Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

This is an episode swap with Kelley Bonner of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, where Kelley interviews Flourish in the Foreign host, Christine Job.  Check out the Black Girl Burnout Podcast ( https://blackgirlburnout.com/)   Listen to both of Kelley's episodes on Flourish in the Foreign: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/kelley https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/kelley2  ...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine celebrates the 100th episode and 3rd anniversary of the podcast by answering audience questions. This episode covers:  How Easy Is It Being Plant-Based in Spain? 1st Year Abroad Vs. Now  Maintaining Locs Abroad How to Secure Amazing Guests for the Podcast 1st Year Podcasting Vs. Now Immigration Tips for "Weaker" Passport Holders How to...

In this Flourish in the Foreign episode, Lori L. Tharps is a journalist and author whose work lands at the intersection of race and popular culture. Listen as  Lori shares her journey to living and flourishing in Malaga, Spain, with her family as a working writer.    This Episode Covers : Studying Abroad in Morocco Studying Abroad in Salamanca Navigating An Intercultural Marriage Raising Bi-racial...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Elizabeth shares her story of moving abroad to live in Medellin, Colombia, for 3 years with her husband and two children before repatriating to the Washington DC area in the Spring of 2022. This Episode Covers: Being a 1st Generation American Studying Abroad in Valencia, Spain Studying Abroad in London, England Moving to Medellin, Colombia, with a Famil...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Shea shares her story of moving to the Netherlands with her young son and her decision to stay for 20 years.   This Episode Covers : Moving to Amsterdam Raising a Black son in the Netherlands Finding A Job in Amsterdam Dutch Work Culture International Schooling in Amsterdam Dutch Healthcare System To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes p...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign ,  Sheila shares her story of going abroad to play basketball in Scotland, then in Barcelona. She shares the strain that her decision to live abroad has caused with her family, how she prepared for life after basketball, being a serial entrepreneur, living in Andorra, and how she navigates her intercultural relationship. This Episode Covers: Going to Gra...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Umutesi shares her moving abroad journey, which initially had her set to move to Tokyo; however, due to the pandemic, she decided to move to Kigali, Rwanda, and then to Berlin, Germany, where she now resides. Umutesi also shares tips on maintaining mental health and building community abroad.  This Episode Covers : Studying Abroad in Seoul, South Korea...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Ani shares the traumatizing event that was the catalyst of her journey abroad. She shares stories about moving to Mexico, and Morocco, studying in England, and moving with her son. Listen to how Ani has created an "unbothered" life in Bath, England. This Episode Covers : Living in Mexico Living in Morocco Immigrating to England Studying an MFA...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Tiandra shares her story of moving to Montevideo, Uruguay after only visiting one time, how she has found a sense of belonging, cultivated community, and navigated the Uruguayan immigration process. This Episode Covers : Immigrating from the US to Uruguay Finding Employment & Working in Montevideo Healthcare in Uruguay Dealing with Taxes Black and...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Giulia shares her journey of moving to New York City to attend university, how living in the US has impacted her as a Black Brazilian-Italian woman, and how her book and platform "Fashion on the Beat" illuminate the diverse stories and perspectives in the fashion industry.  This Episode Covers : Growing up in Tuscany Attending University in the...

This episode is a podcast swap with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show podcast  ( https://www.themaverickshow.com/ ). You can check out my episode ( https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/177-moving-abroad-with-intention-and-empowering-black-women-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-with-christine-job/) with Matt and be sure to subscribe to his podcast!    Libryia Jones shares her experience traveling to Gh...

In this episode of,  Flourish in the Foreign, Toddre' Monier of Blaxit 2 Africa shares her experiences of studying, volunteering, and living in various countries across Africa.   This Episode Covers: Volunteering in Zimbabwe Attending University in Ghana Volunteering for the Truth & Reconciliation Commission in South Africa Being a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia Living in Mallorca Health...

This is the sixth and LAST episode of a SPECIAL mini-season all about Building A Business Abroad . In this episode, Christine answers YOUR questions about starting a business. If you want to submit a question for the next Ask Me Anything episode submit it here ( https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe ). This mini-season will cover how to get started, give you some clear business ideas...

This is the fifth episode of a SPECIAL mini-season all about Building A Business Abroad . In this episode, Christine chats with Danielle Desir Corbett about launching and monetizing a podcast. This episode is pt. 2 of How She Built This, listen to part 1 here . This mini-season will cover how to get started, give you some clear business ideas, hear from people who have already done it, and give yo...

This is the fourth episode of a SPECIAL mini-season all about Building A Business Abroad . In this episode, Christine walks you through how to build your business. Based on the Build A Business Abroad guide , this episode will help you through the process of having an idea to having a business. This mini-season will cover how to get started, give you some clear business ideas, hear from people who...

This is the third episode of a SPECIAL mini-season all about Building A Business Abroad . In this episode, Christine shares why and how entrepreneurship can be a pathway to wellness for Black women & WOC. She also discusses the importance of building a business on a foundation of wellness. This mini-season will cover how to get started, give you some clear business ideas, hear from people who...

This is an episode swap with Acquania Escarne of The Purpose of Money podcast and the Millennial Wealth Builders podcast. Be sure to check out Financial Wellness abroad , in which Acquania shares her insights on building wealth while living abroad.  Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is a nationally-acclaimed Latina money educator, writer, business coach, and host of Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast. She became an...

This is the first episode of a SPECIAL mini-season all about Building A Business Abroad . This mini-season will cover how to get started, give you some clear business ideas, hear from people who have already done it, and give you a basic framework to BET ON YOURSELF and build a business that will help you pursue a FLOURISHING life abroad. This episode is a rebroadcast of "Build A Business Abro...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign, listen to part 2 of past podcast guests sharing their personal experiences of being a mother abroad.   This Episode Covers: Raising Her Daughter in Italy (Season 2, Episode 7) Reflecting on Motherhood as a Retiree in Spain (Season 1, Episode 55) Raising Her Daughter in Budapest (Season 1, Episode 45) Writing & Publishing Travel Books for Black Child...

In this episode of,  Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences of being a mother abroad.   This Episode Covers: Moving to Honduras with a Teenager (Season 1, Episode 4) Raising Children in Hong Kong (Season 1, Episode 2) Raising Sons in Jordan (Season 1, Episode 9) "Slowmading" Around the World As A Single Mother (Season 1, Episode 12) The Diff...

This is an episode swap with the  Picky Girl Travels the World , hosted by the lovely Adalia.  Be sure to check out Adalia's episode of Flourish in the Foreign: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/posts/adalia   Kenna Williams discusses the life she's created for herself in Johannesburg, South Africa. Enjoy this episode and subscribe to the Picky Girl Travels the World YouTube channel ! ...

In this episode of,  Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences being pregnant and abroad.   This Episode Covers: IVF Journey in Singapore (Season 1 Episode 28) Pregnant in Kenya & Guinea (Season 1 Episode 27) Pregnant in France (Season 1 Episode 20) Having A Baby in Hungary (Season 1 Episode 45) Having A Baby in Atlanta vs. Having A Baby in Hong Ko...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, listen to part 3 of this three-part series where Christine shares her experiences with healthcare in Spain and her reflections on past podcast guests' experiences.   Watch the original IG Live    To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( http...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, listen to part 2 of this three-part series where past podcast guests share their personal experiences and reflections on the healthcare systems they have encountered abroad.   This Episode Covers: Healthcare in Japan (Season 1, Episode 51) Healthcare as a Retiree in Barcelona (Season 1, Episode 55) Healthcare in The Dominican Republic (Season 2, Episode...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences and reflections on the healthcare systems they have encountered abroad.   This Episode Covers: Healthcare in Madrid, Spain as an Auxiliar de Conversacion (Episode 1) Comparing the Healthcare Systems of Honduras, Kuwait, China & Mexico (Episode 4) Healthcare in Iceland (Episode 7) Healthca...