Many Black Americans are asking the same question right now: Is it safer to stay in the United States… or to live abroad? With rising political extremism, ICE raids, and expanding government power, many people feel caught in a painful psychological trap — afraid to stay, but also afraid to leave. In this Thursday livestream, we break down what safety actually means, why anger can be rational, and how to begin exploring your options without panic. We also share a simple 7-day action plan that can help you start researching countries, costs, visas, and communities if you are considering life outside the United States. This is not about fear. This is about clarity, options, and motion. Join the conversation. 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia

Black Americans, it is time to center OUR community. Today, the world is on edge. With over 200 reported dead in Iran, including over 100 elementary school girls, after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes and immediate retaliation, the term "regime change" is back on the table. History shows that when "regime change" is the goal, the consequences are never small, and regular people pay the highest price. At Our Black Utopia, we believe in strategy over panic. We built this channel for Black Americans seeking real options for money and mobility, backed by receipts, systems, and a clear plan. Having lived abroad in Lisbon for nearly four years, we teach you how to build your exit options now, rather than waiting for America to "get better." In this critical discussion, we're covering: • Unpacking how U.S. policy led to the current escalation – it's not by accident. • Blaxit Destinations: Discovering where Black Americans are actually clustering globally and why, focusing on workable systems, not just aesthetics. • Our proven decision system to help you pick your top 3 countries, considering: Legal Path, Monthly Burn, Healthcare Failsafe, Safety Reality, Community, Racial Stress, and a crucial Plan B. •Your 7-Day Shortlist Sprint: A simple, actionable plan to identify your ideal relocation options without fantasy or vibes. Ready to build your exit options? From the Americas to Africa, we have an option for you. We'll discuss the pros and cons, from proximity and cost control to bureaucracy and safety watchouts. Don't argue with the building while it's on fire. Build your exit options now. 📚RESOURCE mentioned in livestream: https://ourblackutopia.thinkific.com/products/digital_downloads/2026BestCountries4BlackPeople 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia

In 2026, your U.S. passport alone may NOT be enough to board an international flight. New travel authorization systems are rolling out worldwide — and if you don’t complete them in advance, airlines can legally deny you boarding. In this Thursday OBU livestream, we break down: • Europe’s upcoming ETIAS pre-approval (expected late 2026)• The UK ETA (already live and required)• Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES)• Passport expiration rules that can stop you at check-in• Why airlines are now acting as border control• Digital ID myths that could leave you stranded If you are:– Planning a scouting trip– Preparing to relocate abroad– Building a global exit strategy– Or simply traveling internationally in 2026 You NEED this update. #ETIAS #UKETA #Travel2026 #MoveAbroad #BlackExpats #GlobalMobility #ourblackutopia 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you.* ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) www.startabroad.com/aff/ourblackutopia RelocateToPortugal - Gail - relocatetoportugal.com Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-concierge ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M5S8B Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu Our preferred Travel Rewards Cards: American Express: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/american-express-green-card?ref=HALISVhpiN&XLINK=MYCP Chase Sapphire: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19p/ZONWDPS6SZ Transfer $ Internationally - Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com/invite/spu/halisiv ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't: https://amzn.to/3dPzmK7 ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary

IF YOU’RE PLANNING TO MOVE ABROAD — THIS CONVERSATION COULD SAVE YOU MONEY. After living in Lisbon for over 4 years, we’re sharing the real mistakes we made during our relocation process — from banking and customs taxes to visa timing and health insurance increases. We’re also discussing a costly situation one of our clients is currently navigating This is a community conversation. Drop your biggest fear or “I wish I had known” moment in the chat. If you’re thinking about geo-arbitrage, financial independence, or leaving the U.S. strategically — this is for you. #MoveAbroad #BlackExpats #GeoArbitrage #RetireAbroad #Portugal 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you.* ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) www.startabroad.com/aff/ourblackutopia RelocateToPortugal - Gail - relocatetoportugal.com Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-concierge ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M5S8B Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu Our preferred Travel Rewards Cards: American Express: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/american-express-green-card?ref=HALISVhpiN&XLINK=MYCP Chase Sapphire: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19p/ZONWDPS6SZ Transfer $ Internationally - Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com/invite/spu/halisiv ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't: https://amzn.to/3dPzmK7 ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary

Black Men are often afraid to leave America, afraid to move overseas or abroad. In today's Thursday Short with our Utopian Legends, we explore the reasons why Black Men should flee America, why so many resist, and what spouses can do to try and convince them that life can be much better for African Americans OUTSIDE of the United States. This is about systems, citizenship, risk, and long-term financial security. 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you.* ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) www.startabroad.com/aff/ourblackutopia RelocateToPortugal - Gail - relocatetoportugal.com Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-concierge ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M5S8B Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu Our preferred Travel Rewards Cards: American Express: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/american-express-green-card?ref=HALISVhpiN&XLINK=MYCP Chase Sapphire: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19p/ZONWDPS6SZ Transfer $ Internationally - Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com/invite/spu/halisiv ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't: https://amzn.to/3dPzmK7 ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary

What we are experiencing in the United States is not normal. For Black Americans, life before Trump, was not normal. We thought it was, but it and was not! Today we're discussing all of the ways we were diabolically being mentally manipulated to accept our abuse by the American systems as normal. America F*CKED us up! #BlackExpat #OurBlackUtopia #AmericaFuckedMeUp #ExpatLife #MentalHealth #FinancialFreedom #TrumpReElection #LiveStream #BlackTravel #moveabroad 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you.* ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) www.startabroad.com/aff/ourblackutopia RelocateToPortugal - Gail - relocatetoportugal.com Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-concierge ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M5S8B Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu Our preferred Travel Rewards Cards: American Express: https://americanexpress.com/en-us/referral/american-express-green-card?ref=HALISVhpiN&XLINK=MYCP Chase Sapphire: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19p/ZONWDPS6SZ Transfer $ Internationally - Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://wise.com/invite/spu/halisiv ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI Why Does The Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing In School, But Weren't: https://amzn.to/3dPzmK7 ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary

The Unvarnished Truth You NEED to Hear Are you a Black American, aged 45-65, dreaming of financial freedom abroad but worried about the hidden pitfalls? You've heard the stories, seen the glamorous posts, but what about the realities no one talks about? This isn't about fear; it's about strategy. Join us as we dive deep into the viral conversation around "A WARNING TO BLACK AMERICANS MOVING ABROAD." We're pulling back the curtain on the critical truths you must understand before making the life-changing decision to relocate. Having retired at 57 and 66 without a pension, and living in Lisbon for over three years after traveling to 24 cities on four continents, we speak from pattern recognition, not emotion. We executed a strategy, and now we're sharing the unvarnished truth. Jasmine Gizelle's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmjHwvWXkgQ&list=PLBz23gmWgdD7lb1R9v2yxgrxHjVasSmvG&index=11&t=101s (📚RESOURCES mentioned in livestream(s): https://bit.ly/OBU-Topical-resources) 5 Step Exit Plan: 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU SUBSTACK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ MeetUp mailing list for future meetups: https://subscribepage.io/OBU-Summer-Meetups 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia 🏡Get on the wait list: REAL ESTATE INVESTING MASTER CLASS https://bit.ly/obu-realestate-masterclass ============================= OUR BLACK UTOPIA - our email address can be found under the “About” tab on our YouTube channel: *Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no cost to you.* ============================= 🇵🇹ALL THINGS PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE REFERRED BY OUR BLACK UTOPIA. Residency VISA Help: Zach and Anna –Start Abroad - (Portugal, Panama, Costa Rica, and Spain coming soon) www.startabroad.com/aff/ourblackutopia RelocateToPortugal - Gail - relocatetoportugal.com Get Your Portuguese NIF & Bank Account from the US or get your Portugal taxes filed: https://www.bordr.io/?via=anewdawnproductionsincdbaourblackutopia Serenity Healthcare Concierge: https://bit.ly/serenity-medical-concierge ============================== ✈️TRAVEL & MOVING ABROAD 🚆 70% off the first 1 on 1 language lesson - starts at $4/hour: https://bit.ly/obu_languagelesson Learn Spanish from my tutor, Laura: https://aepspanish.com/ Discount for Trusted HouseSitters: ​​https://bit.ly/obu-trustedhousesitters Good Bank for F.I.R.E.: https://ally.com/referral?code=2G3P5M5S8B Luggage/Deployment Bags we used: https://amzn.to/3LqVmYm Ship Your Luggage: https://www.sendmybag.com/?affid=542034 Google FI cell service for travelers: https://g.co/fi/r/91R1NA (if you often travel, get a local SIM within a day or two of when you land) Nord VPN - keep your data safe while surfing around the world: https://ref.nordvpn.com/yHjBsmdLyMu ______________________________________ 📚OUR BOOKSHELF 📚 CASHING OUT: win the wealth game by walking away: https://amzn.to/3UgAFSN START LATE FINISH RICH: https://amzn.to/4boQ1Mp TAKE STOCK: https://amzn.to/3PqyL1J THE BEARDSTOWN LADIES' COMMON-SENSE INVESTMENT GUIDE: https://amzn.to/3zWAvu8 HOW WE BEAT THE STOCK MARKET - AND HOW YOU CAN TOO: https://amzn.to/4eIZWPC Get Good with Money: Ten Simple Steps to Becoming Financially Whole: https://amzn.to/3E6ywn0 Choose FI: https://amzn.to/3UtcTmI ================= We are not financial advisors, but financial educators. The content in our courses, on our website, and on our YouTube videos are for educational purposes only and merely cites our own personal opinions. In order to make the best financial decision that suits your needs, you must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary.

We're diving deep into the actionable steps you can take today to prepare for an emergency departure from the USA or your home country within 72 hours. The world is changing rapidly, and while we advocate for thoughtful, long-term planning, having an immediate exit strategy is about empowerment, options, and protecting your future. We break down 5 essential steps. This isn't about panic; it's about being proactive and prepared. #OurBlackUtopia #ExpatLife #FinancialFreedom #EmergencyPreparedness #LeaveTheUSA #BlackExpats #RetirementPlanning #72HourChallenge #GoBag #TravelPrep 😎MEETUP 2026 - Get information and sign up for the next private Q&A session: https://bit.ly/2026OBU-Meetup BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: https://bit.ly/become-a-utopian 🗺️ Move Abroad Toolkit: https://bit.ly/moveabroadtoolkit 🙋🏾‍♀️ Book a 1:1 Consultation: Book a Call with Halisi & Ric: https://bit.ly/bookacall_obu TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE - become FINANCIALLY FREE 🔥Beyond the Bling: FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE for LATE BLOOMERS Online Program: http://BeyondTheBling.com 🔥 🏖️ Ready to Retire Toolkit: bit.ly/Ready2RetireToolkit CONTACT RIC & HALISI: https://bit.ly/OBU-HomePage 📰OBU AFTERDARK - Substack: https://ourblackutopia.substack.com/ 💰SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 💰 All Super Thanks and Super Chat $$ goes to our scholarship fund to help someone else create their utopia 💵 CashApp $ourblackutopia ☕️ Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/ourblackutopia 🏦Paypal: paypal.me/coachhalisi 📚LEARN MORE FREE RESOURCES 📖 https://bit.ly/OBUresources *Ready to Retire Toolkit *Investing FAQs, the basics *Budget Travel Tips *Scouting Trip Checklist Get our weekly email updates and insights: https://bit.ly/ourblackutopia