From the Bronx to Mozambique with Dione Peart

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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, 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 

 

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