Why I Moved to Ghana Part-Time
People ask me all the time, “Why Ghana?”
And the honest answer is: Ghana didn’t feel like a move—it felt like a return.
This wasn’t a spontaneous decision or a trendy “digital nomad” moment. Moving to Ghana part-time was something that unfolded slowly, intentionally, and with a lot of listening—to myself, to my spirit, and to what I knew I needed next in my life.
It Started With a Feeling I Couldn’t Ignore
The first time I visited Ghana, something shifted. I felt grounded in a way I hadn’t experienced before. The pace was different. The conversations were deeper. Life felt more human. Less rushed. Less performative. More real.
I didn’t feel like a visitor checking off attractions—I felt present. Seen. Comfortable.
I left that first trip knowing I’d be back. I just didn’t know how or when.
Choosing Alignment Over Expectations
For years, I did what I was “supposed” to do. I followed the plan. I built the business. I stayed busy. I stayed productive. I stayed exhausted.
But at some point, I realized that success without peace wasn’t the goal anymore.
Ghana offered me alignment:
Alignment with my values
Alignment with my work
Alignment with the life I actually wanted to live
Living part-time allows me to stay connected to my roots in the U.S. while also creating space for something slower, richer, and more intentional in Ghana. I didn’t want to escape my life—I wanted to expand it.
A Deeper Connection to Culture & Community
Being in Ghana isn’t just about where I sleep—it’s about how I live.
It’s the everyday moments:
Conversations with locals that turn into friendships
Supporting small businesses and community initiatives
Experiencing culture as a participant, not a spectator
Watching life unfold without constantly racing the clock
There’s a sense of belonging here that I didn’t even realize I was missing.
Freedom, Redefined
Moving to Ghana part-time gave me a new definition of freedom.
Freedom isn’t just location—it’s choice.
Choosing how I spend my time
Choosing rest without guilt
Choosing work that feels meaningful
Choosing joy, curiosity, and presence
I still work. I still build. I still plan trips and create experiences. But I do it from a place of fullness instead of burnout.
Why Part-Time Was the Right Choice
I didn’t need an all-or-nothing move. I needed balance.
Living part-time allows me to:
Maintain my businesses and relationships in the U.S.
Deepen my connection to Ghana without pressure
Honor both where I come from and where I’m growing
It’s not about abandoning one life for another—it’s about creating a life that makes room for all of me.
This Is Just the Beginning
Ghana has taught me that life doesn’t have to be rushed to be meaningful. That success can feel soft. That rest is productive. And that sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose yourself—even when others don’t fully understand it.
Moving to Ghana part-time wasn’t a leap away from my life.
It was a step toward the life I’ve always wanted.
And I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be.
If my journey resonates with you—whether you’re curious about Ghana, considering a lifestyle shift, or simply craving more alignment—know this: it’s okay to choose a life that feels good to you. Even if it looks different from everyone else’s.
