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Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad episodes
- Creating Something Out of Nothing in Dubai with Wendy Alexander
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wendy Alexander shares how losing everything became the catalyst for a dynamic international career and life.
This Episode Covers:
- International Government Contracting
- Working in the Middle East
- Building a Business in Dubai
- How Working Abroad Affects Children
- How Working and Living Abroad Affects Marriage
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 19 min - "Everything Is Not Enough" with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola Akinamade returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, Everything Is Not Enough, the sequel to her wildly popular debut fiction novel, In Every Mirror She's Black. This episode contains spoilers!*
Buy Everything is Not Enough
(https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-is-not-enough-lola-akinmade-akerstrom/19879627?aid=94836&ean=9780063316973&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2)
- "Why We Left America" Live Panel Discussion with Cinnamon aka Driven Spice (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poXTm8J9d8M&t=3s)
- The Expat Woman Summit (https://www.theexpatwoman.com/)
- Power to Fly: Beyond Boundaries: UK & Europe Diversity Summit (https://powertofly.com/events/summit/copy-of-uk-europe-diversity-summit)
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 - Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Thailand, Egypt, and the UAE with Cheryl-Ann Weekes
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cheryl-Ann Weekes shares her life as a wanderer, how she visited 40+ countries in her 12 years abroad, and how she has cultivated longevity abroad.
This Episode Covers:- 👩🏫Working Abroad as a High School Counselor
- 🇩🇴 Living & Working in the Dominican Republic
- 🇯🇲 Living & Working in Jamaica
- 🇪🇹 Living & Working in Ethiopia
- 🇹🇭 Living & Working in Thailand
- 🇪🇬 Living & Working in Egypt
- 🇨🇮 Living & Working in the Ivory Coast
- 🇦🇪 Living & Working in the UAE
- 😞 Dealing with Grief & Sacrifice Abroad
- 💪How to have Longevity abroad
- 🌍And so much more!
International Women's Podcast Award Tickets: https://everybody-media.com/awards/
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 26 min - "Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad" with Tamara J. Walker
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tamara J. Walker discusses her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad which was released this summer.
You can purchase the book here.
This Episode Covers:
-
Florence Mills in Paris & London
-
Joseph J. Roane and Oliver Golden in Russia & Yangiyul
-
Richard Wright in Buenos Aires
-
Philippa Schuyler in Đà Nẵng
-
Kim Bass in Tokyo
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 -
- The Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, Vietnam & Sri Lanka with Crystal Winston
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Crystal Winston shares how volunteering with Peace Corps Response changed the trajectory of her career and her life!
This Episode Covers:
- Visiting India
- Volunteering with Peace Corps Response
- Living & Working in the Philippines
- Living in Thailand
- Living in Kenya
- Weathering the pandemic in Vietnam
- Living & Working in Sri Lanka
- Finding Belonging Abroad
- Being A Black Woman Abroad
- Advice for Longevity Abroad
- Living Black Girl Soft Life
- The Evolution of 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/privacy1 hr 8 min - Valencia, Spain with Dr. Erin Conner
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Erin Conner shares how a promise she made when she was a teenager came to fruition 20 years later in Valencia, Spain.
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 15 min - How to Deal with Feeling Stuck Abroad
This is the season 4 finale of Flourish in the Foreign! In this episode, Christine discusses what to do when you're feeling stuck in your move abroad journey or dealing with stagnation while abroad.
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy44 min - Living in Spain: La Rioja, Barcelona & Valencia
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an IG live recorded in 2022 where Christine discusses her experience living in 3 cities in Spain: Logroño- La Rioja, Barcelona, and Valencia. Christine gives a 2023 update at the end. Also, the Flourish in the Foreign Patreon will end by the end of 2023.
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr 21 min - Blossoming Beyond Borders: Thriving in Foreign Soil
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an interview between Doctor Marta de Madariaga López of Harmonia Solutions and Christine (host and creator), conducted in 2022. During this interview, Christine shares her philosophy on finding wellness abroad.
Check out the original IG Live here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBtrdaprTc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Learn more about Doctor Marta de Madariaga López (https://www.harmoniasolutions.co.uk/)
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/privacy48 min - Dating, Getting Engaged & Married in Italy: Dating Abroad Live Panel 3
This Flourish in the Foreign episode is the third live Dating Abroad panel from a series of 3. It was recorded in March 2022. It features Latrese of Sistas Who Travel & Date. The discussion covers individual dating experiences abroad, dating customs/expectations, and so much more!
Check out Latrese's episode on the podcast (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/latrese)
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
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy1 hr 16 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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