Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Many are grappling with the challenges posed by conflicts, violence, and societal unrest. In this post, we will delve into the importance of staying aware of our surroundings and maintaining a sense of calm amidst the chaos that surrounds us.
The world has always faced challenges, but recent events have amplified feelings of insecurity. Wars, rumors of wars, and violent incidents have become common topics of discussion. It's crucial to understand that while these events may seem distant, they can impact us directly or indirectly.
In this video, Savvy D Jones highlights how, despite concerns about violence abroad, we often overlook similar issues at home. For instance, while people express worry about cartel violence in Mexico, they may not recognize the violence occurring in their own neighborhoods. This disconnect can lead to a skewed perception of safety and danger.
About This Channel:
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 you're 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 women's 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.
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
calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat
info@sojournersvistadellago.com
lifemanifest.com
internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd bit.ly/3r0hlck
lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com
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theearthawaits.com
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In a world filled with turmoil and uncertainty, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious. Many are grappling with the challenges posed by conflicts, violence, and societal unrest. In this post, we will delve into the importance of staying aware of our surroundings and maintaining a sense of calm amidst the chaos that surrounds us.
The world has always faced challenges, but recent events have amplified feelings of insecurity. Wars, rumors of wars, and violent incidents have become common topics of discussion. It's crucial to understand that while these events may seem distant, they can impact us directly or indirectly.
In this video, Savvy D Jones highlights how, despite concerns about violence abroad, we often overlook similar issues at home. For instance, while people express worry about cartel violence in Mexico, they may not recognize the violence occurring in their own neighborhoods. This disconnect can lead to a skewed perception of safety and danger.
About This Channel:
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 you're 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 women's 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.
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
calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat
info@sojournersvistadellago.com
lifemanifest.com
internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd bit.ly/3r0hlck
lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com
====================
Links:
====================
numbeo.com/cost-of-living
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
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 Spa | San Juan Cosalá Thermal Spa Day | Jumpstart Your SOULjourn #blackwomenrest #mexico
The thermal spas in San Juan Cosalá are a very affordable way to self-care. And it’s one of the most revered events during our annual Jumpstart Your SOULjourn retreat for mature black women. This beautiful place offers six different spas and a host of various spa treatments to relieve stress, allow one to rest, and rejuvenate. An added bonus for us who have made this beautiful place our home was the senior discount benefits we received.
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 Jumstart Your SOULjourn womens retreat and the importance of doing what you love, despite the BIG 5 Fs (BFFs). Visist our bed and breakfast located minutes away from Chapala Centro in the historical villiage 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 Spa | San Juan Cosalá Thermal Spa Day | Jumpstart Your SOULjourn #blackwomenrest #mexico](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uAYzF31rbyo/mqdefault.jpg)

![Your Relocation Roadmap to Bogota Columbia | Do you Want to Live at a Higher Altitude?
#ExodUSByeDesign #YourRelocationRoadmap #PassportReady
Your next bold move shouldnt be random-make it by design. In this webinar I introduce to some and revisit with others The Earth Awaits website that may help you research destinations that are on your Diva List that match your budget and lifestyle. Additionally, we will use the Numbeo website to check out cost of living, quality of life, and other aspects of research for potential countries we may want to call home. Using my T.E.A. Framework, I will show you a tool that can help with budgeting, safety checklists, and city or country comparisons. I also advise you on what to expect and questions to ask. Finally, I offer you accountability through community and coaching to keep you moving forward. This is how women 50+ are redefining retirement and confidently moving abroad. Buckle up! We’re on our way to….
Bogota Colombia!
About This Channel:
Co-Living, Culture, and Community: Seasoned Sisters Thriving Abroad
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 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 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.
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
Connect With Me:
https://stan.store/SavvySouljarAbroad/p/freedom-flexibility financial-security-abroad
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/15min
https://calendly.com/coachdonnaj/clarity-chat info@sojournersvistadellago.com
https://sfolayan.coachesconsole.com/jumpstart-your-souljourn-2-51.html
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!] Your Relocation Roadmap to Bogota Columbia | Do you Want to Live at a Higher Altitude?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uxQOffxWHd8/mqdefault.jpg)





![Mexican Food Can Be Healthy | Shrimp Taco | Fresh Produce and Spices Add Flavor #shrimptacos #mexico
#mexico #healthyfood #shrimp
What is your go-to Mexican food when traveling south of the border? Despite some traditional beliefs, Mexican food can be quite healthy. This is mainly because the food is corn based, along with other nutrient rich foods like tomatoes, squash, pumpkin, chia seeds, radishes, and beans.
When I first came to Mexico, I was worried about all the carbs that I would be eating. But Ive discovered that there is an abundance of fresh produce and spices that I can choose from.
In this short I display a shrimp and chicken taco with romaine lettuce, instead of the traditional corn or flour shell. It had fresh herbs, mushrooms and shredded carrots, topped with a wonderful ginger dressing. NO CHEESE. And surprisingly I didnt even miss it.
10 Mexican Foods to Try for Better is a good read by Kim Rose-Francis, RDN and Krista Linares, MPH that provides some valuable insight on the nutritional value of some of Mexicos staple foods.
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-m-jones-coachdonnaj-savvysouljar-lifemanifest
Bed and Breakfast
https://www.sojournersvistadellago.com
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
https://www.internationalteflacademy.com/lp-referral-program?grsf=bvklmd
Are you ready to L.E.A.V.E.? FREE PDF
https://lakesidewellnessretreats.getresponsesite.com/
YouTube Descalimar:
[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!] Mexican Food Can Be Healthy | Shrimp Taco | Fresh Produce and Spices Add Flavor #shrimptacos #mexico](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x59y6bloEXE/mqdefault.jpg)

