With the Smiths Podcast
With the Smiths Podcast
Lee and Clarissa Smith
Why We Chose Panama Over Other Countries: A Transparent Conversation 🇵🇦
18 minutes Posted Mar 24, 2026 at 1:47 pm.
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Deciding to leave everything you know and move to a new country is never easy. In this video, we’re sharing how and why we ended up in Panama. 🇵🇦 Free Panama Relocation Checklist for FamiliesPlanning a move to Panama with kids? Download our free checklist with the things we wish we knew before moving.🔗 https://with-the-smiths.kit.com/c90fe75f4bThinking about moving to Panama? 🌴We’re offering 1-on-1 Panama Move Q&A Calls, a 45-minute session where you can ask us anything about moving, schools, healthcare, banking, cost of living, or life here in Panama.We’re not experts or lawyers—just a family who recently made the move and want to share our real experiences to help you make better decisions.💻 Book your call: https://calendly.com/withthesmiths/ask-us-anythingFrom the initial conversations to the moments of prayer and reflection that guided our path, we wanted to give you a look into the "why" behind our relocation.We talk through the prayer, the research, and the moment we realized our "Plan A" wasn't what was best for our kids or our future. If you’ve ever felt like you’re being led in a direction you didn't expect, this video is for you.STAY CONNECTED:🔔 Subscribe to the family journey: https://www.youtube.com/@withthesmiths✨ HELPFUL RESOURCES:🌎 Start Abroad (Residency & Relocation Support)Professional help navigating residency and moving logistics in Panama. Use code "SMITHS" for 5% off. 🔗 https://startabroad.com/aff/smiths/⚖️ Immigration Attorney – Prime Solutions Legal & TaxFor professional help with Panama residency visas, immigration paperwork, and legal guidance.🔗 https://primesls.com/book-free-consultation-smiths/🏡 Panama Realtor We TrustIf you're looking for apartments or homes in Panama City or other areas, this is the realtor we used. Edgar Pringle | [email protected] | +507 6318-3113💻 Break into Tech Sales (Work From Anywhere)The path that allowed us to work full-time remotely. Use our link for a FREE intro course:🔗 https://withthesmiths.short.gy/coursecareers(P.S. We like Tech Sales because of the commissions and the Panama views, but we know the "grind" isn't for everyone. If you want the same remote freedom but that doesn't depend on a quota, check out the IT, HR, and Data Analytics tracks)💳 We use Charles Schwab for unlimited ATM fee reimbursements worldwide.Get up to a $1,000 bonus when opening an account:👉🏾 https://www.schwab.com/public/schwab/nn/refer-prospect.html?refrid=REFERHM2FZTKY💸 Manage Money Internationally (Wise)How we pay local bills without a local bank account. Get a fee-free transfer:🔗 https://withthesmiths.short.gy/wise🌐 Stay private & secure online — Get Surfshark VPN + 3 FREE months:https://withthesmiths.short.gy/surfshark📖 Mindset for Men by Lee SmithCheck out Lee’s book to help sharpen your vision and mindset:E-Book: https://kingleesmith.gumroad.com/Paperback: https://a.co/d/bTSvqNJ🙏🏾 SUPPORT THE MISSION:We thrive on your prayers! For those who have asked how to directly support our family's growth, business, and adventures, we are so grateful:Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/withthesmithsCashApp: https://cash.app/$withthesmithsNote: Some links above are affiliate links that help support our channel at no extra cost to you. We only share resources we've personally vetted. Always do your own research to make sure they fit your situation.#MovingToPanama #ExpatFamily #RelocationJourney #PanamaCity #FaithAndFamily #LivingInPanama #digitalnomadfamily #blackexpatfamily #blackexpats #withthesmiths