Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life®

ALL THE WAY FROM SCOTLAND!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, More Than Enough (episode 75). Emma Dhesi writes women's fiction. She began writing seriously while a stay at home mum with 3 pre-school children. By changing her mindset, being consistent and developing confidence, Emma has gone from having a collection of handwritten notes to fully written, edited...

ALL THE WAY FROM UNITED KINGDOM!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, Challenge Yourself To Think Differently (episode 108). Olson Aguirre is a travel content creator and cultural storyteller based in London. Originally from New York City, Olson moved to the United Kingdom where he is a Product Management and Marketing Sciences professional traveling the world....

ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled,   Think About What You Think About (episode 89). Ntokozo Ncogwane is a dynamic force with a global perspective. As the Global Communications Manager in a major international organization, she wields her sharp mind to craft innovative strategies, managing media relations, and amplify brand impact...

ALL THE WAY FROM NORWAY!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, My Purpose Unfolding (episode 88). Rometris is a renowned Motivational Speaker, Relationship Expert, Author, Leadership & Wellness Coach and Host of "Living Your Best Life, Now!" Podcast.  She has achieved over 20 years of experience and extensive study in personal self-development and healing with a...

ALL THE WAY FROM GHANA!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, Follow Your Heart (episode 102). Kenric Brooks is always asked, when did you start traveling? Well, I can say that I always remember traveling. We would always travel to the family farm on the weekends or the beach every summer. I joined the boy scouts; we also traveled to different campsites and state...

5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES   Check out our previous conversation titled, The Ultimate Mindset (episode 1).   Ashley Shaw was the very first guest on the show 5 years ago and has returned to the podcast to drop some new gems for the audience.  Ashley is an author, public speaker, certified master life coach, certified personal trainer,   and health/wellness coach.   Founder and owner of AshFit Solu...

ALL THE WAY FROM THAILAND!!! 5 YEARS ANNIVERSARY SERIES Check out our previous conversation titled, You're The Common Denominator In All Situations (episode 41).  Zachariah Bourne has returned to the podcast to drop some new gems for the audience.   Zachariah is a passionate Personal Development and Dating Coach who has been helping thousands of people live their ideal life for seven years. His go...

SEASON 4 DEBUTS JANUARY 8, 2024!!!   I can't believe its been 5 years since I launched the first podcast episode.  I'm so excited to be celebrating the 5 year anniversary of my Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life ® podcast this month. It's been an amazing experience speaking with 61 international guests representing 47 countries.  Together we curated 111 episodes with listenership in 73 countries...

ALL THE WAY FROM JAPAN!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Originally from London, Jordan Green made the international leap to Tokyo Japan to seek a life different from what he once knew.  He works for a PR firm that deals with influencers and local governments.  Jordan seeks to help others who wish to make the same international leap.  As well as, inspire those who want to expe...

ALL THE WAY FROM KUWAIT!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Attorney Wesley J. Harris was determined to experience life abroad and searched tirelessly for the ideal opportunity.  He currently lives and works in Kuwait. Harris plans to retire in New Zealand and is already exploring and researching the lifestyle.  Wesley isn't the first generation to travel.  He had an Uncle that...

ALL THE WAY FROM MEXICO!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Dr. Gerald C. Hassell is a clinical/spiritual psychologist, life coach, and author. He earned a B.A. in psychology from Talladega College and received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wright State University in 1999. Concerned that traditional mental health providers fail to meet the needs of people of color,...

ALL THE WAY FROM UNITED KINGDOM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Olson Aguirre is a travel content creator and cultural storyteller based in London. Originally from New York City, Olson moved to the United Kingdom where he is a Product Management and Marketing Sciences professional traveling the world. Olson started Olsonoverseas, to inspire others to challenge their thinkin...

ALL THE WAY FROM VIETNAM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad JK Hobson hails from New York City, where he dove headlong into the music scene in the 80's and 90's. He first caught the traveling bug upon joining Crisis , a prominent metalcore band in the NYC underground scene. After moving to Los Angeles, releasing an album with the band, and years of touring, JK began more acade...

ALL THE WAY FROM SAUDI ARABIA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad My name is Meres J. Weche, and I came of age as an '80s kid in Montreal, Canada.  My parents moved to Canada  with my younger sister and I from my native Haiti, in the Caribbean, during the 1970s, when I was four years old. Back then, I could only speak Creole and French, but I started learning English when I was...

ALL THE WAY FROM BELGUIM!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Harry Kennedy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, but he grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Information Technology. His interest in IT began at age 11 when he disassembled his first PC. His career in IT and his interest in life abroad officially started in 2014 as an...

ALL THE WAY FROM NEW ZEALAND!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Greg Thomas a former Marine and a professional security consultant with 11 years of experience in his field. He recently moved to New Zealand in April 2022. His goal is to show life in New Zealand from a black perspective and settle down in his new chosen home.  His YouTube channel can be found here:  https://bit....

ALL THE WAY FROM COSTA RICA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Michael Ruth is a world traveler, teacher and mentor. He is co-founder of Sun People Yoga. He teaches Ancient African and Egyptian methods of yoga that benefit physical health as well as holistic, mental, and spiritual health. He is a Navy veteran coming from a career first in IT and then as a surgical first assist...

ALL THE WAY FROM HONDURAS!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Kenric Brooks is always asked, when did you start traveling? Well, I can say that I always remember traveling. We would always travel to the family farm on the weekends or the beach every summer. I joined the boy scouts; we also traveled to different campsites and states. Some of my fondest memories as a child were a...

ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRIA!!! Black Men Living Abroad Series #blackmenlivingabroad Christopher Squires grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and was a pitcher/closer for the baseball team. He was drafted by the Miami Marlins and spent his time as a journeyman, traveling the country from Rookie Ball to Double A, as well as a few Independent...

SEASON 3 DEBUTS AUGUST 1, 2022!!! Thank you so much for listening to Season 1 and 2. I greatly appreciate your support!       Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Creator, Host, and Producer: Loronda C. Giddens  www.lorondainspiresgreatness.com   Copyright ©2022 by Loronda C. Giddens All rights reserved

Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® Podcast Host Loronda C. Giddens is interviewed by Ashlee Braxton for the 100th episode. Loronda finds out what it feels like to be on the other side of the mic. Ashlee appeared as a guest on Peeling Back the Layers of Your Life® podcast, Black Women Living Abroad Series. She is also the host of The Happy Choice podcast and Founder of Quantum Leap Consulting. P...

ALL THE WAY FROM PERU!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Liz Jones a certified yoga teacher, sound healer and spiritual mentor. She's passionate about all things travel and spirituality for people of color. She feels that travel is a tool to reconnect with our lineages, reclaim our traditions, activate our joy, expand our consciousness, and expand as humans.    Liz  worked...

ALL THE WAY FROM MEXICO!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Amber C. Edwards is a systems builder and integrator who created 30 Day Blaxit, a personal coaching program that teaches Black women how to efficiently experience overseas life - for a month, for a year, or forever. Not only does she work with her clients to create their blaxit plan, but she's also there for the fi...

ALL THE WAY FROM HONG KONG!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Angel Olausson is originally from Los Angeles but with the world as her playing field. She is a banking professional working within technology in the financial services sector in Hong Kong for over 14 years.  She is passionate about the intersection of technology and finance.  In her current role at a major fina...

ALL THE WAY FROM LEBANON!!! Black Women Living Abroad Series #blackwomenlivingabroad Malikah Kelly is a serial expat, frequent traveler and content creator. She was born in New York and has traveled to over 20 countries. Malikah  first moved abroad to Italy, and is currently living in Beirut, Lebanon. You can find her on Instagram and YouTube at Where is  Malikah  to learn more about how to make t...