Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

This is an episode swap with the Global Chatter podcast , hosted by the lovely Amanda Bates of The Black Expat .  Be sure to check out Amanda's episode of Flourish in the Foreign: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/posts/amanda Change strategist and transformation coach, Solonia Teodros, discusses what it meant to be Ethiopian-Taiwanese-American in the 1990s and how she dealt with being the...

This is an episode swap with the Blaxit Global podcast, hosted by the lovely Chrishan Wright.  This episode features Esther Milanzi, who is an author and writing coach, currently based in Bali, Indonesia. Esther grew up in North Carolina and took her first international trip when she traveled to South Africa to meet some of her family for the first time. Since then, she's traveled to Thailand...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares how "soft life" can (and should) be a business philosophy you should adhere to as you build your business abroad. Original IG Live This Episode Covers: Soft Life as a Business Philosophy How Soft Life Can Make You A Better & Happier Entrepreneur   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishinth...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Christine shares her thoughts on the "Soft Life" discussion, especially in the move abroad/ex-pat space. Hint : Just because you live abroad doesn't mean you live a soft life. This Episode Covers: What is Soft Life? Can Living Abroad Create A Soft Life? How You Can Create A Soft Life By Moving Abroad   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podca...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign, Lisa shares her story of returning to the US after over a decade in Asia. This Episode Covers: Backpacking Europe in the '90s Living and Working in Japan Living and Working in China Getting Married Abroad Getting Divorced Abroad Being Pregnant in China Repatriation   To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign, Deborah shares her story of working in international development, living in Haiti, Venezuela, and Ecuador, raising children abroad, and so much more.  This Episode Covers: Working in International Development Working in Haiti Living in Venezuela Living in Ecuador Raising Children Abroad Preparing Children for University Abroad   To learn more about this...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Victoria shares her journey of expatriation from the United States in 2014, to live in a small Italian countryside village with a desire to embrace a simpler life after having built and expanded a boutique communications company based in Texas. This Episode Covers: Being A Digital Nomad Moving to Italy Pregnancy Abroad Motherhood Abroad Building A Busine...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Adrienne discusses how her career in education has professionally evolved in Qatar, China, and Kuwait. This Episode Covers: Being an International Educator Working in Kuwait Working in Qatar Working in China Dating Abroad   To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes   Flourish in the Foreign Resource...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Candice discusses her experiences living in Rome and Istanbul as an entrepreneur and single mother to a child with special needs.  This Episode Covers: Moving Abroad with a Child with Special Needs Purchasing Property in Turkey Living in Rome Dating in Rome Living in Istanbul Dating in Istanbul Embracing Softness Abroad   To learn more about this guest,...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Theresa discusses why she moved from Jamaica to Mexico, her experience with Mexican work culture, dating & marrying abroad, starting a business, and purchasing real estate.  This Episode Covers: Mexican Work Culture Dating Abroad Intercultural Marriage Starting a Business in Mexico Bringing Jamaican Cuisine to Mexico Buying a Farm   To learn more a...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Kentia discusses how a tragic accident emphasized the importance of proper health insurance, the differences between health care in the Dominican Republic and Taiwan, and how to actually land a remote job or work abroad. This Episode Covers: Moving Abroad with a Spouse Living in the Dominican Republic Health Care Services in the Dominican Republic Expat...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Dr. Nafeesah Allen shares her story of going abroad as a teenager and how that impacted her life. She also shares her perspectives on Black migration and wellness, raising third culture children, and authoring a bilingual children's book. *Dr. Allen is speaking in her personal capacity and her views do not reflect the ideas or policies of the U.S. g...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign ,  burnout expert and host of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley Bonner, shares her insights on how living abroad can be a pathway to improve mental wellness. This Episode Covers :  What is Burnout? Understanding Anxiety & Trauma Dealing with Survivor's Guilt Abroad The Great Resignation + Moving Abroad Dating Abroad: Desirability v Fetishiza...

Flourish in the Foreign celebrates, elevates, and affirms the voices & stories of Black women living & thriving abroad, while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness.  This trailer features the voice of season 2 guest, Nafeesah Allen. Stay tuned for her full episode.    Flourish in the Foreign Resources Podcast Website  ( https://www.flourishintheforeign.com ) Buy Me a Coffee   (...

This is a rebroadcast in support of Season 1, Episode 2 guest, Deanna Denham . She has recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian cancer. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. If you can, please support her by contributing to her Go Fund Me .  Please listen to this episode and learn more about her story abroad. Support Deanna's Go Fund Me Learn More About Deanna Listen to her podca...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Christine discusses the origin story of Flourish in the Foreign . 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 ) Join the Substack  ( https://c...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , we look back at the expert financial advice for aspiring and current expats. Get your pen and paper ready, this episode is filled with actionable gems!    This Episode Covers: How Much Money Should You Save To Go Abroad Financially Preparing to Move Abroad Building Generational Wealth Abroad Managing Credit Abroad Common Expat Money Mistakes Managing T...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , we look back on some of the interesting responses to the question: "How is dating abroad?" from season 1 guests. This Episode Covers: Dating in Spain Dating in Sierra Leone Dating Culture in Qatar Romance Scams Dating in Dubai Dating in the Philippines Infidelity Interracial Relationships Dating in Italy Dating in Vietnam Dating as a Digital Nom...

In this episode of  Flourish in the Foreign , Juanita shares her journey of becoming a trailing spouse and how she turned the challenges she faced into an existential awakening that led her to pursue her creative passions, including becoming the Executive Producer & Creator of the world-renowned docu-series, " The Expats: International Ingrams."   This Episode Covers : Corporate Expats...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Wendy shares her story of moving abroad to London for her career in tech, becoming a digital nomad, dating abroad, and dealing with the shock of repatriation.    This Episode Covers Experiencing a Corporate Move to London Being a Black Woman in London Becoming a Digital Nomad Living in Venice, Italy Dating Abroad How to Manage Repatriation To learn more...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Gwen shares how she decided to retire and move to Barcelona. She shares how she chose Barcelona, how she has built community, and what her experiences have been like as a retiree abroad.    This Episode Covers : Retirement Moving to Barcelona Learning Spanish Making Friends and Building Community Dating Abroad Dealing with Politics Abroad   To learn mor...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign , Davida shares her story of moving to London from Ghana to study at 18 years old, how she became a travel writer, her blog & podcast Wonders of Wanders, and her work with the Black Travel Alliance.  This Episode Covers: Moving from Ghana to London Attending University in London Studying Abroad in Paris Being Ghanaian in the UK "The Year of Return...

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 . 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:...

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 Selli...

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...