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- From the Bronx to Mozambique with Dione Peart
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dione Peart reflects on her journey to living in Mozambique. She shares how her childhood in New York ultimately led her to join the Peace Corps and what led her to extend her service. Dione also reflects on how migration has affected her identity, raising a multicultural child, navigating bias while building a business abroad, and how her wellness practices have been influenced by her life abroad.
This Episode Covers:
- Growing Up in a Jamaican Household
- Joining the Peace Corps
- Adapting to Life in Mozambique
- Navigating Identity and Privilege Abroad
- Intercultural Relationships and Family Dynamics
- Raising a Multicultural Child
- Balancing Work 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
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Tayler Ava Friar returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation (S5 Ep 11). She also shares her reflections on living between France and Mexico, the importance of community and sisterhood, and how she plans to age well abroad.
This Episode Covers:
- Living Abroad: A Journey Through Continents
- Reflections on Home and Identity
- Perspectives on Aging and Beauty
- The Importance of Community
- Planning for Retirement
- Healthcare Considerations Abroad
- Living as a Black Woman Globally
- True Wellness and Self-Care
- Art Unknown and Future Projects
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
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In this episode, Keki Mwaba, based in Amsterdam, shares her inspiring journey from South Africa to the Netherlands. She discusses her academic background, career in HR and recruitment, and the challenges and successes she faced while transitioning between cultures and countries. Keki dives into her experiences working for major companies like Disney and Uber, and her own entrepreneurial venture, Expat Career Development. She also touches on themes such as belonging, personal growth, and the importance of community and wellness.
This Episode Covers:
- Growing Up in South Africa
- University Life in Cape Town
- Studying Abroad in the US
- Choosing the Netherlands for Higher Education
- Starting a Career in the Netherlands
- Working for American Tech Companies
- Blackness and Womanhood in the Netherlands
- Adapting to Life in the Netherlands
- Building a Diverse Social Circle
- Starting Expat Career Development
- Networking and Job Search Tips
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
Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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In the debut episode of season seven of Flourish in the Foreign, host Christine Job reflects on the show's evolution and lays the groundwork for this season, discussing significant themes like Black Girl Soft Life, the sumptuous life, and migration as a pathway to wellness and liberation. Christine explores the nuances between living abroad and migration, the impact of migration on personal and professional wellness, and the aspirational idea of migration as a liberatory praxis.
This Episode Covers:
- Exploring Black Girl Soft Life
- The Evolution to Sumptuous Life
- Crafting a Life Well Lived
- Living Abroad as a Pathway to Wellness
- The Language of Migration
- Migration for Wellness vs. Liberation
- Aging Abroad Series
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 - Season 7 Trailer
Season 7 of Flourish in the Foreign launches in 2026. Subscribe to Substack to listen early and ad-free.
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
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In the final episode of season 6 of Flourish in the Foreign, host Christine Job engages with her audience through an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.
With this 151st episode, Christine addresses questions about moving abroad as a creative, navigating corporate jobs overseas, managing finances internationally, and handling partner hesitations about relocating. Christine also shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, encouraging listeners to build international networks and adopt an audacious mindset.
This Episode Covers:
- Identity
- Advice for Creatives Moving Abroad
- Corporate Careers Abroad
- Navigating Partner Hesitations
- Navigating International Banking and Investments
- About the Flourish in the Foreign Book
- Aging and Beauty Abroad
Resources Mentioned:
Financial Resources:
Acquania Escarne's "Build Wealth Abroad" (Flourish in the Foreign YouTube channel)
Tanya Munford Pitts' "Expat Tax Solutions" (Flourish in the Foreign YouTube channel)
Financial Wellness Abroad (Compilation, Season 1 Episode 59 )
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 5 min - From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya HiltonIn this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ava LaTanya Hilton shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit during the height of Motown to living in Valencia, Spain. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her childhood, pivotal experiences like her senior class trip abroad, her academic and professional accomplishments, and the profound impact of dance on her life. This Episode Covers:
- First International Experience
- University and Dance Journey
- Living Abroad: England and France
- Living Abroad: South Africa and Saudi Arabia
- Dance: A Lifelong Passion
- Defining Wellness and Final Thoughts
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 10 min - Embracing a Creative Life in Malaga, Spain with Lori L. Tharps: Aging Abroad
Special Series: Aging Abroad
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, past podcast guest Lori L.Tharps shares her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's educational struggles and successes, her daughter's adaptation to Spanish life, and the cultural differences they've embraced. Lori discusses her professional shift from academia to creating a community for BIPOC women writers and her achievements in fostering creative connections. She candidly speaks about the concept of aging, both personally and for her family, and highlights the importance of wellness, self-care, and planning for the future.
This Episode Covers:
- Settling into Life in Spain
- Launching a Child into University
- Affirming Black Identity Abroad
- Motherhood Abroad: Evolution and Reflections
- Professional Evolution and Leaving Academia
- Pursuing a Creative Life Abroad
- Building a Writing Community
- Reflections on Aging 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 23 min - Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Emily Rumble, a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx," explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions for life abroad. Order Bibliotherapy in the Bronx here *: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bibliotherapy-in-the-bronx-emely-rumble-lcsw/26824052?aid=94836&ean=9781955905879&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t This Episode Covers:
- Becoming a Bibliotherapist
- The Essence of Bibliotherapy
- Cultural Roots and Identity
- Literature as a Bridge to Home
- The Art of Bibliotherapy: Prescribing Books for Healing
- Hypothetical Book Prescriptions for Life 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 1 min - "Doing Italy" with Thea Duncan in MilanIn this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Thea discusses her journey from studying abroad to living in Italy. She shares her experiences navigating the Italian health system during her pregnancy, the challenges and joys of raising a bilingual and multicultural child, and her entrepreneurial journey of helping others move to Italy. This Episode Covers:
- Studying Abroad and Life After
- Moving to Italy and Overcoming Challenges
- Intercultural Relationships and Dating
- Reflections on Longevity and Sustainability Abroad
- The Birth of 'Doing Italy'
- Pregnancy and Healthcare in Italy
- Raising a Multicultural Child in Italy
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 14 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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