In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/], Ava LaTanya Hilton [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/ava] shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit during the height of Motown to living in Valencia, Spain. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her childhood, pivotal experiences like her senior class trip abroad, her academic and professional accomplishments, and the profound impact of dance on her life.    This Episode Covers: 
 * First International Experience
 * University and Dance Journey
 * Living Abroad: England and France
 * Living Abroad: South Africa and Saudi Arabia
 * Dance: A Lifelong Passion
 * Defining Wellness and Final Thoughts
 * And much more!

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

      Nominate A Guest/Be A Guest: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/contact  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
   * S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-abroad-cultivate-a-life-well-lived/id1509976748?i=1000531171930]

From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya Hilton

Special Series: Aging Abroad

 In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/], past podcast guest Lori L.Tharps [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/lori-2] shares her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's educational struggles and successes, her daughter's adaptation to Spanish life, and the cultural differences they've embraced. Lori discusses her professional shift from academia to creating a community for BIPOC women writers and her achievements in fostering creative connections. She candidly speaks about the concept of aging, both personally and for her family, and highlights the importance of wellness, self-care, and planning for the future. 

This Episode Covers:

 * Settling into Life in Spain 
 * Launching a Child into University 
 * Affirming Black Identity Abroad 
 * Motherhood Abroad: Evolution and Reflections 
 * Professional Evolution and Leaving Academia 
 * Pursuing a Creative Life Abroad 
 * Building a Writing Community 
 * Reflections on Aging Abroad 
 * And so much more!

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
   * S1 E 47: 

Embracing a Creative Life in Malaga, Spain with Lori L. Tharps: Aging Abroad

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com],  Emily Rumble [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/bibliotherapy-in-the-bronx], a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx", explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions for life abroad.   Order Bibliotherapy in the Bronx [https://bookshop.org/p/books/bibliotherapy-in-the-bronx-emely-rumble-lcsw/26824052?aid=94836&ean=9781955905879&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t] here *: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bibliotherapy-in-the-bronx-emely-rumble-lcsw/26824052?aid=94836&ean=9781955905879&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t   This Episode Covers:
 * Becoming a Bibliotherapist
 * The Essence of Bibliotherapy
 * Cultural Roots and Identity
 * Literature as a Bridge to Home
 * The Art of Bibliotherapy: Prescribing Books for Healing
 * Hypothetical Book Prescriptions for Life Abroad
 * And much more!

   

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

 

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: 

Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Thea [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/thea] discusses her journey from studying abroad to living in Italy. She shares her experiences navigating the Italian health system during her pregnancy, the challenges and joys of raising a bilingual and multicultural child, and her entrepreneurial journey of helping others move to Italy.    This Episode Covers:
 * Studying Abroad and Life After
 * Moving to Italy and Overcoming Challenges
 * Intercultural Relationships and Dating
 * Reflections on Longevity and Sustainability Abroad
 * The Birth of 'Doing Italy'
 * Pregnancy and Healthcare in Italy
 * Raising a Multicultural Child in Italy
 * And Much More!

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

    Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
   * S1 E 47: 

"Doing Italy" with Thea Duncan in Milan

 In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Heather [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/heather] shares her story of living abroad for over six years in countries like Japan, Australia, and Ireland. She also explores themes of identity, wellness, and the difficulties of reintegrating into the U.S. after living abroad. 

This Episode Covers:

 * Life in Japan: First Impressions and Experiences
 * Returning to the U.S. and Transition to Art School
 * Challenges and Decisions: From Chicago to Australia
 * Graduate School in Australia 
 * Navigating Cultural Differences in Australia
 * Moving to Japan: Teaching and Living Experiences
 * Re-Entry Challenges: Returning to the States
 * Living Abroad Again: Japan and Beyond
 * Studying in Ireland: Challenges and Comparisons
 * Redefining Wellness Through Migration

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

      Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
   * S1 E 47: 

International Life and Identity in Cork, Ireland with Heather Thomas

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Robin Allison Davis [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/robin], details her decision to move abroad, her experience of adapting to life in Paris, her battle with breast cancer, and the importance of community and support systems. Robin also touches on dating in Paris and gaining French citizenship. Her memoir, 'Surviving Paris: A Memoir of Healing in the City of Light [https://bookshop.org/p/books/surviving-paris-a-memoir-of-healing-in-the-city-of-light-robin-allison-davis/27354523?aid=94836&ean=9780063353138&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t],' is set to be released on September 16th, 2025.

 Order it here*: https://bookshop.org/p/books/surviving-paris-a-memoir-of-healing-in-the-city-of-light-robin-allison-davis/27354523?aid=94836&ean=9780063353138&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t

 

This Episode Covers: 
 * The Decision to Move to Paris
 * First-Year Challenges and Triumphs
 * Navigating the French Job Market
 * Navigating Medical Challenges Abroad
 * Writing a Memoir: Surviving Paris
 * Dating Experiences in Paris
 * Becoming a French Citizen
 * And much more!

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

  ExpatWell: Financial Forum [https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR]*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR     Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Mo [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide]

“Surviving Paris” with Robin Allison Davis

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Emmanuelle [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/emmanuelle], a French-Cameroonian woman living in South Italy shares her experiences growing up in Bordeaux, France, and studying Italian, which led her to move to Italy. She discusses her time in Bologna and her observations on race and identity in different European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK. Emmanuelle also talks about her podcast 'Black Coffee,' which addresses Blackness in Europe, and her Substack newsletter that explores similar themes within the realm of fashion.    This Episode Covers:
 * Living in Bologna: Identity and Racism
 * Post-University: From Italy to Germany
 * Cultural Reflections and Dating in Germany
 * Transition to the UK
 * Working in Fashion 
 * Returning to Italy During the Pandemic
 * And much more!

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

  ExpatWell: Financial Forum [https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR]*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR     Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: 

Navigating Black European Identity in Southern Italy with Emmanuelle Maréchal

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and the importance of finding a personal style. 

This Episode Covers:

 * Childhood and Early Influences
 * Realizing Law Isn't the Path
 * The Turning Point: Brain Injury and Burnout
 * The Decision to Move Abroad
 * First Year in Paris During COVID
 *  Belonging in Paris
 * Family Reactions to Life Abroad
 *  Journey into Content Creation
 * And much more!

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

  ExpatWell: Financial Forum [https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR]*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR     Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
   * S1 E 47: 

Finding Home Abroad Through Fashion and Wellness in Paris with Adriel Sanders

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Artemis Peacock [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/artemis] shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identity as a Black woman and an entrepreneur. She also talks about her experience as a digital nomad and a storyteller on TikTok.

This Episode Covers:

 * Artemis' Early Life and Hometown
 * University and Self-Education
 * First International Move: Turkey
 * Challenges and Triumphs in Turkey
 * Unexpected Move to Greece
 * Struggles and Realizations in Greece
 * New Beginnings in the Netherlands
 * Experiences of Racial Treatment in Europe
 * Cultural Differences and Adaptations
 * Marriage and Teamwork Abroad
 * Learning Multiple Languages
 * Building Community in Different Cultures
 * Healthcare Experiences Across Countries
 * Social Media Journey and Storytelling
 * Realities of Content Creation Abroad
 * Personal Definition of Wellness

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs [https://www.youtube.com/user/beeoch787]-Theme Music

 

  ExpatWell: Financial Forum [https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR]*-https://expatwell.heysummit.com/?ac=3JdlEDOR     Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/

 

Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit

 

Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2

 

Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course

*Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!

 

 

Move Abroad with Intention

 * Moving Abroad with Intention Guide   [https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide](https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )
 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1

Embracing Unexpected Journeys in Turkey, Greece and The Netherlands with Artemis Peacocke

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], we delve into the story of Jo-Ann [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/joann], a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Jo-Ann shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain. She discusses the intricacies of building community, her experiences dating as a Black woman in Spain, and how immigrating has influenced her sense of wellness and personal growth. With candid insights, Jo-Ann sheds light on how living abroad can be both liberating and challenging, ultimately leading her to return to the Netherlands with newfound peace and purpose.

This Episode Covers:

 * Surinamese Maroon Heritage
 * Growing Up in the Netherlands
 * Journey to Spain
 * First Year in Spain and COVID-19 Lockdown
 * Experiencing Racism and Seeking Community
 * Navigating Black Identity in Spain
 * Cultural Differences and Community
 * Dating Experiences in Spain
 * Professional Challenges and Decisions
 * Returning to the Netherlands

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job [https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit]-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

  Ask Me/A Guest/An Expert Anything! (https://www.speakpipe.com/FlourishInTheForeignAskMe)  

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Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie  [https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie]

 

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 * Move Abroad with Intention Playlist
   * S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-a-job-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000496146930]
   * S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/going-abroad-with-intention/id1509976748?i=1000504458792]
   * S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311]
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Navigating Identity and Wellness  from Suriname to Spain with Jo-Ann With

"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.

Flourish In The Foreign

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Celebrating & elevating the voices & stories of Black women flourishing abroad, while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness.

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