The Ebony Expats Podcast: Living, Working, Retiring and Thriving Abroad as a Black Expat

Tori meets with Travel Journalist, Photographer and Digital Marketer, Erick Prince. In this timeless conversation, Erick and Tori discuss the mindsets and mentality needed for success as a Black person living overseas. Erick introduces us to his company “Minority Nomad”, how he started the company, and what it has taken for him to achieve his success.From the challenges of racism to the importance of self-awareness and the concept of "Black Privilege", Erick shares valuable insights on how to navigate these obstacles and achieve success. We explore topics such as the difference between "Little R" and "Big R" racism, the need to create communities for people of color, and the importance of being authentic and consistent. 

Interested in learning more about moving abroad, message Ebony Expats or Erick on Instagram.

Links/Resources:

Ebony Expats website: https://www.ebonyexpats.com/Ebony Expats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebonyexpats/

Minority Nomad website: https://minoritynomad.com/

Erick Prince's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minoritynomad/

Topics Discussed in this Episode: 

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Thank you for listening and bringing us in on your journey as you plan!

➡️ Need help with your plans?

Complete the form on our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ to start planning your move or trip.

➡️ Join our Thailand guided trip November 9 - 17, 2024!

We invite you to a group trip with Ebony Expats to connect, celebrate this beautiful journey we're all on, and explore Thailand with community. Come experience Thailand with expats on-the-ground and see why this is home for so many of us! 🔗 VIEW THE ITINERARY: ⁠https://www.ebonyexpats.com/the-thailand-experience⁠

➡️ About Ebony Expats

Since 2017, Ebony Expats has been committed to helping Black travelers & expats connect, live, work, retire, start businesses, and thrive abroad. 

In this episode, Tori introduces you to Shane Edmond who moved to Thailand in 2020 and has been a pillar of the community, leading programming on our community platform and now helping with the launch of our new coaching programs and travel packages.

Tori and Shane meet with Kam, Heather and Anna from Black In Portugal to answer questions about living in Thailand, what Ebony Expats is, and the direction we're moving into.

Black in Portugal, Inc was created to build community— bringing together the local Portuguese community, expats, and travelers to provide a soft space for each group to land. Founded by Heather Proctor and Kamra Clemons, the group serves as a resource to the community by providing support to expats to ease their transition, hosting regular events and meet ups, and highlighting black owned businesses in Portugal. Their full team includes Ashley Osborne, Event Manager, and Anna Sanders, Marketing Manager. Together, all 4 women have been curating experiences and serving the community since arriving to Portugal.

Topics Discussed in this Episode: 

Welcome [0:00]

Introductions [2:26]

Introducing Ebony Expats [4:28]

Tori’s Individual Journey to Thailand/Founding Ebony Expats [6:25]

Shane’s Journey to Thailand and Ebony Expats [8:52]

How long was Tori managing Ebony Expats alone? [11:47]

Describing the Black Community in Thailand before and after Ebony Expats [13:40]

What has Ebony Expats been up to the past couple of years? [16:22]

Ebony Expats' private online community on Mighty Networks [18:45]

More info about Mighty Networks and the process to setup [21:11]

What you can expect from a Coaching Program [25:15]

Connecting with local Black Communities [30:12] 

Are there single moms in the Bangkok Community? [37:44]

Other Work Opportunities, aside from Education, that can Bring You to Thailand [41:32]

Getting around in Thailand [46:46]

Transportation in Lisbon [49:42] 

The Black Experience in Thailand [50:49]

One Piece of Advice to Someone Traveling to Thailand for the First Time [55:25]

Plans to go back to the US or Relocate Elsewhere [58:56]

What are you Looking Forward to Most as a Brand in 2023? [1:02:17]

The Expat Experience of “What’s Next?” [1:05:52]

Working Remotely in Thailand [1:06:49]

What is the Bug Situation Like in Thailand? [1:08:31]

Where is Tori doing Residency? [1:11:04]

Are Residences and Communities changing in Thailand? [1:11:27] 

What is in the Future for Ebony Expats? [1:14:39]

Wrapping up [1:16:42]

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Thank you for listening and bringing us in on your journey as you plan!

➡️ Need help with your plans?

Complete the form on our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠ to start planning your move or trip.

➡️ Join our Thailand guided trip November 9 - 17, 2024!

We invite you to a group trip with Ebony Expats to connect, celebrate this beautiful journey we're all on, and explore Thailand with community.
Come experience Thailand with expats on-the-ground and see why this is home for so many of us!
🔗 VIEW THE ITINERARY: https://www.ebonyexpats.com/the-thailand-experience

➡️ About Ebony Expats

Since 2017, Ebony Expats has been committed to helping Black travelers & expats connect, live, work, retire, start businesses, and thrive abroad. 

During this holiday episode, we talked about what it really feels like being a traveler or pioneers of our families and communities: feeling alone, the pain, doubts, and how our families and society view us. We're making decisions that are different. It's risky. It's life-changing. It's beautiful. But, it also has its pains, especially during the holidays.

35:00 - Being different can be lonely / Creating New traditions

37:50 - Dealing with Deaths while living overseas

40:00 - Feeling Guilty about being overseas and not going back home. Missing funerals, graduations, etc

44:45 Home is where the heart is / The world can be your home

46: We can start new traditions

47:50 - Feedback after being overseas 4 months now

49:10 Feeling Lonely

50:18 Developing Close Relationships -

51:25 - Making New Friends as Adults

52:30 Being Alone & Learning Yourself

53:10 - what do you like to do and what you don’t

54:10 - Create what you want. Friendships have a responsibility

54:31 If it’s not aligned, it has to go

55:10 Playing small out of fear

57:35 Follow your intuition. Find out what you like.

59:35 - But also allow yourself to mess up and learn from decisions

60:55 There are no bad or good decisions. Don’t beat yourself up

61:10 The Higher Good has a path for you

Loss & not having comfort while being overseas 62:49 -

64:40 Go towards the things that make you feel good

66:59 It takes time to settle in and get comfortable again - Being Married - Therapy

68:28 - You Don’t Have To Stay

70:45 We need to call each other more

Song: G R L S by Devana Turner @simply_dv

On this episode, the amazing Amber Aziza joins me to discuss her journey from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur and expat. Believe me when I tell you that she shared so many gems about trusting your gut, building a business around what you like to do (and outsourcing the rest) and letting go of the things that are standing in the way of you living a life you love.

There is something in this interview for every traveler, expat or entrepreneur who is ready to explore the possibilities of creating the business or life you’ve been desiring.

A few of my favorite highlights are:

Amber Aziza is a Huffington Post “entrepreneur to follow” who sold her first multi-million dollar business before the age of 30. She’s a millennial expert and a consultant, founder and CEO of Amber Aziza Enterprises which has over seven subsidiaries.

Connect with her on Instagram @amber_aziza or at www.amberaziza.com.

Tune in for a few minutes of FIRE advice from Amber Aziza!! At the end of our interview, Amber gave her final advice encouraging entrepreneurs and travelers to FIND A WAY if you really want it. Listen and tell us your thoughts and any insights you get from this on IG: @ToriTalks and @Amber_Aziza. Go to amberaziza.com to learn more about the Make Your Worth Mastermind, 5 Figure Speech Academy and more.

Founder of luxury travel company Up In The Air Life, Claire Soares, believes in DOING what you love, BEING who you are, and LIVING life out loud. She’s a firm believer of living each moment to the fullest and creating your best memories with no regrets! Claire talks about how she went from Corporate America to CEO and an expat by taking a leap and deciding to "just begin".

On this debut episode, Tori talks to CEO of Konysg: William Gilchrist. William has lived abroad for several years - he currently lives in Singapore. He talks about his desire to travel abroad since the age of 9, the career path that led him to where he is now and the privilege of being a foreigner overseas.

Join @ToriTalks, Founder of Ebony Expats, as she chats with expats from all over the world for conversations about culture, thinking outside of the box, how their journey led them to living overseas, what they've experienced in different parts of the world, and owning who you are. If you have any questions or stories you'd like to share, send us a voice message on Instagram @EbonyExpats.