Thanks for the shout out! You definitely get the credit. My first international house sit was everything I dreamed of and more. Even my local house sits were amazing - the experiences of the people, the homes and the pets have added so much fullness to my life. There is also an amazing community of sisters from exodus summit who started sitting in 2023 who support each other. Thanks you sharing this message with us!

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

I'm so so happy to see you living and thriving and full of joy, Crystal. 💗 💗 Friends, subscribe to Crystal's KZread channel: @academicLifeDrCrystal www.youtube.com/@AcademicLifeDrCrystal

I am a 45 y/o woman, two adult children and two years separated with no college degree. I got so overwhelmed with the “plan” of taking a sabbatical I almost changed my mind about actually taking one. I watched one of Rashida’s videos about running the actual numbers in addition to one of your “ease” videos and it dawned on me! I’m making this wayyyy more complicated than it is. Now I have a set date (Oct. 2025) for my sabbatical and what ain’t done by then won’t get done cause I’m OUT!✌🏾😎. Thank you for ALL you do!❤😊

@jp6846

3 ай бұрын

we're all rooting for you! you got this

@Marlania1

3 ай бұрын

@@jp6846 Thank you!!🥰🥰

It’s a wonderful feeling taking that first break. Do it ladies, put yourself FIRST and LIVE.

Stephanie I can confirm that what you said about why Black Women need to take career breaks is what drove me to take my now nearly 2yrs away from a 20yr career. What all you said about decluttering many parts of ourselves and our lives is exactly what I’ve been doing and I’m finding MYSELF. My husband has been my support system right along with the Exodus Summit Community❤❤❤

Embracing Ease!! My 2024 and forever mantra!

Stephanie! I did it! My last day at was today. Career break and rest and recovery. My mind/ spirit said, this has to happen now.

@DietitianEatsAndTravels

3 ай бұрын

I did it too! My last day was yesterday. Yay for us ❤

@SisMaria1

3 ай бұрын

@@DietitianEatsAndTravels I have decided wholeheartedly to put myself first.

Thank you for this❤❤❤. I have been feeling this way for a while. Took a least stressful job at much lesser pay, got my passport, now getting my income together. Thank you.

You're so right about loving the body you're in now! When you stop the negative self beliefs, life blossoms! Self-love is the first step to realizing the life you want!❤❤❤

April 7th will mark 2 years that I started my one-year sabbatical 🤣. I just can't go back. Everytime I think about it I get triggered. The time away has given me plenty of time to become aware of all the triggers and ways that I've suppressed all the toxic isms. The best gift I could ever give myself was being my own Sistah's keeper...and waking up without an alarm EVERYDAY!! I'm not a wage employee any longer, and I don't make much money (working on that), and I don't work less, but I'm way happier. In fact, I'm on a Grown-up Spring break this week. Next week is feeling like Spring too. I appreciate you for practicing in public and availing yourself to create this community. I am an Exodus Sistah!!

@applejackzo

3 ай бұрын

Beautiful! How are you spending your Grown Up Spring Break?

I’m 34 and I’m ready to retire already 😂 but I need to get my money together so I can live this life!

@DiAshlie

3 ай бұрын

Same sis 😅❤

@AcademicLifeDrCrystal

3 ай бұрын

You can do it. It took me a year but I am so glad I did. Be ruthless in pursuit of your dreams.

@Goddess_Infinity

3 ай бұрын

Same I’m 32 and beyond ready to just live my life . 😂

@LadyJay355

3 ай бұрын

@@AcademicLifeDrCrystal thank you for this!❤️

@brooklynqueen7089

3 ай бұрын

I get it! These 9-5 and careers are so unsatisfying. They take so much time from our family, joy, and travel desires that even young people like yourself have had it.

I am on month 11 of my 2nd career break (first one was 2009-2010). I keep 2.5 years worth of all expenses and money for fun in a bank account so that I don't have to stay in a toxic job. My plan is to return to a job in June. We shall see. 😊

@AcademicLifeDrCrystal

3 ай бұрын

I love this. May be my next plan.

Thank you for making these videos - I just had a year off and it was gift - now I’m motivated and collected and goal oriented !

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad Cookie! And thank you for watching. 💗

I really, REALLY need to do this. Trying to get beyond that Black Excellence conditioning smh

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

You're in the right place. 💗

I love your smile and I feel your happiness. Yes! Many more of us should be free like this. I’m on my way to traveling very soon ❤💃🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽👌🏽

I lost all my investment money to move abroad.. I’m going to manifest it back 10 times more and I will still be able to follow my dreams. This video just gave me more inspiration to keep my dream alive.

I just spent two weeks in Vegas taking care of a sick relative and I took my remote job with me. At first I felt blessed to have a flexible job, then I felt miserable for having to work while taking care of my injured relative. Then I dreaded coming back home and continuing to work even remotely. 😢 I need off the hamster wheel because nothing feels right anymore, I can't even talk to my family and peers about this because most of them have the "work until you retire" mentality or do things because that's the way it's always been done. Couple that with owning a home and having some sizeable debt I don't see myself getting off the hamster wheel anytime soon. 😕

Literally me....not sure if I was burning out. So I am taking the career break. Turns out I was indeed experiencing burnout while tryna do Black Excellence. 🙄😮‍💨

I am 60, and embarking into my Adult Life, inspired and encouraged by your vidéos and your Message.

You are in the Wall Street Journal Sunday March 24, 2024 article on ‘Retirement for single women in America.’

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

I know!! I'm excited!! 🙌🏾

I am looking to make that break. I am retired military and crrently working a federal job. I can do early retirement in 7 months at age 56 but i think they will penalize me for not being the true retirement age but oh well....the cost of FREEDOM!!

@kemi1486

3 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard about the “rule of 55” as it pertains to your 410k/TSP? It’s an option and the details are on the IRS website. Good luck with gaining your freedom from work sis 💕

@shannoncampbell8537

3 ай бұрын

@@kemi1486 thanks for the info. Hopefully I can leave my TSP alone for the first 3 years of retirement.

I’ve been watching your content for 4 years and now I am FINALLY ready to take my sabbatical! I need a break from this local government job! Getting to my breaking point! Need to be on somebody’s beach instead!

You are wonderful. You really make me think about life differently.

It's not too late. I remember the key question from the Sheraton note pad video: Have I already died? 😊😊😊😊

I decided to take a career break for life and retired 🤷🏿‍♀️. I sold almost everything, and moved to a country that had lower cost of living than Canada. My way of doing this was by saving money and renting my home. But Stephanie is right y'all. You need a break! Please take one if you can!

@janet1924

3 ай бұрын

Hi I’m so happy for you ❤ what country did you move to?

@camiathomeyoutube

3 ай бұрын

@@janet1924 thank you ❤️! I moved to Jamaica. I talk about some of this stuff on my channel as well, so feel free to check it out. If you haven't made the move yet, hopefully my videos could also inspire you❤️

Thank you for giving me a new term- career break. I’ve been following for a while and don’t know why I heard this term loud and clear this time. I moved from the DMV area to Arkansas 7 years ago. I’ve been on a career break since I moved here and I love that I can be with my dog every single day- if she has a seizure I’m here to comfort her. I do have future travel plans-within the states-with Butterscotch my fur baby but first we are doing a Swedish Death Cleaning to get rid of tons of stuff. When Butterscotch crosses the rainbow I want to be able to pack up quickly and live your lifestyle abroad. 😊 Thank you for all you do.

@jaxonwilson4722

2 ай бұрын

So nice to read someone who is also designing a life arounf their dog. Best of luck and long life to you both.

I have been focusing on me for about 2 years now. I retired in 2020. The life of ease is for me. Decluttering is at the top of my list, so that i can leave the US for good. Its a little bit more difficult because my entire family is coming. 10 of us.....

I'm so ready for a break. Need to figure out how to afford it.

I need a break from life! I have no friends or family! If, the little family i do have just come around for money. I realize that I need to get away from Tn for awhile. But, I realize I need some sincere, honest, caring people around me. A change to live and think clear.

You are radiant! Thanks so much for introducing me to Trustedhouse Sitters!!

I'm interested in setting up a B&B at my house here in Pedasi, Panama and travel housesitting with my husband after our 1st Panaversary. 😂

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

I love this plan! 💗

@daynagraves7533

3 ай бұрын

@@StephaniePerry you inspired me❣🧠💡

Stephanie THANK YOU once again for always delivering the confirmation needed at the right time. The past 2 weeks has hit me with soooo many unforeseen surprises that has caused me to emotionally spiral. When meditation wasn’t working, I knew it was time to do what always calm my nervous system…TAKE A BREAK. Immediately once my accommodations were booked, calmness (or I don’t give a dam attitude) took over. Having a community to validate what we’re ALL feeling is such a sense of approval and knowing, it’s all going to be ok if we only listen to our needs and just GO! I agree with you 100%. Black women need to recognize we are in a state of emergency for our mental, emotional and physical health. Take action NOW ✈️

Amen. Thank you for all that you do! I'm putting plans in place now to take a career break! Even my boss told me "I feel you are going to quit in about 9 months" 😅😅 I launched a business last year (my channel is based around it) and am getting married this year. I'll lean on my spouse so I can invest more in my business and step out of my FT job. 🙌🏽

Really needed to hear this wow thank you❤❤❤

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

You're welcome Kim. I hope it was helpful. 💗💗💗

For me, free time for leisure is so important and essential to my wellbeing. If I spend too much time working (whether for money or chores), it makes me feel miserable. So I will have to consider a sabbatical someday.

🙌🏾🙌🏾The conversation that I needed to hear today. Thank You Stephanje!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

My sister and I are government employees. We see furlough as a welcomed Break from the hamster wheel

Okay now, up in the WSJ! Awesooooome!!!

Late seeing your video. Thanks for sharing for women who needs to hear this...... Eze unbothered non working spouse, child FREE thankfully swaying away in my huge colorful handmade hammock

I lost my technology job eight months ago and have been so depressed because I was heading out the country and now I am stuck in the US. I cry every day because I ran out of money and still unemployed. If anyone knows of work from home companies I am open. I’m doing the pet sitting but not getting paid

@JoyfulOne468

3 ай бұрын

Hi sis, have you tried linkedin?

@user-topnotch

3 ай бұрын

@@JoyfulOne468 yes I have been on LinkedIn my whole career and I have run into scammers, companies ghosting me. Even interviews only to have them tell me they went with another candidate. It’s bad here, I have been trying to leave for over a year now

Those birds are your soundtrack! The most appropriate background noise given the topic! Ha!! They said “turn me up!!”

I've been following you for a minute now and have admired your content from afar. I must commend you on the recent content you've posted. I feel the resonance. Thanks for all you do! Enjoy beautiful, Mauritius!

Can’t wait to start traveling. Just need to get my career finished

Stephanie, you always speak to my dreams. Your posts are breath of fresh air.

Thank you so much for sharing everything you do. I signed up a few months ago under your link . My daughter and I live in Thailand but currently in Cape Town South Africa house sitting and we are now 5 star house sitters.🙏🏽🌸🌟🐾🏠

I need this I’m on a break now In lots of therapy and I need what you are speaking of. How how how?? I am watching all of your videos as my job was killing my body mind and spirit

In need of a break

Thank you so much for this information. This is wonderful.

Thank you for sharing the information enjoy. Stay blessed.

So well said!!! Thanks for your contribution to womankind!!!!!

Girl you look pecan tanned! 😽 I can’t wait to leave this place or job. Hopefully I’ll be joining your sessions soon. Thanks for creating this resource and space for us.

I’m on a bridge to my career break working (lightly) abroad in Europe, and it’s been insightful!

I'm doing seasonal work. I don't (at this time) have the funds to stop working or live off savings/investment. This summer I'm working at a yoga/meditation resort. While not working, I can explore, do yoga and hike. This is my bop around method while I reduce debt and explore more money generating options.

I took just four days away from my job and it has changed me! 😂😂😂 Where do I sign up?

Yeahhh SisStar ✨💫🌟 You’re enjoying Mauritius, while you’re doin your thang 🎉🎉👏🏾🦋

You give me hope, and I can relate with the living to go back to the old size thing. I'll be 51 this year, and I'm learning to live in the moment.

Love this! ❤🙌🏿

you're the best, Stephanie! shout out to your mom🤗

Thank you for always ringing the bell about taking a break! We need the reminders and you do it so well and with such care. I really appreciate you!! 💕

Thank you, Stephanie! I’m 1 month into my career break and never would have considered doing such before subscribing to your channel!

ThanKs Stephanie!

This video is so refreshing, thank you 🙏💜

Thank you Stephanie! ❤️ I am ready to take the leap 🙌🏽🙌🏽

So beautifully said! Thanks Stephanie for sharing ❤

Thank you!!!

I need a life break

Love you ❤

This was such a lovely surprise video. Inspirational and filled with Godly Love. Thank you Stephanie Perry 🌹 Have fun and stay safe in Africa

Take the break lovely ladies. Stephanie is so right.

Thank you for this video

@StephaniePerry

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. 💗

I truly need to do this 😤😤

Some good stuff being spoken here ❤❤❤❤

house sitting sounds very interesting

I love your videos! I feel exactly the same way. Quick question- how can we participate in the crowdfunding if you are going to have another one in the future? Thanks!

🤯 Wow!

Are there any numbers/stats out there that tell us how many 'black women' take career breaks or how many black American women live abroad permanently?

@rayebaldwin9086

3 ай бұрын

Good question.

❤❤❤

Sherry, how was Malaysia? In your opinion, which one of those south east Asian countries would be good for a black woman to live?

I’m eligible to retire, but I’m resigning soon, instead. I don’t want to collect my defined contribution retirement just yet. I’m going to try to do “ gig” stuff, and other suggestions in your videos. I would really like remote situations as my mother finally passed last month after a protracted illness.

I'm in my 8th month not working, though it's been good for me, I've been worried about what to do next because I do not want to return to the workforce.

Hi Stephanie! New to your channel. Is there house sitting without animals? Where ppl just don’t want there home empty for periods of time. Just curious….

Would you consider yourself a digital nomad?

I don't mind taking care of houses but caring for dogs 😮 i m scared 😂

❤❤❤All of this!!

Im on the verge of graduating and I feel exhausted from working and studying at same time over the past 5 years. There’s so much to accomplish but I need a break to rethink everything 🥲