The Buddy Pass

Devione and Chech are back!

These two Black travelers have lived on every continent (except for Australia and Antarctica, but they're working on it). During their travels, they have been Peace Corps volunteers, researchers, teachers, and entrepreneurs.  

Now, they're on a journey to interview Black people who have also left the American Dream behind to thrive abroad. 

If you've ever wanted to travel abroad more, study abroad, work abroad, or just need some encouragement for your next adventure, then this podcast is for you.

Check out what a listener had to say about Season 1:
 Very inspiring podcast. The host lets us know that life for African Americans does not begin and end in the United States. We shouldn’t be afraid to step out of our comfort zones, explore, and enjoy and PROSPER from the opportunities provided by the different countries on our planet. I’ll keep listening!”

Subscribe where you get your podcast.

Devione and Chech are back!

These two Black travelers have lived on every continent (except for Australia and Antarctica, but they're working on it). During their travels, they have been Peace Corps volunteers, researchers, teachers, and entrepreneurs.  

Now, they're on a journey to interview Black people who have also left the American Dream behind to thrive abroad. 

If you've ever wanted to travel abroad more, study abroad, work abroad, or just need some encouragement for your next adventure, then this podcast is for you.

Check out what a listener had to say about Season 1:
 Very inspiring podcast. The host lets us know that life for African Americans does not begin and end in the United States. We shouldn’t be afraid to step out of our comfort zones, explore, and enjoy and PROSPER from the opportunities provided by the different countries on our planet. I’ll keep listening!”

Subscribe where you get your podcast.

Do you remember your high school yearbook -- all of those most likely to do something awards?

Well, in this week's episode, the final episode of season one, Chech and Devione invite you to the first annual Buddy Pass Awards show to relive some of their favorite moments and episodes of season one. 

During this episode, you'll learn which shows won the awards for:

• Most likely to Make You Secure The International Bag
• Most Likely to Make You Catch The Holy Ghost 
• Most Likely to Make You Say, Black Lives Matter
• Most Likely to Make You Throw In That ONE Week Notice because two  is too much
• Most Likely to Bring The freak out of you 

Also, they'll dive a bit deeper to share what they loved about this season's winners and why you should pay a visit to those episodes. 

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode

Do you remember your high school yearbook -- all of those most likely to do something awards?

Well, in this week's episode, the final episode of season one, Chech and Devione invite you to the first annual Buddy Pass Awards show to relive some of their favorite moments and episodes of season one. 

During this episode, you'll learn which shows won the awards for:

• Most likely to Make You Secure The International Bag
• Most Likely to Make You Catch The Holy Ghost 
• Most Likely to Make You Say, Black Lives Matter
• Most Likely to Make You Throw In That ONE Week Notice because two  is too much
• Most Likely to Bring The freak out of you 

Also, they'll dive a bit deeper to share what they loved about this season's winners and why you should pay a visit to those episodes. 

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode

What is culture shock like when returning to your own country?

Welcome to part three of our "Get To Chech and Devione" series. We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing our personal stories of struggle, triumph, adventure, and growth with you. In part one of this series, we shared why we left America. In part two,  we talked about why we stayed abroad for collectively 10+ years despite challenges with our families, jobs, and our futures. And this week, we wrap up this series with part 3 and share why we moved back to America and why we are beyond ready to leave again. 

 In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The exact reasons why we left China and our difficulties transitioning home to America.
• The unexpected struggles we’re facing in America that show we need to leave...again.
• Where we are considering moving to and why.

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.

What is culture shock like when returning to your own country?

Welcome to part three of our "Get To Chech and Devione" series. We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing our personal stories of struggle, triumph, adventure, and growth with you. In part one of this series, we shared why we left America. In part two,  we talked about why we stayed abroad for collectively 10+ years despite challenges with our families, jobs, and our futures. And this week, we wrap up this series with part 3 and share why we moved back to America and why we are beyond ready to leave again. 

 In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• The exact reasons why we left China and our difficulties transitioning home to America.
• The unexpected struggles we’re facing in America that show we need to leave...again.
• Where we are considering moving to and why.

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.

Why would anyone pick up and leave their home to move abroad...for 5 years?!

In this week's episode, we bring your Part 2 of a 3-part series that explores the lives and travel stories of co-host Chech and Devione. In Part 1, they shared the personal struggles that led them to leave the U.S. (if you haven't listened to that episode yet, I suggest you have a listen before diving into Part 2. It's pretty dope.) 

In Part 2, this week's episode, you'll learn why they stayed abroad for collectively 10+ years despite challenges with their families, jobs, and their futures. You'll learn why they stayed and built lives despite:

• Not Feeling Supported by Family and Friends
• Realizing their first jobs were scams
• Knowing that they wouldn’t be abroad forever

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.

Why would anyone pick up and leave their home to move abroad...for 5 years?!

In this week's episode, we bring your Part 2 of a 3-part series that explores the lives and travel stories of co-host Chech and Devione. In Part 1, they shared the personal struggles that led them to leave the U.S. (if you haven't listened to that episode yet, I suggest you have a listen before diving into Part 2. It's pretty dope.) 

In Part 2, this week's episode, you'll learn why they stayed abroad for collectively 10+ years despite challenges with their families, jobs, and their futures. You'll learn why they stayed and built lives despite:

• Not Feeling Supported by Family and Friends
• Realizing their first jobs were scams
• Knowing that they wouldn’t be abroad forever

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.

Hey this is Chech and this is Devione — we’re two friends who met in China who interview other black people who see beyond the American dream.

This week's episode will kick off a three-part series that explores the stories of Chech and Devione, the host of The Buddy Pass. 

You've heard hours of interviews with other people but you haven't heard our stories. So, by popular demand, that's what you'll hear over the next three episodes. You'll learn:

• The personal struggles that led us to leave the United States.
• Why one of us believes Africa is where Black people can find themselves and why one of us don't (you'll be surprised who thinks what)
• Also, why Beyonce's Black is King is crucial to why we left (yes, it just came out, but the themes PREACH!)

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.

Hey this is Chech and this is Devione — we’re two friends who met in China who interview other black people who see beyond the American dream.

This week's episode will kick off a three-part series that explores the stories of Chech and Devione, the host of The Buddy Pass. 

You've heard hours of interviews with other people but you haven't heard our stories. So, by popular demand, that's what you'll hear over the next three episodes. You'll learn:

• The personal struggles that led us to leave the United States.
• Why one of us believes Africa is where Black people can find themselves and why one of us don't (you'll be surprised who thinks what)
• Also, why Beyonce's Black is King is crucial to why we left (yes, it just came out, but the themes PREACH!)

Hope you enjoy it!

If you enjoy this episode or know someone who would also enjoy it, don't be stingy -- please, pay it forward then subscribe to The Buddy Pass to never miss a new episode.