Rewriting Your Money Story Abroad: Finding Freedom, Not Just Stability

Moving abroad often means starting over, new routines, new systems, and sometimes, a new relationship with money.

For many women, the expat chapter begins with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. You might be setting up a new household, adjusting to one income, or wondering how to start saving again after a big move. Managing money abroad isn’t just about numbers it’s about confidence, clarity, and control.

And for most of us, that confidence doesn’t come overnight.

The Truth About Expat Finances

Living overseas can be financially empowering, but it can also be confusing. Currency exchanges, rent paid by cheque, sudden DEWA bills and sometimes, it feels like a whole new language.

But here’s what most people don’t talk about: your financial wellbeing is just as important as your emotional one.

Because when you understand your money, you make space for freedom, choices, opportunities, and peace of mind.

Financial Freedom Looks Different for Everyone

Financial freedom doesn’t always mean early retirement or owning ten properties. For some, it’s paying off credit cards. For others, it’s building an emergency fund or learning how to invest wisely.

No matter where you are in your journey, it starts with small, intentional steps:

• Setting financial goals that match your life abroad
• Learning how to budget around your real cost of living
• Understanding investment basics (without the jargon)
• Building safety nets that keep you secure, wherever you live

Why We’re Talking About This Now

Because for many women in our community, money is a silent source of stress and it’s time we start talking about it openly.

This month, Coffee With An Expat is partnering with Wealth Heights for a very special online workshop:

“Kickstart Your Financial Freedom” with Haitham Sadek, Founder of Wealth Heights.

Haitham has over 20 years of global experience in investment and entrepreneurship, and he’ll walk us through how to take that first confident step toward building a secure financial future.

This workshop is free for all members including those who join through our Global Connections Online Membership (for women outside the UAE).

For the Women Who Want More Than Just Advice

We’ve seen it firsthand: women thrive when they talk about money in safe, empowering spaces.

In our community, financial confidence doesn’t look like spreadsheets and stock charts it looks like women sharing stories, asking questions, and taking control of their choices together.

If that sounds like the kind of support you’ve been looking for, this workshop is the perfect place to start.

Join us for “Kickstart Your Financial Freedom”

📅 Wednesday · 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM GMT+4

💻 Zoom (Online)

Free for all members — including Global Connections members

👉 Join Coffee With An Expat to access this event for free and start your journey toward financial freedom.