Moving overseas can be terrifying, especially if you don't know exactly what to expect, or how to achieve your goals. I can provide the guidance, information, and support to replace the fear with confidence, so you can move to Isla - or other places in Mexico - as easy and hassle-free as possible, knowing you have a whole team here on the ground to help you step-by-step. We'll help you rent first temporary housing, then a long-term house or apartment, get settled in with all your needs, learn where and how to shop, introduce you to dozens of ex-pats, help you get involved in local activities and learn the ropes of life in paradise. This is a 5-step-process, which will ensure you a seamless transition to paradise - and will save you thousands of dollars of painful, frustrating, and expensive mistakes. Already part of the way in your journey to paradise? No problem, let me know what you need and I will help any way I can.
Up to 6 months of coaching and hand-holding to start your new life!
Moving overseas can be terrifying, especially if you don't know exactly what to expect, or how to achieve your goals. I can provide the guidance, information, and support to replace the fear with confidence, so you can move to Isla - or another place in Mexico - as easy and hassle-free as possible, knowing you have a whole team here on the ground to help you step-by-step. We'll help you rent first temporary housing, then a long-term house or apartment, get settled in with all your needs, learn where and how to shop, introduce you to dozens of ex-pats, help you get involved in local activities and learn the ropes of life in paradise. This is a 6-step-process, which will ensure your seamless transition to paradise - and will save you thousands of dollars of painful, frustrating, and expensive mistakes. Already part of the way in your journey to paradise? No problem, let me know what you need and I will help any way I can.
1 - TRAVEL First, I will help you plan your travel to paradise, with lots of tips and resources to make sure you pack the right belongings, bring the right documents, plan airfare, airport transfers, ferry rides, and ferry pickup to arrive safely in paradise - at last.
2 - HOUSING Next, we will focus on getting you safe, clean, affordable housing, both on a short-term and then long-term basis. We will help you get settled in your new home, purchase the supplies and furnishings you need, and get critical utilities - especially high-speed internet - contracted and installed.
3 - SERVICES Then we will help you meet your preferred service providers - doctors, dentists, vets, massage therapists, hairstylists, and manicure providers. We will help you get enrolled in optimal medical insurance and join a local PPO to provide managed medical care here in Mexico using your US or Canadian insurance. We will help you figure out banking and ATMs, and open a local bank account if possible. You will learn about schools and babysitters if needed, and get connected to an immigration attorney who can help you process your visa locally if appropriate. Plus we can help you figure out local transportation - if a car, golf cart, or moto is right for you - and how to buy and insure it for you.
4 - COMMUNITY Then we help you build community - meet people, get involved in organizations, build a network of resources, and feel at home in your new community.
5 - ONGOING SUPPORT We will provide ongoing support for up to 6 months to answer questions, make referrals, soothe frazzled nerves, and serve as a sounding board for questions and doubts.
Your printed copy of my book "The GrownUps Guide To Running Away From Home" mailed to your home
1-on1 Quick Start Call to determine your goals, needs, timing, key issues, and start you on your journey to move to paradise
Frequent calls and messages to discuss issues and concerns, and advance your progress
Monthly group coaching calls with others on the journey to move to Isla, and the chance to ask questions and discuss concerns
24 X 7 access to "Learn To Live in Paradise" step-by-step video course that will walk your step-by-step through everything you need to know to move successfully to Isla - $297 value
Complete budgeting and financial planning guide and cost of living information
24 X 7 video training "Live And WORK in Paradise Today" to learn about the 10 key ways you want work legally in Mexico - $297 value
Referral to resources to guide you on your journey to Isla
Consulting and coaching on visas and travel documents, how to travel, what to pack, bringing pets, immigration and customs, how to make transfers, and referral to providers to smooth the way
Recommendaton for a reliable and affordable airport transfer company who will also provide your ferry tickets
We will pick you up at the ferry in Isla Mujeres and transfer you to your temporary lodging
Expat orientation tour to get your bearings, learn the different areas and neighborhoods, discover fun restaurants and beach clubs, and learn the lay of the land
Transfer from your temporary lodging to your permanent housing
Other necessary travel and transportation support to help you get settled
Referrals to other resources to meet your needs
Consultation to determine short- and long-term housing needs and budget
Identification of suitable temporary housing while you search for your long-term home
Help and resources to search for optimal long-term housing to fit your budget, site visits, and negotiation with landlord
Assistance connecting needed services - especially high-speed internet
Help finding good reliable and honest cleaning help
Iniitial shopping trip to Chedraui to learn preferred brands and how to navigate the main grocery store on the Island
Shopping trip to Municipal Market and Arts and Crafts Market to source local products
Shopping trip to Cancun to visit key retailers Costco, Home Depot, WalMart, Office Depot, Plaza Tecnologico, and more as needed to set up your home
Medical - Introduction to 2 doctors, visit to the Med Centers of Isla, enrollment in the Lakeside Medical Care Plan for managed care, referral to medical care insurance specialist
Dental - Introduction to Dra. Victoria of Splash Dental Clinic; referral to dental specialty providers in Cancun
Chiropractic - Introduction to a great local Chiropractor
Vets and Pets - Introduction to 2 different vet clinics and vets to care for Fido and Fluffy, grooming services, pet sitting services
Immigration Services - Referral to an immigratin attorney who can process needed documents, secure visas, answer questions
Massage and Accupuncture - Referrals to great local therapists to soothe your body and relieve stress
Beauty Care - Introduction to beauty care service providers for hair cuts and colors, nails, facials, waxing, and more
Kids - Referrals to local schools, daycare centers, nannies, baby sitters
Transportation - Assistance buying a car, golf cart, or moto
Home Services - Help getting your home set up and to your liking
Total Island Consierge Services - Introduction to your personal island consierge, Rogelio, an Isla native who speaks perfect English, and can help you get anything you need purchased or done for a modest fee
Lunch or dinner on your first 3 days in paradise with Diane and Paul to discuss needs, answer questions, provide information
Welcome cocktail get together to meet other islanders
Meet & Greet at 2 local restaurants for introduction to new friends
Weekly roof top sunset cocktails to discuss progress
Introduction to leading expat women's group for monthly coffee and wine socials
Help finding sporting activities to engage in - tennis, walking, yoga, crossfit, gyms, personal trainers, shoot pool, etc. Join Paul every weekday morning for pickle-ball!
Identification of community interests, Introduction to leaders of 2 local non-profits to get engaged with the local community
Escorted visits to 2 fundraisers to meet fun new people
Invitations to visit new social beach clubs on the island
Evening stroll down Hidalgo walking street to meet local vendors and explore restaurants, happy hour and live music
6 months ongoing support - 3+ months before your move, and 3 months after your move
Unlimited text messages and phone consultations
Weekly get-togethers to gauge progress, fill voids, address needs during your first 4 weeks in Isla
Any other support you need to make your new life in Isla as pleasant, rewarding, and joy-filled as possible
Up to 6 months of personalized services to help you throughout the relocation process - 3+ months before your move, and up to 3 months in Isla after your arrival - just $3,000 or $500 per month for 7 months
Select the full 6-month package - or just those services you need right now
1-on-1 Quick start call to learn your needs and provide instant help with what you are facing right now
Monthly live small group coaching calls to meet others on the journey to move to paradise
Frequent 1-on1 calls and messaging to answer your questions and provide you with needed support
Access to "Learn To Live In Paradise" online training program, so you can access everything you need to know when and where you need it
Access "Live And Work in Paradise Today" online training program to learn the 10 ways to work legally in Mexico, and how to find those great jobs
Your autographed copy of The GrownUps Guide To Running Away From Home, and an eBook copy as well
Training and resources so you can quickly learn to live on your own in paradise
Your Golden Rolodex of key contacts that will make your life in Isla easier and more pleasant
I am Diane Huth, your Runaway Sherpa, and I will personally guide you through your relocation to the tiny sun-kissed island of Isla Mujeres - the Island of Women! - just 7 miles due east of Cancun in Mexico.
I am the award-winning author of The Grown Ups Guide To Running Away From Home, and the host of the Escape To Paradise Today Podcast.
I will provide personalized help, coaching, and resources to ensure your move is as smooth as humanly possible – despite lots of irritating speed bumps in the road.
I’m NOT a realtor or property owner trying to steer you into a given property or financial arrangement. Instead, I represent YOUR interests to get you the best deal possible on goods and services that will meet your needs.
Plus I speak fluent Spanish, so I can help you with complicated communications that a translator app can't handle.
Steve and his family visited Isla to test the waters, and are planning a part-time move to balance work and quality of life
Lea is part of the coaching program, and as a result just spent a week on a Vacation With a Purose to plan her move to Isla.
Ana is in the coaching program, and is planning a move to paradise part time while juggling a son in high school and her husband's business
Alan spent a week on Isla as part of his plans to move upon retirement, and now has clarity on what he wants to do and how to do it.
Sarah and Matt have completed the 8 week coaching program - and just got their temporary residency permit. Next stop - Isla in June!
Maureen is finalizing plans to move to Isla with her 9-year old son Charlie - and will bring her business as an online Psychiatric Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with her.
Steve and his family visited Isla to test the waters, and are planning a part-time move to balance work and quality of life
Lea is part of the coaching program, and as a result just spent a week on a Vacation With a Purose to plan her move to Isla.
Ana is in the coaching program, and is planning a move to paradise part time while juggling a son in high school and her husband's business
Alan spent a week on Isla as part of his plans to move upon retirement, and now has clarity on what he wants to do and how to do it.
Sarah and Matt have completed the 8 week coaching program - and just got their temporary residency permit. Next stop - Isla in June!
Maureen is finalizing plans to move to Isla with her 11-year old son Charlie - and will bring her business as an online Psychiatric Nurse and Nurse Practitioner with her.
I invite you to join me as I pull back the curtain in an 8-week training program and walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to create a successful plan to run away from home.
There will be weekly live interactive training on Zoom calls, 24/7 access to an incredible online video training course with more than 50 videos and a dozen worksheets, checklists, budget calculators, eBooks, and more to guide you on your plan to escape to paradise - fast and hassle-free.
Join our week-long Ultimate Island Adventure to experience life in paradise first hand. Click below to learn about your amazing 7-day 'Flip Flops in the Sand' excursion to discover how to Escape To Paradise today.
You will travel to beautiful Isla Mujeres (the Island of Women!) off the coast of Cancun in Mexico for the opportunity to learn insiders' secrets on how to achieve your dream life in paradise, on any budget, from the comfort of a beach-front hotel on one of the 9 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Think you've found your paradise? Come and live like a native for a full month to test the waters before taking the plunge.
You will enjoy life that is as close as possible to what you will experience when you move to paradise, so you will know if it is right for you. You will spend 30 joy-filled days in a comfortable furnished apartment, with a golf cart to explore the island during your first week. You will meet new friends, build a network of support, and experience the island expat lifestyle. Come and join us in paradise!
You can afford to escape to paradise much earlier than you ever imagined possible by learning how to find hidden jobs you can do while living in Mexico, with money deposited into your US or Canadian bank account.
You will discover more than 10 different ways to earn a satisfying living, working on your terms and schedule, while enjoying the life of your dreams. Plus you will meet dozens of people just like you who have already made the leap to work in paradise - and you can too!
Get your copy of the definitive guide to help you find where your dream life awaits - and then guide you as you step-by-step as you craft your plan to move there earlier and faster than you ever imagined possible!
The book is currently being published, and you can get your pre-publication copy as soon as it is available - and long before it hits the bookstores or is available online.
I have assembled all the contacts, information, resources and links that you will need to successfully plan and execute your move to paradise. And it's updated monthly to make sure that all the most recent information is at your fingertips.
Want to know something in particular? There's a good chance you'll find it in Runaway Resources. It's your golden rolodex to paradise!
The job search market has changed dramatically over the past 10 years, driven by technological transformations that have shifted the process online, and transformed it from local to global.
To manage the exponential influx of hundreds of candidates applying for any given job online, recruiters have automated the process using the ATS Applicant Tracking System, or what I call a Resume Reading Robot, which rejects 75% of all online applications - before a human being sets eyes on them.
Then a recruiter spends just 7.7 seconds quickly scanning and rejecting another 10 - 15% of online applications to get down to a manageable number which can then be reviewed and evaluated for their merits by the HR recruiter.
Unless you know how to navigate this brave new world of digital recruiting, you don't stand a chance of your resume being found and reviewed - which is the first step in landing a job interview.
It's both an art and a science, and one that has to be studied and learned. I am your guide in your journey to navigate the job market to find and land your dream job - at any age or career stage.
It all starts with your resume. Click to learn about the hiring funnel, and the 6 key sections of a powerful new resume.
The best way to find and land your dream job is to create a strong personal brand that will make you stand head and shoulders above the competition. Think of yourself like a brand or product, and use the marketing techniques that marketers employ to showcase and promote their leading brands to reach your true potential.
Building your brand is a process, and I will walk you step-by-step through that process to achieve your personal and professional goals. My Amazon best-selling books will guide you throughout the personal branding process - to help you climb the ladder to success.
I'm Diane Huth, known as the Accidental Career Coach. I'm really a marketing and branding expert, with more than 30 years of experience working in top marketing roles in household-name companies like these, I'm also an innovation consultant, a university professor of marketing, a public speaker and an Amazon best- selling author of 2 top selling career guides.
I've brought together all the skills and insights that I've learned through these great experiences to help you navigate this changing workplace to help you reach your true potential in the job market today.
Then last year, I discovered the Baby Boomer unemployment crisis, affecting 32 million workers in their 60s, 50s and even in their 40s today. Illegal age discrimination is preventing this legion of mature working professionals from keeping or finding the great jobs they are highly qualified to execute.
So I have focused on this crisis, and I'm dedicated to helping mature professionals like you (and me) learn to claim their rightful place in the workforce, by gaining the skills and insights to allow them to move from "overqualified" to "in demand." And I have just published my newest book REINVENT YOUR CAREER - Beat Age Discrimination to Land Your Dream Job to serve as a roadmap in their journey of reinvention.
And I have a host of different books, guides, videos, courses, webinars, events, private and group coaching programs, and more, to help you successfully navigate this challenging exployment landscape to find the job that will stimulate, challenge and reward you for years or decades into the future.
It takes an average of 1 month per every $10,000 of desired salary to find that dream job. That's why the typical job search takes 43 weeks to land a new job offer, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Can you wait that long to find YOUR new job?
By gaining professional guidance and career coaching, you can substantially reduce the time it will take to move forward on your career path - perhaps reducing the time in half, or even more.
I would be honored to guide and mentor you through your career transformation, standing at your side to provide insight, clarify your goals, discuss search strategies, hone your powerful resume, create and optimize your LinkedIn profile, practice your interview, and even negotiate your job offer..
I have assembled a wealth of successful job search skills to help professionals of all ages navigate today's complex and competitive job search system. In addition to my Amazon best selling step-by-step career guide, I have brought out a number of other shorter, single-topic career development books and ebooks, focusing on social media, resume writing, mastering LinkedIn, and similar job search skills. To help you navigate this site, you will find all the basic job search skills presented in blue.
For books and content specifically targeted to baby boomers, and which address the challenges of age discrimination and the need to reinvent your career, you will find content in sections which are dominated by the color red - from the color of the REINVENT book. Throughout this site, you will also find a wealth of information for the mature professionals in their 50s , 60s, and 70s addressing their unique needs and challenges
As a career coach and best-selling author of career guides, I want to help you jumpstart your career, where ever you are on your journey.
To help you get started, I'd like to give you a FREE copy of my ebook TECH UP! 12 Free or Low Cost Ways to Increase Your Technology Skills .
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June 25 - 28 - Presentation to Grad Career Festival - online program for graduating college students
July 23 - 28 - Life Leadership Major Conference in Racine Wisconsin