Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Kentia discusses how a tragic accident emphasized the importance of proper health insurance, the differences between health care in the Dominican Republic and Taiwan, and how to actually land a remote job or work abroad.

This Episode Covers:

• Moving Abroad with a Spouse

• Living in the Dominican Republic

• Health Care Services in the Dominican Republic

• Expat Health Insurance Advice

• Living in Taiwan

• Health Care in Taiwan

• How to Get a Remote Job or Work Abroad

• Expat Career Advice

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Nafeesah Allen shares her story of going abroad as a teenager and how that impacted her life. She also shares her perspectives on Black migration and wellness, raising third culture children, and authoring a bilingual children's book.

*Dr. Allen is speaking in her personal capacity and her views do not reflect the ideas or policies of the U.S. government.*

This Episode Covers:

• Studying Abroad in Highschool

• Raising Third Culture Children

• Intercultural Marriage

• Black Transnational Migration

• Becoming an Author

• Migration as Wellness

• Xavier, The Super Hero!
• School Year Abroad

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign,  burnout expert and host of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley Bonner, shares her insights on how living abroad can be a pathway to improve mental wellness.

This Episode Covers: 

• What is Burnout?
• Understanding Anxiety & Trauma
• Dealing with Survivor's Guilt Abroad
• The Great Resignation + Moving Abroad
• Dating Abroad: Desirability v Fetishization
• Can Living Abroad be a Pathway to Mental Wellness?
• Embracing Softness
• Wellness Resources 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

Flourish in the Foreign celebrates, elevates, and affirms the voices & stories of Black women living & thriving abroad, while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness. 

This trailer features the voice of season 2 guest, Nafeesah Allen. Stay tuned for her full episode. 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

This is a rebroadcast in support of Season 1, Episode 2 guest, Deanna Denham.

She has recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian cancer. Please keep her and her family in your prayers. If you can, please support her by contributing to her Go Fund Me. 

Please listen to this episode and learn more about her story abroad.

Support Deanna's Go Fund Me

Learn More About Deanna

Listen to her podcast Loose Change

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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Deanna shares how she moved to Hong Kong with her husband and first child (then a baby), the process of securing a job in Hong Kong as a creative professional, how much it cost to give birth abroad to her second child, how she was accidentally tear-gassed during the Hong Kong riots and how living abroad has afforded her the time and resources to practice deep self-care and even start a podcast.

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine discusses the origin story of Flourish in the Foreign.

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we look back at the expert financial advice for aspiring and current expats. Get your pen and paper ready, this episode is filled with actionable gems! 

This Episode Covers:

• How Much Money Should You Save To Go Abroad

• Financially Preparing to Move Abroad

• Building Generational Wealth Abroad

• Managing Credit Abroad

• Common Expat Money Mistakes

• Managing Tax Exposure Abroad

• Acquania's Interview on YouTube
• Adalia's Interview on YouTube
• Adalia's Episode on the Podcast
• Adalia's Financial Confidence Bootcamp
• Lisa's Interview on YouTube
• Lisa's Episode on the Podcast
• Tanya's Interview on YouTube

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

Build A Business Abroad

• Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist
  • S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad
  • S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad
• https://www.ChristineJob.com 

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we look back on some of the interesting responses to the question: "How is dating abroad?" from season 1 guests.

This Episode Covers:

• Dating in Spain

• Dating in Sierra Leone

• Dating Culture in Qatar

• Romance Scams

• Dating in Dubai

• Dating in the Philippines

• Infidelity

• Interracial Relationships

• Dating in Italy

• Dating in Vietnam

• Dating as a Digital Nomad/Location Independent

• Dating in Japan

• Dating Advice for Black Women

To learn more about the guests featured, go to this episode's show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

Move Abroad with Intention

• Moving Abroad with Intention Guide  (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
• Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
  • S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad
  • S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention
  • S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1
  • S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived
  • S1 E 59: Financial Wellness Abroad
  • S2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft Life
  • S2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1
  • S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy Abroad
  • S2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1
  • S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th Episode
  • S4 E 21: Living in Spain

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Juanita shares her journey of becoming a trailing spouse and how she turned the challenges she faced into an existential awakening that led her to pursue her creative passions, including becoming the Executive Producer & Creator of the world-renowned docu-series, "The Expats: International Ingrams."

This Episode Covers:

• Corporate Expats

• Trailing Spouse Syndrome

• Raising Third Culture Kids

• Living in London

• Repatriation

• Living in Taiwan

• International Education for Children

• Affects of Expat Life on Marriage

• How to Produce a Reality TV Show

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wendy shares her story of moving abroad to London for her career in tech, becoming a digital nomad, dating abroad, and dealing with the shock of repatriation. 

This Episode Covers

• Experiencing a Corporate Move to London

• Being a Black Woman in London

• Becoming a Digital Nomad

• Living in Venice, Italy

• Dating Abroad

• How to Manage Repatriation

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

• Podcast 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 & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music