The Shift: How One Single Mom Moved to Mexico Sight Unseen

What would you do if you woke up one day and decided to leave everything behind—your city, your career, your entire life as you knew it—and move to a country you'd never even visited?That's exactly what Diamond Polk did. And she's never looked back.Diamond is a former Los Angeles realtor, a USC grad, a single mom, and now a relocation guide helping women move from the United States to Mexico. But this isn't just about changing addresses—it's about relocating your mind, your energy, and your entire relationship with freedom, safety, and what's possible.In this episode, Diamond shares the real story of why she left LA, how she chose Puerto Vallarta sight unseen, what the transition was actually like as a Black woman and single mother, and how she's now building a business helping other women do the same through her retreat, The Shift, and her coaching programs.If you've ever fantasized about leaving it all behind, starting fresh somewhere beautiful, or just giving yourself permission to imagine a different kind of life—this episode is for you.Listen now, and then visit @citizendip_ on Instagram to learn more about Diamond's June 2025 retreat, The Shift, and her February group coaching program, Safe Passage.Diamond Polk is a former Los Angeles realtor, USC graduate, and single mother who made the bold decision to leave the United States and move to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico—sight unseen. Now, she helps women transition from the United States to Mexico through soulful real estate guidance, her signature retreat The Shift, and group coaching program Safe Passage. Diamond's work is rooted in empowerment, spiritual alignment, and helping women relocate not just their homes, but their minds. She believes in making healing and relocation accessible, offering tiered pricing and pay-what-you-can options for hypnotherapy sessions.Culture Lit is a community celebrating black women and black love, and a reminder that black women deserve joy, love success, second chances, and all the beautiful magic the world has to offer.Subscribe to the Culture Lit Podcast Community here: CultureLitPodcast.comPlease follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!Let me know what you’re reading, what you’re thinking, and what you’re thinking about what you’re reading.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: becomingoctaviaThreads: becomingoctaviaFB: BecomingOctaviaMarieMusic credit: Cool Jazz Beat by FASOL PRODA Subito Media production