Embracing International Life and Identity in Cork, Ireland with Heather Thomas
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.
“Surviving Paris” with Robin Allison Davis
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.
Navigating Black European Identity in Southern Italy with Emmanuelle Maréchal
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.
Finding Home Abroad Through Fashion and Wellness in Paris with Adriel Sanders
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.
Embracing Unexpected Journeys in Turkey, Greece, and The Netherlands with Artemis Peacocke
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.
Navigating Identity and Wellness from Suriname to Spain with Jo-Ann With
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.
40 Years of Pursuing Passions and Finding Wellness in Mallorca with Michele McCain
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.
Navigating Aging and Finances with Lisa R. Mitchell: Aging Abroad
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.