"In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
SEASON 1 EPISODE 50 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Lola shares her story of moving from Nigeria to the US at 15 years old to attend university, the evolution of her career in travel photojournalism, moving to Sweden, the development of her fondness of Swedish culture, and her new book, "In Every Mirror She's Black".
Meet Lola
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a Nigerian photographer and travel writer based in Stockholm, Sweden. She is the editor-in-chief for Slow Travel Stockholm. Her works have been featured in the National Geographic Traveler, BBC, and CNN, among other publications. Her latest book, "In Every Mirror She is Black" is available on September 7th.
Connect with Lola
This Episode Covers:
Attending University in the United States
Her Career in Photojournalism
Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators
Moving to Sweden
Understanding Swedish Culture
The Swedish Response to COVID-19
The Swedish Health System
Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden
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Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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