/// LIVE BY DESIGN: MEXICO EDITION Podcast

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Hosted by Taniel Chemsian, each episode features a conversation with expats, attorneys, relocation specialists, and other professionals across Mexico. You'll hear real stories from people who've made the move — what surprised them, what they'd do differently, and what they love about their life here.
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Retire in Mexico from Canada Real Cost of Living and Expat Life | Taniel Chemsian | Live By Design

What is it really like to retire in Mexico from Canada? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Darryle and Jennifer Pockett, a Canadian couple who sold everything in Edmonton and built a new life...
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Retire in Mexico: How We Built a New Life and Community in Lake Chapala | Taniel Chemsian

What does it really look like to retire in Mexico and start over from scratch? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Craig and KJ, a couple who left behind busy careers in the U.S. to build a ne...
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From Crisis to Reinvention : How One Expat Built a New Life in Mexico | Live By Design

What happens when life forces you to start over – with almost nothing? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Alex Krotkov, a Russian expat who arrived in southern Mexico with just $300 and built...
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Thinking About Moving to Mexico? The Truth Americans & Canadians Need to Hear | Taniel Chemsian

Are you a Gen X or Baby Boomer in the United States or Canada feeling burned out, stressed, and wondering if life could feel different? In this video, Taniel Chemsian, founder of Taniel Chemsian Properties in Puerto Vallarta, shares an honest convers...
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Moving to Mexico City: Adam Race on Expat Life, Costs, and Building Community | Taniel Chemsian

In this episode Live by Design- Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with expat entrepreneur Adam Race to explore what it’s really like to move abroad and build a new life in Mexico City. After leaving his career as a federal employee in D...
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Mexican Residency and Citizenship Explained: Visas, Work Permits, and How to Legally Live in Mexico

Thinking about moving to Mexico and wondering how residency actually works? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with immigration expert Sofía Rodríguez Espinosa to break down everything you need to...
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Is Puerto Vallarta Safe Right Now? What Americans & Canadians Should Know Before Moving to Mexico

After a recent incident, many people have reached out with questions and concerns, and that reaction is completely understandable. In this episode, real estate broker Taniel Chemsian of Taniel Chemsian Properties shares the day-to-day reality of livi...
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Mexico Residency Explained : How to Qualify, Retire, and Legally Live in Mexico |Taniel Chemsian

Thinking about retiring in Mexico or living abroad long term? Understanding Mexico residency requirements is one of the most important first steps. In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with immigrat...
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