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Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

Christine Job
Wellness
Black Women
Mental Health
Mexico
Colombia
Vietnam
Traveling
Nomadic Lifestyle
Wendy Alexander
Thailand
Personal Growth
Travel
Family Dynamics
Inspiring Decisions, LLC
Women Entrepreneurs
Black Community Abroad
Living Abroad
Community
Empowerment
Dubai

Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign—a space where Black women embrace the unfamiliar and cultivate lives of intention, wellness, and depth. This isn’t just a podcast about moving abroad. It’s about living abroad with purpose, not as an escape, but as an opportunity to expand your horizons in every sense—financial, physical, mental, and spiritual. It’s about creating a life that resonates with the f... more

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In the final episode of season 6 of Flourish in the Foreign, host Christine Job engages with her audience through an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.

With this 151st episode, Christine addresses questions about moving abroad as a creative, navigating... more

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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ava LaTanya Hilton shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit during the height of Motown to living in Valencia, Spain. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her childhood, pivotal ex... more

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Special Series: Aging Abroad

 In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, past podcast guest Lori L.Tharps shares her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's ed... more

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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign,  Emily Rumble, a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx", explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions f... more

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Recent Guests

Ava LaTanya Hilton
Recently retired CEO of a financial services software development firm, an experienced leader in global tech and change management, and a passionate advocate for the arts.
Hilton Advisors LLC, Playa Publishers LLC
Episode: From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya Hilton
Lori L. Tharps
Award-winning author, journalist, educator, and creator of Read, Write, and Create and previous podcast guest
Episode: Embracing a Creative Life in Malaga, Spain with Lori L. Tharps: Aging Abroad
Emely Rumble
An African-American and Puerto Rican social worker and bibliotherapist revolutionizing mental health support through literature.
Bibliotherapy in the Bronx
Episode: Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"
Thea Duncan
Founder of Doing Italy and a guide for expats moving to Italy
Doing Italy
Episode: "Doing Italy" with Thea Duncan in Milan
Heather Thomas
Coach and instructional designer earning a master's in applied psychology
Cork, Ireland
Episode: International Life and Identity in Cork, Ireland with Heather Thomas
Robin Allison Davis
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, writer, and producer who has been living in Paris since 2016.
Episode: “Surviving Paris” with Robin Allison Davis
Emmanuelle Maréchal
Multilingual digital editor passionate about digital content and social media, writes about fashion and Blackness in the European space.
Independent
Episode: Navigating Black European Identity in Southern Italy with Emmanuelle Maréchal
Artemis Peacocke
A world traveler, digital marketer, and language enthusiast who documents her travels on TikTok.
Episode: Embracing Unexpected Journeys in Turkey, Greece and The Netherlands with Artemis Peacocke
Jo-Ann With
Sustainability coordinator living in Amsterdam; a semi-retired artist and advisor for the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts.
Episode: Navigating Identity and Wellness from Suriname to Spain with Jo-Ann With

Host

Christine Job
Host and creator of the podcast, Christine is an award-winning podcaster, business strategist, and Black women wellness advocate. Living in Spain since 2017, she brings a wealth of knowledge from interviewing numerous Black women expatriates about their journeys and empowerment abroad.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • 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 States8 months 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
    Austria8 months 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 Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    I’m so happy to have discovered this podcast! The host is a top-notch interviewer who asks questions I want answers to, & I am inspired to research living abroad! 🙌🏽💕🌍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Karen Hollywood
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show!

    3 episodes in and this is really good and affirming to plans I’ve set for myself in life. Thanks for creating this from a black man.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bl@ckR0b
    United States2 years ago

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The show is recognized for its ability to tackle real issues related to expatriate life without romanticizing the challenges, providing valuable insights and practical advice for listeners.
Listeners praise the podcast for its high-quality conversations and relevant topics that resonate deeply with their experiences. They appreciate the host's engaging interviewing style and the diverse perspectives offered by guests.
Many find the content to be empowering and inspiring, particularly for Black women contemplating moving abroad or adjusting to life in a new culture.

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From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya Hilton
Q: Can you share your personal definition of wellness and how it has evolved as you've lived abroad?
Ava described her definition of wellness as encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual health, which she found renewed through her experiences in Spain, contrasting with the pressures she faced in the US.
Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"
Q: How can literature help us maintain and cultivate our cultural connections while being abroad?
Literature provides representation and affirmation, connecting children to their heritage and lineage, fostering their understanding of identity in a new cultural context.
"Doing Italy" with Thea Duncan in Milan
Q: What is your personal definition of wellness?
Thea defines wellness as a balance between financial responsibility and personal fulfillment, influenced by her Italian husband's perspective prioritizing quality of life over monetary gain.
"Doing Italy" with Thea Duncan in Milan
Q: What was your experience being pregnant and delivering your son in Italy?
Thea shared her generally positive experience with the Italian health system during her pregnancy, emphasizing her decision to give birth in Italy over the U.S. due to concerns about maternal health for Black women, as well as her support network during this time.
Navigating Black European Identity in Southern Italy with Emmanuelle Maréchal
Q: What is your personal definition of wellness?
Emmanuelle defines wellness as living where she feels most herself, which she identifies as Italy, and explains her experiences with racism in comparison to France.

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Recent guests on Flourish In The Foreign include:

1. Ava LaTanya Hilton
2. Lori L. Tharps
3. Emely Rumble
4. Thea Duncan
5. Heather Thomas
6. Robin Allison Davis
7. Emmanuelle Maréchal
8. Artemis Peacocke

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