In Living Color...Abroad

On this episode you will hear from D'Shandi! She was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY (fellow Brooklynite!) and she is now living abroad in Tanzania! She discusses the culture, cuisine, and strong sense of community in Tanzania as well as the "Messiah complex," which is present within expat communities. Hope you enjoy!

On this episode you will hear from Adrianna Solano! She is my colleague, and she is also 100% Costa Rican! Adrianna talks about all all things from the local perspective. She describes what the average Costa Rican thinks about foreigners/expats (people like me), her interactions with expats throughout the years, and we discuss ways in which locals and expats can develop a stronger camaraderie with...

On this episode you will hear from Leroy Mercer, who owns a business here in Costa Rica! He discusses the intricacies of owning a business abroad compared to in the US, his background in corporate finance, the "Pura Vida" lifestyle and how that is a double-edged sword when it comes to owning a business, and gives tips on how YOU can own your own business abroad. Enjoy!

On this episode you hear from visual artist, Brianna Hill! Brianna is a former colleague from NYC, and she discusses being an artist, opening up an art foundation, and funding art projects abroad in Jamaica and Ghana! Follow her and her amazing work at @bhillartistry on Instagram! Enjoy! Disclaimer: there were some unfortunate audio issues on this episode--sorry about that!

Hello beautiful people! Happy new year! Sorry for the long delay, but I have a good one for you. In this episode, you will be hearing from Spencer. He has lived abroad in Cameroon and Pakistan! Spencer discusses the connection he felt while living in Africa, talks about being mugged in his first week (!), what it is like to be in an interracial relationship while in Africa, and dispels some notion...

On this episode you will be hearing from Breland Donahoo. She discusses working/living in a hostel in San Juan, Puerto Rico and its small island of Culebra! She also gives insight on the pros and cons of hostel living as well as why she would do it again in a heartbeat. Enjoy! Fun fact: I edited this episode while on vacation in Manuel Antonio in a hostel! haha. Enjoy!

On this episode you will be hearing from me! I will be giving you an update on life in Costa Rica. I discuss work/life balance, dating, homesickness, Costa Rican culture, and I reflect on things that I'm grateful for. Happy Gobble Gobble!

On this episode, you will hear from Marilyn Akinrinlola, who discusses female solo travel! Marilyn gives tips, discusses misconceptions that men have in regards to female solo travel, and also discusses living abroad in South Korea! Check out her YouTube page Mare Meets World for more content!

On this episode, you will hear from Epifania Taylor, who is living in China! She discusses being black in China, how she has maintained a long distance relationship with her boyfriend back in the U.S, and how she has felt reinvigorated ever since making the decision to live abroad. Enjoy!

On this episode, you will be hearing from Hannelyn and Henry. They are a recently married couple who have been living out of a van and traveling throughout Latin America for the past 10 months! They discuss how this alternative travel style is more affordable than traditional travel, how this adventure has improved their marriage, and what their plans are for the future. Enjoy!

On this episode, you will be hearing from Brian Charles, who is living in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates! He discusses Blackness in the UAE, why he feels he is living the "American Dream" outside of America, and his thoughts on restrictions in the UAE and how that compares to the U.S. Enjoy!

On this episode you will be hearing from Susana Garcia, who has lived abroad in Mexico. Susana discusses the individualism vs collectivism mentality between the U.S and Mexico , the adjustment process when moving back to your home country, and why she still has the itch to live abroad again.

On this episode, you will be hearing from from my childhood friend, Roderick Mera, who has solo traveled to more than 15 countries. Roderick discusses the stigmas of solo traveling, the beauties of it, and gives tips on what you can do to have a successful solo trip. Enjoy!

On this episode, I speak with Victoria Rojas who is living in Dominican Republic (whoop whoop!). We discuss the idea of going back home better individuals after this international experience, Dominican dialect, teaching kids that are privileged versus those living below the poverty line, classism in DR, Dominican stereotypes, and why she thinks Dominicans are the best(ok, I made that part up).

On this episode, I speak to my friend Margo, who is living in Qatar! She discusses how much of western culture is prevalent in Qatar, the large expat community, privilege of being American, feeling comfortable as a black woman in Qatar, and she also answers the most important question--do they have the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich in Qatar? Enjoy!

On this episode you will hear from Julio, who is also living here in Costa Rica and is a colleague at my school. Julio is Mexican-American and he talks about his upbringing in Texas growing up near the border, quality of life in Costa Rica compared to the U.S, Latino family culture, interracial dating, and difficulties of moving abroad when coming from an immigrant family. Hope you enjoy!

This is my story about how I got to Costa Rica. I cover when I first thought about international education, taking an online career workshop, feeling complacent at my old job, buying a last minute flight to a job fair in San Francisco, and grappling with multiple offers and also facing the fear of leaving my family.

On this episode, I speak with Vivienne, who is Nigerian, about her experience teaching/living for 2 years in Myanmar and how she's faring currently in Bahrain! We discuss the differences/privileges between having a British/American passport compared to any other passport in the job market of international education, how she contracted Chikungunya and was hospitalized for 5 days(!!) and her firstha...

Join me as I engage in conversations with other black/brown expats as they talk about their experience living abroad! On this episode, I speak with my good friend, Ikuma, who is Congolese-American and is now teaching in Germany! She discusses micro-aggressions, appreciation for frankness in Germany, pedagogical differences, and how to enjoy the moment.