Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreig n, 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 Care...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreig n, 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 U...

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...

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 Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign...

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   Flourish in the Foreig...

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". Digital Nomads Beyond 50 Summit   To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.co...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flouris...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign ) J...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www....

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,...

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 share...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Marie shares her story of going abroad as a Speech pathologist in Dubai and the Philippines.    To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign ) J...

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:  Transferwise  Itiah Thomas : Take your career abroad with a professional who has done it! Sign up for the  Career Upgra...

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.   Thanks to the episode sponsors :  Transferwise  Itiah Thomas : Take your career abroad with a professional who has done it! Sign up for the Career Upgrade program today!    To learn more about this guest, go to their s...

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...

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.    To learn more about this guest, go to...

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 .   To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Res...

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 Nubia Rachel Valerie Karla Jamila Halona Khephra Adoma Frantzces Chloe Itiah Annabell Jackie Kelley   To learn...

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

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.    To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign )...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flouris...

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/epis...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com...

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.   To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffe...

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   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me...