learn at the pace of your becoming

The Academy

Four steps, from the first stirring to a rooted life. Start free, plan, go deep, and never cross alone. The Academy meets you where you are.

Step 1 · Begin free

The Threshold

A free 8-day challenge to move from “someday” to a clear why, an honest picture of Mexico, and one first step you can take this week. Each morning brings a short voice note from me, one question and one small action.

  • Ten to fifteen minutes a day
  • A printable workbook and all ten Wayfinder’s Guides
  • A private community and our free Facebook group
  • Our first live group begins December 1

Free 8 days

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Step 2 · Plan

The Crossing Blueprint

A short, self-paced course to find out if you’re ready to move to Mexico, and exactly what comes next.

  • 7 short audio lessons from Della
  • 7 hands-on planning tools
  • Your own one-page crossing plan
  • Covers all of Mexico

$47 one-time

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Step 3 · Go deep

Soulful Migration: The Complete Immersion

The full ten-module journey for Black Americans moving to Mexico: visas, money, housing and safety, and the human side of belonging, community and starting again.

  • 10 modules, with audio for every lesson
  • Companion workbook
  • Bonus guides, from the visa checklist to the Neighborhood Guide
  • Blueprint students: your $47 comes off

$297 one-time

Step 4 · Belong

The Circle

You don’t have to cross alone. The Circle is our membership community for Black Americans building rooted lives in Mexico, from the first plan to the first year.

  • Live Kitchen Table Calls with me, twice a month
  • Ask Della: your questions answered every Tuesday and Thursday
  • A room for every region of Mexico
  • The Crossing Blueprint free inside, plus Survival Spanish

$37 a month · founding members $27, first 30

Founding doors open January 11.

Not ready for a course yet? Start with Mexico at a Glance, my free guide to the five regions of Mexico.