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Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad episodes
- 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 Journey
- Experiences in London
- Challenges in Ghana and Family Dynamics
- Planning a New Life in Mexico
- Discovering Afro-Mexican History
- Living Abroad and Preserving Wellness
- Blackness and Erasure in Latin America
- Aging Gracefully Abroad
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 7 min - 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 China
- Finding Community in Shanghai
- Repatriation to New York
- Choosing Portugal as a New Home
- Aging Abroad
- Identity and Black Womanhood
- Building and Integrating Community
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 17 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 Málaga
- Parenting and World Schooling
- Healthcare Abroad
- Community Support
- Managing Chronic Illness
- Comparing Healthcare Systems: Spain vs. Turkey
- Aging Abroad
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
Episode Credits:
Christine Job — Creator, Host, Producer & Editor
Zachary Higgs — Theme Music
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy49 min - From New York to More than a Decade in Spain with Sienna J. Brown
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Sienna J. Brown shares her 12-year journey of living abroad, recounting her transition from New York to Murcia and Jávea, Spain. She discusses her struggle with cultural identity, experiences of personal growth, founding a business, and overcoming the challenges of life abroad, including losing her hair to alopecia. She reflects on significant moments, including building a community, redefining success, and achieving a sense of freedom and well-being.
This Episode Covers:
- Decision to Move to Spain
- Settling in Murcia
- Moving to Jávea
- Career Transitions
- Creating Generational Wealth Abroad
- Blackness and Womanhood Abroad
- Aging Abroad
- Wellness Abroad
- Migration as a Path to Liberation
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 17 min - From Jamaica to China and Trinidad with Reva Watson
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Reva Watson shares her experiences of living abroad, from studying in China to settling in Trinidad. Reva discusses the unexpected obstacles she faced as a new mother in a new country, her academic journey, and how her professional and personal life evolved over 10 years.
This Episode Covers:
- Living and Studying in China
- Transition to Life in Trinidad
- First Year in Trinidad: Challenges and Adaptations
- Professional Evolution and Work-Life Balance
- Reflections on Relationships and Family Dynamics
- Cultural Observations and Identity
- Passport Privilege and Global Mobility
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
Episode Credits:
Christine Job — Creator, Host, Producer & Editor
Zachary Higgs — Theme Music
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy50 min - Aging Abroad in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tiandra Burns returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation.
She reflects on residing in Montevideo for seven years, recounts her transformative experiences of living abroad, being laid off, and finding her identity after a significant relationship ended. She highlights her journey through mental health struggles, therapy, and self-discovery. Tiandra also touches on building community, cultivating solitude, reshaping her career, and confronting societal expectations.
This Episode Covers:
- Career Aspirations and Aging Abroad
- The Importance of Community
- Building a Multicultural Community
- The Struggle of Getting Laid Off Abroad
- Navigating Unemployment and Job Search
- Embracing the Soft Life
- Challenges and Misconceptions of Living Abroad
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 10 min - Black Babes Abroad in Denmark with Candace Stephens
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Candace Stephens, a 35-year-old Black American who has lived in Denmark for over eight years, shares her journey from growing up in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to studying abroad in Newcastle, Australia, for six months and au pairing outside Paris for over a year. Candace discusses navigating early adjustment in Denmark, learning Danish amid widespread English fluency, and building confidence through her academic strengths and community.
This Episode Covers:
- First Months in Denmark
- Building a Home Abroad
- Learning Danish
- Pregnancy in Denmark
- Raising a Multicultural Child
- Survivor’s Guilt After Leaving the U.S.
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 6 min - Aging Abroad in Madrid with Khephra White
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Khephra White shares what she has been up to in Madrid since our last conversation. She reflects on her career in theater, the transition from teaching to copywriting, and overcoming significant personal losses. Khephra speaks on finding a supportive community in Madrid, engaging in local activism, and her ongoing journey towards health and wellness.
This Episode Covers:
- Theater and Stand-Up Journey
- Career Transition and Achievements
- Reflections on Home and Identity
- Community and Belonging
- Grief and Resilience
- Personal Wellness Journey
- Challenges of Dating as a Black Queer Woman in Spain
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 22 min - From Washington D.C. to Costa Rica with Ayoka B.
Support for today’s episode comes from the Center for US Voters Abroad Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic engagement organization that helps Americans living outside the U.S. vote via absentee ballot. Request your absentee ballot today using their tool here: https://usvotersabroad.org/podcast
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ayoka B. delves into her experiences of moving to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. She recounts her upbringing in a Black activist household, her professional and academic journey, the emotional and logistical difficulties of transitioning to a new country, and the profound sense of freedom and safety she has found in Costa Rica.
This Episode Covers:
- Planning the Move to Costa Rica
- Adjusting to Life in Costa Rica
- Reflections on Identity and Well-being
- Rediscovering Writing and Creativity
- Reflections on Aging and Wellness
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 6 min - Aging Abroad in Ghana with Dr. Rachel V. Brown
In this episode, Dr. Rachel V. Brown returns to the show to share her experiences living and working abroad since our last conversation. She reflects on her transition through different countries like Jamaica, the US, Kenya, and Spain before settling in Ghana. Rachel reveals struggles with cultural integration and belonging in Ghana, despite an ancestral connection. She delves into her personal evolution, sharing insights on her identity as a Black woman, the search for economic freedom, and her views on relationships and personal well-being.
This Episode Covers:
- Life During the Pandemic
- Reflections on Identity and Belonging
- Community and Wellbeing in Barcelona C
- Challenges of Living in Ghana
- Academic and Professional Journey
- Personal Reflections on Beauty and Wellness
- Advice for Moving Abroad
To learn more about today's guest, visit their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com
Ready to go deeper? Subscribe to Love Letters from Elsewhere — Christine's Substack on migration, diaspora, and building a life well lived abroad: christinejob.substack.com
Interested in working with Christine? One-on-one migration advisory, strategic consulting, and speaking: christinejob.com/work-with-me
Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
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 11 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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