Episodes
Dec. 9, 2025
U.S. Expat Taxes: Year-End Strategies You Can't Miss
Moving abroad is exciting, but navigating US taxes as an expat can be overwhelming, confusing, and full of expensive pitfalls. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Haines, CPA , the CEO & Founder of Xpatax Solutions , and ...
Nov. 18, 2025
How to Thrive Abroad: A Psychologist’s Guide for US Expats
What does it take to truly thrive abroad, not just survive?In this eye-opening episode, host Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA sits down with intercultural psychologist and expat coach Deborah Dahab to explore the deeper, often overloo...
Nov. 11, 2025
Moving to Spain from the US: What Americans Need to Know
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Christopher J. Hughey , entrepreneur and founder of Americans Moving to Spain , to uncover what US citizens really need to know before taki...
Nov. 4, 2025
Financial Planning Tips for US Expats & Global Professionals
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA is joined by cross-border financial expert Jane Mepham, CFP®, founder of Elgon Financial Advisors and host of the International Money Cafe podcast . Togeth...
Oct. 28, 2025
Would You Move Abroad for Love? One American's Journey to Italy
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Ambika Mathur , model, creator, and founder of Travel with Amby , to explore her journey from Southern California to Naples, Italy. After dr...
Oct. 21, 2025
From Visas to Venture: How Tech Streamlines Global Relocation
In this episode of the Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , sits down with Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford , the CEO and co-founder of Emigreat , a regtech startup simplifying the global relocation process for comp...
Oct. 14, 2025
Raising Kids Abroad: Expert Tips for Creating Strong Expat Families
Raising children abroad comes with unique rewards and challenges. In this episode, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® EA, sits down with Angela Vitiello MBA, MS Ed, founder of the Expat Parenting Collective , to explore how globally m...
Oct. 7, 2025
Moving to Europe After 30: Visas, Challenges, and Life Abroad
Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to move abroad after 30? For many women, the idea of starting fresh overseas feels out of reach, but Cepee Tabibian , founder of She Hit Refresh , proves otherwise. At 35, she sold her ...
Sept. 30, 2025
Moving Abroad from the US: How to Choose and Plan Your New Life
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi . She shares her personal story of leaving Alabama for Mérida, Mexico, and how her journey inspired the ...
Sept. 23, 2025
George Kinder: Redefining Retirement and Purpose for US Expats
George Kinder , internationally recognized as the father of the Life Planning movement, joins Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA on Passport to Wealth™ for a transformative conversation about money, purpose, and living intentionally ab...
Sept. 16, 2025
How to Move to Germany as an American: Expert Visa & Relocation Tips
Dreaming of starting a new life in Germany? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , sits down with immigration and relocation specialists Hannah S. and Hena Vega Larios of Start Relocation to unpack...
Sept. 9, 2025
U.S Expat Life in Italy: Taxes, Culture, and Planning Smarter
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP® , EA sits down with Alex Ingrim , CEO of Liberty Atlantic Advisors , to unpack the realities of living abroad as an American in Italy. From navigating U.S. exp...
Sept. 2, 2025
U.S. Expat Tax Burden: How the Residence-Based Taxation Movement Could Change Everything
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, interviews Brandon Mitchener , Executive Director of Tax Fairness for Americans Abroad, to unpack the urgent fight for residence-based taxation. Brandon shares...
Aug. 26, 2025
Your Sign to Siesta: Bethany Stevens on Building a Slower, Richer Life in Spain
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Bethany Stevens, founder of Your Sign to Siesta , to discuss how burnout, big life changes, and a desire for deeper alignment can spark a life ab...
Aug. 19, 2025
Reinventing Yourself Abroad: From Creative Burnout to CEO in France
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Céline Flores-Tavukcuoglu , founder and CEO of Céline Concierge , a bespoke luxury concierge service based in Paris. Originally from Texas, Célin...
Aug. 12, 2025
U.S. Expat Tax Mistakes, Business Structures & Life in Spain with Nicolás Castillo, CPA
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Nicolás Castillo, CPA , founder of Rook International CPAs and Advisors , to demystify the tax complexities U.S. expats face abroad. From setting...
Aug. 5, 2025
How to Move Abroad with Confidence: GTFO Tours Founder Bethany Quinn Shares Her Expat Journey
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , welcomes Bethany Quinn , founder of GTFO Tours , for a candid conversation about relocation, reinvention, and what’s driving more Americans especially wo...
July 29, 2025
The PFIC Problem: Expert Guidance from Matthew Hitchcock, CPA
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Matthew Hitchcock, CPA and founder of Hitchcock & Partner GmbH , to demystify one of the most complex and misunderstood parts of expat taxes: Pas...
July 22, 2025
Why U.S. Academics Are Leaving: Dr. Jonah Otto on Life in German Academia
What would make an American academic sell everything and move across the world for a new career? In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Dr. Jonah Otto , Assistant Professor at the Univ...
July 15, 2025
The Courage to Start Over: From NYC to Portugal with Vivian Najib of FTB Home
In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, Vivian Najib, founder of FTB Home and creator of The Expat Diaries newsletter , sits down with us to explore what it really takes to build a life you love in a new country. Vivian’s jou...
May 29, 2025
Season 1 Finale: A Heartfelt Wrap-Up & What's Next
Welcome back to Passport To Wealth! I'm Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA, and today’s episode is a short but meaningful send-off to our very first season. When Savannah and I launched this podcast, our mission was clear: to inform, em...
May 15, 2025
From Scientist to CPA with Emily Haines
In this episode, we are joined by Emily Haines , CPA, and founder of Xpatax Solutions . Emily is an expert in U.S. taxation for expats, with years of experience helping individuals navigate the complexities of cross-border ta...
April 30, 2025
Run Toward Something: Mickelle Weber on Building a Life Abroad
In this episode we welcome Mickelle Weber , an angel investor, storyteller, serial entrepreneur, and founder. She is the host of the House of Peregrine podcast, where she explores the power of storytelling and shares insights...
April 23, 2025
Buying Property in Switzerland with Peter Bloemsma
In this episode, we’re joined by Peter Bloemsma, founder of Swiss Advisory Services. With over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate relocation and real estate transactions, Peter is a trusted expert in purchasing p...