Finding Belonging in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns
SEASON 4 EPISODE 4 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Tiandra shares her story of moving to Montevideo, Uruguay after only visiting one time, how she has found a sense of belonging, cultivated community, and navigated the Uruguayan immigration process.
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Finding Belonging in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns
Meet Tiandra:
Tiandra always wanted to live abroad. However, she wasn't expecting to get here so soon. Tiandra, born in the Midwest U.S., made the move across the equator in 2017 to the small country of Uruguay. Living in the country's capital of Montevideo, Tiandra is a copywriter and content strategist for tech companies within LATAM as well as other global companies.
Living abroad has allowed her to discover a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle. During her time in Uruguay making meaningful connections with those she lives amongst has made her experience more profound and worthwhile. "There's immeasurable value and growth a person can gain when they decide to move to a foreign land. I hope more people consider taking the leap, even if for a small amount of time."
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This Episode Covers:
Immigrating from the US to Uruguay
Finding employment & working in Montevideo
Healthcare in Uruguay
Dealing with Taxes
Black and Abroad in Uruguay
Uruguayan Black Community
Reflections on Finding Softness in Uruguay
Cultivating Community & Belonging
How Wellness has Evolved Through the Experience of Living Abroad
And much more!
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Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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