Black Broads Abroad – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Five years ago, at the peak of Black Broads Abroad, I lost my father. As his only child and a total daddy’s girl, that loss devastated me. I never intended to stay away for five years, but I had to put everything on the back burner to navigate that grief. During my time away, I watched the world shift and saw the digital space fill with unvetted noise that offers no real direction for our community during these crises.

I am resurrecting this platform now because we are currently facing a national and geopolitical collapse. We are already in the midst of World War III and a Civil War that those in the "Divided States" seem wholly unaware of. I’m back to provide the tactical briefing and vetted sources Black American women need to maneuver this moment. This is my State of the Union—a complete clarification of where I’ve been and a hard look at why you need to get your ducks in a row and prepare your exit now.

In episode 40, I interview LaTonya Whittaker. LaTonya has been a fixture and a leader within the African American community in Japan for 15 years. She along with her husband David are the founders of the prominent Soul Food House restaurant in Tokyo that has long been a central destination for the Black community to gather. In many ways, the inspiration to build Legacy Foundation Japan comes from the relationships and opportunities unlocked at Soul Food House. The restaurant is a unique place that both Tokyo veterans and new arrivals frequent to eat love-filled food, connect with the culture of home, and network as well. A native of Mississippi, LaTonya holds a master’s degree in Divinity and Counseling. Her work and passions have always revolved around bringing people together. LaTonya is the visionary behind the Legacy Foundation Japan.

To keep up with LaTonya's journey follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/SoulfoodHouse/ and check out her website here: https://soulfoodhouse.com/

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In episode 30 of 'Black Broads Abroad', I interview Mallence Bart-Williams is a Sierra Leonean - German multi-facetted social entrepreneur: Publishing, film, fashion, writing and philanthropy are among her professional repertoire. Mallence pursued her studies in economics and finance in Paris, Singapore and Great Britain. Today she lives across the globe, produces a holistic natural body care line in Asia, and is the founder and creative director of the Freetown-based creative collective FOLORUNSHO, a ‘SHARITY’ that she initiated with street kids in Sierra Leone.

Due to her cross-cultural roots she perceives herself as a bridge connecting two vastly different worlds. Her diverse background enables her to see creative solutions to common problems. In her TED x Berlin >> CHANGE YOUR CHANNEL << Mallence shared a truth that not only deeply resonated with people across the globe, but many felt compelled to share. Her TED x was independently translated into more than 5 languages and became a social media phenomena that was shared over 20 million times via various social media platforms, raising global awareness.

To keep up with Mallence Journey, follow her on IG or visit her website.

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Kola Boof is an Egyptian/Sudanese-American, award-winning novelist, poet, television writer, activist, and perhaps most infamously known as being romantically entangled in the life of one of America’s, formerly most wanted Individuals – Osama Bin Laden. Kola is a mother, wife and author of the forthcoming book entitled: Feminist Need Dick Too, pre-ceeded by her similarly controversial work, The sexy Part of the Bible and autobiography entitled “The Lost Girl” among many other works. In this episode we discuss her early life in Sudan and witnessing her parents being murdered and later being adopted by a prominent African American family in Washington DC to becoming a model in her 20's and living in Israel, Morocco, Sweden and Italy. She even spills the tea on the celebrities she's dated and the controversial arguments she's gotten into with high profile celebrities. Once black balled and maligned to now telling her story in her own words, this is an interview not to miss.

To keep up with Kola's journey follow her on twitter and purchase her new book HERE.

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In episode 28, I interview Jewell’s Chambers is the Host of All Things Iceland Podcast, an engineer by training, who has made the pivot as a career digital strategist.  Her passion lies in being able to engage, inspire, and infuse innovation into her work by utilizing her analytical mind, organizational skills and innate ability to connect with people. Over the years, she has been fortunate to create, implement, and measure creative digital strategies in various industries. Regardless of the industry, her objective has remained the same - link the right people to the right resources to relieve their pain points.

Her love of Iceland and curiosity about the country, inspired her to create the All Things Iceland podcast. Along with interviewing Icelanders and expats, she shares travel advice, and fascinating information about Icelandic history, culture, nature and language.

To follow Jewel's journey. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/allthingsiceland/?hl=en

For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/

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In episode 27 I interview Erin Jackson. Erin was born and raised in the Michiana area of Michigan and ISouth Bend Indiana. She spent most of her early life in the country, living in a house that her dad and brother built from the ground up. At about 12 or 13, when her parents split, she started living in the city of South Bend during the week and weekends with her dad and back in the country with her mother. Setting her sights on the big city for college, Erin moved to Chicago and studied photography at Columbia College. After graduating, she went on to Phoenix and continue pursuing a freelance career as a photographer, while moonlighting as a first-grade teacher. However, in 2012, a greater calling beckoned her and she moved to Korea. Now, eight years later, she has had quite a riveting adventure, from starting a new career on a new continent, and immersing herself in a new culture as an educator, Erin's journey is one that captures motherhood, interracial love and heartbreak, being a single mother to the most incredible third culture child, and the highs and lows of being a black woman with a mixed race child, figuring out a homogeneous society such as Korea. 

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Jazzie Más is a multi-faceted digital nomad and expat that currently resides in Da Nang, Vietnam and originally from South Central Los Angeles. She has lived in Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Jazzie is a stand-up comedian, speaker, owner of Black Digital Nomad which empowers melanated folks to live fully,freely, boldly and bravely outside of the US. She also makes natural skin care products for melanated folks abroad like Glow Up! Body Butta. Jazzie often shares her story of 'Probation to Passports' and believes that our past does not have to dictate our future.

To follow Jazzie's journey. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/jazziemas/

To keep her with her youtube channel, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdTjvHmCiVNqvVWsYjJ9cRQ

For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/

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In episode 25, I interview Valerie Weyland (formerly Valerie Ogoke). Valerie is an explorer at heart, always open to what life may bring. She is a business owner, meditation facilitator, health + wellness coach, and a reiki healer. She is Nigerian-American and was born and raised in Inglewood, California. Currently residing in Perth, Western Australia, she founded Brown Girl Bloom in 2017. Brown Girl Bloom curates safe spaces for women of color to thrive with a focus on holistic wellbeing. She is also the co-founder of Ayune Hair, an ethical South East Asian human hair extension business that focuses on re-defining the strands of beauty. Her passion lies in being in complete alignment with her truth, living a purpose-full life, developing soul sister connections, and community empowerment. She is an avid lover of all things spiritual. She believes that there is an abundance of beauty all around us, we simply need to open our heart to truly experience it.

To follow Valerie's journey. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/brownbelleabroad/?hl=en

For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/

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In episode 24 of Black Broads Abroad I interview Meryanne Loum-Martin. Merryanne lives in Marrakech, Morrocco where she owns and operates a boutique hotel called “Jnane Tamsna” for almost 20 years. The hotel is nestled on 8 acres and has 24 rooms, 5 swimming pools and a clay surface tennis court. As a hotelier, Mrs. Loum-Martin’s clientele has included the likes of movie stars Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise, and designers Giorgio Armani and Donna Karen. She is the ONLY black female hotel owner in Morocco. Born in Abidjan, Coite de Voire, to a West Indian mother and Senegalese father, Meryanne spent her childhood, adolescence and professional life in Cote D’Ivoire, Ghana, London, Moscow and New York before settling in Paris for law studies. She was admitted to the Paris Bar as a lawyer, winning the “Prix des Secrétaires de la Conférence” award. Meryanne comes from an esteemed family and is a 4th generation lawyer.

She is the author of a new architectural book, entitled "Inside Marrakesh: Enchanting Homes and Gardens. You can order your copy HERE.

For more about Meryanne's hotel visit: http://www.jnanetamsna.com/ or https://www.instagram.com/jnanetamsna/?hl=en

To follow Meryanne on IG:  https://www.instagram.com/meryanneinspired/?hl=en

For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/

To support the podcast, become a member @https://www.patreon.com/BLACKBROADSABROAD

Season 2 is going to be lit. I've interviewed Black women living and thriving in places from Vietnam to Vicenza, Kuwait and Korea, Iceland and Istanbul, Mogadishu and Madagascar. Get into it!

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