Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh. She’s on fire to empower women over 30 to make their dreams of living abroad a reality. She Hit Refresh is an inspiring community and resource hub. She describes how it inspires women to meet the challenges of moving from one country to another. Tabibian hails from Houston, Texas. As the daughter of Colombian and Iranian immigrants, she’s lived the experience of having to build a life in an unknown country from the ground up.
In 2015, Tabibian made her faith leap of choice when in advance of her 36th birthday she moved to Madrid. For more than 10 years since then, she fought the bugbears of immigrations. Through all of this hardship though, her dream of making Spain her home never faltered. At first, she was concerned that she would be too old to make the move, she recalled. But Tabibian was able to fight back against this skepticism, and in the end, it enriched her journey towards meaningful success.
Once Tabibian was living in Madrid, she had the opportunity to expand her concept beyond personal experience. This experience inspired her to launch She Hit Refresh to help other women who were experiencing similar fears and doubts about relocating abroad. Widely known for launching the Woman of Culture platform, through which she has empowered hundreds of women to take the plunge into new cultures and environments.
In 2020, Tabibian moved to Málaga, adding even more depth to her adventures in Spain. Now, she is considering moving back to Madrid, showing that her journey is still evolving. Her experiences as a serial entrepreneur shape her advice on starting businesses and dealing with visa issues for Americans emigrating to Europe.
Tabibian is the producer and host of the She Hit Refresh podcast. Now, she’s bringing you her best advice, tips and motivational stories of international trailblazing women just like you. Her work reminds us that we all have a role to play in supporting people who are making these impactful life transitions.
“You’ll usually be welcomed with open arms.” – Cepee Tabibian
Through She Hit Refresh, Tabibian provides an abundance of resources, like detailed guides on how to obtain visas to live in Europe. Her mission strikes a chord with countless women hitting a new stage in life wanting their own independence and adventure.
As an immigrant herself, Tabibian’s journey parallels themes of resilience and determination. She is quick to point out that although the prospect of living abroad can be intimidating, the experience often brings greater personal development and happiness. Her story serves as an inspiration that age can never stop someone from chasing their dreams.
Her vision ignites a place where she can connect women of all races, shapes and walks of life together. These connections create a web of mutual support that makes it easier to adjust to life in any new country. Through sharing of knowledge and assistance, members empower each person to tackle the numerous layers of challenge that come with moving.