Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares part 3 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  This Episode Features:  Jewells : Season 1, E...

In this bonus episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares part 2 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  This Episode Features:  Victoria : Season 2,...

In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares part 1 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  This Episode Covers:  Nia : Season 1, Episode...

In this last episode of Season 5 of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine answers audience questions. The podcast will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, so please listen (re-listen) to the extensive archive.    This Episode Covers :  Christine's Top 2024 Living Abroad Locations Advice for Solo Travelers How to Find A Therapist Abroad Advice for Young Ambitious Black Women   Thank you all...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Tonya Melendez shares how she has used her intuition to lead her in her life abroad for 10+ years. She also shares tips for honing your intuition and using it to lead you successfully abroad.    This Episode Covers :  Living in Spain Moving to Mexico Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at fl...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Tayler Ava Friar shares her story of how living abroad for 10+ years — from Argentina to England to Vietnam to Spain to South Africa and Mexico—has contributed to her professional development and creative evolution.    This Episode Covers :  Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires Attending Graduate School in London Traveling Ho Chi Minh City & Southeast As...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her story of living abroad in Germany for nearly 25 years-- from corporate life to freelancer and business owner, and from dating abroad to intercultural marriage and motherhood in Germany.   This Episode Covers :  Navigating German Immigration Career in Design in Germany Working in Corporate in Germany Navigating an Intercultur...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nikki Faye Tillery shares her story of how grief led her to an adventurous life abroad and how she ended up calling Colombia, South Africa, Turkey, and Kenya home. This Episode Covers :  Studying Law in London Living in Medellin Living in Johannesburg Living in Istanbul Living in Nairobi Becoming an International Entrepreneur Examining "the need"...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Nkem Chukwumerije shares her story of traveling, studying, working, and living abroad in Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Mexico.    This Episode Covers :  Studying Fashion Business in Hong Kong Teaching English in South Korea Being a Writing Professor in Abu Dhabi  Finding Authentic Self-Expression in Mexico  Repatriation to the US To learn more...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Jazzie Más shares how losing her liberty and ability to travel led her to deep healing and a vibrant life abroad of self-discovery.    This Episode Covers :  Living in Mexico Living in Bali Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand Becoming a Comedian in  Da Nang, Vietnam Living & Building Community in Santa Marta, Colombia  Embracing "Soft Life" as a...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Wendy Alexander shares how losing everything became the catalyst for a dynamic international career and life.   This Episode Covers :  International Government Contracting Working in the Middle East Building a Business in Dubai  How Working Abroad Affects Children  How Working and Living Abroad Affects Marriage    To learn more about this guest, go to t...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Lola Akinamade returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Everything Is Not Enough , the sequel to her wildly popular debut fiction novel,  In Every Mirror She's Black.   This episode contains spoilers! * Buy Everything is Not Enough  ( https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-is-not-enough-lola-akinmade-akerstrom/19879627?aid=94836&ean=9780...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Cheryl-Ann Weekes shares her life as a wanderer, how she visited 40+ countries in her 12 years abroad, and how she has cultivated longevity abroad.   This Episode Covers : 👩‍🏫Working Abroad as a High School Counselor 🇩🇴 Living & Working in the Dominican Republic 🇯🇲 Living & Working in Jamaica 🇪🇹 Living & Working in Ethiopia 🇹🇭 Living &...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Tamara J. Walker discusses her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad which was released this summer. You can purchase the book here .   This Episode Covers :  Florence Mills in Paris & London Joseph J. Roane and Oliver Golden in Russia & Yangiyul Richard Wright in Buenos Aires Philippa Schuyler in Đà Nẵng Kim Bass in Toky...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Crystal Winston shares how volunteering with Peace Corps Response changed the trajectory of her career and her life!   This Episode Covers :  Visiting India Volunteering with Peace Corps Response Living & Working in the Philippines Living in Thailand Living in Kenya Weathering the pandemic in Vietnam Living & Working in Sri Lanka Finding Belongi...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Dr. Erin Conner shares how a promise she made when she was a teenager came to fruition 20 years later in Valencia, 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.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeaco...

This is the season 4 finale of Flourish in the Foreign ! In this episode, Christine discusses what to do when you're feeling stuck in your move abroad journey or dealing with stagnation while abroad.   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign ) Join the Substack  ( https://christ...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , we revisit an IG live recorded in 2022 where Christine discusses her experience living in 3 cities in Spain: Logroño- La Rioja, Barcelona, and Valencia. Christine gives a 2023 update at the end. Also, the Flourish in the Foreign Patreon will end by the end of 2023.    Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , we revisit an interview between Doctor Marta de Madariaga López of Harmonia Solutions and Christine (host and creator), conducted in 2022. During this interview, Christine shares her philosophy on finding wellness abroad. Check out the original IG Live here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBtrdaprTc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==...

This  Flourish in the Foreign episode is the third live Dating Abroad panel from a series of 3. It was recorded in March 2022. It features Latrese of Sistas Who Travel & Date . The discussion covers individual dating experiences abroad, dating customs/expectations, and so much more! Check out Latrese's episode on the podcast ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/latrese )     Flo...

This  Flourish in the Foreign episode is the second live Dating Abroad panel from a series of 3. It was recorded in March 2022. It features Candice of Fearless Freedom Lifestyle and Claire of daisyamongroses . The discussion covers individual dating experiences abroad, dating customs/expectations, and so much more!   Check out Candice's episode on the podcast ( https://www.flourishintheforeign...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares exercises and thoughts to help you to get clear and confident about cultivating a soft life abroad. She also chats/fusses at y'all who are playing small about your life and your business!   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flo...

This Flourish in the Foreign episode is the first live Dating Abroad panel from a series of 3. It was recorded in March 2022. It features Toddre' of Blaxit2Africa and Nicole of "the soulful expat". The discussion covers individual dating experiences abroad, dating customs/expectations, and so much more! Check out Toddre's episode on the podcast ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.co...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares the 2021 book club discussion of "In Every Mirror She's Black" with the author, Lola Akinmade Åkerström. The book follows "three Black women who are linked in unexpected ways to the same influential white man in Stockholm as they build their new lives in the most open society run by the most private people." Warning...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , learn about the North American Language Assistant program in Spain. It's a popular program that provides a stipend, health insurance, and a visa. Hear from past podcast guests, Niana and Khephra, as they share their experiences with the program. Then hear from the host, Christine, as she shares her thoughts on the program from a 2022 IG Live .    Fl...