SEASON 1 EPISODE 16 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

In this episode of Flourish In The Foreign, Autumn Marie Faraj of KGL FWD shares her unexpected journey abroad. 

Meet Autumn Marie

Autumn Marie Faraj is a brand marketing and communications strategist who works to transform brands into experiences. Originally from Chicago, Autumn worked in film, TV, music, and social cause in New York City for 15 years before moving abroad. Now residing in Kigali, Rwanda, she is the founder and managing director of KGL FWD (Kigali Forward), a mission-driven marketing agency dedicated to amplifying stories that will shift and expand the narrative of Rwanda.

Connect with Autumn Marie

IG: @iamstagram

Twitter: @msAutumnMarie

Website: KGLFWD.com

IG: @KGLFWD

In this Episode We Cover:

• Living in Mauritius

• Living in Kigali, Rwanda

• Building a business in Rwanda

• The Plant-based scene in Kigali

• Rwanda’s shifting & evolving narrative

• Being Black American in Africa

• Rwanda’s response to COVID-19
  
  

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator & Host

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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