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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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

Cultivating Community in Rwanda, China and Portugal with Keturah Kendrick

"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

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