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Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

Christine Job
Wellness
Black Women
Migration
Aging Abroad
Mental Health
Paris
Expat Life
Personal Growth
Community
Mexico
Travel
Cultural Identity
Community Building
Identity
Cultural Integration
Vietnam
Netherlands
Racism
Living Abroad
Colombia

Launched in 2020, Flourish in the Foreign is an award-winning oral history podcast at the intersection of migration, Blackness, womanhood, wellness, and liberation. Each episode documents the lives of Black women who have chosen to leave their home countries and build lives of intention, depth, and self-determination abroad.

Host Christine Job, J.D., is a cultural theorist and embedded oral histor... more

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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, historian and writer Dr. Richelle Clark describes living abroad for over 20 years and now residing in Oahu, Hawaii. She pursued journalism, landed a Stars and Stripes job in Germany, and deployed to Bosnia ... more

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Courtney Bowden shares her transformative journey from burnout and grief in the U.S. to finding peace and purpose in Mexico. After the tragic loss of a close friend and feeling disillusioned with the Americ... more

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Meka Walters shares her extraordinary journey of living and working across various countries, from Japan to Burkina Faso to Bhutan. She discusses significant challenges such as losing her job and contractin... more

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Itiah Thomas returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation. Itiah delves into her life abroad in Brisbane, from obtaining Australian citizenship to navigating professional e... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney Bowden
Award-winning storyteller and social impact filmmaker, creator and host of Black Expat Stories
Black Expat Stories
Episode: Black Expat Stories in Mexico with Courtney Bowden
Meka Walters
Global educator and yoga instructor; growth marketer and Bhutan Wine Company contributor
Bhutan Wine Company
Episode: The Trans-Siberian Railway to Bhutan with Meka Walters
Itiah Shante Thomas
Founder and CEO of Top Ratings Reviews; former project/ops professional turned entrepreneur
Top Ratings Reviews
Episode: Aging Abroad in Brisbane with Itiah Thomas
Niana Rice
Biotech professional in the Netherlands, mother of two, Chicago native
Biotech industry in the Netherlands
Episode: Aging Abroad in The Netherlands with Niana Rice
Dr. Tiffany Lashelle Smith
Ed Pat; educator with a decade of international teaching experience; assistant professor at University of Birmingham, Dubai
University of Birmingham, Dubai / Ed Pat (educational expatriate)
Episode: Aging Abroad in Dubai with Dr. Tiffany L. Smith
Roxanna Bangura
Journalist by profession; migration advocate; resident of Mexico
Freelance journalist; Bangura Chronicles (online presence)
Episode: Exploring the Complexities of Blackness in Mexico with Roxana Bangura
Keturah Kendrick
Author and freelance writer; world traveler and serial expat
Independent writer/expat
Episode: Cultivating Community in Rwanda, China and Portugal with Keturah Kendrick
Candace Smith
Mother, five-time published author, multi-passionate entrepreneur and global citizen
Lives between Málaga, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey
Episode: Aging Abroad in Málaga with Candice Smith
Sienna J. Brown
Leadership and lifestyle strategist, speaker and founder of Intention United
Intention United
Episode: From New York to More than a Decade in Spain with Sienna J. Brown

Host

Christine Job
Host of Flourish In The Foreign

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • My Favorite Podcast!

    Christine, you are amazingly inspiring and your guests as well. This is the ONLY podcast where I have gone back and listened to each episode, many of them multiple times. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. You are appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katrina AH
    United States3 months ago
  • Flourish in the Foreign isn’t just about the logistics of living overseas—it’s about mindset, resilience, and growth. Listening to Black women share their experiences, challenges, wins, and perspective shifts is truly enriching. Whether or not you’re considering life abroad, this podcast serves up wisdom, inspiration, and real solutions that can apply to so many areas of life. It’s food for the soul and a must-listen for anyone seeking expansion in their journey!

    Audible
    5
    vivian
    United Statesa year ago
  • This podcast is valuable beyond just moving abroad!

    Flourish in the Foreign isn’t just about the logistics of living overseas—it’s about mindset, resilience, and growth. Listening to Black women share their experiences, challenges, wins, and perspective shifts is truly enriching. Whether or not you’re considering life abroad, this podcast serves up wisdom, inspiration, and real solutions that can apply to so many areas of life. It’s food for the soul and a must-listen for anyone seeking expansion in their journey!

    Audible
    5
    vivian
    United Statesa year ago
  • Quality Conversations with Top Guests

    I’ve been an expat for 25+ years, and have been looking for a podcast that discusses real issues and themes intelligently and objectively. This podcast hits the mark. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shamu535
    Austriaa year ago
  • Everything I needed and more

    As a black woman living and thriving abroad, this is podcast is everything. So grateful for the host and the inspiring woman she interviews for their stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay000008
    United States2 years ago

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Black Expat Stories in Mexico with Courtney Bowden
Q: How has living in Mexico affected Courtney's views on aging and wellness?
She explains aging abroad as a shift from constant hustle to a slower, more communal, health-focused lifestyle. The emphasis is on intergenerational connection, mindfulness, and decolonizing life, with a belief that community support and a different pace of life can improve well-being and longevity.
Black Expat Stories in Mexico with Courtney Bowden
Q: Ask Courtney, what was going on in her life when the idea of moving abroad became a possibility for her?
Courtney describes a period of professional and personal buildup, where she had been building a communications consultancy and forming a life she felt was opening up, but then the pandemic and subsequent disillusionment with opportunities in the U.S. prompted serious consideration of leaving. She explains the process with her husband, their mutual research, and ultimately choosing Mexico as a six-month experiment that evolved into a permanent move.
The Trans-Siberian Railway to Bhutan with Meka Walters
Q: How did the Trans-Siberian journey come about and what made it memorable?
The journey was set up through a company starting in Beijing, with a long overland route that included a unique experience on a retired merchant boat from Korea to China, followed by travels across Mongolia and Russia, creating lifelong memories through people, landscapes, and shared moments.
Aging Abroad in Brisbane with Itiah Thomas
Q: What motivated you to pursue citizenship in Australia and how did the process unfold?
Itiah explains starting with a working holiday visa, then shifting to a visa path that led to permanent residency and eventually citizenship, with delays due to COVID but ultimately succeeding after meeting residency and security requirements.
From New York to More than a Decade in Spain with Sienna J. Brown
Q: How did your professional path evolve once you settled in Spain?
She outlines shifting from teaching and early entrepreneurial efforts to leading roles in digital nomad initiatives, founding and growing Las Morenas de España, pivoting to a scalable corporate DEI and then moving into high-impact entrepreneurship that centers balance and wellness.

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The show curates intimate, qualitative conversations with Black women who have chosen to live abroad, exploring how migration intersects with identity, wellness, career, and community. Episodes emphasize practical realities—healthcare access, parenting across borders, building sustainable networks, and personal reinvention—while centering themes of liberation, belonging, and self-determination. A standout thread across seasons is the emphasis on intentional, community-driven pathways to thriving overseas, rather than romanticized expatriation, with many guests sharing multi-generational or long-term perspectives on aging, finance, and intercultural collaboration. The host's scholarly approach and emphasis on archival storytelling likely app... more

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2. Meka Walters
3. Itiah Shante Thomas
4. Niana Rice
5. Dr. Tiffany Lashelle Smith
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