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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:

• Growing Up in South Africa
• University Life in Cape Town 
•  Studying Abroad in the US
• Choosing the Netherlands for Higher Education
• Starting a Career in the Netherlands
• Working for American Tech Companies 
• Blackness and Womanhood in the Netherlands
• Adapting to Life in the Netherlands
• Building a Diverse Social Circle 
•  Starting Expat Career Development
• Networking and Job Search Tips 
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Episode Credits:

Christine Job — Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

• Zachary Higgs — Theme Music

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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:

•  Exploring Black Girl Soft Life
• The Evolution to Sumptuous Life
• Crafting a Life Well Lived
• Living Abroad as a Pathway to Wellness
• The Language of Migration
•  Migration for Wellness vs. Liberation
•  Aging Abroad Series 
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Christine Job — Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs — Theme Music

 

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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:

• Living in Bologna: Identity and Racism
• Post-University: From Italy to Germany
• Cultural Reflections and Dating in Germany
• Transition to the UK
• Working in Fashion 
• Returning to Italy During the Pandemic

    ExpatWell: Financial Forum*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR  

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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.

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

 

 

Build A Business Abroad

• Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist
  • S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad
• https://www.ChristineJob.com 

 

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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!

 

This Episode Covers: 

• Building A Business in Australia
• Selling Physical Beauty Products
• Building A Business as a Digital Nomad
• Selling Writing/Blogging Services
• Building A Business in France
• Creating a Wine Tour Company
• Building A Business in Mexico
• Creating a Fine Art Company
• Building A Business in Jordan
• Creating a Publishing Company
• Building a Business in Rwanda

 

To learn more about the guests featured, go to the show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

 

Move Abroad with Intention

• Moving Abroad with Intention Guide  (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
• Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
  • S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad
  • S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention
  • S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1
  • S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived
  • S1 E 59: Financial Wellness Abroad
  • S2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft Life
  • S2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1
  • S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy Abroad
  • S2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1
  • S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th Episode
  • S4 E 21: Living in Spain

 

Build A Business Abroad

• Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist
  • S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad
• https://www.ChristineJob.com 

 

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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:

• Moving to Osaka

• Working as an English Conversation Teacher

• Applying for Work Visas

• Apartment Hunting in Japan

• Black Creatives in Japan

• Dating in Japan

• The Japanese Healthcare System

• The Japanese Justice System

• Advice for Moving to Japan

• "Kurly in Kansai" Podcast

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

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Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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: 

• Attending University in the United States
• Her Career in Photojournalism 
• Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators
• Moving to Sweden
• Understanding Swedish Culture
• The Swedish Response to COVID-19
• The Swedish Health System
• Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden
• "In Every Mirror She's Black"

 

• "Every Mirror She's Black" By Lola Akinmade Åkerström
• Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well

 

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Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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.

 

This Episode Covers:

• Corporate Burnout

• Building a Business Abroad

• Advice on Starting a Business

• Moving to Mexico

• Living in Playa Del Carmen

• Cost of Living in Playa Del Carmen

• How Mexican Politics Affect Expats

• How US Citizens Are Still Affected By Politics At Home

• Dating in Playa Del Carmen

• Defining and Practicing Wellness Abroad

 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

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Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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.

 

This Episode Covers:

• Teaching English in Sevilla

• Earning a Master's in Public Health in Paris

• Working in Paris

• Purchasing an Apartment in Paris

• Funding Retirement as an Expat Through Real Estate

• Being Pregnant in Paris During COVID-19

• Building a Business Abroad

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

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Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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. 

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

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• Buy Me a Coffee  (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
• Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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