Buyer Beware

In this episode, I get into something that does not get talked about enough: who is actually telling the truth about moving to Brazil.A lot of people make this place sound smoother, simpler, and more beginner-friendly than it really is. Some of that is optimism. Some of it is ego. Some of it is because they had a whole support system behind the scenes and forgot to mention that part. I did not come to Brazil with a built-in team, a relocation package, or a “call me if you panic” contact list. I got dropped at my Airbnb and figured it out from there.So this episode is a little buyer beware, a little reality check, and a little personality test. Are you the kind of person who can pivot when plans go sideways? Do you need support? Can you tell the difference between someone who learned the hard way and someone who is selling you a polished version of the story?Because Brazil may still be worth it. But you need the truth, not just the pretty parts.Find me (Courtney -- Sisi in Brazil) at all the things faafo.appTalking Points --- Why Brazil is often described as “not for beginners”- The difference between visiting Brazil and actually building a life there- Why surface-level relocation content can be misleading- The importance of asking who helped someone and how much- Hand-holding versus figuring it out independently- Why personality type matters in international moves- Anxiety, uncertainty, and living without a built-in support system- Why glossy stories leave out the hardest parts- Why Brazil can still be worth it, especially for Black Americans- How to think more clearly before choosing whose advice to trust