American Dreamers

On this episode of American Dreamers Claire Clottey reflects on the season, sharing personal lightbulb moments, reflections and thoughts which are shaping her evaluation of whether life in the US is better for her as an ambitious, family orientated and cultured black woman. After all things are considered, can Claire confirm whether life is better on the other side? And which side does she decide?...Listen to find out!  

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On this episode of American Dreamers the allure of America and Britain for Black people is put into perspective by esteemed journalist Dotun Adebayo MBE. Sharing his social observations, Dotun shares his perspectives on the influences of Black culture and the opportunities this presents black people with creative career aspirations, and why he views both nations with high regard.

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On this episode of American Dreamers we hear about relocation from a lovers perspective.

Despite being well travelled, Jody Thorson had never even had the desire to visit the US until she met her husband, an American whilst on holiday in Barbados in 2017. Now living in the sunshine state of Florida, in Miami, Jody shares how both her, her daughter and her blended family have adapted to their new ‘normal’.

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On this episode of American Dreamers we hear about relocation from a parenting perspective.

Mac and Blair Billing, the parents of four children, relocated from Washington DC to the UK during the pandemic in 2020 with their young family widely known on YouTube as The 9BFM Family. Careful consideration of the individual needs of each family member, Mac and Blair share what they left behind in the US, their individual hopes and dreams, and their desire for their children to become confident global citizens through their international living experiences.

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On this episode of American Dreamers, model, professional basket-baller and successful content creator Jesse Chuku shares how he managed to fit yet stand out in America. Reflecting on the similarities and differences, Jesse shares why he began to capture his experiences of America as a Black British man, successfully turning the US vs UK cultural nuances into comedy and captivating an audience of over 1 million YouTube subscribers.

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On this episode of American Dreamers, we get an intimate lesson on interracial and cross-cultural relationships. Design manufacturers and business partners Anna Finch, a White Brit and Brien Teasley and Black American are an interracial couple living in Louisiana, considering what life would look like should they move to the UK. They share many of the same daily situations at work and home yet both acknowledge their individual perspectives and feelings are often different because of their race and cultural experience, yet they remain united in love.

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On this episode of American Dreamers interracial identity is in focus. Jamar King, a retired US serviceman, actor and author shares his perspective on identity as a mixed-race man in both the UK and USA. Born in Liverpool to a white British mother and an African American father from Compton, Jamar attended an American school on an Air Force base and subsequently moved to Las Vegas in 1994 at the age of 19. He shares his experiences in a story-telling fashion that makes you want to listen to learn about the range of universal Black experiences. *Warning: sensitive use of language

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On this episode of American Dreamers pharmaceutical project manager, Diversity and Inclusion advocate, mother, wife and expat lifestyle blogger Sherane Walker compares small island living whilst pursuing big dreams in JA, (Jamaica) the US and now the UK. Born in Jamaica, Sherane grew into an adult in New Jersey, US and is now raising her family in Milton Keynes, UK. Her unique experience of being a black person in the Caribbean, America and UK makes her insights and identity especially interesting. With a passion for travel, she embraces how the world sees her (in all 30 destinations she has visited) and more importantly is focused on how she wants to be seen in the world. As revealed in her blog girlnotafraid Sherane shares how she consciously continues to live fearlessly and dream BIG.

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On this episode of American Dreamers international broadcast journalist, digital strategist and self-confessed audiophile Joanne Griffith proves that giving up the ‘good’ in pursuit of ‘better’, is well worth the risk.

With her career established, the accomplishment of home ownership, a loved and respected high profile member of the community, Joanne’s family and friends were confused as to why she would give up her comfortable and enviable lifestyle in the UK to pursue the unknown in the USA. Originally from Luton, spending her adulthood in London and the last fourteen years in Los Angeles, Joanne shares her parallel experiences, acknowledges differences in language and culture,  and emphasises the value of understanding how to navigate both the US and UK. Her insights, leadership and desire to help others achieve their American Dream, is both undeniable and formidable.    

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On this episode of American Dreamers, Orlando Parker Jr a multi-talented creative; singer, fashion model, actor, entrepreneur and activist shares how he #keptItmoving making a home in the UK when the US and most parts of the world came to a standstill…#Covid19 

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Orlando cut his teeth in North Carolina before moving to London. A facebook memory reminds him of his power to manifest his dreams and his reference of his strong black female ancestors, emboldens him to claim his place in the world. Enjoy listening and learning about how he has managed to sustain himself, stand strong in his identity whilst connecting and collaborating with a diverse community of creatives whose shared passion for the arts unites them despite their cultural differences.

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