Hi !
I'm Sofia! Born and raised in Mexico.
At 18 I was in search of a better future so, I took a leap and left home for Italy to study design.
I was dreaming!
But reality hit quick: first, there was the visa struggle – a whole new world I never knew existed. Then came the entrance exam, filled with Roman architecture questions I'd never heard of (spoiler alert: I didn't pass!). I spoke zero Italian, barely knew anything about art, and had never been away from my mom before.
I also had limited finances, barely any cooking skills, and with the unknown of being abroad – it felt overwhelming! But the excitement outweighed the fear, and somehow, I persevered. I even graduated with an honors thesis in Jewelry Design!
What started as a "3-year study abroad adventure" turned into a 19-year expat life that's still ongoing! Italy was just the beginning. Then came France, Canada, and now, the South Pacific!.
All these moves meant frequent visa renewals, endless bureaucratic hurdles, and declining mental health from the constant stress of being always a foreigner. Through it all, I managed to hold on with my home made tacos, the cheerful spirit from my culture, my new dreams and the hope of achieving a better life.
Being an expat is a unique lifestyle, a world of its own.
We can feel like outsiders everywhere – strangers in our own countries, belonging to many places and distant from loved ones back home. And here's the thing: there isn't enough support for immigrants. That's why we struggle constantly, sometimes feeling lost about what to do next and with self-doubt.
That's why I created Expat Superpower.
After countless moves (20th house, 5th country, 3rd continent!), I realized I'd developed a toolbox of guides, strategies and hacks. These helped my family and me navigate and adjust smoothly to each new move. And using these strategies meant being able to focus on what truly matters – enjoying life itself.
My last move was a turning point. Within weeks, I felt like a local, even giving advice to others! That's when it hit me: I had to share these guides and strategies and help others have an easier life away from home!
So, here I am, grateful to meet you and committed to giving my best to empower you to thrive in your international adventures!
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