🌍 Faith • Family • Freedom
We’re Lee and Clarissa, a husband and wife raising our kids while pursuing a life of faith, family, and location freedom. From our current home in Panama to wherever God leads next, we share honest conversations about living abroad, marriage, parenting, homeschooling, remote work, and building a life beyond the traditional path.
If you are curious about living abroad or creating a freedom-based life for your family, you are in the right place.
Business Inquiries: hello@withthesmithfamily.com
Don’t Move to Panama 🇵🇦 Until You Do This (Avoid These Mistakes)
📋 Grab the full checklist here:https://with-the-smiths.kit.com/c90fe75f4bWe update it as we learn more, so you’ll always have the most up-to-date version.------------Before you leave the U.S., there are a few critical things you need to handle first, or you could run into delays, stress, or unexpected costs.In this video, we walk through our real pre-relocation checklist based on our experience moving our family to Panama.We cover key areas like: • Visa prep (including FBI background checks + apostilles) • School documents and what Panama actually requires • Banking setup + how to avoid international fees • Housing and what to plan before you land • Medical, tech, and packing essentialsThese are the exact things we wish we had fully organized before making the move.⸻Thinking about moving to Panama with your family? 🇵🇦 💻 Want personalized help with your move?Book a 1-on-1 Q&A call with us:https://calendly.com/withthesmiths/ask-us-anything———Want a personalized step-by-step plan for your move to Panama?We’re helping a small number of families map out their move based on their budget, timeline, and situation.Apply here (takes 2–3 minutes):👉🏾 https://forms.gle/p7LPi7tDjcD3PJj38⸻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 | epringlerealtor@gmail.com | +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 #blackexpatsinpanama #withthesmithsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/chill-fmLicense code: VIBF1FSBNT04DJ5N
27 Mar 2026
Moving to Panama? How to Keep Your US Number + Get Local Service 🇵🇦
Don't get locked out of your US bank accounts or stuck without data when you move to Panama! 🇵🇦
🇵🇦 Free Panama Relocation Checklist for Families
Planning 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-anything
In this video, we share the exact "Expat Phone Setup" we use as a family living in Panama City.
What we cover in this guide:
✅ How to port your US number to Google Voice (Step-by-Step)
✅ Keeping your US number for banking, 2FA, and family
✅ How to get a local eSIM in Panama (and why you need it)
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 & Tax
For professional help with Panama residency visas, immigration paperwork, and legal guidance.🔗 https://primesls.com/book-free-consultation-smiths/🏡
Panama Realtor We Trust
If you're looking for apartments or homes in Panama City or other areas, this is the realtor we used. Edgar Pringle | epringlerealtor@gmail.com | +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 $1,000 bonus when opening an account:
👉🏾 https://www.schwab.com/public/schwab/nn/refer-prospect.html?refrid=REFERHM2FZTKY
💸 Manage Money Internationally (Wise)
How we pay local bills without a local bank account. Get a fee-free transfer:🔗 https://withthesmiths.short.gy/wise
🌐 Stay private & secure online — Get Surfshark VPN + 3 FREE months:https://withthesmiths.short.gy/surfshark
📖 Mindset for Men by Lee SmithCheck out Lee’s book to help sharpen your vision and mindset:E-Book: https://kingleesmith.gumroad.com/Paperback: https://a.co/d/bTSvqNJ🙏🏾
SUPPORT THE MISSION:
We thrive on your prayers! For those who have asked how to directly support our family's growth, business, and adventures, we are so grateful:
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/withthesmiths
CashApp: https://cash.app/$withthesmiths
Note: 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 #GoogleVoice #eSIM#withthesmiths
24 Mar 2026
Why We Chose Panama Over Other Countries: A Transparent Conversation 🇵🇦
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 | epringlerealtor@gmail.com | +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
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