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Your Lot and ParcelIs It Too Late or Too Risky to Move Abroad Alone?What if the life you have been dreaming of is just one bold decision away? In 2021, amid global uncertainty and COVID lockdowns, Barbara Grassey did what most people only fantasize about: she left the United States and moved to Europe—alone. At 62, she boarded a plane to Portugal without knowing a single person, without speaking the language, and without ever having visited the country. What she did know was this: the time for waiting was over.American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60* is a candid, often funny memoir about leaving everything familiar behind and starting over in Eu...
2026-03-1246 min
Positive Solutions 4 Life-Transforming Your Mind & Body from the Inside OutRight Where You're Meant to Be with Barbara GrasseyWhat happens when a lifelong dream refuses to stay quiet?
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Peggy Meyer sits down with Barbara Grassey, a book coach and ghostwriter who made the bold decision to move to Portugal at age 62—during COVID. What began as a childhood dream of living in Europe turned into a reality shaped by loss, intuition, mindset, and a willingness to listen to the inner whisper before life delivered a wake-up call.
Barbara shares her journey of trusting the nudges that kept showing up, the moment she realized she didn’t want...
2026-02-0635 min
Online Business Launch PodcastFrom Trading Time for Money to Passive Income Streams with Barbara Grassey"I backed into it."That's how Barbara Grassey describes building a six-figure ghostwriting business that's allowed her to move to Portugal and work from anywhere. No grand plan. Just one friend asking for help with a 37-page "book" written in 14 different fonts.Twenty years later, Barbara has ghostwritten for real estate gurus, business coaches, and consultants across the country. Her projects start at $25,000. But here's what nobody tells you about the writing business: Even after 20 years, you're never quite sure if your work is good enough.In this conversation, Barbara reveals:...
2026-01-1641 min
Relocurious PodcastS2:E3 Someday SyndromeHave you ever held onto a dream for your whole life, but never taken the next step to make it happen? Today’s guest had the dream of moving to Europe, but did not take the steps to make it a reality until a death in the family, and a close look at how short life can be, spurred her into action.Barbara Grassey is a writer and book coach who moved from the US to Portugal solo in January of 2021, in the middle of the COVID lockdowns. Her Substack, My Expat Golden Girl Life, ex...
2025-08-2753 min
NewsRamp Books & Publishing PodcastExpat Adventures and Showbiz Shenanigans: Two Compelling ReadsBarbara Grassey's "American Expat" shares the humorous and insightful journey of starting anew in Portugal at 62, offering practical advice for those considering a similar move. Penny Orloff's "Jewish Thighs on Broadway" is a comedic ebook based on true events, following protagonist Abigail Paine through love and fame in showbiz, with a free download available on June 25 and 26, 2025, showcasing Orloff's decades-long experience in the performing arts.
2025-06-2503 min
Algarve Addicts - MEET the Algarve!An EXPAT'S JOURNEY to True Algarve Living with Barbara GrasseyGet to know Barbara’s work: https://barbaragrassey.com/ Follow her Substack: https://barbaragrassey.substack.com/p/welcome-to-my-expat-golden-girl-lifeIn this episode of the Algarve Addicts Podcast, Barbara Grassey shares her journey of relocating from the United States to Portugal, detailing her experiences with cultural adjustments, language barriers, and the importance of community. She reflects on her initial motivations for moving, the challenges she faced in adapting to a new environment, and the joy of finding a sense of belonging in Santa Luzia. Barbara also provides insights into the expat community, healthcare, and the importance of do...
2025-03-1947 min
The Next Shift PodcastSo you want to write a book...Send a textThen this episode is for you! This week's episode is a conversation with Barbara Grassey, non-fiction book and publishing consultant, who helped Retired LEO, Stan Partlow write his book, Leading Relentlessly...a must have in my opinion!In this episode, Barbara covers who should and who shouldn't write a book, how she can help those who want to write a book, and the different ways a book can be utilized. Barbara mentions how a book can be utilized by those transitioning out of Law Enforcement, based on their unique perspectives...
2024-08-211h 01
Book Marketing MentorsBM141: How to Use Simple Effective Book Marketing for ResultsAre you an author who hides behind your book? If so, you need effective author marketing strategies to get you going. Listen as Barbara Grassey, The Book Boss, shares her potent potions, to add some magic to your marketing journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices*************************************************************************When Visibility Feels Hard, Podcast Guesting Changes the Game If you know your book deserves more reach but visibility feels like a struggle, podcast guesting can open the right doors. Podcast Connections gets you in front o...
2018-07-2529 min
Multifamily InsightsKnow Your Local Market Before You Jump Into Real Estate Investing, with Barbara Grassey,How well do you know your local market? Barbara Grassey says that smart real estate investors take the time required to learn their local market well. Why? Because knowing the market in your local area enables you to recognize when you're looking at a great deal and when it's not so great. This episode of Target Market Insights features John's conversation with Barbara Grassey, a real estate investor and expert in the West Florida area markets around Sarasota and Fort Myers. Her family history, writing career focused on real estate topics, and her...
2017-11-2143 min
Let's Talk Real Estate Investing with Sharon VornholtUsing a Book as a Branding and Marketing tool with Barbara Grassey My guest today is Barbara Grassey AKA the "Book Boss". Barbara is an author, book coach and real estate investor located in South Florida. She has written over 50 books, manuals and home study courses in the past 10 years. Barbara is an expert when it comes to writing your signature book (also known as your authority book) and that is the topic today. Writing your signature book. You will learn how your signature book will help skyrocket your brand allowing you to become the undisputed authority in your marketplace. Barbara teaches folks across the cou...
2016-09-0637 min
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