My Latin Life Podcast
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From Utah to Costa Rica: How to Build Luxury Real Estate Development Abroad
<p>Spencer Barber left the familiarity of Utah real estate to tackle a luxury home community in Costa Rica. In this episode we cover everything from teak wood ceilings and subdivision timelines to the painful lessons of moving families abroad and why he’s still bullish on the project. </p><p>Expect straight talk on Bitcoin savings strategies, macro risks, Fourth Turning dynamics, and practical developer tips that could save you years (and hundreds of thousands) if you’re eyeing international projects. Father, builder, thinker — Spencer delivers grounded wisdom with a side of humor.</p><p>Let me know if you wan...
From Montreal to Mexico: How Maciej Cepnik is Making Bitcoin Easy for Latin America
<p>In this episode of My Latin Life Podcast, I sit down with Maciej Cepnik — Canadian Bitcoin entrepreneur, co-founder, and CMO of <b>Aureo Bitcoin</b> — the platform making it dramatically easier to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin in Mexico.</p><p>We dive deep into:</p>Why Aureo focuses on <b>direct-to-wallet</b> purchases and white-glove service instead of complicated custodyThe challenges and opportunities of Bitcoin adoption in Mexico and Latin AmericaUsing the Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactionsPaying rent, sending money to Mexican banks, and turning Bitcoin into pesos instantlySelf-custody setups, institutional-grade solutions, and why real human support stil...
Expat Chronicles: 10 Wild Years in Latin America, Repatriation & the Raising an Expat Family
<p>For years, Colin Post chronicled the unfiltered expat life in Peru and Colombia through his popular blog Expat Chronicles. Now based in the United States, he's raising a family, staying sober, and turning those experiences into a memoir.</p><p>In this episode of the My Latin Life Podcast, Colin shares the highs and lows of long-term life in South America, why the region feels so different today, the realities of coming back home, and the personal transformations that no one talks about. Honest, insightful, and full of hard-earned wisdom.</p><p><br/></p><p>🌴 Follow Our Guest: </p><p>Web...
Why This American Left the US for Argentina: Expat Life, Costs & Hard Truths | BowTiedYanqui
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Sovereign Wolf (@BowTiedYanqui) — American expat living in Argentina and expat consultant — to break down what it's really like leaving the US for Latin America.<br/><br/>We cover:<br/>• Why he chose Argentina and how the reality matches the expectations<br/>• Actual cost of living, visas, and banking as a US citizen abroad<br/>• The biggest challenges (and unexpected upsides) of expat life<br/>• Tips for anyone thinking about emigrating or going digital nomad<br/>• Culture shock, safety, dating, freedom lifestyle, and more<br/><br/>If you're considering moving abroad, tired of US life, or ju...
Ghostwriting, High-Ticket Sales & Digital Nomad Life in Latin America with Tommy Christie
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Tommy Christie (@tommyswriting) — ghostwriter, high-ticket closer, and American building his mind, body, and soul across Latin America.<br/><br/>We dive deep into:<br/>• The realities of ghostwriting and high-ticket closing<br/>• Living intentionally as a digital nomad (and why Latin America is the perfect playground)<br/>• Faith, discipline, and becoming a stronger man in a degenerate world<br/>• Mastering sales, content, and communication<br/>• Balancing freedom, growth, and purpose while traveling<br/><br/>Tommy brings raw, no-BS insights on selling, writing, spirituality, and designing a life you actually want.<br/><br/>If you're a...
The Lawyer-Turned-Operator Story: Rob Terenzi on El Dorado, Stablecoins, and Best Coffee in LatAm
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Rob Terenzi, COO of El Dorado — a fast-growing stablecoin-focused superapp that's making USD payments, crypto on-ramps, and low-cost financial tools accessible across Latin America. </p><p>From his days as a corporate lawyer at Wilson Sonsini (where he helped tech and venture deals) to co-leading a platform that's powering remittances and everyday finance in countries like Honduras and Nicaragua, Rob shares the vision behind El Dorado, the challenges of building in LATAM's regulatory and economic landscape, and why stablecoins are a game-changer for the region. </p><p>We dive into how El Dora...
São Tomé CBI vs Caribbean Property Investment: Affordable Second Citizenship
<p>In this episode of My Latin Life, we sit down with Angela Blair Cadet, Spokeswoman for NTL Trust, a licensed agent specializing in global mobility and Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs.</p><p>We dive deep into emerging and established CBI options:</p>São Tomé and Príncipe's new Citizenship by Investment program: Launched in 2025, it offers one of the world's most affordable direct citizenship routes starting at US$90,000 (single applicant) via a contribution to the National Transformation Fund. Processing in as little as 6–8 weeks, no residency required, family inclusion (spouse, children under 30, parents over 55), dual citizenship allowed, and b...
Raising Kids in Latin America with Jake Nomada (Schools, Safety & Freedom)
<p>In this no-holds-barred episode of the My Latin Life Podcast, I sit down with Jake Nomada—one of the OGs of long-term Latin America living (12+ years in the region, evolving from wild bachelor adventures to raising three kids with a local partner). </p><p>We get real about building and raising a family south of the border: stronger family values and tight-knit communities compared to the West, affordable elite private schools and quality healthcare, safety realities by country and neighborhood, raising bicultural kids, residency/tax strategies that keep it viable long-term, and why post-Covid we're seeing way more young fam...
25 Languages Unlocked: Peter Coles Reveals His Secret Blueprint to Fluency
<p>Peter Coles (associated with the handle @petercoleslanguages on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok) is a self-described <b>polyglot</b> who claims to speak <b>over 25 languages</b> fluently.</p><p><br/></p><p>🌴 Follow Our Guest: https://linktr.ee/petercoleslanguages</p><p>📞 Book a call with us (get your questions answered specifically for you): https://calendly.com/mylatinlife/60min</p><p>🌴 Follow My Latin Life:</p>Newsletter: https://mylatinlife.com/join/Telegram Group: https://t.me/+u18h0doDhxRiY2FhTwitter: https://twitter.com/MyLatinLife<p>🎧 Listen to the MyLatinLife Podcast to the My Latin Life podcast:</p>Youtube: https://youtube...
From $7,500 Miami Rent to Living Like Royalty in Medellín – Brian Moncada’s Story
<p>Brian Moncada (@thebrianmoncada on X) went viral when he revealed he now spends the same $7,500/month he used to pay just for rent in Miami — but in Medellín, Colombia, it funds an unbelievable quality-of-life upgrade: full-time nanny, private chef, boxing 3×/week, Pilates for his wife, classes for his daughter, a dedicated content & podcast studio, and walkable/Uber-easy city living.</p><p>In this raw conversation, Brian breaks down: </p>Why he left Miami and what the real math looks like How geographic arbitrage changed his family life and business freedom The pros/cons of building a high-ticket agency while l...
