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Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad episodes
- Retiring Abroad in Barcelona with Gwen Benson-Walker
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Gwen shares how she decided to retire and move to Barcelona. She shares how she chose Barcelona, how she has built community, and what her experiences have been like as a retiree abroad.
This Episode Covers:
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Retirement
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Moving to Barcelona
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Learning Spanish
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Making Friends and Building Community
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Dating Abroad
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Dealing with Politics Abroad
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr -
- "Wonders of Wanders" with Davida Wulff-Vanderpuije in London
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Davida shares her story of moving to London from Ghana to study at 18 years old, how she became a travel writer, her blog & podcast Wonders of Wanders, and her work with the Black Travel Alliance.
This Episode Covers:
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Moving from Ghana to London
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Attending University in London
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Studying Abroad in Paris
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Being Ghanaian in the UK
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"The Year of Return"
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Black Travel Alliance
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Advice for Becoming a Travel Writer
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy57 min -
- Build A Business Abroad Pt. 2
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares her Build A Business Abroad philosophy, why you should consider it, and how you can start to Build A Business Abroad.
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy27 min - Build a Business Abroad Pt. 1
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares a compilation that features some of the many women entrepreneurs who have been on the podcast. Listen to how and why these women decided to build their businesses abroad. If they can do it, you can too!
This Episode Covers:
- Building A Business in Australia
- Selling Physical Beauty Products
- Building A Business as a Digital Nomad
- Selling Writing/Blogging Services
- Building A Business in France
- Creating a Wine Tour Company
- Building A Business in Mexico
- Creating a Fine Art Company
- Building A Business in Jordan
- Creating a Publishing Company
- Building a Business in Rwanda
To learn more about the guests featured, go to the 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
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy56 min - "Kurly in Kansai" with Ayana Wyse
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ayana shares how a New Year's Resolution led her to move to Japan. She also discusses Japanese work culture, her 1st year in Japan, and at what point she finally felt settled in Japan.
This Episode Covers:
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Moving to Osaka
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Working as an English Conversation Teacher
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Applying for Work Visas
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Apartment Hunting in Japan
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Black Creatives in Japan
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Dating in Japan
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The Japanese Healthcare System
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The Japanese Justice System
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Advice for Moving to Japan
- "Kurly in Kansai" 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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr 5 min -
- "In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola shares her story of moving from Nigeria to the US at 15 years old to attend university, the evolution of her career in travel photojournalism, moving to Sweden, the development of her fondness for Swedish culture, and her new book, "In Every Mirror She's Black."
This Episode Covers:
- Attending University in the United States
- Her Career in Photojournalism
- Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators
- Moving to Sweden
- Understanding Swedish Culture
- The Swedish Response to COVID-19
- The Swedish Health System
- Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden
- "In Every Mirror She's Black"
- "Every Mirror She's Black" By Lola Akinmade Åkerström
- Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy59 min - Building A Travel Empire in Mexico with Claire B. Soares
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Claire shares how corporate burnout led her to move to Mexico and to develop the million-dollar brand and business, Up In The Air Life.
This Episode Covers:
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Corporate Burnout
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Building a Business Abroad
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Advice on Starting a Business
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Moving to Mexico
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Living in Playa Del Carmen
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Cost of Living in Playa Del Carmen
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How Mexican Politics Affect Expats
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How US Citizens Are Still Affected By Politics At Home
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Dating in Playa Del Carmen
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Defining and Practicing Wellness Abroad
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy54 min -
- A Decade of Living and Thriving Abroad: Making a Home in Paris with Maya Dorsey of La Vie Locale
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Maya, a California-bred, adopted Parisienne who has been living and thriving in Paris for the past 10 years, shares her journey of going abroad. She is an entrepreneur, public health consultant, and travel consultant who has traveled to over 35+ countries, and lived abroad for a total of ten years. She has a wealth of knowledge and resources accumulated from her years living as an expat, and she has a passion for helping individuals and businesses create their own life-changing experiences abroad, ranging from planning an itinerary for first-time Paris visitors to providing insights for those pursuing Master's studies in Paris.
This Episode Covers:
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Teaching English in Sevilla
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Earning a Master's in Public Health in Paris
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Working in Paris
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Purchasing an Apartment in Paris
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Funding Retirement as an Expat Through Real Estate
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Being Pregnant in Paris During COVID-19
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Building a Business Abroad
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr 18 min -
- Go Abroad & Cultivate a Life Well-Lived
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine chats about the importance of moving abroad with intention, what living a life well-lived means, and the importance of allowing your vision of your life abroad to guide your planning.
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy41 min - Being a Digital Nomad with Wanda Duncan in Malaysia
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wanda chats about her journey to become a digital nomad, house sitting abroad, living in South East Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia), creating Black Women Travel podcast, and Black Women Digital Nomad Entrepreneur Facebook group.
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy52 min
About Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
From the publisher's feed
Launched in 2020, Flourish in the Foreign is an award-winning oral history podcast at the intersection of…
migration, Blackness, womanhood, wellness, and liberation. Each episode documents the lives of Black women who have chosen to leave their home countries and build lives of intention, depth, and self-determination abroad.
Host Christine Job, J.D., is a cultural theorist and embedded oral historian living the story she documents. Over 150 episodes, she has built one of the most substantive qualitative archives on Black women's voluntary migration. These conversations span Colombia, Portugal, Ghana, Mexico, Australia, the Caribbean, and beyond, with women navigating the real terrain of expatriation: identity, belonging, financial independence, health, relationships, and what it actually means to thrive outside their native cultural context.
Flourish in the Foreign sits at a specific and necessary intersection: the scholarly and the intimate, the structural and the personal, the political and the deeply human. It asks not just whether Black women can flourish abroad, but what it means that so many are choosing to try. And what that departure reveals about their motivations, expectations, and realities.
This is not a travel podcast. It is a living archive of Black women's migration journeys, told in their own voices, hosted by a researcher who understands that oral storytelling is diasporic technology — a tool for cultural preservation, truth-telling, and narrative authority.
Featured in: Vogue Arabia · Business Insider · Boston Globe Magazine · Black Enterprise · Apple Podcasts Black History Collection (2023)
Awards: Best International Podcast, Black Podcast Awards 2021 · Shortlist Honoree, International Women's Podcast Awards 2021 · Top 1.5% globally
To work with Christine: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Flourish in the Foreign is a primary oral history collection. If citing this work in academic, journalistic, or institutional contexts: Job, Christine. Flourish in the Foreign: An Oral History Archive of Black Women's Voluntary Migration. Flourish in the Foreign, LLC, 2020–present. ORCID: 0009-0000-8883-2482.
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