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by Christine Job
Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign—a space where Black women embrace the unfamiliar and cultivate lives of intention, wellness, and depth.This isn't just a podcast about moving abroad. It's about living abroad with purpose, not as an escape, but as an opportunity to expand your horizons in every sense—financial, physical, mental, and spiritual. It's about creating a life that resonates with the fullness of who you are and the richness of the world around you.In each episode, Christine Job, your guide, fellow world traveler and immigrant, shares stories of Black women who've left the familiar behind and chosen to thrive in the foreign. These are women who, through migration, have carved out spaces of wellness and possibility in cities and countries far from home—seeking not just a change in location, but in lifestyle, mindset, and legacy.Flourish in the Foreign is an invitation—to embrace discomfort, to welcome transformation, to explore what it means to live well, and to move intent
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- 4 days ago1h 11m
Black Expat Stories in Mexico with Courtney Bowden
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Courtney Bowden shares her transformative journey from burnout and grief in the U.S. to finding peace and purpose in Mexico. After the tragic loss of a close friend and feeling disillusioned with the American Dream, Courtney takes a leap of faith to move abroad. She discusses her childhood in a sundown town in Michigan, and the various factors that led her to settle in Mexico’s Yucatan region.This Episode Covers:Growing Up in a Sundown TownPandemic and Decision to Move AbroadReflections on Life in MexicoThe Great Migration and Its ImpactAging AbroadPride in Black Identity and HistoryWellness and Decolonizing LifeTo learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- 1 weeks ago51 min
The Trans-Siberian Railway to Bhutan with Meka Walters
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Meka Walters shares her extraordinary journey of living and working across various countries, from Japan to Burkina Faso to Bhutan. She discusses significant challenges such as losing her job and contracting malaria. She delves into her teaching experiences, spiritual growth through yoga, and her current work with the Bhutan Wine Company.This Episode Covers:Early Adventures Abroad: Japan and KoreaExploring Vietnam and AfricaSabbatical and Return to VietnamJourney to BhutanIdentity and Experiences as a Black Woman AbroadTrans-Siberian Railway AdventureLiving in BhutanWorking in the Wine Industry To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Aging Abroad in Brisbane with Itiah Thomas
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Itiah Thomas returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation. Itiah delves into her life abroad in Brisbane, from obtaining Australian citizenship to navigating professional evolution. She also shares her thoughts on aging abroad, retirement, and the wellness practices that keep her healthy and happy abroad.This Episode Covers:Major Life Changes and Career UpdatesReflections on Aging AbroadFuture Plans and Retirement GoalsBecoming an Australian CitizenBlack Identity in AustraliaProfessional Evolution and EntrepreneurshipReflections on Migration as Liberation Wellness AbroadTo learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- 3 weeks ago1h 8m
Aging Abroad in The Netherlands with Niana Rice
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Niana returns to share her thoughts on "Aging Abroad". Niana's first episode of the show was the very first episode of Flourish in the Foreign. This episode is being released on the 6th anniversary of the show. Celebrate and show your support through Buy Me A Coffee or by becoming a paid Substack subscriber. Niana has been living in the Netherlands for eight years (abroad 13 total). She shares what she has been up to since the last time she appeared on the show: buying a car and a house, moving to a rural village, and becoming a mother of two. She explains Dutch prenatal care centered on midwives, options like home birth, and a hospital-adjacent birth house. Niana reflects on raising tri-racial Dutch children while intentionally passing on Black American culture, navigating Dutch emotional norms, career growth, aging abroad, wellness benefits of living abroad, and ongoing pride and longing for Chicago.This Episode Covers:Catching Up on the Past 6 YearsAging AbroadCareer GrowthPregnancy AbroadRaising Tri-Racial KidsPassing Down CultureWellness AbroadRepresenting America Abroad To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- May 4, 20261h 17m
Aging Abroad in Dubai with Dr. Tiffany L. Smith
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Tiffany Lashelle Smith returns to share what she has been up to since our last conversation. She discusses the impact of pursuing her PhD and the evolution of her identity as a Black American woman living internationally. Tiffany reflects on aging, family relationships, and the concept of migration as a form of liberation. She delves into her personal experiences, highlighting how living abroad has transformed her perspective on life and wellness.This Episode Covers:Living Abroad: A Journey Through Different CountriesLife Changes and Pursuing a PhDReflections on Aging AbroadIdentity and Connection in a Foreign LandFamily and SacrificeThe Reality of Living AbroadDefining CommunityWellness and Self-AdvocacyUpdate on Life in DubaiTo learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- Apr 27, 20261h 6m
Exploring the Complexities of Blackness in Mexico with Roxana Bangura
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Roxana Bangura shares her extensive experiences navigating Black identity through her life and travels. Growing up in the Bronx to West African immigrants, Roxana reflects on her family’s immigrant journey, her education in journalism and international relations, and her travels across Europe, West Africa, and Mexico. She explores the complexities of Blackness in different cultural contexts and the generational trauma of colonialism.This Episode Covers:Family Background and Immigrant JourneyExperiences in LondonChallenges in Ghana and Family DynamicsPlanning a New Life in MexicoDiscovering Afro-Mexican HistoryLiving Abroad and Preserving WellnessBlackness and Erasure in Latin AmericaAging Gracefully AbroadTo learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- Apr 20, 20261h 16m
Cultivating Community in Rwanda, China and Portugal with Keturah Kendrick
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Keturah Kendrick shares her experiences of living abroad in Rwanda, China, and now Portugal. She discusses her upbringing in New Orleans, her education, and how those experiences foreshadowed her life of international living. Keturah details her thoughts on community building, the importance of having a support system, and offers advice for Black women considering living abroad. She also touches on topics like aging abroad, wellness, and how her views on identity and freedom have evolved through her travels.This Episode Covers:Deciding to Move Abroad Life in Rwanda and Moving to ChinaFinding Community in ShanghaiRepatriation to New YorkChoosing Portugal as a New HomeAging AbroadIdentity and Black WomanhoodBuilding and Integrating Community To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
- Apr 13, 202648 min
Aging Abroad in Málaga with Candice Smith
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Candace Smith returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation. Seeking a calmer environment, Candace strategically relocated from Istanbul to Málaga, where the favorable weather, peaceful atmosphere, and accessibility to resources for her daughter provided the stability they needed. Candace reflects on the importance of self-care, community support, and adaptation in foreign environments, highlighting her experiences of world schooling her daughter, managing her own health conditions, and embracing her evolving identity as she ages.This Episode Covers:Moving to MálagaParenting and World SchoolingHealthcare AbroadCommunity Support Managing Chronic IllnessComparing Healthcare Systems: Spain vs. TurkeyAging Abroad To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme Music
About Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign—a space where Black women embrace the unfamiliar and cultivate lives of intention, wellness, and depth.This isn't just a podcast about moving abroad. It's about living abroad with purpose, not as an escape, but as an opportunity to expand your horizons in every sense—financial, physical, mental, and spiritual. It's about creating a life that resonates with the fullness of who you are and the richness of the world around you.In each episode, Christine Job, your guide, fellow world traveler and immigrant, shares stories of Black women who've left the familiar behind and chosen to thrive in the foreign. These are women who, through migration, have carved out spaces of wellness and possibility in cities and countries far from home—seeking not just a change in location, but in lifestyle, mindset, and legacy.Flourish in the Foreign is an invitation—to embrace discomfort, to welcome transformation, to explore what it means to live well, and to move intent
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