the community. I met people doing the exact same thing at the exact same time, including a couple in my own city who were also moving to the NL. Those friendships made the whole process feel less daunting and more exciting.

Could you figure all of this out on your own? Maybe. But why risk something this big on your own? Having professionals in your corner (and who've helped others navigate every part of this transition before - including Lauren herself) is worth every bit of the investment.

We would recommend She Thrives Abroad without hesitation!

Proud to say that I am a She Thrives Abroad success story. It wasn't easy, and I wouldn't even say it was always smooth, but working alongside Lauren and Meredith helped me get to my dream destination of Lisbon, Portugal.

I joined as part of the beta program, and during my nine months with STA, I watched the team evolve as the needs of its clients grew. When I joined, I had a big dream but little to no plan. The Relocation Roadmap spreadsheet became my anchor throughout the process, helping me stay organized, track deadlines, and break a seemingly overwhelming goal into manageable steps.

Through the guided modules, 1:1 coaching, and weekly group calls, I was kept on track and held accountable to the commitments I made to myself. The biggest value for me came during the first four months when I was starting from scratch and needed the pacing, guidance, and support to build momentum.

Beyond the practical aspects of relocating, I also made a close friend through the program who has helped me build connections in Portugal. For me, that's a testament to the community STA creates. The value didn't end when the program was over, it continues today as I build my life abroad.

She Thrives Abroad has been truly pivotal in my relocation journey. I originally found the company on Instagram and felt an instant connection during my discovery call. There are a lot of relocation companies in this space, but after speaking with STA I knew immediately they were the team I wanted guiding me through this major life transition.

Lauren is an inspiration, and she’s built an incredible team of dedicated, abundantly helpful specialists who make each big step feel manageable instead of overwhelming. The personalized roadmap my coach created takes into account my specific needs, timeline, and long‑term goals — turning a decades‑long dream into something real and achievable.

One of the things I appreciate most is how supportive and flexible the team has been as my plans evolved. I originally started this journey preparing for a move to Portugal, and later made the decision to shift my destination to Italy. Through that entire transition, the STA team was nothing but understanding, encouraging, and incredibly helpful in navigating the change.

The weekly group calls, career-focused sessions, and 1:1 coaching have been invaluable. I’ve even made close friends through this process as we all lean on each other through the ups, downs, and unexpected twists of this wild journey.

From the roadmap, to the calls, to the connections with immigration attorneys and tax specialists, She Thrives Abroad is an absolute gem of a company. I’m deeply grateful for the support, structure, and community they’ve built.

Before I discovered She Thrives Abroad, my dreams of moving to Portugal were just that, dreams. How in the world would I negotiate all of the hurdles to get from here to there? She Thrives Abroad is providing me with a knowledgeable coach who made the leap herself and a plethora of other resources to turn my dream into my new mantra: “Portugal by Christmas”! STA specializes in people making the move to Portugal, Spain or The Netherlands, but they can help people move anywhere in Europe. And, like me, you don’t event need to be a SHE!

There are many ways to chase a dream, but She Thrives Abroad will actually help you to make your moving abroad dream HAPPEN. I'll be forever grateful for the thoughtfully created modules and personalized roadmap that helped me get not just clarity on the KIND of life I wanted to create abroad, but the ACTIONABLE STEPS to do so. Lauren and her team are professional, yet warm and supportive, understanding firsthand the logistics and yes, the nerves that can at time feel pretty big when planning such a big life change.
What especially impressed me was the responsiveness to finding information or personalized answers to my specific circumstances - this isn't just a "copy & paste" generic kind of support! I also appreciated the group calls, as many times the questions one person had ended up answering questions for many of us - and a real sense of community grew out of those calls. (In fact, many of us have chosen to stay in touch even after arriving in our new country, sharing our new expat discoveries and questions with each other!)
If you're realizing that now is the time to finally take action on moving to one of the countries that She Thrives Abroad supports, save yourself precious time and wasted rabbit hole searches...sign up to get the clarity & detailed support that will absolutely guide you to your new "safe harbor" in the world - I can't recommend this investment or experience enough!