Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Hey folks, in this video, I’m kicking off a new series exploring life after retirement, especially for those of us who’ve moved to places like Manta, Ecuador. I sat down with Sue Jordan, an inspiring retiree who didn’t let retirement slow her down. Instead, she wrote a heartfelt children’s book, Sammy and the Chickens, inspired by her grandfather’s storytelling.
Sue shares her creative process, challenges, and how she brought this story to life—even finding a local illustrator for future projects. Her journey proves retirement is not an end but a chance for new beginnings.
If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a passion project after retirement or want to learn more about expat life in Ecuador, this is a must-watch!
👉 Sue’s book is available on Amazon—check it out and support her amazing work.
amazon.com/dp/B0D9GDQZ5Z/?coliid=I2QPAL0979G0JB&colid=1IVC6L0HJ69R0&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_S9PTNKE51SZ4G4KKB1AN
Hashtags:
#RetirementLife
#ChildrensBooks
#LivingInEcuador
Music Credits:
"Age of Wonder" by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
"Moonlight" by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
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Hey folks, in this video, I’m kicking off a new series exploring life after retirement, especially for those of us who’ve moved to places like Manta, Ecuador. I sat down with Sue Jordan, an inspiring retiree who didn’t let retirement slow her down. Instead, she wrote a heartfelt children’s book, Sammy and the Chickens, inspired by her grandfather’s storytelling.
Sue shares her creative process, challenges, and how she brought this story to life—even finding a local illustrator for future projects. Her journey proves retirement is not an end but a chance for new beginnings.
If you’ve ever dreamed of pursuing a passion project after retirement or want to learn more about expat life in Ecuador, this is a must-watch!
👉 Sue’s book is available on Amazon—check it out and support her amazing work.
amazon.com/dp/B0D9GDQZ5Z/?coliid=I2QPAL0979G0JB&colid=1IVC6L0HJ69R0&psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_S9PTNKE51SZ4G4KKB1AN
Hashtags:
#RetirementLife
#ChildrensBooks
#LivingInEcuador
Music Credits:
"Age of Wonder" by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
"Moonlight" by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
'Effervescence' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au
Links to know:
Facebook - Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos - facebook.com/groups/323275021650751
My Channel Video Index - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-f4Wv3uBMulCX9OK6oNqS5a9wrS84cbUBYXzoq24JNA/edit?usp=sharing
My Google Docs document of useful information
docs.google.com/document/d/1ArNRtsdqfleE1-l9r1yKrh-XyzksSIwj0MMyb09L0ro/edit?usp=sharing
Remember this folks.
A country might look good on paper, or on a YouTube video, but what about the “Chemistry” between you, the individual and the country and culture as a whole?
This is something we can’t know in advance. We can only make our move, dive in and test the waters…….and see how it goes.
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