Episode 83 - Everything You Need to Know Before You Move to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico with Michelle Wedderburn
Release Date: 11/10/2022
Modern Aging
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Mexico is a friendly country with plenty of potential. There is culture, great food, and natural beauty everywhere. However, there are many things you should know before you move to Mexico. Learning about the culture and climate, safety concerns, and the economy can help you decide if Mexico is right for you!
In this episode, Michelle Wedderburn, the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse, joins us. She talks about her great experience living in San Miguel de Allende. Michelle shows us a better way to navigate your travel or move to Mexico. Fear can sometimes overwhelm your thoughts on moving abroad, but Michelle dares you to make that decision and try it yourself.
Snapshot of the Key Points from the Episode:
[02:04] Meet and greet Michelle Wedderburn and hear a bit of her backstory.
[03:31] What attracted Michelle to San Miguel de Allende, and why she chose to reside there
[08:19] Michelle describes San Miguel de Allende
[11:40] Why is Mexico a soft landing for those who want to have a life abroad?
[14:34] What airports are closest to San Miguel de Allende
[15:35] Cost of living between Mexico & USA
[24:35] Approximate monthly expenses for Michelle and her family
[30:48] Michelle’s business ventures in Mexico and what she plans for the future
About Michelle Wedderburn -
Michelle Wedderburn is the Founder and CEO of Expat Life Mexico (formerly Afro Expats) and, most recently, Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse. As an expat mentor and relocation consultant, she helps people confidently navigate their temporary or permanent move to San Miguel de Allende.
Her relocation tours provide individuals with a full week of comprehensive information about San Miguel neighborhoods, buying/renting real estate, how to obtain Mexican Residency, medical insurance, plus enjoy excursions and more. Guests will instantly be connected to local expats in these areas and other expats in San Miguel while deciding if this is a good fit for their new life abroad.
How to connect with Michelle Wedderburn:
Websites: https://www.expatlifemexico.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-wedderburn-1aaa1320a/
About Risa Morimoto
Founder and CEO of Modern Aging, Risa is a certified integrative nutrition health coach. She is passionate about ensuring people live the second half of their life feeling strong, fulfilled, and empowered.
Though Risa is the host of the Modern Aging YouTube Channel, she has spent most of her career behind the camera as a producer and director of documentaries (Wings of Defeat, Broken Harmony: China’s Dissidents) and TV (HGTV – House Hunters International, Selling NY, Animal Planet, A&E).
Through Modern Aging, she deep dives and shares her findings on alternative, global approaches to holistic health and wellness.
How to Connect Risa Morimoto:
Website - https://thisismodernaging.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thisismodernaging/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ModernAging
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thisismodernaging/