Beyond Borders
Permission to leave, freedom to live abroad
An email journey with stories, strategies, and support to help you move from secretly dreaming to confidently planning your family’s life abroad.
Give Yourself Permission to Want More
You’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck and are ready to have your money stretch further and build savings.
You know there’s more to life than the endless hustle of American corporate culture.
You’re ready to transform your “what if” into “when we move.”
You dream of giving your children a global perspective but worry about making such a big change.
It’s More Possible Than You Think
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What if i told you thousands of families like yours are already living this dream?
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That moving abroad is not just for the indepedently wealthy of the endlessly adventurous?
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Your children might thrive, not just survive, in a new culture
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That your career could grow, not stall, in an international setting.
I believe that moving abroad isn’t just about changing your location-it’s about questioning what we’ve been told is “normal” and why we continue living within systems that don’t serve our deepest values.
– Sonaya Williams
Copenhagen, Denmark, September 2018
Your Journey to Freedom
Week 1
PERMISSION TO LEAVE.
Breaking down mental barriers and giving yourself permission to want more.
Week 2
THRIVE BEYOND BORDERS.
How children adapt, grow, and embrace new cultures abroad.
Week 3
MAKING IT HAPPEN.
Practical steps and strategies to transform your dream into reality.
What You’ll Receive
9 carefully crafted emails filled with real stories, practical advice, and actionable steps.
Real-life examples from families who’ve successfully made the move.
Practical worksheets to help you plan your transition.
$17
Give Yourself Permission to Begin
YES, I’M READY FOR FREEDOM!
“Last year , I was secretly browsing international locations. Today, I’m writing this from our home in Spain, watching my children thrive in ways I never imagined possible.”
– Sarah, mom of two
About Sonaya
After growing up in the Bronx as the daughter of a Caribbean immigrant, I never imagined I’d become an international family strategist helping women create extraordinary lives abroad. My journey began when love led me to England, and what started as a leap of faith has evolved into a decade of global living across three countries with my husband and two daughters, Mia and Elise.
As an entrepreneur who has built and scaled businesses on three continents, I understand firsthand the challenges and opportunities of recreating your professional identity abroad. My background in digital systems and business development gave me the flexibility to work from anywhere-a freedom I’m passionate about helping other women achieve.
My family’s transitions through England, Denmark, and now Qatar have taught me invaluable lessons about raising global children, maintaining family connections across oceans, and creating community in unfamiliar places. These experiences inspired me to found Your Expat Life, where I’ve helped hundreds of families navigate their own international journeys.
I believe that moving abroad isn’t just about changing your location-it’s about questioning what we’ve been told is “normal” and why we continue living within systems that don’t serve our deepest values. When I’m not helping women reimagine their lives beyond borders, you’ll find me exploring local markets with my daughters, hosting virtual cooking sessions with my mother back in America, or enjoying the sunset from our Doha balcony.
My mission is simple: to help you challenge the status quo and recognize that the “default setting” of American life aren’t the only options. There are countless ways to create safety, joy, and meaning for your family- ad sometimes the most extraordinary possibilities exist beyond familiar borders.
Featured Articles
Freedom Isn’t Location - It’s Having Choices
What will you do if the border closes?
Why Today's Achievers Are Choosing Experiences Over Mortgages.
The new American Dream has a passport.
Two Weeks Vacation!? There's a Whole Other Way to Live
How questioning one ‘normal’ changed everything else.
Understanding Visas, Residency, and Citizenship
A real talk from someone who’s done it all.
