Want to move abroad—but don’t know where to start?
This episode of Possibilities with Monique de Maio features Cepee Tabibian, founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community and platform that empowers women 30 and up to take the leap and build lives abroad.
Whether you're craving freedom, sick of burnout culture, or just tired of being told “you’re too old” to start over—this conversation is your permission slip.
You’ll learn:
→ The first mindset shift that makes moving abroad actually possible
→ The most common fears women face (and how to overcome them)
→ Financial, logistical, and emotional prep you actually need
→ How to travel with intention, not just escapism
→ Why moving abroad is sometimes less about the place—and more about the reset
🎧 Listen now and get inspired to stop waiting for someday—and start planning your next chapter.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Cepee Tabibian: The Story Behind She Hit Refresh
02:42 – The Realities of Moving Abroad in Your 30s and 40s
05:45 – What Holds Women Back from Making a Big Leap?
09:11 – How to Plan, Prepare, and Protect Your Dream Abroad
14:03 – Solo Travel, Community, and Intentional Living
17:44 – The Difference Between Vacationing and Living Abroad
22:15 – Advice for the Woman Who’s Waiting for the “Right Time”
About Cepee Tabibian: At the age of 35, Cepee upended her entire life by selling her belongings and moving from the US to Europe—and has never looked back. Since then, she’s been on a mission to help other women do the same through her community-based business, She Hit Refresh: a global community of over 17,000 women age 30+ who want to move abroad.
Cepee is also the author of I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe—featured in Forbes— an in-depth guide for understanding the many visa options for Europe.
As the daughter of Colombian and Iranian immigrants, Cepee grew up in Houston, Texas, before becoming an immigrant herself in Spain. Through her work, she’s proven that it’s never too late to hit refresh on your life.
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