A Podcast about Black Women Living and Thriving Abroad.
Past podcast guest, Lori L. Tharps shares her thoughts on aging abroad and her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's educational struggles and successes, her daughter's adaptation to Spanish life, and the cultural differences they've embraced. Lori discusses her professional shift from academia to creating a community for BIPOC women writers and her achievements in fostering creative connections.
Emily Rumble, a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx", explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history, and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions for life abroad.
Thea discusses her journey from studying abroad to living in Italy. She shares her experiences navigating the Italian health system during her pregnancy, the challenges and joys of raising a bilingual and multicultural child, and her entrepreneurial journey of helping others move to Italy.
Heather shares her life story of living abroad for over six years in countries like Japan, Australia, and Ireland. She discusses her upbringing in rural Ohio, her educational journey, and the various struggles and triumphs she has encountered along the way.
Robin Allison Davis, a 40-year-old Black woman based in Paris, shares her journey of moving to Paris from the U.S. to seek new opportunities and overcome career frustrations. Robin discusses her upbringing in the Washington, D.C. area, her time at Howard University, and her ten-year stint in New York City. She details her decision to move abroad, her experience of adapting to life in Paris, her battle with breast cancer, and the importance of community and support systems.
Emmanuelle, a 37-year-old French-Cameroonian woman living in South Italy shares her experiences growing up in Bordeaux, France, and studying Italian, which led her to move to Italy. She discusses her time in Bologna and her observations on race and identity in different European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK.
Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and the importance of finding a personal style.
Artemis Peacock shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identity as a Black woman and an entrepreneur. She also talks about her experience as a digital nomad and a storyteller on TikTok.
Joanne, a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Joanne shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain.
Michelle McCain who has spent nearly 40 years living in Spain, shares her incredible journey from Brooklyn to Europe, where she has thrived as an entertainer, motivational speaker, and thought leader. She discusses her early influences, her bold decision to stay abroad, and the importance of speaking positivity into one's life. Michelle also talks about raising her daughter in Spain, the Spanish healthcare system, and her plans for the future, including starting a community for women over 45.
Lisa R. Mitchell, a seasoned international banker, discusses critical aspects of aging abroad. Lisa shares her insights on financial planning, healthcare considerations, retirement strategies, global inflation, and the impact of geopolitics on living a global lifestyle.
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So refreshing
I absolutely LOVE this podcast! It's so refreshing and Christine has curated encouraging, informative, raw and quite frankly entertaining stories of Black women's experiences traveling and living their best lives abroad. The only reason I look forward to Mondays is to hear the latest episode of Flourish in the Foreign.
~Bella_M.
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Favorite Podcast To Date
This podcast is brilliant! Love the insight, stories, wisdom, and experiences that are shared. Keep up the great work and thank you, Christine.
~akinbc6
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Loving This Podcast
It’s such a breath of fresh air to hear a different side of “ex-pat life” rarely seen in the media. It’s wonderful to hear the lives being lived by melanated women outside of their home countries. The host is magnificent and easy to listen to. She and her guests are definitely flourishing.
~Kajjers
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Inspiring & Insightful
I L💜VE this podcast! Christine’s voice is beautifully melodic and her interviews are incredibly motivating. I have a plan to move abroad within the next two years and the women on this podcast keep me inspired!
~Angella Shirley
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It’s the Interviews for me!!
The people Christine interviews are truly interesting. Someone always inspires me to chart my own fearless journey to go abroad and thrive.
~Monibae
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An Escape
I love this podcast! I work from home right now so every weekday during my lunch, I’ll lay back, turn on an episode, close my eyes, and imagine myself living abroad. When I listen to these stories, I feel seen. I realize I’m not alone on this journey of trying to set myself up to live a life that is meaningful and perfect to me. The stories are raw, encouraging, inspiring, and all-around amazing. If you aren’t subscribed to this podcast yet, you need to be!
~Karrin T
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Best listen in a long time!
Discovered this podcast when I searched all things “Black Expat” and I am so grateful that I stumbled across it! Number one, the host has the calmest, silkiest voice and the production quality is on point! Number two, the flow and pace of her interviews and editing is flawless! Number three, her guests will enlighten you on all topics related to moving abroad from the perspective of being a Black woman or WOC. Topics such as dating abroad, teaching abroad, launching a business, becoming a digital nomad—she covers it all. Thank you for providing your insight, advice, and amplifying our voices!
~nikkibreezy
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An Incredible Podcast
LOVE this podcast. It consistently provides fresh and needed stories of black women embracing wellness and living abroad. Tune in to be inspired and uplifted by all the black girl magic out there in the world!
~shortandsweet1981
In this episode of, Flourish in the Foreign, listen to part 1 of past podcast guests share their personal experiences of being a mother abroad.
In this episode of, Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences being pregnant and abroad
In this episode of, Flourish in the Foreign, listen to past podcast guests share their personal experiences and reflections on the healthcare systems they have encountered abroad.
We look back at the expert financial advice for aspiring and current ex-pats. Get your pen and paper ready, this episode is filled with actionable gems!
Looking back on some of the interesting responses to the question: "How is dating abroad", from season 1 guests.
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares advice from past guests on how to land a job abroad.
Flourish In The Foreign is hosted by Christine Job, an American Business Strategist living in Spain.
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Ava LaTanya Hilton shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit during the height of Motown to living in Valencia, Spain. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her childhood, pivotal experiences like her senior class trip abroad, her academic and professional accomplishments, and the profound impact of dance on her life. Ava discusses how living abroad has influenced her personal wellness, her marriage, and her family's dynamics, culminating in her and her husband's decision to make Valencia their permanent home.