Why Wait? Taking a Sabbatical While You’re Still Young, Healthy & Child-Free | She Hit Refresh

Masha is an American marketing executive from New York City. After nearly 15 years of working in advertising as a public relations specialist, community manager, social media expert and strategist, Masha decided to take a sabbatical for a year with her husband and cat Trudy. Masha and her husband now live in Valencia, Spain, where they spend their days immersed in the culture, reading, creating art, and living life without the dreaded Sunday scaries. Masha believes that everyone should have the opportunity to take time off beyond a 2-week vacation or a work-sponsored sabbatical. IN THIS EPISODE - Life challenges that inspired Masha and her husband to pivot - Their planning process for their move abroad - Why Masha and her husband chose Valencia, Spain - Benefits of taking a break from work in your 30s CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction of Masha and her background 1:35 The pandemic as a catalyst for change 4:39 Planning their move abroad 7:20 Why move abroad now? 8:20 Societal pressure to work continuously 15:19 Preparing mentally, financially, and logistically for a sabbatical 17:29 Navigating doubts, fears, and family reactions 18:57 Reasons for choosing Spain and Valencia specifically 21:57 Biggest revelations and benefits of the sabbatical so far 26:22 Favorite aspects of Spanish life 32:05 Adjusting to the Spanish lifestyle 48:45 Resources for future expats 49:10 Thanks to our sponsor, International Living WHERE TO FIND MASHA TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mashadanielle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mashadanielle/ 👇🏼 LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW - What are your thoughts on taking a sabbatical or early retirement? - Are you considering a major life change like moving overseas? - What steps can you take now to start planning your own sabbatical? 🍿 WATCH NEXT How I Moved to Spain | American Living in Spain: https://youtu.be/hJzrhrip1IQ RESOURCES FOR FUTURE EXPATS 💃🏽 She Hit Refresh Facebook group: Join our thriving community of over 17,000 women age 30+: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ ✈️ Move Abroad After 30 Masterclass: A four-day live training covering the essential steps to moving abroad, from visa options to mindset work. Join the waitlist at https://www.shehitrefresh.com/masterclass. 👯‍♀️ Refresher’s Lounge: A paid membership community for women actively planning their move abroad, offering ongoing support, resources, and a close-knit community. Join the waitlist at https://www.shehitrefresh.com/lounge. 📖 Updated Visa Guide to Europe: “I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe,” covers 19 countries and 50+ visa options! Your purchase of this digital book includes lifetime access to updates. If you're looking to move to Europe, get your copy at https://www.shehitrefresh.com/visaguide. ⭐️ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, INTERNATIONAL LIVING! ⭐️ A big thank you goes out to our new sponsor, International Living! Check them out for resources on retiring abroad, including: 🌏 34th Annual Global Retirement Index: https://www.shehitrefresh.com/retirementindex 🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain: Comfortable City Living on Spain’s Mediterranean Coast: https://internationalliving.com/countries/spain/valencia-spain/ EXTRA RESOURCES 💻 List of 25 Work From Anywhere Companies https://shehitrefresh.com/workfromanywhere 🚀 Move Abroad After 30 Guide https://shehitrefresh.com/moveabroadguide 👩🏻‍💻 STAY CONNECTED Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgydoTS7V3pY1V0WI5S6Bw Website: https://shehitrefresh.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh/ 📧 NEWSLETTER Get even more tips and resources on how to move abroad: https://shehitrefresh.com/newsletter *This description contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you use them. #movetospain #sabbatical #movingabroad