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| Navigating Career Development in Amsterdam with Keki Mwaba | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:55:40 | |
In this episode, Keki Mwaba, based in Amsterdam, shares her inspiring journey from South Africa to the Netherlands. She discusses her academic background, career in HR and recruitment, and the challenges and successes she faced while transitioning between cultures and countries. Keki dives into her experiences working for major companies like Disney and Uber, and her own entrepreneurial venture, Expat Career Development. She also touches on themes such as belonging, personal growth, and the importance of community and wellness. This Episode Covers:
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| Migration as Liberation? with Christine Job | 02 Feb 2026 | 00:49:25 | |
In the debut episode of season seven of Flourish in the Foreign, host Christine Job reflects on the show's evolution and lays the groundwork for this season, discussing significant themes like Black Girl Soft Life, the sumptuous life, and migration as a pathway to wellness and liberation. Christine explores the nuances between living abroad and migration, the impact of migration on personal and professional wellness, and the aspirational idea of migration as a liberatory praxis. This Episode Covers:
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| Navigating Black European Identity in Southern Italy with Emmanuelle Maréchal | 10 Mar 2025 | 01:05:10 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Emmanuelle, a French-Cameroonian woman living in South Italy shares her experiences growing up in Bordeaux, France, and studying Italian, which led her to move to Italy. She discusses her time in Bologna and her observations on race and identity in different European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK. Emmanuelle also talks about her podcast 'Black Coffee,' which addresses Blackness in Europe, and her Substack newsletter that explores similar themes within the realm of fashion. This Episode Covers:
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| Build A Business Abroad Pt. 2 | 05 Sep 2021 | 00:26:36 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares her Build A Business Abroad philosophy, why you should consider it, and how you can start to Build A Business Abroad. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Build a Business Abroad Pt. 1 | 02 Sep 2021 | 00:55:21 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares a compilation that features some of the many women entrepreneurs who have been on the podcast. Listen to how and why these women decided to build their businesses abroad. If they can do it, you can too!
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| "Kurly in Kansai" with Ayana Wyse | 01 Sep 2021 | 01:04:32 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ayana shares how a New Year's Resolution led her to move to Japan. She also discusses Japanese work culture, her 1st year in Japan, and at what point she finally felt settled in Japan. This Episode Covers:
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| "In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström | 31 Aug 2021 | 00:58:47 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola shares her story of moving from Nigeria to the US at 15 years old to attend university, the evolution of her career in travel photojournalism, moving to Sweden, the development of her fondness for Swedish culture, and her new book, "In Every Mirror She's Black." This Episode Covers:
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| Building A Travel Empire in Mexico with Claire B. Soares | 25 Aug 2021 | 00:53:59 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Claire shares how corporate burnout led her to move to Mexico and to develop the million-dollar brand and business, Up In The Air Life.
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| A Decade of Living and Thriving Abroad: Making a Home in Paris with Maya Dorsey of La Vie Locale | 11 Aug 2021 | 01:17:26 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Maya, a California-bred, adopted Parisienne who has been living and thriving in Paris for the past 10 years, shares her journey of going abroad. She is an entrepreneur, public health consultant, and travel consultant who has traveled to over 35+ countries, and lived abroad for a total of ten years. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources accumulated from her years living as an expat, and she has a passion for helping individuals and businesses create their own life-changing experiences abroad, ranging from planning an itinerary for first-time Paris visitors to providing insights for those pursuing Master's studies in Paris.
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| Go Abroad & Cultivate a Life Well-Lived | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:40:51 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine chats about the importance of moving abroad with intention, what living a life well-lived means, and the importance of allowing your vision of your life abroad to guide your planning.
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| Being a Digital Nomad with Wanda Duncan in Malaysia | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:51:03 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wanda chats about her journey to become a digital nomad, house sitting abroad, living in South East Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia), creating Black Women Travel podcast, and Black Women Digital Nomad Entrepreneur Facebook group. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Black Girl in Budapest with Starr Session Varga | 21 Jun 2021 | 01:07:10 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Starr chats about moving to Budapest with her husband, having a baby abroad, and starting her blog "Black Girl in Budapest".
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| Vlogging the Life of Her Dreams in London with Paige Mariah | 19 Jun 2021 | 00:47:13 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Paige chats about earning a Master's degree & taking her wildly popular YouTube channel to London. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Finding Home Abroad Through Fashion and Wellness in Paris with Adriel Sanders | 03 Mar 2025 | 01:19:15 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and the importance of finding a personal style. This Episode Covers:
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| Becoming a Wine Professional in Lisbon with Cha McCoy | 17 Jun 2021 | 01:04:47 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cha chats about falling in love with wine while in Italy and how that love took her to Lisbon. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Navigating Life as a Mother & Comedienne in Saigon with Angee the Diva | 27 May 2021 | 01:07:38 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Angee chats about taking her children abroad, embarking on unschooling/world schooling, and launching her comedy career in Vietnam. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Traveling and Dating Abroad with Latrese Williams | 19 May 2021 | 01:20:34 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Latrese Williams, the Original Sister Who Travels & Dates, chats about her experiences living in Rome, Italy, and how it has opened up a whole new world of dating for her. Latrese, a Chicago native, moved to Rome with her 10-year-old dog Duke and shares her insights on earning an MBA abroad, the Italian healthcare system, moving abroad with a pet, being a Black woman in Italy, and dating in Italy. This episode covers the unique perspectives of a Black woman living abroad and encourages other women to explore the world and find their own sense of "being seen." Listen now and be inspired to travel and date in a new country, like Latrese.
To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Living in Suriname and Brixton with Dana Saxon of "Ancestors unKnown" | 17 May 2021 | 01:20:29 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dana, the founder of Ancestors unKnown, an education social enterprise, talks about her journey of studying and launching a business abroad. She earned a Master's degree in Sociology in the Netherlands, where her studies focused on the significance of family history research among people who descend from survivors of slavery. She revealed both shared and divergent experiences among Black people throughout the African diaspora. She then moved to several cities, such as Amsterdam, Paramaribo, The Hague, and Bristol, where she is currently based Listen as she shares how her life changed once she started "thinking about the whole world as an option" for her.
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| How to be a Speech Pathologist in Dubai & the Philippines with Marie Henderson | 15 Mar 2021 | 01:05:03 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Marie shares her story of going abroad as a Speech pathologist in Dubai and the Philippines.
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| (A)Broad in Education with Tiffany Smith | 16 Feb 2021 | 01:19:43 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tiffany Smith of (A)Broad in Education shares her story of teaching abroad in Morocco & the UAE. Tiffany also discusses some of the pitfalls of living abroad and shares her experience dating abroad. Thanks to the episode sponsors: Itiah Thomas: Take your career abroad with a professional who has done it! Sign up for the Career Upgrade program today! Take Your Career Abroad YouTube Video
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| The Life-Altering Impact of Study Abroad with Kory Saunders | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:53:29 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Kory shares how her experience studying abroad led her to a career advocating for diverse students to pursue study abroad experiences.
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| From Virginia to Qatar: Earning a M.F.A. in Doha with Nia Alexander Campbell | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:03:39 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nia Alexander Campbell is a 23-year-old woman from Richmond, Virginia, currently living in Doha, Qatar. She shares her undergraduate experience and her study abroad experience in Morocco. Nia decided to earn her MFA abroad in Qatar and she talks about her first year of studying. She said that her growth as an artist and designer has been unlike anything she has experienced before. She also mentions that her relationship with her family has grown stronger since she left the US.
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| Repatriating to Sierra Leone with Yasmine Bilkis Ibrahim | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:54:19 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Yasmine chats about why she decided to repatriate to her parents' country, Sierra Leone, and how that decision transformed her life. She also discusses doing business in Sierra Leone, the COVID-19 response, colorism & classism on the African continent and she shares her thoughts on dating in Sierra Leone.
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| Plant-Based in Portugal with Neria Bento | 19 Jan 2021 | 01:18:20 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Neria of Mama Benta shares her story of being born in Spain, and growing up in São Tomé and Príncipe, Gabon & Equatorial Guinea. She shares how she became plant-based and how she ended up settling in Lagos, Portugal.
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| Embracing Unexpected Journeys in Turkey, Greece and The Netherlands with Artemis Peacocke | 24 Feb 2025 | 01:14:08 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Artemis Peacocke shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identity as a Black woman and an entrepreneur. She also talks about her experience as a digital nomad and a storyteller on TikTok. This Episode Covers:
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| Dating Abroad | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:19:26 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, I compiled 14 past podcast guests' experiences dating abroad. The episode covers adjusting to cultural norms, online dating, avoiding fetishization, dating as a queer Black woman, dating interracially, and much more! In Order of Appearance
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| Going Abroad with Intention | 05 Jan 2021 | 00:41:34 | |
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, I discuss the importance of moving abroad with intention and how it makes ALL the difference. I also chat about the heart + soul of Flourish: cultivating a life well lived and what you can expect in the New Year!
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| Finding Healing Abroad in Thailand with Halona Black | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:54:33 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Halona shares her story of going abroad with the Peace Corps and how she found healing abroad.
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| Working Abroad in Martinique, Guyana, China & Spain with Chloé Brown | 30 Nov 2020 | 01:15:55 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Chloé shares her journey of studying in Lyon to teaching in Martinique, to taking care of family business in Guyana, to navigating life in China, and then finally settling in Spain. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| How to Maintain Good Mental Health Abroad with Frantzces Lys | 23 Nov 2020 | 01:11:12 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Frantzces shares her story of living, working, and traveling in Asia as an empty-nester, her therapy & life coaching practice, "Defying Resistance", and her podcasts "Chronicles Abroad" & "T. A. P. T." (Therapists Are People Too). To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Taking a Career Break & Pursuing IVF in Singapore with Roxanna | 20 Nov 2020 | 01:08:30 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Roxanna shares her experience taking a career break to move to Hong Kong & Singapore with her husband. She also shares embarking on her IVF journey in Singapore. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Working in International Development Across Africa with Morgan Limo | 09 Nov 2020 | 01:09:13 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Morgan shares how her career in International Development has taken her and her family across the continent of Africa.
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| Taking a Sabbatical to Volunteer in Tanzania with Safiya Robinson | 02 Nov 2020 | 01:01:52 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Safiya shares her journey of leaving Barbados to study dentistry in England, traveling around the world with her best friend, and volunteering in Tanzania. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| How to Get A Job Abroad | 26 Oct 2020 | 01:13:12 | |
This episode of Flourish in the Foreign focuses on the topic of getting a job abroad and features Christine, host of Flourish in the Foreign, personal experience and advice on how to be strategic and network effectively in order to secure opportunities.
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It also shares insights about earning a degree abroad as a way to enter a country's job market and create entrepreneurial opportunities. It also features the stories of how past podcast guests got jobs abroad:
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| Moving to Lisbon as a Digital Nomad with Cinnamon | 19 Oct 2020 | 01:00:51 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cinnamon shares how grief and the mental & emotional exhaustion of living in the United States pushed her to begin building a life in Portugal. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Navigating Identity and Wellness from Suriname to Spain with Jo-Ann With | 17 Feb 2025 | 01:00:43 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we delve into the story of Jo-Ann, a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Jo-Ann shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain. She discusses the intricacies of building community, her experiences dating as a Black woman in Spain, and how immigrating has influenced her sense of wellness and personal growth. With candid insights, Jo-Ann sheds light on how living abroad can be both liberating and challenging, ultimately leading her to return to the Netherlands with newfound peace and purpose. This Episode Covers:
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| How to Take a Career in Social Work Abroad with Kelley Bonner | 12 Oct 2020 | 01:13:27 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Kelley Bonner shares how burnout catapulted her into taking her career in social work abroad to England & Italy. She also shares her journey of repatriating to the United States. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Manage Your Finances Abroad with Lisa R. Mitchell | 05 Oct 2020 | 00:59:34 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lisa shares her experiences working abroad in the financial services industry in Europe & Asia. She also gives insightful tips on how to manage finances abroad.
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| Earning a Master's Degree in Japan as a Black Woman: Navigating Culture, Language, and Work | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:59:53 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Annabell, a Jamaican woman who currently lives in Tokyo, Japan, shares how she first went abroad when she was 19 to Saint Kitt's and fell in love with traveling. She studied architecture in Jamaica and participated in study tours to other Caribbean islands. After graduating, she participated in an urban planning and design summer school in Finland and was struck by the unfairness of how easy it was for native English speakers to understand the content compared to non-native speakers. She then committed to learning other languages and reaching out to people from other countries, as she felt it was an extension of imperialism for the rest of the world to have to adjust to English. She decided to move to Japan to teach English and earn money to pursue a Master's degree in architectural design. Annabell shares her experiences studying at Keio University, interning in Nepal, and adapting to the infamous Japanese work culture in Tokyo.
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| How to Become a Creative Entrepreneur Abroad with Jessi Raulet of EttaVee | 21 Sep 2020 | 01:04:23 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Jessi shares how her love of art has taken her from southern Indiana to Florence, Italy to San Francisco, and now it has become a bustling global business in France. Jessi chats about how moving to Paris for love and Strasbourg for family has been a journey deeply rooted in wellness. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| From Boarding School in Ohio to Living in Barcelona: Pursuing a Ph.D. Abroad with Dr. Rachel Brown | 14 Sep 2020 | 01:07:08 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Rachel shares how her experiences in predominantly white spaces abroad have shaped her global perspective as a Jamaican woman. Moving to the US to attend boarding school & attending 2 PWIs, Rachel shares how she has always sought out Black spaces, no matter where she has lived abroad. She also talks about how pursuing a Ph.D. forced her to create the Black community she craved, thus forming (the informal) Barcelona Black Students & Young Professionals Association. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| How Dancing Tango Led to Moving from Seattle to Buenos Aires | 07 Sep 2020 | 01:04:34 | |
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Jamila describes her first experience living abroad in Cornwall and how Tango brought her to Buenos Aires. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| How to Get Residency in Australia with Itiah Thomas | 31 Aug 2020 | 01:00:44 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Itiah shares how moving to Australia catalyzed her transition from career professional to serial entrepreneur. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Expanding the Narrative in Rwanda with Autumn Marie Faraj | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:59:39 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Autumn Marie Faraj of KGL FWD (Kigali Forward) shares her unexpected journey abroad.
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| Moving Abroad After 40 with Nubia Younge | 17 Aug 2020 | 01:06:55 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Nubia of the Chronicles Abroad podcast shares how she left the US to become a nomadic traveler, serial entrepreneur, and acclaimed podcaster. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| Moving to Paris as a Wine Professional with Tanisha Townsend | 10 Aug 2020 | 01:00:29 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Tanisha of Girl Meets Glass & the "Wine School Dropout" shares how she went from a tech professional in Washington D.C. to a wine professional in Paris.
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| 40 Years of Pursuing Passions and Finding Wellness in Mallorca with Michele McCain: Aging Abroad | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:55:56 | |
Special Series: Aging Abroad In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Michele McCain, who has spent nearly 40 years living in Spain, shares her incredible journey from Brooklyn to Europe, where she has thrived as an entertainer, motivational speaker, and thought leader. She discusses her early influences, her bold decision to stay abroad, and the importance of speaking positivity into one's life. Michele also talks about raising her daughter in Spain, the Spanish healthcare system, and her plans for the future, including starting a community for women over 45. This Episode Covers:
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| Becoming a Writer & Comedienne in Madrid with Khephra White | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:55:00 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Khephra of 'Misadventures en España' shares her story of moving to Madrid and embarking on her comedy career. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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| From Pittsburgh to Guatemala: Being a Digital Nomad as a Single Mother with Jackie Omotalade | 27 Jul 2020 | 01:00:24 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Jackie, a 41-year-old serial digital nomad and slowmad living in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, shares her journey of living abroad. She left home to live abroad for the first time at the age of 16. She grew up with an international and diverse background, with an African-American mother and Nigerian father, and was exposed to travel and different cultures from a young age. She went to Germany for a year through a program partially funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. She had an amazing experience learning German and traveling around Europe. This experience convinced her that she wanted to spend more of her life abroad and that her race didn't just define her life. She then went to Spelman, a historically Black College, and continued to live and travel abroad.
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| From Third Culture Kid to "The Black Expat" with Amanda Bates | 20 Jul 2020 | 01:05:41 | |
In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Amanda Bates, is the founder of "The Black Expat" a website and resource for Black people living and thriving abroad. She is a third-culture kid who grew up in multiple places. She talks about her background and experiences as a Black woman living abroad, her family originally came from Cameroon, a country in Western Africa, and how her parents came to the US for better education and opportunities, but later decided to return to their home country. She also mentions how common it is for first and second-generation African and Caribbean immigrants to come to the US for a better life and education and then want to go back to their home country to contribute to its development. Amanda also talks about how moving back to Cameroon at the age of 10 with her parents was difficult for her, as it was a big change and how living in the US can be hard for immigrants who are away from their family, culture, and what they know. To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes
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