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

 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes]

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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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Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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

 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes]

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
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 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

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 



To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes]

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
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 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music

Aging Abroad in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Candace Stephens, a 35-year-old Black American who has lived in Denmark for over eight years, shares her journey from growing up in Rancho Cucamonga, California, to studying abroad in Newcastle, Australia, for six months and au pairing outside Paris for over a year. Candace discusses navigating early adjustment in Denmark, learning Danish amid widespread English fluency, and building confidence through her academic strengths and community. 

This Episode Covers: 

 * First Months in Denmark
 * Building a Home Abroad
 * Learning Danish
 * Pregnancy in Denmark
 * Raising a Multicultural Child
 * Survivor’s Guilt After Leaving the U.S.

 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes]

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
 * Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flourish-in-the-foreign-black-women-living-and-thriving-abroad/donations

Black Babes Abroad in Denmark with Candace Stephens

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Khephra White shares what she has been up to in Madrid since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/khephra]. She reflects on her career in theater, the transition from teaching to copywriting, and overcoming significant personal losses. Khephra speaks on finding a supportive community in Madrid, engaging in local activism, and her ongoing journey towards health and wellness.

This Episode Covers:

 * Theater and Stand-Up Journey
 * Career Transition and Achievements
 * Reflections on Home and Identity
 * Community and Belonging
 * Grief and Resilience 
 * Personal Wellness Journey
 * Challenges of Dating as a Black Queer Woman in Spain



To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes]

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
 * Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flourish-in-the-foreign-black-women-living-and-thriving-abroad/donations

Aging Abroad in Madrid with Khephra White

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Ayoka B. delves into her experiences of moving to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. She recounts her upbringing in a Black activist household, her professional and academic journey, the emotional and logistical difficulties of transitioning to a new country, and the profound sense of freedom and safety she has found in Costa Rica.

This Episode Covers:

 * Planning the Move to Costa Rica
 * Adjusting to Life in Costa Rica
 * Reflections on Identity and Well-being
 * Rediscovering Writing and Creativity
 * Reflections on Aging and Wellness 



To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

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 * Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flourish-in-the-foreign-black-women-living-and-thriving-abroad/donations

From Washington D.C. to Costa Rica with Ayoka B.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel V. Brown returns to the show to share her experiences living and working abroad since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/rachel]. She reflects on her transition through different countries like Jamaica, the US, Kenya, and Spain before settling in Ghana. Rachel reveals struggles with cultural integration and belonging in Ghana, despite an ancestral connection. She delves into her personal evolution, sharing insights on her identity as a Black woman, the search for economic freedom, and her views on relationships and personal well-being.

This Episode Covers:

 * Life During the Pandemic 
 * Reflections on Identity and Belonging
 * Community and Wellbeing in Barcelona C
 * Challenges of Living in Ghana
 * Academic and Professional Journey 
 * Personal Reflections on Beauty and Wellness
 * Advice for Moving Abroad 
 * 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

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 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



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Aging Abroad with Dr. Rachel V. Brown

Support for today’s episode comes from the Center for US Voters Abroad Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic engagement organization that helps Americans living outside the U.S. vote via absentee ballot. Request your absentee ballot today using their tool here: https://usvotersabroad.org/podcast



In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com], Dione Peart reflects on her journey to living in Mozambique. She shares how her childhood in New York ultimately led her to join the Peace Corps and what led her to extend her service. Dione also reflects on how migration has affected her identity, raising a multicultural child, navigating bias while building a business abroad, and how her wellness practices have been influenced by her life abroad.

This Episode Covers:

 * Growing Up in a Jamaican Household
 * Joining the Peace Corps
 * Adapting to Life in Mozambique
 * Navigating Identity and Privilege Abroad 
 * Intercultural Relationships and Family Dynamics
 * Raising a Multicultural Child 
 * Balancing Work and Wellness 

 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

 

Flourish in the Foreign Resources

 * Podcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/])
 * Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)
 * Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/)

 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



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From the Bronx to Mozambique with Dione Peart

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Tayler Ava Friar returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation [https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/tayler] (S5 Ep 11). She also shares her reflections on living between France and Mexico, the importance of community and sisterhood, and how she plans to age well abroad.

This Episode Covers:

 * Living Abroad: A Journey Through Continents
 * Reflections on Home and Identity
 * Perspectives on Aging and Beauty
 * The Essence of Moving Abroad
 * The Importance of Community
 * Planning for Retirement
 * Healthcare Considerations Abroad
 * The Power of Sisterhood
 * Living as a Black Woman Globally
 * True Wellness and Self-Care
 * The Journey of Entrepreneurship
 * Art Unknown and Future Projects
 * 

Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music



Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flourish-in-the-foreign-black-women-living-and-thriving-abroad/donations

Aging Abroad with Dr. Tayler Ava Friar

"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.