Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
After spending 7 beautiful days in Mérida, I’m sharing my honest experience exploring this vibrant and culturally rich destination. From my peaceful stay at Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique to savoring unforgettable meals at Soberana’s, this trip was the perfect blend of rest, rhythm, and discovery.
If you’re a woman 50+ exploring a softer, more intentional life abroad…this destination just might be an option for your next vacation.💜
#MeridaMexico #SoftLifeTravel #WomenOver50 #RetireAbroad #BlackWomenTravel #MexicoLiving #SavvySouljarAbroad
After spending 7 beautiful days in Mérida, I’m sharing my honest experience exploring this vibrant and culturally rich destination. From my peaceful stay at Casa Lucia Hotel Boutique to savoring unforgettable meals at Soberana’s, this trip was the perfect blend of rest, rhythm, and discovery.
If you’re a woman 50+ exploring a softer, more intentional life abroad…this destination just might be an option for your next vacation.💜
#MeridaMexico #SoftLifeTravel #WomenOver50 #RetireAbroad #BlackWomenTravel #MexicoLiving #SavvySouljarAbroad
![Mexico Has Changed Some Policies Regarding the Amnesty Program | How Do I Get Mexican Residency Now?
The Mexican regularization program {amnesty program) was a game changer for some of us who took advantage of its benefits while it was available. It was a way to get residency in Mexico with proving solvency. But they never told us the RNE program would last forever. As a matter of fact, we were encouraged to get it, while the getting was good. And now it seems to have come to a close. I recently received a notification from my attorney informing us that the regularization program (amnesty program) has practically culminated. Individuals wanting residency in Mexico will now have to apply through the consulate abroad.
#mexico #RNEProgram #AmnestyProgram
About This Edutainment Channel:
Welcome to Savvy Souljar Abroad, where I share my souljourn as a mature Black women thriving in Mexico through co-living, community, and cultural immersion.
If retirement feels financially daunting in the U.S., or youre considering a life abroad, seeking practical tips on relocating, and looking for inspiration to reimagine your next chapter, this is the place for you.
Whether you are exploring ways to stretch your retirement income, considering life abroad, or searching for a supportive community, this channel will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Here on this channel we encourage mature black women and late bloomers to take their life off perpetual pause and push the play button on life. We provide a supportive platform which encourages women to rebrand themselves prior to retiring and share how developing a successful slide hustle can allow them to live a more fulfilled life in their golden years.
This edutainment channel brings value and insight around health benefits of travel, eco-friendly living, opportunities to earn residual income while living abroad, and a candid view of my experiences of co-living in Mexico.
Finally, we talk about our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs).
Visit our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical village of San Nicholas de Ibarra. Your Soft Landing on the Road Less Traveled
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
Sojourners Vista del Lago B&B offers a soft landing and warm cultural experience for artists, writers, and other creatives who desire a quiet retreat during their SOULjourn or sabbatical. Our picturesque views of Lake Chapala and surrounding mountains reward those who venture out on the road less traveled. We are an eco-conscious establishment and prioritize wellness and sustainability.
Only minutes from the beautiful pueblo of Chapala Centro and the bustling ciudad of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, there’s plenty of things to see, do, and experience.
Connect With Me:
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat https://sfolayan.coachesconsole.com/jumpstart-your-souljourn info@sojournersvistadellago.com
https://www.lifemanifest.com
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd https://bit.ly/3r0hlck
https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
Links:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
https://www.theearthawaits.com/
#CoLivingAbroad #ExodUSByeDesign #MEXodusSojourners #SavvySouljar #TheColivingDiva #PassportReady #BlackWomenRest #JumpstartYourSOULjourn #Melaleuca #CoachDonnaJ #TheH.O.P.E.Coach #LifeManifest
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![Cucumber and Rosemary Hydrotherapy | 5th Dip of the Day at Spa Termal Tlalocan
The Spa Termal Tlalocan offers a luxury experience at affordable prices in San Juan Cosalá, Jalisco Mexico. This natural underground thermal spring fed spa is absolutely heavenly. Each of the attendees at our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn women’s retreat agreed that this is one of the highlights of our event that focuses on rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It was right in alignment with one of our wellness themes: black women rest.
We are already gearing up for our next wellness retreat which is coming later this year. Remember to subscribe to the channel and stay tuned for more details.
#blackwomenrest #naturaltherapy #hydrotherapy
About This Channel:
Whether you are exploring ways to stretch your retirement income, considering life abroad, or searching for a supportive community, this channel will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Here on this channel, we encourage mature black women and late bloomers to take their life off perpetual pause and push the play button on life. We provide a supportive platform which encourages women to rebrand themselves prior to retiring and share how developing a successful slide hustle can allow them to live a more fulfilled life in their golden years.
This edutainment channel brings value and insight around health benefits of travel, eco-friendly living, opportunities to earn residual income while living abroad, and a candid view of my experiences of co-living in Mexico.
Finally, we talk about our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs). Visit our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical village of San Nicholas de Ibarra. Your Soft Landing on the Road Less Traveled https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com Sojourners Vista del Lago B&B offers a soft landing and warm cultural experience for artists, writers, and other creatives who desire a quiet retreat during their SOULjourn or sabbatical. Our picturesque views of Lake Chapala and surrounding mountains reward those who venture out on the road less traveled. We are an eco-conscious establishment and prioritize wellness and sustainability. Only minutes from the beautiful pueblo of Chapala Centro and the bustling ciudad of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, there’s plenty of things to see, do, and experience.
Connect With Me: https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat https://sfolayan.coachesconsole.com/jumpstart-your-souljourn info@sojournersvistadellago.com https://www.lifemanifest.com https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd https://bit.ly/3r0hlck https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
Links:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
https://www.theearthawaits.com/
#CoLivingAbroad #ExodUSByeDesign #MEXodusSojourners #SavvySouljar #TheColivingDiva #PassportReady #BlackWomenRest #JumpstartYourSOULjourn #Melaleuca #CoachDonnaJ #TheH.O.P.E.Coach #LifeManifest
[Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned above may be affiliate links. When you purchase through my link I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. By using my personal links, you are supporting this channel. Thank you!] Cucumber and Rosemary Hydrotherapy | 5th Dip of the Day at Spa Termal Tlalocan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PFX1a8v_HmQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![Co-Living Our Way: Its Not Complicated | 7 Principles for Establishing Your Co-Living Space
Co-Living is NOT new and it isnt complicated. The origins of co-living spaces can be dated back to the 1700s. Boarding houses, longhouses, tenements, and chawls of India were types of communal living spaces of the past that provided safe and economical solutions during hard times.
We are blessed here in Mexico with a thriving sisterhood in a co-living community. Mahogany House offers us freedom, flexibility and financial security in our golden years. Its like the Golden Girls on steroids. Do you remember Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia? They were great examples of what can be achieved when like-minded women can pool their resources and align themselves with common goals.
Thanks for joining our exclusive live broadcast where Sunya and I will share our journey of creating a beautiful co-living space in Chapala, Jalisco Mexico. We will share 7 principles that should be considered as you can begin your journey to freedom, flexibility, and financial security in a co-living community. Feel free to share your questions and comments.
👇🏾Heres the webinar link to claim your spot for the Exclusive Limited Time Offer
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/join-me-at-the-webinar-3fwhqxrd
About this channel:
Whether you are exploring ways to stretch your retirement income, considering life abroad, or searching for a supportive community, this channel will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Here on this channel, we encourage mature black women and late bloomers to take their life off perpetual pause and push the play button on life. We provide a supportive platform which encourages women to rebrand themselves prior to retiring and share how developing a successful slide hustle can allow them to live a more fulfilled life in their golden years.
This edutainment channel brings value and insight around health benefits of travel, eco-friendly living, opportunities to earn residual income while living abroad, and a candid view of my experiences of co-living in Mexico.
Finally, we talk about our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs). Visit our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical village of San Nicholas de Ibarra. Your Soft Landing on the Road Less Traveled https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com Sojourners Vista del Lago B&B offers a soft landing and warm cultural experience for artists, writers, and other creatives who desire a quiet retreat during their SOULjourn or sabbatical. Our picturesque views of Lake Chapala and surrounding mountains reward those who venture out on the road less traveled. We are an eco-conscious establishment and prioritize wellness and sustainability. Only minutes from the beautiful pueblo of Chapala Centro and the bustling ciudad of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, there’s plenty of things to see, do, and experience.
Connect With Me:
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/freedom-flexibility financial-security-abroad
https://sfolayan.coachesconsole.com/jumpstart-your-souljourn info@sojournersvistadellago.com https://www.lifemanifest.com
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd https://bit.ly/3r0hlck https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
FREE: L.E.A.V.E. PDF Worksheet
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/get-my-free-leave-pdfnow-5-tips
Links:
Exclusive Limited Time Offer:
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/join-me-at-the-webinar-3fwhqxrd
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
https://www.theearthawaits.com/
#CoLivingAbroad #ExodUSByeDesign #MEXodusSojourners #SavvySouljar #TheColivingDiva #PassportReady #BlackWomenRest #JumpstartYourSOULjourn #Melaleuca #CoachDonnaJ #TheHOPECoach #LifeManifest
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![Mexicos Mardi Gras Parade | Last Day of Carnaval | Ajijic Parade of Farewell to Flesh #carnaval
#carnaval2025 #mexico #shorts
You can always count on Mexico to celebrate Carnaval in a BIG way. And this year we were ready to immerse ourselves in the culture and engage with all the participants and spectators who came out to celebrate farewell to flesh.
About This Channel:
Welcome to Savvy Souljar Abroad, where I share my souljourn as a mature Black women thriving in Mexico through co-living, community, and cultural immersion.
If retirement feels financially daunting in the U.S., or youre considering a life abroad, seeking practical tips on relocating, and looking for inspiration to reimagine your next chapter, this is the place for you.
Whether you are exploring ways to stretch your retirement income, considering life abroad, or searching for a supportive community, this channel will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Here on this channel we encourage mature black women and late bloomers to take their life off perpetual pause and push the play button on life. We provide a supportive platform which encourages women to rebrand themselves prior to retiring and share how developing a successful slide hustle can allow them to live a more fulfilled life in their golden years.
This edutainment channel brings value and insight around health benefits of travel, eco-friendly living, opportunities to earn residual income while living abroad, and a candid view of my experiences of co-living in Mexico.
Finally, we talk about our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs).
Visit our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical village of San Nicholas de Ibarra. Your Soft Landing on the Road Less Traveled
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
Sojourners Vista del Lago B&B offers a soft landing and warm cultural experience for artists, writers, and other creatives who desire a quiet retreat during their SOULjourn or sabbatical. Our picturesque views of Lake Chapala and surrounding mountains reward those who venture out on the road less traveled. We are an eco-conscious establishment and prioritize wellness and sustainability.
Only minutes from the beautiful pueblo of Chapala Centro and the bustling ciudad of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, there’s plenty of things to see, do, and experience.
Connect With Me:
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat https://sfolayan.coachesconsole.com/jumpstart-your-souljourn info@sojournersvistadellago.com
https://www.lifemanifest.com
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd https://bit.ly/3r0hlck
https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
Links:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
https://www.theearthawaits.com/
#CoLivingAbroad #ExodUSByeDesign #MEXodusSojourners #SavvySouljar #TheColivingDiva #PassportReady #BlackWomenRest #JumpstartYourSOULjourn #Melaleuca #CoachDonnaJ #TheH.O.P.E.Coach #LifeManifest
[Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned above may be affiliate links. When you purchase through my link I will receive a commission at no additional cost to you. By using my personal links, you are supporting this channel. Thank you!] Mexicos Mardi Gras Parade | Last Day of Carnaval | Ajijic Parade of Farewell to Flesh #carnaval](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SF_-nJVp8jg/mqdefault.jpg)
![Banking with BX+ | No the Rules and Present Proper ID
#SoftLifeStrategies #InternationalBanking #Co-LivingAbroad
Co-Living, Culture, and Community: Seasoned Sisters Thriving Abroad
Welcome to Savvy Souljar Abroad, where I share my souljourn as a mature Black woman, transitioning from Michigan to Mexico, and thriving through co-living, community, and cultural immersion.
If retirement feels financially daunting in the U.S., or youre considering a life abroad, seeking practical tips on relocating, and looking for inspiration to reimagine your next chapter, this is the place for you. Whether you are exploring ways to stretch your retirement income, considering life abroad, or searching for a supportive community, this channel will inspire and guide you every step of the way.
Here on this channel we encourage professional faith-led women 50+ and late bloomers to take their life off perpetual pause and push the play button on life. We provide a supportive platform which encourages women to rebrand themselves prior to retiring and share how developing a successful grace gig can allow them to live a more intentional and fulfilled life on purpose in their golden years.
This edutainment channel brings value and insight around health benefits of travel, eco-friendly living, opportunities to earn residual income while living abroad, and a candid view of my experiences of co-living in Mexico. Finally, we talk about our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs).
Visit our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical village of San Nicholas de Ibarra - Your Soft Landing on the Road Less Traveled. Sojourners Vista del Lago B&B GuestHouse offers a soft landing and warm cultural experience for caregivers, artists, writers, and other creatives who desire a quiet retreat during their SOULjourn or sabbatical. Our picturesque views of Lake Chapala and surrounding mountains reward those who venture out on the road less traveled. We are an eco-conscious establishment and prioritize wellness and sustainability.
Only minutes from the beautiful pueblo of Chapala Centro and the bustling ciudad of Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico, there’s plenty of things to see, do, and experience.
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
Connect With Me:
1:1 VIP 5-Star Coaching
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/freedom-flexibility financial-security-abroad
FREE L.E.A.V.E. Guide
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/get-my-free-leave-pdf-now
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat
info@sojournersvistadellago.com
https://www.lifemanifest.com
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd https://bit.ly/3r0hlck
https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
Links:
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/
https://www.theearthawaits.com/
#DonnaMJones #CoachDonnaJ #CoachSavvyD #SavvySouljarAbroad #SavvySouljar #CoLiving #TheCoLivingMaven #CoLivingAbroad #LifeAlongTheLake #SoulfulReflectionsbySavvySouljar #CommunityCoffeeChat #SavvyBossSolutions #DreamLifeLegacy #GenerationalWealth #ExodUSByeDesign #SoftLifeStrategies #SoftSacredSpace #Soft #Sovereign #Sustainable #MEXodusSojourners #PassportReady #Clarity #ClarionCall #Faith #Freedom #Flexibility #FinancialFlow #Fulfillment #ResidualIncome #Vision #Values #Voice #BlackWomenRest #JumpstartYourSOULjourn #Melaleuca #TheH.O.P.E.Coach #LifeManifest #SplendidSecurity #GraceGigs #SeasonedSisters #SherosInStilettoes #SheMeansBusiness 5StarVision #Proverbs31 #REST #LEAVE #HOPE #FAITH #RISE #TEA #TheCadenceOfGrace #TheUnforcedRhythmsOfGrace #BlackWomen50+ #Melaleuca #ZingoTravel #MyEcon #FourPercent #EStage #CashFlowManager #DebtElimination #ImPossible
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![Why We Left the US | Our ExodUS Bye Design | Living Happy Ever After in Mexico
In this interview, Paul and Michelle share their story of how they met, experiences as an interracial couple traveling internationally, and how they prepared to L.E.A.V.E. the US and chose Mexico as their retirement destination. Lean in an listen to how their faith brought them together and how love keeps this beautiful couple together living happily abroad in Chapala, Jalisco Mexico.
Are you approaching retirement facing an income deficit? Is your savings shortfall causing you economic anxiety? Do you know of any women approaching retirement who are financially unprepared? Living in the US can feel financially daunting for some. On this channel we provide a supportive community to encourage and economically empower emerging entrepreneurs to rebrand themselves prior to retiring, create passion-driven residual income that aligns with purpose and destiny, and positions them to establish legacy and multi-generational wealth.
We understand the negative impact of reporting to a frustrating and unfulfilling job. And we empathize with those experiencing the impact of living in a hostile country. Here we offer H.O.P.E.
Finally, we offer ways to earn extra income online that supports a comfortable and vibrant lifestyle which includes affordable travel, options for living abroad and creative experiences for transformational health and wellness.
Links:
FREE PDF: L.E.A.V.E.
https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
To learn more about Bloom in Spanish, message Kimann on FB or IG at: bloominspanish
Mexico Relocation Guide with Mariana Lange
https://mexicorelocationguide.com/regularization-program-residency-in-mexico/
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-m-jones-coachdonnaj-savvysouljar-lifemanifest
Sojourners Vista Del Lago B&B
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
TEFL:
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd
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