In Living Color...Abroad

In this episode, you will be listening to my new colleague, Azikiwe, who has lived abroad in Kuwait! Azikiwe (or Zik) talks about his upbringing in South Carolina and how that experience eventually led him to education and teaching abroad. He also discusses why he and his wife decided to move to Kuwait to start a family there. Finally, Zik talks about why he wants Costa Rica to be his forever home...

I'M BACK! In this episode, you will be listening to me discuss my summer travels thus far! I discuss my time in Georgia for my family reunion, my solo trip to Austin, Texas, and my current time back home in New York! I've missed you all! I hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear, please subscribe/leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any of your other favorite streaming pla...

In this episode, you will be listening to Isabel, who is living in Colombia! She discusses how studying abroad influenced her decision to move abroad later in life, why she decided to start a clothing company, and how she raised her children with both her Asian upbringings/culture while incorporating Colombian values related to motherhood. Enjoy! Intro music: Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201...

¡En este episodio, escucharás a mi madre! Ella describe cómo era la vida cuando se crió en la República Dominicana, cómo y por qué se mudó a los Estados Unidos, y por qué está agradecida con su familia y con todos los que la han ayudado en el camino. ¡Espero que lo disfruten! In this episode, you will listen to my mom! She describes what life was like when she grew up in the Dominican Republic, ho...

In this episode, you will be listening to Sarah, who is living abroad in Fiji! Sarah discusses how and why she moved to Fiji, how she has dealt with family tragedies while living abroad, and her successful blog/podcast "What Sarah Read Next". Finally, Sarah talks about what she has learned in her 11 years of living abroad. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, please subscribe/leave a review on Apple...

In this episode, you will be listening to La'Nita, who is living abroad in Guatemala! She discusses how she ended up in Guatemala instead of Ghana (funny story!), what's it like to be a foreign service officer, and why she feels Guatemala is underrated compared to other Latin American countries. Finally, she breaks down assimilation and immersion into new cultures. Enjoy! If you like what you hear...

In this episode, you will be listening to me discuss culture shock! I describe situations where I experienced culture shock, why I felt uncomfortable for the first time in a hostel, and how I plan to become comfortable with the uncomfortable. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, please leave a review/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any of your other favorite streaming platforms...

In this (special!) episode, you will be listening to two of my older brothers, Anthony and Joseph! They discuss the influence that hip-hop culture and DMX had on their lives! In particular, Anthony describes growing up in NYC (the mecca of hip-hop!) during the late '80s and early '90s, and Joseph talks about who influenced his rapping style growing up. Finally, they discuss the state of hip-hop to...

In this episode, you will be listening to Edmund, who is living abroad in Switzerland! Edmund is originally from Malaysia and describes life back home and why he decided to move abroad to the Philippines and then Switzerland. He also talks about what it is like to switch from living in big cities to a small village. Finally, Edmund discusses why it is important to take that leap of faith and be op...

In this episode, you will be listening to Allison, who is living abroad in Japan! She talks about what it is like to raise a daughter abroad, what it has been like to live in multiple countries abroad due to her husband being a professional basketball player, and how she navigates being one of a seemingly few Black expats living in Japan. Enjoy! Make sure to check out Allison's candle company @kin...

In this episode, you will be listening to expat couple, Gabe and Kismeth who are living abroad in Costa Rica! They discuss how they met as colleagues and dated in Colombia when they decided to get serious and to move together to Costa Rica, and why they're moving to Taiwan! Additionally, they give the ins and outs of expat dating including the unique challenges of dating while abroad, developing y...

In this episode, you will be listening to Ravi, who is an airline pilot! Ravi discusses his upbringing in Guyana, how he eventually ends up in the US, what it's like to become a pilot, and why he feels diversity in the airline industry is needed. Enjoy!

In this episode, you will be listening to Shar, who has lived abroad in England! Shar discusses life in London and talks about getting proposed to in Costa Rica before she moved abroad and why said declined (!). She also compares the work/life balance in the UK to the US, and why her personal mantra is "go where you grow." Hope you enjoy! Shar is a social entrepreneur and growth strategies who pro...

In this episode, you will be listening to me discuss how I became a teacher! I talk about my very first job as a waiter at 16 to then eventually turning to education. In particular, I discuss what I wanted to be before I decided on teaching, how I almost wanted to quit music and teaching, my mentor and professor who changed my trajectory, and the possibility of leaving the teaching profession in t...

In this episode, you will be listening to Ashley, who has studied abroad in Portugal! Ashley discusses how she found her study abroad program, why she was hesitant to her family about her plans, and why she feels she is now ready to take the next step and go live abroad. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, please leave a review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any of your o...

In this episode, you will be listening to Aminah, who is living abroad in Ecuador! Aminah discusses how and why she moved abroad in the middle of the pandemic, how she navigated moving abroad without a job lined up, and why she has not come this far to ONLY come this far. Hope you enjoy! Make sure to check out her Youtube page "Aminah's Adventures" as well as her Instagram @aminahs_adventures If y...

In this episode, you will be listening to Kevin, a tattoo artist based in NYC! Kevin discusses traveling around the world as a tattoo artist, famous people he has tattooed, what it was like to get tattooed by a tribe in Indonesia, and the artistry of his craft. Enjoy! If you like what you hear, please subscribe/leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any other of your favorite...

In this episode, you will be listening to Juanita, who has a TV show abroad! Juanita discusses how she came up with the idea for her show, what it is like to live in England and now Taiwan with her family. Also, she discusses how her children and husband have dealt with the expat lifestyle, and finally, how she has reinvented herself. Enjoy! As always, if you like what you hear, please subscribe/l...

In this episode, you will be listening to Tanya, who is living abroad in the Cayman Islands! Tanya is from the UK, and she describes how this opportunity came about, what it was like to be away from her daughter for a significant time while living abroad, and why you would love living in the Cayman Islands. Enjoy! As always, if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follo...

In this episode, I will be talking to you about my recent trip back home to New York for the holidays! I discuss traveling during a pandemic, how I feel less connected to NYC, reconnecting with family/friends, and how an unforeseen talk made me reflect on my decision to live abroad. Hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any of...

On this episode, you will be listening to me discuss the 2020 U.S Election! I talk to you about my experience following the election while living abroad, the importance of representation, why I believe everyone should exercise their right to vote, and why I've reduced my time on social media. Hope you enjoy!

On this episode, you will be listening to Carole, who is living abroad in Kazakhstan! Carole talks about what its like to be a single mother abroad, why she decided to move abroad during the middle of a pandemic, how Kazakhstan 'chose' her, and why she feels moving abroad is more about knowing yourself than it is about bravery. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out her blog at adventureswithcarole.com...

On this episode, you will be listening to Harry, who is living abroad in Belgium! Harry discusses dating abroad, Belgium's diversity, picking up the Dutch language, and what he's looking forward to in his remaining time there. Hope you enjoy! As always, if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, and any of your other favorite streaming platforms.

On this episode, you will be listening to Tallie, who is living abroad in Ireland! Tallie discusses raising a family in Ireland, what its like to be in an interracial marriage, how Ireland is progressive, and why you should move there! Hope you enjoy! As always, if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, or any of your other favorite streaming platfor...

On this episode, I will give you an update on life here in Costa Rica! I moved to another part of town, changes in my job, and I got accepted into a Master's program! I will go into the details about each one as well discussing some deep stuff (lol) relating to mortality, purpose, and uncertainty. Hope you enjoy! As always, if you like what you hear, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, follow me on...