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Black Broads Abroad

Phelena Jean
United Nations
Artificial Intelligence
Black Americans
Beijing
Black Travel Romances
Lisbon, Portugal
United States
Expat Life
Portugal
Denmark
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Brain Drain
Black Feminism
Women's Empowerment / Gender Dynamics
DEI
Global Parenting
Single Motherhood
Expat Entrepreneurship
Cairo
Abu Dhabi

The "Divided States" is not the only option. Welcome to the masterclass on global secession. Hosted by Phelena Jean—South Central LA native and Triple OG veteran expat—Black Broads Abroad is the record of a movement. With 20 years of experience living across 5 continents, 9 countries, and 50+ solo destinations, Phelena archives the Black women in her orbit: from strippers to aerospace engineers; f... more

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What does it mean for a Black woman to truly leave? Not a vacation. Not a long weekend. But a full, intentional departure from the grind, the performance, and the burning plantation of a nation in freefall?

This week, I sit down with my dear friend ... more

In this episode of Black Broads Abroad, Phelena sits down with Sundari Malcolm—a holistic doula whose work spans birth, breathwork, yoga, grief, and death, and who is the founder of A Healing Doula Academy and author of Grief Gems. Originally from Br... more

The global landscape is shifting—and it’s time to talk about where we position ourselves next.

In this powerful, unfiltered episode, we sit down with the brilliant Shani Moore, a career diplomat who has navigated the world through a massive global l... more

What happens when you trade the American hustle for life in Portugal, only for reality to meet you across the Atlantic? In this episode, we sit down with tech entrepreneur Cinnamon McCann (@driven_spice) to demystify the realities of executing the "E... more

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Dr. Qrescent Mali Mason
American Black Feminist Philosopher, Phenomenologist, and Author
Haverford College
Episode: Permission to Leave: Dr. Qrescent Mali Mason on Sabbatical, Survival, and Black Women's Liberation
Sundari Malcolm
Birth, grief, and death doula; yoga and breathwork teacher; author of Grief Gems
Healing Doula Academy; Get Griefy; Grief Gems
Episode: Why This Harlem-Raised Doula Reset in Curaçao and Settled in Germany
Shani Moore
Former United Nations diplomat with two Denmark assignments
United Nations
Episode: From Copenhagen to a New Era: A Conversation with Career Diplomat Shani Moore
Cinnamon McCann
Digital strategist and entrepreneur from Washington, DC
Independent professional
Episode: Put Down the Cape, Pick Up AI: Tech, Transnational Reality, & Preserving IP with Cinnamon McCann
Davita McKelvey
Global strategist and co-editor of Black Travel, The Anthology
Black Travel Romances; Black Travel Romances publishing
Episode: 100 Countries, 2 Continents, 1 Daughter: A Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide to Global Parenting
Kamara Kokzum
Certified life coach, educator, DEI executive, and international school leader
Beijing international school (current/previous roles discussed)
Episode: The Fourth Exit: How This 20+ Year Veteran Expat Has Navigated Being an Educator From Abu Dhabi to London, Cairo and Back to Beijing

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Phelena Jean
Host of Black Broads Abroad; experienced expat and interviewer guiding conversations with global Black women.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • incredible.

    this is precisely the narrative black women in the divided states should be filling our psyche with.. women who look like us DOING more.. asking for more.. being more.. thank you Phelena. This podcast took me from being a person who thought “that’s for other people” to realizing that I am other people. We all are!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kaja Ali
    United States5 years ago
  • Love love love

    Planning to retire abroad in 18 months (the countdown is ON!!) and just loved the cinnamon interview!!

    Y’all sounded like old friends - great interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xdrtyuiop
    United States5 years ago
  • This Podcast got me Thru cosmetology school

    Love this podcast (except episode date jun 29🤨).

    Phelena Jean is funny, inspiring, and super real !! She makes me feel like my dreams of living abroad can come true . I am Puerto Rican not Black but I still feel there are many issues Phelan talks about that I can relate to. Such as entrepreneurship, mental health, finances and community. Can’t tell you how many times I talked back to my phone to agree with comments or laughed at the testimony portion.😂 Anyway. You just have to listen. Ph... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #Ene#
    United States6 years ago
  • Patiently waiting for more

    I found this podcast about 1 month ago and can’t get enough. It’s helping me piece together my expat plans. Its also giving me so many different perspectives on how to make it happen. Each guest comes with amazing experiences and advice to help us see that there is no one way to do it but to do it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnyaDoula
    United States6 years ago
  • Go Abroad Sis

    Hey ladies, if your a black broad and want to live abroad, listen to this podcast. Yes Black Broad Abroad yesssssss!!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jersey Carter
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise authentic, relatable storytelling and actionable guidance for moving abroad.
Guests are seen as insightful and empowering, often highlighting entrepreneurship and resilience.
Praise for candid discussions about expat life, safety, and navigation of visa processes.
Many appreciate the sense of sisterhood and realistic, non-glorified portrayal of global mobility.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Permission to Leave: Dr. Qrescent Mali Mason on Sabbatical, Survival, and Black Women's Liberation
Q: What does true liberation look like for a Black woman today?
Liberation involves internal sovereignty, choosing how to live and love, and refusing confinement to any one role or location, even as external structures challenge those choices.
Permission to Leave: Dr. Qrescent Mali Mason on Sabbatical, Survival, and Black Women's Liberation
Q: How does rest relate to ability to confront ongoing crises?
Rest creates the space to name and confront multiple intersections of crisis, from femicide to patriarchy, and to plan practical, localized strategies for resistance and well-being.
Permission to Leave: Dr. Qrescent Mali Mason on Sabbatical, Survival, and Black Women's Liberation
Q: What does sabbatical mean beyond it being an academic perk?
It is a spiritual entitlement and a purposeful retreat that allows Black women to rest, mourn, write, and reorient themselves away from labor expectations, thereby renewing personal and scholarly projects.
Why This Harlem-Raised Doula Reset in Curaçao and Settled in Germany
Q: What was the moment or accumulation of moments that made staying in the divided states feel impossible for you?
Experiencing the constraints of high upkeep, rising tension, and a realization that there was a different, more freeing way to live after discovering the tiny home community and the broader possibilities beyond the 'hamster wheel' of the U.S.
100 Countries, 2 Continents, 1 Daughter: A Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide to Global Parenting
Q: What was the route that you went to navigating, securing visas in Mexico? Was it the six months shuffle or did you get a real visa?
The guest explains the practical realities of transitioning with a child, balancing visas, and ultimately choosing routes that supported their long-term stability, including staying and adapting as needed rather than sticking to a rigid six-month plan.

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What is Black Broads Abroad about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Global mobility, entrepreneurship, and cultural storytelling from Black women who build lives abroad. Episodes center on expat experiences,跨-border careers, and community-building, exploring practical guidance for relocating, managing risk, and turning diverse skills into scalable ventures. Notable throughlines include resilience, DEI leadership in international spaces, and tactical advice for navigating visas, healthcare, and cross-cultural dynamics. The show tends to blend personal narratives with actionable strategies for creating sustainable, globally oriented lives beyond the United States, often highlighting how technology, AI, and IP protection empower minority-owned businesses on the world stage. A distinctive thread across episodes... more

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2. Sundari Malcolm
3. Shani Moore
4. Cinnamon McCann
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6. Kamara Kokzum

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