In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Meka Walters shares her extraordinary journey of living and working across various countries, from Japan to Burkina Faso to Bhutan. She discusses significant challenges such as losing her job and contracting malaria. She delves into her teaching experiences, spiritual growth through yoga, and her current work with the Bhutan Wine Company.

This Episode Covers:

 * Early Adventures Abroad: Japan and Korea
 * Exploring Vietnam and Africa
 * Sabbatical and Return to Vietnam
 * Journey to Bhutan
 * Identity and Experiences as a Black Woman Abroad
 * Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure
 * Living in Bhutan
 * Working in the Wine Industry 

 

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The Trans-Siberian Railway to Bhutan with Meka Walters

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Itiah Thomas returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/itiah]. Itiah delves into her life abroad in Brisbane, from obtaining Australian citizenship to navigating professional evolution. She also shares her thoughts on aging abroad, retirement, and the wellness practices that keep her healthy and happy abroad.

This Episode Covers:

 * Major Life Changes and Career Updates
 * Reflections on Aging Abroad
 * Future Plans and Retirement Goals
 * Becoming an Australian Citizen
 * Black Identity in Australia
 * Professional Evolution and Entrepreneurship
 * Reflections on Migration as Liberation
 * Wellness Abroad



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Aging Abroad in Brisbane with Itiah Thomas

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Niana returns to share her thoughts on "Aging Abroad". Niana's first episode [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/niana] of the show was the very first episode of Flourish in the Foreign. This episode is being released on the 6th anniversary of the show. Celebrate and show your support through Buy Me A Coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign]or by becoming a paid Substack subscriber. [https://christinejob.substack.com/]



Niana has been living in the Netherlands for eight years (abroad 13 total). She shares what she has been up to since the last time she appeared on the show: buying a car and a house, moving to a rural village, and becoming a mother of two. She explains Dutch prenatal care centered on midwives, options like home birth, and a hospital-adjacent birth house. Niana reflects on raising tri-racial Dutch children while intentionally passing on Black American culture, navigating Dutch emotional norms, career growth, aging abroad, wellness benefits of living abroad, and ongoing pride and longing for Chicago.



This Episode Covers:

Catching Up on the Past 6 Years

Aging Abroad

Career Growth

Pregnancy Abroad

Raising Tri-Racial Kids

Passing Down Culture

Wellness Abroad

Representing America Abroad

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Aging Abroad in The Netherlands with Niana Rice

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Dr. Tiffany Lashelle Smith returns to share what she has been up to since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/tiffany]. She discusses the impact of pursuing her PhD and the evolution of her identity as a Black American woman living internationally. Tiffany reflects on aging, family relationships, and the concept of migration as a form of liberation. She delves into her personal experiences, highlighting how living abroad has transformed her perspective on life and wellness.

This Episode Covers:

 * Living Abroad: A Journey Through Different Countries
 * Life Changes and Pursuing a PhD
 * Reflections on Aging Abroad
 * Identity and Connection in a Foreign Land
 * Family and Sacrifice
 * The Reality of Living Abroad
 * Defining Community
 * Wellness and Self-Advocacy
 * Update on Life in Dubai



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Aging Abroad in Dubai with Dr. Tiffany L. Smith

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Roxana Bangura shares her extensive experiences navigating Black identity through her life and travels. Growing up in the Bronx to West African immigrants, Roxana reflects on her family’s immigrant journey, her education in journalism and international relations, and her travels across Europe, West Africa, and Mexico. She explores the complexities of Blackness in different cultural contexts and the generational trauma of colonialism.

This Episode Covers:

 * Family Background and Immigrant Journey
 * Experiences in London
 * Challenges in Ghana and Family Dynamics
 * Planning a New Life in Mexico
 * Discovering Afro-Mexican History
 * Living Abroad and Preserving Wellness
 * Blackness and Erasure in Latin America
 * Aging Gracefully Abroad



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Exploring the Complexities of Blackness in Mexico with Roxana Bangura

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Keturah Kendrick shares her experiences of living abroad in Rwanda, China, and now Portugal. She discusses her upbringing in New Orleans, her education, and how those experiences foreshadowed her life of international living. Keturah details her thoughts on community building, the importance of having a support system, and offers advice for Black women considering living abroad. She also touches on topics like aging abroad, wellness, and how her views on identity and freedom have evolved through her travels.

This Episode Covers:

 * Deciding to Move Abroad 
 * Life in Rwanda and Moving to China
 * Finding Community in Shanghai
 * Repatriation to New York
 * Choosing Portugal as a New Home
 * Aging Abroad
 * Identity and Black Womanhood
 * Building and Integrating Community

 

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Cultivating Community in Rwanda, China and Portugal with Keturah Kendrick

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Candace Smith returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/going-abroad-with-a-special-needs-child-with-candice-smith-in-turkey]. Seeking a calmer environment, Candace strategically relocated from Istanbul to Málaga, where the favorable weather, peaceful atmosphere, and accessibility to resources for her daughter provided the stability they needed. Candace reflects on the importance of self-care, community support, and adaptation in foreign environments, highlighting her experiences of world schooling her daughter, managing her own health conditions, and embracing her evolving identity as she ages.

This Episode Covers:

 * Moving to Málaga
 * Parenting and World Schooling
 * Healthcare Abroad
 * Community Support
 * Managing Chronic Illness
 * Comparing Healthcare Systems: Spain vs. Turkey
 * Aging Abroad

 

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Aging Abroad in Málaga with Candice Smith

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Sienna J. Brown shares her 12-year journey of living abroad, recounting her transition from New York to Murcia and Jávea, Spain. She discusses her struggle with cultural identity, experiences of personal growth, founding a business, and overcoming the challenges of life abroad, including losing her hair to alopecia. She reflects on significant moments, including building a community, redefining success, and achieving a sense of freedom and well-being.

This Episode Covers:

 * Decision to Move to Spain
 * Settling in Murcia
 * Moving to Jávea
 * Career Transitions
 * Creating Generational Wealth Abroad
 * Blackness and Womanhood Abroad
 * Aging Abroad
 * Wellness Abroad
 * Migration as a Path to Liberation



 

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From New York to More than a Decade in Spain with Sienna J. Brown

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Reva Watson shares her experiences of living abroad, from studying in China to settling in Trinidad. Reva discusses the unexpected obstacles she faced as a new mother in a new country, her academic journey, and how her professional and personal life evolved over 10 years.

This Episode Covers:

 * Living and Studying in China
 * Transition to Life in Trinidad
 * First Year in Trinidad: Challenges and Adaptations
 * Professional Evolution and Work-Life Balance
 * Reflections on Relationships and Family Dynamics
 * Cultural Observations and Identity
 * Passport Privilege and Global Mobility

 

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From Jamaica to China and Trinidad with Reva Watson

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Tiandra Burns returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/tiandra].

She reflects on residing in Montevideo for seven years, recounts her transformative experiences of living abroad, being laid off, and finding her identity after a significant relationship ended. She highlights her journey through mental health struggles, therapy, and self-discovery. Tiandra also touches on building community, cultivating solitude, reshaping her career, and confronting societal expectations.

This Episode Covers:

 *  Career Aspirations and Aging Abroad
 * The Importance of Community
 * Building a Multicultural Community
 * The Struggle of Getting Laid Off Abroad
 * Navigating Unemployment and Job Search
 * Embracing the Soft Life
 * Challenges and Misconceptions of Living Abroad 



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Aging Abroad in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns

"Flourish In The Foreign" celebrates, elevates & affirms the stories & voices of Black women who live & thrive abroad while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness. Hosted by Spain-based Black American Christine Job. Listen to these incredible Black women share their journey abroad, tips on staying abroad, and insights they've gleaned from the intentional cultivation of life abroad.

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