LIMITED SERIES  Discover the concept of Soft Life and Soft Business, and how it can shape your life abroad—freeing you from toxic work cultures and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business that finances your ideal lifestyle. We’ll explore how this philosophy helps Black women entrepreneurs break away from stress-inducing hustle culture, build businesses on their own terms, and prioritize well-being.  03:01 Introducing Soft Life and Soft Business  06:37 Defining Soft Life  13:32...

LIMITED SERIES Is living abroad truly liberating for Black women, or is it another space where we must navigate systemic barriers? This episode delves into the potential of international living as a path to personal and professional freedom, and the unique challenges that Black women face. We will explore how to redefine liberation abroad on your terms and offer actionable tips for those seeking freedom in new countries.    01:52 Exploring Liberation and Living Abroad  04:00 The...

LIMITED SERIES Living abroad with intention can be a powerful way to honor your lineage and your ancestors. In this episode, we’ll explore how your decision to cultivate a life well-lived, whether domestically or abroad, can serve as a way of honoring those who came before you. By embracing freedom, joy, and wellness, you continue the legacy of resilience and strength that your ancestors passed down. This episode will also dive into ways you can connect more deeply with your ancestors, even...

LIMITED SERIES Community is not something you find; it’s something you build, especially when living abroad. In this episode, we’ll explore the realities of feeling isolated in a new country and the steps you can take to create and nurture a meaningful community. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying like-minded individuals, initiating meaningful connections, and building a support system that makes your life abroad more enriching and fulfilling.   00:51 Exploring Spooky...

LIMITED SERIES  Dating abroad can come with its own set of unique challenges, from cultural differences to language barriers. In this episode, we dive into the common reasons why your love life may not be thriving abroad, including holding onto dating expectations from your home country, navigating the line between being revered and fetishized, dealing with different lifestyle or economic expectations, and the challenges of dating in a new language. We’ll also explore the signs that your...

LIMITED SERIES As we near the end of the year, it's time for a deep introspection. Are you just surviving, or are you truly flourishing abroad? This episode dives into the concept of cultivating a life well-lived vs. merely existing in a new country. We’ll discuss how to assess where you are right now, using specific tools and methods to help you reflect and decide whether you're merely getting by or intentionally creating a thriving life. If you're feeling stuck or disconnected, this...

In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 3 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  Plus, don't miss out on this summer exclusive, limited-time offer!  This Episode Features:  Jewells: Season 1, Episode 7 Adalia: Season 1,...

In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 2 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  Plus, don't miss out on this summer exclusive, limited-time offer!  This Episode Features:  Victoria: Season 2, Episode 7 Marie: Season 1,...

In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 1 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevity.  Plus, don't miss out on an exclusive, limited-time offer!  This Episode Covers:  Nia: Season 1, Episode 36 Toddre: Season 4, Episode 1...

In this last episode of Season 5 of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine answers audience questions. The podcast will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, so please listen (re-listen) to the extensive archive.    This Episode Covers:  Christine's Top 2024 Living Abroad Locations Advice for Solo Travelers How to Find A Therapist Abroad Advice for Young Ambitious Black Women And so much more!   Thank you all so much for your love and support!   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tonya Melendez shares how she has used her intuition to lead her in her life abroad for 10+ years. She also shares tips for honing your intuition and using it to lead you successfully abroad.    This Episode Covers:  Living in Spain Moving to Mexico Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition And so much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tayler Ava Friar shares her story of how living abroad for 10+ years — from Argentina to England to Vietnam to Spain to South Africa and Mexico—has contributed to her professional development and creative evolution.    This Episode Covers:  Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires Attending Graduate School in London Traveling Ho Chi Minh City & Southeast Asia Getting her Ph.D. in Capetown, South Africa Cultivating her Creativity in Mexico And So Much...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her story of living abroad in Germany for nearly 25 years-- from corporate life to freelancer and business owner and from dating abroad to intercultural marriage and motherhood in Germany.   This Episode Covers:  Navigating German Immigration Career in Design in Germany Working in Corporate in Germany Navigating an Intercultural Marriage Experiencing Motherhood in Germany Cultivating a Sustainable Life Abroad And so much...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nikki Faye Tillery shares her story of how grief led her to an adventurous life abroad and how she ended up calling Colombia, South Africa, Turkey, and Kenya home. This Episode Covers:  Studying Law in London Living in Medellin Living in Johannesburg Living in Istanbul Living in Nairobi Becoming an International Entrepreneur Examining "the need" to Belong Abroad 🌍And so much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nkem Chukwumerije shares her story of traveling, studying, working and living abroad in Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Mexico.    This Episode Covers:  Studying Fashion Business in Hong Kong Teaching English in South Korea Being a Writing Professor in Abu Dhabi  Finding Authentic Self Expression in Mexico  Repatriation to the US And so much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Move...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Jazzie Más shares how losing her liberty and ability to travel led her to deep healing and a vibrant life abroad of self-discovery.    This Episode Covers:  Living in Mexico Living in Bali Living in Chiang Mai,Thailand Becoming a Comedian in  Da Nang, Vietnam Living & Building Community in Santa Marta, Colombia  Embracing "Soft Life" as a form of healing & self-discovery Being a Black  Digital Nomad And so much more! Episode Credits: ...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wendy Alexander shares how losing everything became the catalyst for a dynamic international career and life.   This Episode Covers:  International Government Contracting Working in the Middle East Building a Business in Dubai  How Working Abroad Affects Children  How Working and Living Abroad Affects Marriage  And so much more!   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Move Abroad with Intention ...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola Akinamade returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Everything Is Not Enough the sequel to her wildly popular debut fiction novel, In Every Mirror She's Black.  This episode contains spoilers!* Buy Everything is Not Enough  (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-is-not-enough-lola-akinmade-akerstrom/19879627?aid=94836&ean=9780063316973&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2) This Episode...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cheryl-Ann Weekes  shares her life as a wanderer, how she visited 40+ countries in her 12 years abroad, and how she has cultivated longevity abroad.   This Episode Covers: 👩‍🏫Working Abroad as a High School Counselor 🇩🇴 Living & Working in the Dominican Republic 🇯🇲 Living & Working in Jamaica 🇪🇹 Living & Working in Ethiopia 🇹🇭 Living & Working in Thailand 🇪🇬 Living & Working...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tamara J. Walker discusses her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad which was released this summer. You can purchase the book here.   This Episode Covers:  Florence Mills in Paris & London Joseph J. Roane and Oliver Golden in Russia & Yangiyul Richard Wright in Buenos Aires Philippa Schuyler in Đà Nẵng Kim Bass in Tokyo And so much more!   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Crystal Winston shares how volunteering with Peace Corps Response changed the trajectory of her career and her life!   This Episode Covers:  Visiting India Volunteering with Peace Corps Response Living & Working in the Philippines Living in Thailand Living in Kenya Weathering the pandemic in Vietnam Living & Working in Sri Lanka Finding Belonging Abroad Being A Black Woman Abroad Advice for Longevity Abroad Living Black Girl Soft Life...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Erin Conner shares how a promise she made when she was a teenager came to fruition 20 years later in Valencia, Spain.   Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign) Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books) Moving Abroad with Intention Guide  (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide ) Move Abroad with Intention...

This is the season 4 finale of Flourish in the Foreign! In this episode, Christine discusses some changes and important announcements:  Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community membership with unique benefits and experiences! Sign up for the Newsletter Check out the Flourish in the Foreign book list and bookstore Be sure to check out the Flourish in the Foreign archives Christine also discusses what to do when you're with feeling stuck in your move abroad journey or dealing with stagnation...

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an IG live recorded in 2022 where Christine discusses her experience living in 3 cities in Spain: Logroño- La Rioja, Barcelona and Valencia. Christine gives a 2023 update at the end. Also, the Flourish in the Foreign Patreon will end by the end of 2023. Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community membership with unique benefits and experiences! Check out the original IG Live here: ...