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Would you turn down a $70,000 salary increase if it meant you had to live in the United States? Not sure?

On this week's show, we talk with Deji Jegede, an international consultant, based in Madrid, Spain, who did just that, when an American firm offered him the opportunity to move back home. 

Want to know why he did? Well, hit that PLAY button and hear why Deji thinks the American Dream creates more woes than pleasures.

Also, we'll discuss the joys and pains of being Black and dating in a foreign country and how Deji found the love of his life in Spain.

Enjoy the show! 

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

Would you turn down a $70,000 salary increase if it meant you had to live in the United States? Not sure?

On this week's show, we talk with Deji Jegede, an international consultant, based in Madrid, Spain, who did just that, when an American firm offered him the opportunity to move back home. 

Want to know why he did? Well, hit that PLAY button and hear why Deji thinks the American Dream creates more woes than pleasures.

Also, we'll discuss the joys and pains of being Black and dating in a foreign country and how Deji found the love of his life in Spain.

Enjoy the show! 

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

Tired of America? Do you feel trapped by the myth of American exceptionalism? You ever ask yourself "What is a safe space when you're Black in America?"

Well, you're not alone.

On this week's show, we head to the gardens of Bali (virtually that is) to chat with the Founder of Black Travel Fest and #blackgirlmagic personified - Ms. Deidre Dares. Once a member of corporate America, holding positions with the Chevron Corporation and The Bostin Consulting Group -- Deirdre left it all behind to follow her dreams of combining her passions of travel and entrepreneurship. 

You should NOT miss this episode if:

• You're tired of America and want to know the Ps and Qs of moving abroad
• Wondering where and how you can feel safe in a Black body
• Want to travel the world but nervous about traveling alone and about traveling while Black
• Need some #blackgirlmagic in your life after these past crazy months (or, you know, centuries). 

Enjoy the show! 

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

Tired of America? Do you feel trapped by the myth of American exceptionalism? You ever ask yourself "What is a safe space when you're Black in America?"

Well, you're not alone.

On this week's show, we head to the gardens of Bali (virtually that is) to chat with the Founder of Black Travel Fest and #blackgirlmagic personified - Ms. Deidre Dares. Once a member of corporate America, holding positions with the Chevron Corporation and The Bostin Consulting Group -- Deirdre left it all behind to follow her dreams of combining her passions of travel and entrepreneurship. 

You should NOT miss this episode if:

• You're tired of America and want to know the Ps and Qs of moving abroad
• Wondering where and how you can feel safe in a Black body
• Want to travel the world but nervous about traveling alone and about traveling while Black
• Need some #blackgirlmagic in your life after these past crazy months (or, you know, centuries). 

Enjoy the show! 

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

These past few weeks have been... tough. The continued killings of innocent Black people and the pilings of Black bodies due to structural racism and hate have left Chech, LD, and myself angry and heartbroken.

We knew we couldn't trust any person for this episode. But we know we could trust Mpho Tutu, a priest and the daughter of Archibishop Desmond Tutu. 

On this week's show, you'll hear, Reverend Mpho Tutu discuss:

• Growing up in apartheid South Africa;
• The facts and myths of the Forgiveness and Reconciliation process;
• And how to achieve Racial Reconciliation in America 

Also on this episode, Reverend Tutu will discuss her newest work in a book called, The Book of Queer Prophets, and the relationship between queerness and religion. 

These past few weeks have been... tough. The continued killings of innocent Black people and the pilings of Black bodies due to structural racism and hate have left Chech, LD, and myself angry and heartbroken.

We knew we couldn't trust any person for this episode. But we know we could trust Mpho Tutu, a priest and the daughter of Archibishop Desmond Tutu. 

On this week's show, you'll hear, Reverend Mpho Tutu discuss:

• Growing up in apartheid South Africa;
• The facts and myths of the Forgiveness and Reconciliation process;
• And how to achieve Racial Reconciliation in America 

Also on this episode, Reverend Tutu will discuss her newest work in a book called, The Book of Queer Prophets, and the relationship between queerness and religion. 

Have you ever wondered what life was like for Black people who voluntarily moved to the United States? Did you once hear the term "Afro Latina" and found yourself perplexed at the idea of Africans in South America? 

On this week's show, Cesar Francia, an Afro-Venezuelan lawyer takes us on his family's journey out of the favelas to the streets of Miami when he was a young boy of 14. The reality of being a dark-skinned queer Black man set him on a path to exceed his own expectations. Yet, while reflecting on his many accomplishments, he offers wisdom on suppressing ourselves in order to succeed in a white world.   

If you're someone who's felt like they have had to "turn down" or "turn off" their Blackness in order to survive and live in a white world or if you've ever felt like you've had to sacrifice your passion for more...pragmatic career pursuits, then you won't want to miss the wisdom, encouragement, and refreshing spirit of Cesar Francia. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this episode please drop us a review or let us know what’s on your mind at [email protected]. 

Have you ever wondered what life was like for Black people who voluntarily moved to the United States? Did you once hear the term "Afro Latina" and found yourself perplexed at the idea of Africans in South America? 

On this week's show, Cesar Francia, an Afro-Venezuelan lawyer takes us on his family's journey out of the favelas to the streets of Miami when he was a young boy of 14. The reality of being a dark-skinned queer Black man set him on a path to exceed his own expectations. Yet, while reflecting on his many accomplishments, he offers wisdom on suppressing ourselves in order to succeed in a white world.   

If you're someone who's felt like they have had to "turn down" or "turn off" their Blackness in order to survive and live in a white world or if you've ever felt like you've had to sacrifice your passion for more...pragmatic career pursuits, then you won't want to miss the wisdom, encouragement, and refreshing spirit of Cesar Francia. Enjoy!

If you enjoyed this episode please drop us a review or let us know what’s on your mind at [email protected]. 

Living abroad as a Black person can be both a rewarding and overwhelming experience. Have you ever wondered what it is like? Are there Black people in China? What do foreigners do while living in China? How do you make money? As former ex-pats, the team at The Buddy Pass gets questions like these all the time. Don’t trip, we got you.

On this week’s show, Runako Celina, co-founder of Black Livity China, will join us to share her thoughts on those questions and more. Black Livity China was founded in 2018 in Beijing, China. Since their launch, they have led the movement on documenting and telling the stories of Black and African people who live in China and other countries around the world. 

If you’re someone who’s interested in what life is like for Black and African people in China and other countries or maybe you’re interested in packing your bags and making the move yourself, well you won’t want to miss this episode! 

If you enjoyed this episode please drop us a review or let us know what’s on your mind at [email protected]. 

Living abroad as a Black person can be both a rewarding and overwhelming experience. Have you ever wondered what it is like? Are there Black people in China? What do foreigners do while living in China? How do you make money? As former ex-pats, the team at The Buddy Pass gets questions like these all the time. Don’t trip, we got you.

On this week’s show, Runako Celina, co-founder of Black Livity China, will join us to share her thoughts on those questions and more. Black Livity China was founded in 2018 in Beijing, China. Since their launch, they have led the movement on documenting and telling the stories of Black and African people who live in China and other countries around the world. 

If you’re someone who’s interested in what life is like for Black and African people in China and other countries or maybe you’re interested in packing your bags and making the move yourself, well you won’t want to miss this episode! 

If you enjoyed this episode please drop us a review or let us know what’s on your mind at [email protected].