"Dutch people are open and receptive about looking at aspects of perceived racism in their culture," so says the author of 'Black and Abroad', Carolyn Vines. In this inspiring The Hague Pearl interview, Carolyn opens up to DutchbuzZ's Olivia Nelson about the joys and challenges of building a life and career as a Black American woman in The Netherlands.

From her dream of helping others as a life coach to dealing with Dutch traditions that clash with her ideals, Carolyn tells us how she navigates this experience and how family is central to everything.