In the hot seat: Tackling tough questions and surprising revelations!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

Hey... This was a FUN interview. Thank u for having me --- About to share it with others to see. You asked some hard questions ma'am :)

[@malikahonthemove]

I had fun too! I think we communicate well and effortless with each other!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

@@malikahonthemove Agreed :)

[@gretacobb5582]

Malika you are cool ,beautiful as well as intelligent …I hope to meet you when I come in June, if not, cheering you on ❤️❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁😁 This was a GREAT interview and thank you for facilitating it, you asked the difficult questions that I had on my mind,but rather kept to myself. Your interview IS informative, Cartess did a phenomenal job….I smiled through it all😁😁😁😁 it was refreshing to hear from Cartess….oh, you are hilarious. When Cartess stated, that he has an “😢 Abundance mindset” ..that’s my lane,vibration and study. I was screaming…YES…Cartess embodies THAT as well as you… ok next video🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣looking forward to it…❤️

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for being an awesome supporter Greta! 🦋

[@jpepsiemichel]

Loved this interview. Malika, this is definitely your calling.🎉 Cartess, you're a real one. Keep educating and sharing. You're both amazing.

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks Pepsie! Hope you’ve been well, peace and blessings 🦋

[@gloriacurrie4046]

Cartress sure has seen the inside and outside of Meridian from the hospital system to the jail system😂 a wealth of knowledge from first hand experience.

[@thecrypto-naute4965]

Thank you Malika, for bringing this interview and thank you Cartess, for agreeing to doing it! I very much enjoyed it. Much appreciated!!

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching!

[@lovemydog440]

I just heard you. I love it Cartess.! Your an independent thinker and a smart man.

[@nessundorma2000]

Wonderful interview with Cartess! I’m an introvert, too, so I understand both of you. 😊 I’m sorry to see you go. I met Cartess, I was hoping to meet you when it got cooler (can’t get me out in this heat). Good luck wherever you land. ❤ My next statement is regarding food. I have been here for over 8 months and want to try the local food but I can’t get over the fact that the food vendors do not wear gloves and they have their hands and fingernails digging in all these juicy meats for these tacos and tortas…and no washing sinks in sight. Somebody…anybody…please tell me how to get over this so that I can try the local foods.

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching! Unfortunately many countries don’t do the same as the USA in terms of food prep. It was just as bad or worse in Asia. Funny thing is I will eat the food while traveling when they don’t use gloves or have proper areas to wash things nor proper refrigeration, but I won’t do that in the USA 😆 . I bet I have worms 😂. I will say that many foreign countries are not for people who have squeamish thoughts about food. I’ve eaten food that has had flies all over it before it was cooked. It definitely is a hurdle to get over. Best wishes

[@karenmcwilliams5840]

& where do they relieve themselves? More sanitation 😨 fears.

[@malikahonthemove]

@@karenmcwilliams5840 I’ve made a video on this topic, posting Monday. Come back and check it out!

[@nessundorma2000]

@@malikahonthemove “I bet I have worms.” This is why I think I would have enjoyed meeting you. You have the same sense of humor I have. 😊

[@lauragreen3461]

What an awesome interview! You both have such a natural and honest presence. Cartess you are like a mini mogul😊 I often said that more cities in Mexico needs a Cartess. There are alot of other wonderful cities in Mexico to retire outside of the usual expat places . Wishing you both all the success and health and i'll be continuing to watch you both.

[@malikahonthemove]

Thank you so much Laura! 🦋

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

You are too kind ... Hey, my lease expires September 1st. We are open to explore some options. Please suggest some of the other 'non usual expat places'

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

I am loved his answers and the discussions about expansions. I really look forward to working with Cartess for my relocation needs as I’m looking at Merida as my next move from NYC and he seems to have a handle of relocation services that suits my individual needs. All the best to you both in your individual and family life journeys. Malikah I really enjoy your content and your candor, practicalness and willingness to share the knowledge you’ve acquired through your own experiences in various countries. All the best as you have decided to return to the U.S. (though temporarily) before launching your next adventure in another country. Thank you both

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching and the kind words 😊 I believe you will find his services worth it for his knowledge and experience ! Wish you All the best on your relocation 🦋

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

@@malikahonthemove thank you Malikah! I really am hopeful! Again, all the best to you in all your future endeavors.

[@ValarieCrudup-pv1di]

GREAT Interview Malika!!! Thanks for being open and transparent. Malika I am so saddened that you are leaving and will reconsider Merida as your home base… but I get it! … Safe travels , Godd health and Prosperity to you.

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks so much! New adventures to have !

[@Dickie9028]

WWWOOOWWWW.... I Follow both of you !!!!

[@malikahonthemove]

Good! Hope you’re subscribed ☺️🦋

[@sweetiejb]

Great stuff enjoyed the conversation!👍🏾

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching!

[@rose4u111]

Nice interview, Malikah!🤗🌹

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks ☺️🦋

[@LeticiaSilva-y7f]

Love you guys! I follow both of your channels! Great interview it’s great seeing this collaboration 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching! 🦋

[@lenorawilson2326]

Fantastic video great questions 👍

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching ☺️🦋

[@lovemydog440]

I really appreciate your truths and honesty. It means a lot to even consider visiting Mexico and what life there is like.

[@InvernessFlorida2023]

Cartress found another reason to appreciate you and your channel… to the right to the right 🎶 ❤❤❤

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for tuning in.

[@gloriacurrie4046]

When you're ready for your Chihuahua please adopt from a rescue.There are so many homeless dogs. In 2019 I adopted from the local Tijuana Mexico shelter. My little Mackenzie is such a good little dog.❤

[@malikahonthemove]

I will definitely strongly consider that !

[@hillarynewman8220]

This make believe King.. living where the Ssdi check goes a long way!

[@dianacook6337]

Fabulous interview Malika. Cartess was the very first person I connected with before our first trip to Merida. He just landed there and was walking the streets and sharing his findings on different parts of Merida. I had never watched a KZbin before Cartess. Didn’t even really know much about it. Upon researching Merida I stumbled upon his arrival and I felt a kinship to him. I do realize that is my perspective and probably not Cartess 😂 perspective. Here are my very unsolicited thoughts: 1. Kim has good instincts on who she likes or might not care for. Just my intuition. 2. Cartess & his family have helped many people either directly or indirectly. I feel many people are appreciative. However, I also feel there are many (not all)that are riding his coattails or trying too. I personally am turned off by that. 3. I feel his transparency or share all is a Catch 22. It makes Cartess extremely relatable. We all have struggles, heartache, disappointments, personal & financial relationship issues in some way or another. Most people prefer to portray a perfect image most of the time. His vulnerability makes us ‘connect’. Respectfully his family is involved and has feelings too. In my opinion that is a hard balancing act. It is one they do well together. With that being said, it is their business and their business alone to navigate through that together. It isn’t for us to judge. Not our place. It is obvious there is much love and intellect in the Ross Family. My husband and I have endured the worst pain ever existed. We unexpectedly lost our son. Our world was no longer what we knew and it has been a challenge that is constantly there. Together we hold each other up. I lost my Mother seven months later. Also an unexpected death. We have sold our house and will be moving to Merida within the next month. We have our Residency, made some friends during our visits that we keep in touch with. Hoping to meet Cartess and Kim one day when we are there. 🤞 True friendships are golden and with that comes a bond and respect. With all said and done I wish you many more wonderful adventures and blessings Malika. And the same goes to the Ross Family. Thanks again, and be well.

[@malikahonthemove]

Thank you for your perspective and kind words Diana! My condolences on the loss of your son and mother. I too have lost a child ( step child with me for 11 yrs) . I hope your journey in life going forward is a happy and peaceful one. Best wishes to you and your husband, thanks for supporting my channel . ☺️🦋

[@dianacook6337]

@@malikahonthemove I’m so sorry for your loss and heartache as well Malika.

[@triciagriffin6654]

I want to say so many things! I loved this interview ❤️ ♥️

[@malikahonthemove]

I’m glad you liked it! 🦋

[@gretacobb5582]

Malika🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I got a lot of personal shortcomings……. All of us ❤️

[@malikahonthemove]

Yep! The key is self awareness and a desire to improve!

[@gretacobb5582]

Absolutely Awareness is key….it’s all up hill from there when we realized it was all our doing….so we can UN do it…❤️

[@musicjunkieaddict6600]

Hi beautiful very informative. Love all your content. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend

[@malikahonthemove]

Thank you! I hope you do as well, safe and joyful! 🦋

[@cindyk3076]

Great interview, Malika! Cartess is a font of information and knows Merida so well. Mexican food is awesome, sorry you aren't fond of it. Right? Cartess Ross!! NOOOOOOO!

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

jejeeje the food grew on me; now i love it :)

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching! I’ve actually never like it, even in the US.

[@XcellsiorConsulting0305]

It is hard for me talk to people. I was so traumatized by my brother and sisters and my dyslexia that I stopped talking for a long time😊

[@malikahonthemove]

I hope you have found your strength and have healing . Peace and blessings 🦋🌹

[@rebeccajohnson3916]

Great interview. 🎉❤😂

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks for watching 🦋

[@toobcontinued1965]

My biggest con is also the food!!

[@malikahonthemove]

It’s a hurdle for sure! I just cook and I hate it 😂

[@hillarynewman8220]

Does he pay a foreign income tax on his business and how does that impact the federal welfare the fam receives via social security disability payments. #ssa #socialsecuritydisabilityreciepents. Because here back with the rest of us in America ...all the benefits would be discontinued if he were living here in the states?

[@hillarynewman8220]

Malikah you have a solid income. Retirement pension so you can choose other places. The other ppl he has convinced to come to Mex to make that ssdi check stretch without living in the projects or the inadequate low income housing and you can live in semi decent surroundings with ppl from a whole different culture and live well on the American dollar! #makebelievemillionIresin Mexico

[@aleejay2007]

Please drop the info on the kennels with the chihuahuas,if you don’t mind.

[@malikahonthemove]

Sure! Ravell kennels in Merida. Find them on Facebook and send a message. Their babies are wonderful!

[@the_epileptic_wanderer]

Good morning from Minnesota

[@malikahonthemove]

Hello there!

[@RescueAlwaysOfficial]

I want to be in Minnesota right now! The heat here in Hocaba, Yucatan is unbearable! I almost never leave the house now, except very early in the morning or after 6/7pm!

[@RescueAlwaysOfficial]

Seeing your comment brings back memories of Fargo/Moorhead/Red River Zoo, etc. from my visit years ago! The air in Fargo was so crisp! Super cold, but you feel SO ALIVE!!

[@the_epileptic_wanderer]

@@RescueAlwaysOfficial it's starting to warm up now. Today was 71 degrees

[@RescueAlwaysOfficial]

@@the_epileptic_wanderer much better than here! 104° here. Feels like 109° it says! Feels like 120s/130s to me when I step outside!

[@the_epileptic_wanderer]

Do you have any correspondents in Veracruz? I'm interested in finding out more, but info is scarce.

[@malikahonthemove]

Aileen, reach out to the wonderful lady at @mexicorelocationguide and see if she has any features, information or plans to do a feature video on Veracruz.

[@the_epileptic_wanderer]

@@malikahonthemove thank you! I'll reach out to her.

[@deborahjohnson-hall3342]

Lolol. Can we call it being a “Conservative” instead of swinging right? That still carries some honor, to me, at least.

[@deborahjohnson-hall3342]

😂 It’s too bad I’ll miss you on my next trip there in July. (Doing my canje for RT.) I have a granddaughter named Malika! Thanks to you I know I to just walk away if I run into Cartess on those streets. But holding out hope maybe Kim will be up to some shopping with the locals … maybe?? Blessings on your travels. And be forewarned, temps are trending abnormally hot here in the South this season, too! 😉🙌🏽👏🏽👋🏽💐💃🏽

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

@@deborahjohnson-hall3342 jejeje ... The secret is u just gotta sneak up on me, lol... Then I have no choice but to engage, lol... But if I see you coming before you see me, I'm hiding behind the bushes lol

[@deborahjohnson-hall3342]

@@MoveAbroadandThrive Quiet as kept, I sometimes avoid approaching people too. That can be awkward. 😳 But I’m not star-struck either, so I’m most likely to just say “hey, how you doin’?” in passing and not even break my pace. So don’t be skurred. I ain’t peeking behind NO bushes! 😆 Hey, fun fact: I met Robert briefly back in December on the Parque de Aleman walk that folks have on Sat. mornings. He too disappeared right quick as the ladies kind of went one way and the brothas the otha. It was funny … but I get it. 🤣 BTW, great interview, you two!👍🏽

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

@@deborahjohnson-hall3342 Now Robert loves to talk. He won't avoid a conversation LOL

[@malikahonthemove]

Thanks Deborah !

[@gretacobb5582]

Lol your face - “ don’t want roti with chocolate and cheese” and Nutella…🤮

[@malikahonthemove]

Right!

[@gretacobb5582]

Breaking news…🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gretacobb5582]

Thank you for removing videos Cartess 😃

[@MoveAbroadandThrive]

De nada :) 😅😇