Panama Residency
Short-term international stays that create space to think clearly again.
Work-compatible. Flexible. Repeatable.
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A City That Doesn’t Demand Performance
The city operates on a rhythm that accommodates both rest and work without forcing you to choose. People mind their business. You’re not expected to perform presence or productivity here.
Familiar Infrastructure, Fewer Decisions
The infrastructure is solid and recognizable:
- Reliable, fast internet
- Easy transportation
- The U.S. dollar as currency
Nothing pulling at your attention.
Ease Without Being Exoticized
Panama has absorbed decades of international professionals passing through. You’re not exotic here.
You’re not an anomaly. You’re simply someone living your life in a different place for a while.
Most international experiences add cognitive load: figuring out transit, navigating language barriers, assessing safety in real-time, code-switching constantly.
Panama removes those taxes.
The city operates on a rhythm that accommodates both rest and work without forcing you to choose. The infrastructure is solid—American-standard electricity, fast internet, Uber that actually comes, tap water you can drink. The dollar is the currency, so there's no mental math every time you make a purchase.
But more than that: Panama City has absorbed decades of international professionals passing through. The result is a place that doesn't find it strange when someone works odd hours, keeps to themselves, or just wants to sit in a cafe for four hours without performing sociability.
You're not exotic here. You're not an anomaly. You're simply someone living their life in a different location for a while.
Most international experiences ask you to stay alert. New systems. New rules. New calculations running in the background.
Panama does the opposite. The rhythm of the city makes room for both work and rest—without forcing you to choose. People mind their business. Long café stays are normal. Working odd hours doesn’t raise eyebrows.
The infrastructure is solid and familiar: reliable internet, easy transportation, the dollar as currency. Nothing extra to figure out. Nothing pulling at your attention.
This is the environment. The residency is how you actually use it.
This is the environment.
The residency is how you actually use it.
If you’re new to the idea of residencies, you can read more about what a Live Spaciously residency is here.
mental space without the cultural friction
WHy Panama Works when you need Space to Think
When clarity Starts Slipping
Decision fatigue is just one symptom. These are the Patterns underneath
Here's what matters
Everything on the above checklist is real. Not imagined. Not a failure of discipline. And not something you can fix by pushing harder or “setting better boundaries.”
The part most advice gets wrong is this: Clarity doesn’t come from effort or random time off. It comes from changing your environment long enough for your system to settle.
In professions where judgment is clearly life or death, this is already understood. People step away from demanding environments at regular intervals—not as a reward, but to stay sharp.
Most professionals don’t have access to that kind of structure. And many Black professionals carry additional, unspoken load that makes rest harder to reach.
So you wait. You tell yourself it's irresponsible to want space before you've hit a wall. That you should hold on a little longer.
But the real barrier isn’t logistics. It’s permission. You’re not asking how to do this. You’re asking whether you’re allowed to want it. You are.
And this is the structure we built to make it possible.
I didn’t create Live Spaciously because I love travel. I created it because I’ve spent years working in high-pressure environments where recovery wasn’t optional—it was required.
- Kimberly, Founder
I’ve seen what happens when people are asked to keep performing without changing the conditions around them. And I’ve seen how quickly clarity returns when the environment is designed to support it. This residency isn’t about escape or reinvention. It’s about giving yourself the conditions to think clearly again — without having to do it alone.
“I didn't think it would be worth it. It was. I didn't think it would work for me. It did. I didn't think I'd be *that* success story. I am. ”
- jordan s.
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And what makes this different from everything else you've tried.
Designed to support real life
Short-term, work-compatible structure
No months away, no employer approval, no life disruption.
You keep your schedule and stay connected to your work—just from an environment that actually supports clarity instead of depleting it.
Intentional environment designed to reduce cognitive load
Every decision is already made for you: vetted accommodation, reliable wifi, tested workspaces, coordinated community moments, handled logistics. You're not figuring anything out. The environment removes friction so you can finally stop monitoring everything.
Support without over-structuring
You have what you need. No one is hovering.
Direct founder access during your stay. Questions answered, concerns addressed, recommendations given—all on demand, nothing hovering. You're supported without being managed.
Repeatable, not once-in-a-lifetime
This is designed as a practice, not an event.
This isn't a once-and-done escape. It's infrastructure you can return to when you need it—twice a year, annually, whenever clarity starts slipping. Relief designed as a practice, not an event.
What Daily life in Panama feels like
Most residents find a rhythm quickly: morning coffee in Casco Viejo's stone plazas, mid-morning work sessions with the ocean breeze coming through open windows, afternoon walks along the Cinta Costera where the city meets the water.
The heat is real but not oppressive. The pace is slower than you're used to, which is exactly the point. Buildings are a mix of restored colonial architecture and modern glass towers. The contrast is striking but somehow coherent—a city that holds its history and its ambition at the same time.
You'll notice the absence of certain tensions. Street harassment is rare. Sidewalk dining feels safe, even after dark. The neighborhoods where you'll spend time—Casco Viejo, Cinta Costera, Obarrio—are walkable, well-lit, and frequented by locals and internationals alike.
People move through the city with a baseline of courtesy. Baristas remember your order. Neighbors nod hello. No one's trying to sell you something every ten feet. There's space to just exist without defending that space.
This for you if:
Carry significant professional responsibility and can't disappear for months
Are seeking transformation, spiritual breakthroughs, or intensive personal development
This is designed for Black professionals over 40 who:
This is not the right fit if you:
feel the weight of sustained decision-making without adequate recovery
Are looking for a traditional vacation
Want a party atmosphere or nightlife-focused experience
Need highly structured itineraries or constant activity to feel like you're "getting value"
Require 24/7 companionship or struggle with any unstructured time alone
Want relief that's work-compatible and doesn't require employer permission
Value cultural ease and don't want to spend energy code-switching or constantly assessing safety
Are looking for spaciousness, not spectacle
know that rest isn't indulgent—it's necessary for clear judgment
It's probably for you if...
You're not ready to step away from your routine, even for a week
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What's Included
How does this sound?
Built-In Community:
Two curated dinners including private chef experience. Two founder-curated activities (one cultural, one nature). All optional, all coordinated, zero logistics on your end.
Cultural Ease:
Airport welcome with vetted driver. Welcome package with practical essentials: local SIM with data, healthy snacks from home, emergency contacts, neighborhood intel. The Live Spaciously City Companion—your resident's directory for where to work, eat, and move through the city.
Work Support:
Access to three vetted coworking spaces with confirmed reliable internet, professional atmosphere, and comfortable all-day seating. $50 in local cafe credits for environmental variety.
Ongoing Support:
Direct access to me—the founder—during your stay. Questions about safety, need a doctor recommendation, want to know the quietest beach, wondering if a neighborhood is walkable at night: text me. I'm applying crisis management expertise to your comfort and clarity.
Re-entry Care:
Post-residency alumni community access. Re-entry check-ins to help you sustain the relief when you're back in your regular environment.
Your Foundation:
Safety-vetted apartment in Casco Viejo. Personally tested for comfort, reliable wifi, and neighborhood security. Private bedroom, full kitchen, workspace. Walking distance to everything you need.
You don't need to wait until you're depleted.
You're welcome to bring a partner or close friend—not for savings, but for ease.
If you're traveling together:
Each person registers individually and pays $2,400. We'll coordinate shared or adjacent accommodations based on your preferences. Logistics are discussed during your clarity call.
Arriving with someone you trust can make it easier to settle in and find your rhythm.
We welcome partners, spouses, and close friends who understand why you're here.
Traveling With Someone You Trust?
By the time you arrive, everything is handled. You'll never be asked to figure things out on your own.
Within 24 hours
One Week Before
Arrival Day
We'll send you curated accommodation options based on your responses, along with any pre-arrival information we need.
You'll receive a welcome email with your Residency Design form—a short questionnaire about your needs and preferences.
A final check-in to answer any last questions and confirm arrival logistics.
When you land in Panama City, your driver will be waiting at arrivals.
From that moment, you're held.
Within 3 days
30 Days Beore Departure
Final payment is due. You'll receive your confirmed accommodation details, personalized City Companion and pre-arrival guide.
What Happens After you REserve
What's your cancellation policy?
Your $500 deposit is non-refundable but fully transferable. You can apply it to a future Live Spaciously residency or transfer it to another person. We strongly recommend travel insurance for unexpected circumstances and can provide recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to visit Panama?
US citizens can enter Panama visa-free for up to 180 days with just a valid passport. If you hold a different passport, check Panama's visa requirements for your nationality. We provide guidance on entry requirements after you reserve.
What if I have dietary restrictions or food allergies?
Do I need to be burned out for this to make sense?
How long is a residency?
Is this just a vacation, retreat program, digital nomad community, or sabbatical?
When are residencies available?
Are residencies cohort-based or independent?
Your Residency Design form includes questions about dietary needs. We work with restaurants and the private chef to accommodate restrictions, allergies, and preferences. Panama City has excellent options for most dietary requirements.
No. Many residents come before they reach a breaking point because clarity is easier to access before you’re depleted.
- A vacation (you're not disconnecting from work)
- A retreat program (no workshops or transformation agendas)
- A digital nomad community (you're not relocating your life)
- A sabbatical replacement (no months away or employer permission needed)
Both. Some residencies are offered as small cohorts with optional shared moments. Others are independent stays designed for more solitude and flexibility. Neither requires constant togetherness. Autonomy is built in.
2026 Cohort residencies run quarterly in February, June, August, and October. Independent residencies are available year-round, scheduled on-demand based on availability. You choose the timing that works with your life and responsibilities.
If you're ready now:
Begin your reservation with a $500 deposit. You'll receive a welcome email with your Residency Design form, a short questionnaire about your needs and preferences.
If you'd like to discuss your situation first:
Schedule a clarity call. We'll confirm Panama is the right environment for what you need and answer any questions.
Either path works. Once you're in, everything is handled.
You're allowed to want space before it becomes an emergency.
Space is limited to maintain the quality of experience and my capacity to provide founder-level support.