Katie Ananina: "Plan B" Passports Explained, How to Safeguard Your Future with Second Citizenship

In this episode, Natalie Brunell chats with Katie Ananina aka "Katie the Russian" on X—CMO of CitizenX and founder of Plan B Passport—about why having a “Plan B” passport isn’t just a travel trick but a true safety net when geopolitics shift.

What you’ll learn about:

• Katie’s entrepreneurial roots in Russia after the USSR’s collapse
• How “Plan B Passports” give you a backup plan when borders change
• Why second-citizenship by investment is becoming more popular  
• The basics of "flag theory" and why diversifying your citizenship matters
• Key geopolitical trends to watch before picking a passport
• Broken immigration systems and the rise of microstates
• The future of flexible citizenship models

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