Are you an influencer, real estate agent, community builder, or just someone who loves where you live — and you want to brag on your city a bit?This is where you'd post about it. Think of this as your city’s “highlight reel. ”You’re helping others understand what it feels like to live there — not just the stats. When you create your City Spotlight, try to paint a picture of: - What the city feels like day-to-day - Who thrives there and why - What someone should know before they move Example Structure City Name:Your Neighborhood (if you'd like): What makes this city great: • Great public transportation and walkable neighborhoods • Local food culture with strong small business energy • Diverse communities with lots of opportunities to connect • Well-maintained parks, trails, and public spaces • A slower pace and a quieter feel than major metros Who tends to love it here: • Remote workers • New families • Downsizers who want more calm and simplicity • Creatives wanting access to community events and local culture Things to know before moving: • Housing availability (tight, abundant, competitive, affordable) • Average rent or home prices (approximate ranges if you know them) • Commute patterns (easy, heavy traffic at certain times, etc.) • Weather considerations • Any major lifestyle tradeoffs A few places that feel like ‘this city in a nutshell’: • Favorite coffee shop • A park, neighborhood, or street that feels iconic • A locally loved restaurant or weekend hangout Example Mini Spotlight City: Milwaukee, WI Neighborhood: Bay View What makes it great: A friendly, artsy, down-to-earth community with a strong lakefront culture and lots of walkable spots to gather. Easy access to nature, breweries, and live music. Who loves it: People who want affordability with character and don’t need the pace of Chicago but still enjoy a vibrant culture. Things to Know: Winters are real. Summer is magic. Cost of living is still reasonable. In a nutshell: Lakefront mornings at South Shore Park, afternoon coffee at Colectivo, and dinner on Kinnickinnic Ave.

Hi everyone! Happy Sunday! My dear friend and former podcast guest, Therapist (licensed in PA only if you need one!) and Dream Builder Coach, in member of this community, @Kara Taylor is generously offering a holiday gift of ‘pay what you can’ coaching hours (approximately $175-250 normally for an hour!) up until Christmas if you’re feeling a little lost and want to start aligning with your purpose for 2026! You can hear her episode from February 12th, 2024 on my podcast if you want to give it a listen and take advantage of it- she totally helped me when I was starting out & I know she can help you too! You can find her episode from Mariette’s On The Move podcast on February 12, 2024 if you’d like to listen and book a time with her! I posted it on my Facebook, but here’s the link if you want to learn more- you can DM her in this community! The links to the episodes are in the comment of my Facebook post here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1MxrgeWYrV/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I'm happy you're all here! I've been busy recording for the new 'Moving For Smarties' series and I'd love to know- what are some topics you'd love to talk about in here? I'd love to do a goal-setting workshop closer to the end of year. What are some other topics you'd like to hear about?

I have two ways to get the mailer...if you go to www.movingforsmarties.com, there's a pop up that will collect your information and it will send you the 27 page eBook, 'Moving For Smarties' as a thank you for joining the mailer. It's a fun workbook to get your moving exploration in gear. The second place you can read it is in my LinkedIn Newsletter called, 'Life in Transition' where I put out the newsletter a few times a month. Would love for you to subscribe to both but it's basically the same content. Happy reading!

1. Introduce Yourself: Share in the Welcome Thread: - Where you’re moving from - Where you’re considering moving to - The emotional tone you want your next chapter to have 2. Download the Field Guide→ City POC: 3–7 Day Relocation Exploration Field Guide. This is your roadmap to choosing where you’ll thrive. 3. Choose Your Neighborhood Shortlist Day 0 in the guide to identify 3 neighborhoods to evaluate.(You’ll use your nervous system to help you do this — not just lists.) 4. Move at Your Own Pace. There is no timeline here. You are collecting data for a major life decision. We honor clarity over speed. 5. Jump Into a Conversation. Pick a thread below and share what’s real — not what’s polished. This is a judgment-free zone. Welcome — you’re not doing this alone anymore.