Brown Girl In Beijing

Hello, good people!

Well, this is the season finale! Already?! I know, I know. But, here it is.

Today, I got to sit down with a new friend that I’d met less than a year ago. Kindall Tyson, M.Ed, LPC, NBCC, has been living in Beijing for the past few years. She works as a school counselor here and also has her own agency, Aspire Counseling and Wellness. Although we met last year, we didn’t really reconnect until after my episode on my mental health aired during season 2. 

Once people were actually looking for therapists here in Beijing, I reached out to her to let her know that I’d be sharing her information with those that were interested. That’s when our friendship began. We went out for brunch, and now we’re checking in with each other and going out on friend dates. This friendship is definitely a breath of fresh air for me and it’s led me to other blossoming friendships with other Black women in Beijing. We do get a little emotional here, as well, but what’s a bit of tears between friends?

Check out her YouTube channel and her latest videos where she’s interviewed a number of people about their experiences of being Black & Abroad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF89oMUFeY3abff4f6Itkw

Connect with Kindall: https://linktr.ee/Aspire_counselingwell

IG: @aspire_counselingwell

IG Links:

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Don’t forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for tuning in!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby

Hallo, family!

Today, you’re in for a sweet treat! I’m joined by the founder of Nay’s Delights, Renasha. She sits down with me to talk about her life in Beijing and her journey through starting a business in the middle of a pandemic. Nay’s Delights was birthed out of a desire to have a taste of home while here in Beijing. She describes herself as a Guytiguan, having roots in both Guyana and Antigua & Barbuda, and her treats and delights reflect that. Though she began this as a homesick college student, a year later, she has grown and now delivers to clients all over the city including me! She serves both sweet and savory pastries and snacks and has a pretty diverse menu.

On the show, she walks us through baking her carrot cake (one of my faves)

*This episode was also shot and produced by Sam of ReignConcept.

IG Links:

Nay’s Delights: @naysdelights_

ReignConcept for your photography and videography needs: @reignconcept_beijing

Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Don’t forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for tuning in!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby

Hey, everyone!

On today’s episode, I talk with Dr. Danelle who is a Bahamian living and working in the US. She talks about living/working abroad, married life, motherhood, COVID-19, and other adulting responsibilities. This was such a great conversation! I remember telling her that my episodes are usually anywhere between 25-45 minutes, so we should be in and out. That turned into an hour long conversation, lol, and I really didn’t mind. 

Things get a little emotional as we talk about my own desires to have a family of my own and what that may look like, as it might differ from the traditional views of family. All in all, I’m super grateful for her taking the time out to chat with me, even while mommying during our chat.

Sidenote: If anyone’s in Greece, I’m definitely in the market for a Greek husband should one be available.

Life Verses to keep in mind:

Romans 8:28

Philippians 4:6

1 John 2:19

IG Links:

Dr. Danelle: @phdee_

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Don’t forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for tuning in!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby

Hey, y’all!

Today, I’m joined by my shadows. They’re often in the peanut gallery, or even behind the camera(s), but they’re front and center with me for this episode! Meet Lolo and Zozo, two of my daughters here in Beijing. They talk a little bit about themselves and how they navigate the city as students, and then we get into the dialect and accent challenge. Admittedly, I get passionate at one or two points during the episode, but it’s all in love, and they still love me back, thankfully.

Lolo hails from Antigua and Barbuda in the West Indies, while Zozo comes to us from Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in Africa. We find that while we’re from two different parts of the world, our speech is still strongly linked to each other in some ways. Maybe we can try this again with more expats in a future season!

*This episode was shot (and produced) by Sam of ReignConcept aka one of my sons.

IG Links

Lolo: @lolo_island_girl

Zozo: @zionfelimone

ReignConcept for your photography and videography needs: @reignconcept_beijing

Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Don’t forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for tuning in!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby

Hello, friends!

We are back with two of my faves from the AfroGents! Ryan and Orijinal sit down to talk to me about what it’s like to live in Beijing and how AfroGents was birthed out of the pandemic. Described as a band of diverse style, talent, background, and culture, the Afro-Gent band specializes in the genre of Afro-fusion - a blend of R&B, reggae, and hiphop, along with the traditional Afro-beats. They have been performing all over Beijing and their fanbase has been growing exponentially.

I met Ryan over three years ago through Embassy Daytime at our church. Since then, he’s been like a little brother to me and watching him grow, musically, has been an absolute joy.

If you are in Beijing, send me a message to be added to the AfroGents WeChat group so that you can keep in contact with them!

IG Links:

Ryan: @ryanpeters_rizo

Orijinal: @orijinalray

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Stay connected to your girl! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thank you for watching/listening!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby <3

Helloooooo and welcome back! It’s been three months and some things have happened. This is merely the introduction to this season. We’re doing things differently and I have guests coming through on every subsequent episode this season! Woot woot!

I very much encourage you to watch these episodes on YouTube if you’re usually a “listener” of the podcast, but you do you. I’m really excited about the conversations that have taken place, and each person I’ve connected with is living away from home. Also, episodes are being released WEEKLY and not biweekly this time around! WOW! Go us!

Also, shoutout to my friend and sounding board, Kendall. He sees and hears a lot of my ideas before they’re brought to fruition.

Connect with him on Twitter and IG: @warlord1914

I hope that you all stay tuned this season and that you all enjoy each episode. Be sure to let me know how you’re feeling in the comments or send me a DM on IG!

Speaking of IG, let’s drop some more links:

Me: @drbaby_bgib

Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio

Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_

Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com

Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio

Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0

Stay connected to your girl! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thank you for watching/listening!

Xoxo

Dr. Baby <3

It’s the Season 2 Finaleeeee!

Whew! Time for a break! But, before I take one, I invited two of my friends to talk to you guys with me. I solicited questions and you all delivered. Due to time constraints and the fact that we’re long-winded, we could only answer 4 of them. We also took a few minutes to share about our winter holidays over the years.

I do hope that you enjoy watching this episode as much as we enjoyed making it.

Thank you to Kaylee and Daniel for agreeing to join me AND thank you to Zozo and Lolo for supporting us with the cameras.

Although I’ll be taking a break from my regular episodes, I’d still love to hear from you!

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for watching and listening!

Be blessed to be a blessing, y’all!

See you soon! See you next time!

With love,

xoxo

Dr. Baby

IT’S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS!!!!

Are y’all as excited as I am?!?!

First of all, my sinuses have me in a chokehold…so…sorry.

Secondly, the first Christmas story takes place in 2013, not 2014.

On this episode, we talk about my hair, for some reason, and also…CHRISTMAS away from home over the past few years. I’m very family oriented, so spending time away from my family during this time is always a little difficult. I do have a great support system, though, so that helps.

Special treat for my YouTube Family: a look at the winning LipSync Battle Performance by the LeCheng family back in 2019 led by our very own Shanriah Carey aka me!

I do hope that you enjoy your holiday, no matter where you are or who you’re with. If you are experiencing any form of grief for any reason, I pray that you find comfort. Know that I’m thinking of you and praying for you during this season.

As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you.

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for watching and listening!

Be blessed to be a blessing, y’all!

See you soon!

With love,

xoxo

Dr. Baby

Hey, everyone!

First thing’s first, I’m OUTSIDE today! It’s wild, I know! Some of the noises get a little crazy and there’s a bird that just won’t quit towards the end of the episode. So…I’m sorry. This is what I get for trying something new.

On this short episode, we talk a little bit more about my faith journey here in Beijing and what it’s done for me. Like so many other people, I’ve been unable to spend physical time with my family because of the pandemic. Most days, I’m okay with it. On other days, however, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that it’s been two years since I hugged my parents or my grandmother. Two years since I’ve seen the faces of my siblings and my nieces and nephews. Two years since I’ve felt the familial warmth of home.

What’s kept me going? My support system! Especially the support system I’ve gained through my church. I feel more and more at home and I’m grateful. Something good HAS come out of the pandemic: I’ve gotten more active in church. As of now, I’m a part of the Worship Team, the Prayer Team, the Social Media Team, and the Online Connect Team. Who knows what else is in store for me?

I’m also fairly sure that I’ve left things out, but I was feeling a bit scatterbrained and mildly self-conscious, haha. I appreciate you sticking with me, thought.

As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you.

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for watching and listening!

See you soon!

With love,

xoxo

Dr. Baby

PS. Meiliana (who makes soap and body butter) is on WeChat if you’re in China! Send me a message and I’ll send her QR code for you to scan!

Hey, family!

On this episode, we talk about all manners of adulting! Well…medically, professionally, and personally.

If it’s been a while since you’ve had a physical, this is your wake-up call to go on ahead and get that done.

Also, I’m a boss, now! Sort of. Listen to find out what’s really going on.

If you wanna prepare yourself for the next episode by listening to the “pre-requisite,” here you go: https://youtu.be/_FMtMWgtJN8

As promised, here’s the link to the Tribe of Adam Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxY__vag265fm3Hiqhytsg

As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you.

Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242

Thanks for watching and listening!

See you soon!

With love,

xoxo

Dr. Baby