Embracing Life in Antigua with Janice Sutherland: Aging Abroad
In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Janice Sutherland shares her experiences of living and aging in Antigua after moving from the UK. She discusses her journey from a high-powered career to starting her own business, navigating healthcare, and cultivating wellness in a new environment.
Janice Sutherland
Meet Janice
Janice Sutherland is founder of This Woman Can, an award-winning leadership and personal development firm dedicated to empowering mature professional Black women. With a passion for aligning careers with personal values, Janice works closely with individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential, particularly focusing on multi-generational leadership.
Janice's illustrious career spans over three decades, during which she held key leadership roles in multinational companies across the UK and Caribbean. Notably, she made history as the first female CEO in the telecoms sector in her ancestral country Antigua and Barbuda, demonstrating her exceptional leadership and trailblazing spirit.
Having personally navigated career transitions, Janice empathizes with the challenges women face in pursuing leadership roles, especially those she identifies as the 'triple threat': Black, Female, and over 50. Drawing from her own experiences, including her transition from corporate CEO to leadership expert, she shares practical strategies to build confidence, enhance presence, and cultivate the influence needed to excel in maturing leadership roles and life.
Janice is also the author of the international bestseller, "This Woman Can: The No Bullsh*t Guide for Women Who Lead," and the host of the "This Woman Can" podcast. Her work inspires mid-career Black women to embrace their authenticity, dream boldly, and achieve their career aspirations.
Connect with Janice
Website: www.janicesutherland.com
What resources (books, blogs, services, apps) did you utilize to help you go abroad & thrive abroad?
None - they weren't prevalent when we made the decision. We came out and visited, spoke to other expats, etc.
What is the motto (affirmation, prayer, poem, song lyrics, etc.) that you live by?
You don't need to be empowered when you already have the power.
This Episode Covers:
Janice's Journey to Antigua
Career and Personal Growth
Cultural and Social Adaptations
Healthcare and Wellness in Antigua
Impact on Marriage and Personal Life
Adjusting to Life in Antigua
Building Community and Overcoming Challenges
Career Evolution and Coaching Journey
Navigating Motherhood from Afar
Embracing a Soft Life
Defining Wellness and Aging Abroad
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