Go from surviving in a country that no longer suits you
to living and thriving in a country that does
Whatever happened to that dream you had of living abroad?
Maybe you got the urge to move to a foreign country years ago, and you explored the idea back then, but something stopped you.
Now every time you hear about someone’s expat journey on a podcast or in a blog post, you feel a bit jealous of them and irritated with yourself.
You think, why can’t I Iive that kind of lifestyle?
The truth is, you can!
But you’ve lost faith that that is even possible. So instead of taking steps to make your dream a reality, you spend way too much time pining away for a life abroad without taking meaningful steps to make it happen.
You find yourself making excuses and procrastinating. And time passed.
Now, you are no closer to living abroad than when your dream found you all that time ago. And now you feel stuck.
You’re discouraged with thoughts of
How can I earn a living overseas?
I’m not the kind of person who packs up and moves thousands of miles away from “home”
Who am I kidding, I can’t move abroad because ___________(fill in the blank)
I don’t even know where to begin
Whatever the reasons, they all lead to one place…
NOWHERE!
So you feel constricted, stuck in a country where you don’t feel you can be your authentic self.
You are frustrated, and you tell yourself there has got to be more to life than what you are living. Anxious, annoyed, and stymied, you relegate yourself to living your dream through the stories of those who are living their lives in foreign countries. And day after day, the walls continue to close in on you.
And COVID-19 has made things even worse. Are you kicking yourself because you didn’t act on your plans and move to that place where you feel so free and alive before the pandemic struck and completely stalled your life?
Despite your dissatisfaction, you can’t seem to break out of procrastination mode.
Sadly, this is where so many expat dreams die.
But what if it doesn’t have to be that way?
What if you could finally work through the doubt, uncertainty, and inertia so that you can finally start living and thriving in your dream country?
The Carefree Expat Incubator Program will get you there.
What if you could wake up every morning in that place where you feel most alive, where you show up in all your glory?
Imagine it! Living in a country where you radiate calm confidence and a joy for life merely because being there honors who you are and the ideals you hold most dear.
Perhaps it’s a sense of freedom and adventure.
Or maybe it’s connecting with people from different cultures.
Perhaps your curiosity and desire to learn new things experientially make you feel young and alive.
Or perhaps you just want a simpler, more relaxed lifestyle where you can savor new cuisines at an outdoor restaurant.
Whatever those values are, imagine the satisfaction you will experience as you rise to the challenges and enjoy the benefits of living in your dream country.
Hi, I’m Patricia
I was just like you. I felt trapped and unable to be me, fully, in the United States. But I was scared, so I put my dream of living abroad on hold for way too long.
Then, with the help of a coach, I began to see living abroad as a real possibility for me. I changed my beliefs, created new habits that boosted my confidence, and I made my move to France.
It was a challenging process of self-discovery, accountability, and action, but it has been so worth it. And I know this process, which I teach in the Carefree Expat Incubator Program, will help you find the confidence and courage to move abroad with clarity and ease.
Let me guide you.
Would you like to learn how to…
create an inspiring vision of your new life abroad
move through your fears, doubts, and uncertainties
develop and execute your move abroad plan
downsize all your stuff to make the move sensibly
manage the feelings of isolation and create community in your new country
sustain yourself and continue to live your dream for years to come
What members are saying about the program…
I planned for and made my move abroad alone, but I created a program that provides support and accountability so that you don’t have to.
The Carefree Expat Incubator is the simplest way for you to gain clarity on what you want to experience, work through your fears and doubts, create a plan, and be held accountable so that you can start living and thriving in your new country.
What is included?
Self-paced Video Trainings
Weekly Coaching Support
Amazing Like-minded Community
8 self-paced, video lessons with all the necessary tools you will need to make your move – with 3-year access to existing and any updated versions of video modules
3-year access to weekly Group Coaching Calls where you’ll receive support and guidance from your Coach and the encouragement from and wisdom of fellow, like-minded program members
Access to support via a private online community so that you can connect with other women pursuing an expat journey and receive strategic, high-level guidance when you need it.
The Carefree Expat Incubator
Program Framework
Module 1
Belief building, decision making, visioning and goal setting
Identifying your core values to get you out of procrastination mode and into action
Making key decisions that reduce overwhelm and self-doubt, using a two-step decision process
Module 2
Transforming vision into a holistic and concrete plan
Developing a plan that addresses logistical concerns such as visa, language skills, budget, career, AND the often-overlooked emotional considerations such as letting go of the old, creating empowering beliefs, and embracing your new identity
Module 3
Taking action on plan, remaining positive and staying in action
Prioritizing action items, working your plan, assessing progress, and making adjustments so that you stay on track and can begin living in your new country more quickly and confidently
Next steps
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If it sounds like I can help, I’ll explain what I have to offer and how it all works and you and I can decide if working together is a fit for both of us. Then everything is possible and you can create the future you want.
What People Are Saying About The Program
I cannot say enough good things about this program. I signed up to tackle the logistics of moving to France. What I found was practical tips on the logistics, but more profoundly, support and encouragement emotionally which allowed me to really embrace what I want and how I want to actually live. Patricia’s program has helped me to give myself permission to pursue my dreams.
I love, love this program! Before joining, I had a lofty idea of what it would take to make my dream of living abroad become a reality, but now I have an action plan and the support system to truly make these plans come to fruition. Thank you, Patricia Brooks, for creating this amazing program and community.
I’m so grateful that I found Patricia Brooks and her course, The Carefree Expat Incubator Program. It is a community of women who support each other, and applaud each other’s wins. At the heart of this program is Patricia Brooks herself. Patricia’s combination of kindness, and humor as well as her knowledge, resources, and patience helps you understand what you truly want, and the vision you create for your life is priceless. It has given me the courage and support I needed to move abroad.
The course takes you on a journey of self-awareness, but not only that, it addresses practical matters of planning a move abroad. Because of The Carefree Expat Program, I’m now living my life in the south of France! Merci Patricia!
I gained so much more than I expected when I reached out to Patricia Brooks and joined The Carefree Expat Incubator Program. I thought all I needed was some hand-holding through the complicated process to move permanently to Portugal. What I found was clarity, courage, and support to get through the sometimes heart-wrenching undertakings (e.g., letting go of my house and a lifetime of accumulated belongings). With Patricia’s guidance and encouragement of the women in the coaching calls, I sailed through and felt freedom rather than loss.
The weekly coaching sessions are highlights for me; I come away from each session with new insights and inspiration. I am well on my way to a recreated simple life in Portugal.
The Carefree Expat Incubator program has changed the whole trajectory of my move abroad plan. Before joining Patricia’s program, I was mostly dreaming but not doing the work it takes to make moving abroad a reality. Her course is leading me through the steps to define my key core values, necessary for planning my move and staying motivated. Through this journey of self-discovery, I’ve met several intelligent, determined, and passionate women during weekly group calls. Patricia has created an open, safe space for us to share our fears, hopes, and wins.
I am not the same person I was before joining this program. I’m now committed to doing all that is required to make my move abroad happen.
Every single time I’m on a call with Patricia, I think, “She is SO good at this!”
Have you ever had the privilege of witnessing another person actively walking in their life’s purpose? That’s what it feels like to be a member of this community. Patricia is an exceptional teacher, life coach, and program manager.
I’m still working to complete my modules, but the fact that she has a tool for everything that life throws at us has been a lifesaver for me. I’m so blessed to be part of this tribe of women!
It can sometimes feel lonesome to be one of few within your friends’ group or the only one of your relatives who desires to leave the United States. But being part of this chosen family is one of the most affirming decisions I’ve ever made. I’m constantly reminded by the other women in the program who have either already moved abroad or who are also on their way out that I’m not alone. They help validate my yearnings for a more fulfilling life outside of North America by showing me that a better quality of life is within my grasp. Not only can I have everything I want, but I also deserve it.
I am eternally grateful our paths crossed, and I look forward to being in my own personal promised land sooner than later.
When I got serious about uprooting my life to move to France, deciding where to begin my research was challenging. Despite combing government websites, questions remained regarding residency requirements, which visa I could apply for, employment options, health insurance, and other issues. The glut of information available online and elsewhere was overwhelming, to say the least.
Thankfully, I found Patricia and her Carefree Expat Incubator (CEI) program. Patricia offers a roadmap to navigate the emotional, mental, and physical terrain that comes with such an ambitious undertaking as relocating to a different country. With the CEI program, I’ve gained the clarity and purpose of my journey towards life in a foreign land. The core values I identified supports my “why” for moving abroad.
Besides life coaching and the CEI learning modules, I get access to a supportive community of energetic, like-minded women at different stages of their expat journey. Their collective wisdom and generosity fills my heart to the brim with gratitude each week. Roadblocks on the path to expat life may sprout up, but with Patricia’s continued guidance and support, I am confident, empowered, and inspired to keep forging ahead.
Two victories to share:
1 – This morning I completed my travel checklist. It kept getting pushed to the backburner amongst other competing priorities and I wasn’t happy about that. But now I’m relieved.
2 – I noticed I’m organically shifting into my 3rd desired character trait. This is a surprise because when we first identified the traits we wanted to develop to carry out our goal of relocating, I really only thought I’d tap into one of them. How much can someone really shift their mindset in a matter of months? I was skeptical. But since starting this program, I’ve now tapped into strengthening my(1) resilience, (2) calm, and (3) optimism. This is a big deal. I joined this program to work at the mental/spiritual aspects of this move. The returns are abundant. — feeling proud.
The best investment I’ve made in my personal development in years is enrolling in the Carefree Expat Incubator Program.
I plan to move from the U.S. to France in five months. If it wasn’t for this program, I’m 100% sure I’d still be dreaming about it rather than actively taking steps to make it a reality. The course material, the accountability, and the supportive women in the weekly Zoom group sessions are invaluable. But it’s the coaching from Patricia Brooks that’s priceless.
The best part is, if you show up and apply yourself in the Carefree Expat Incubator Program, you’ll accomplish even more than living abroad. By working through your doubts, mental blocks, and fears—some lifelong—you’ll come out on the other side (hopefully in your dream country!) a more confident, bolder, and happier woman.
I am so glad I found Patricia and her Carefree Expat Incubator Program. For several years I have had the desire to move to Europe. I found it challenging to make progress towards this goal on my own. Patricia has been helping me to address the fears I have about moving abroad. Addressing these mental/emotional blocks has helped me to take action toward my dream.
It’s also immensely powerful to be in a group where we all have this common goal. We all help to propel each other forward. You get great advice and practical tips from other group members. To have the ongoing support of Patricia and the group members has been priceless and I can’t imagine where I would be without it.
The Carefree Expat Incubator Program has helped me to become more focused and accountable for all the steps I need to take to make my move abroad real. I’ve also gained clarity about what I want and I am more determined than ever to create the life I’ve always wanted but never had a vehicle for getting there.
I’m inspired by the supportive community Patricia has built and I’m grateful for her phenomenal coaching and mentorship. I hope that you might be moved by what I have written here to take that leap of faith and join this program.
I’m about a week and a half away from the end of my 3-month exploratory trip which I took to get clarity on whether or not I am ultimately ready to move back to Germany. Happy to say, mission accomplished. I remained open from the start and clarity arrived! Now comes planning and logistics to shoot my shot at returning permanently. I’m focused and I’m grateful for this program and this group.
Connecting with Patricia was one of the many steps in the early stages of my moving-to-France journey. Even though I have moved around the world several times and don’t need much help, talking to Patricia has been very insightful. She lives in the region I want to explore. Since this is probably my final move before retirement, her questions, knowledge, and experience have urged me to go deeper into my ideas, dreams, and visions. Moving abroad alone can be daunting, especially at an older age (I’m 58).
I believe Patricia is an amazing resource to help you self-explore and be well-prepared for your move abroad and to France specifically. If I need help in the near future, her extensive program will get me where I want and need to be.
Working with Patricia gave me the clarity to move forward on my journey to find my home in France. I’ve been on the path for years, and often get sidetracked. Patricia is great at steering clients back on course. She is professional and a person with whom it is a joy to collaborate. She has clarity, focus, and is a keen listener. I recommend her services if you need the extra support of a coach who can help you to find what you are looking for by tapping into why it’s important to you. I purchased a package of 4 sessions and was able to have the tools to go in the right direction.
Go from saying:
“if I move abroad” to
“when I move abroad!”
The Carefree Expat Incubator Program will get you there.
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