Blaxit Global
69 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Welcome to Blaxit Global, a bi-weekly podcast featuring inspiring conversations with trailblazing Black expats who out of fear or frustration, left their country of origin to live out their wildest dreams abroad. The podcast also chronicles the journey of host Chrishan Wright as she prepares to make her Blaxit from the United States. The show delves into topics of Blackness, oppression, cultural transition, economic opportunity, and other issues facing people of the African diaspora. Each episode is designed to demystify the planning and process of moving abroad by showcasing the triumphs and resiliency of Black expats. You’ve heard the term, now be inspired by the movement! Visit Blaxit Global online! www.blaxitglobal.com. Support Blaxit Global with a donation - www.ko-fi.com/blaxitglobal.
Homepage Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba - From Longing to Belonging: A Black Jew's Journey to Uganda
April 22, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBShoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba is an accidental expat who found a profound sense of belonging in unexpected corners of the world. Growing up as a Black Jew in America, Shoshana shares her struggles with identity and acceptance within the Jewish community. However, her life took an extraordinary turn when she discovered a deep connection to Judaism in Uganda. From navigating cultural differences to building a new life and family in a foreign land, Shoshana's story is one of resilience, co...
Tiara Darnell: Blending Flavors for the Soul in CDMX - Inside Blaxicocina
April 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBTiara Darnell is the Owner and Executive Chef of Blaxicocina, Mexico City's first and only Black-owned Soul Food restaurant. Tiara's culinary journey is deeply rooted in her ancestral traditions and family heritage. Growing up in Prince George's County, Maryland, she learned the art of cooking from the matriarchs of her family, infusing each dish with love and tradition. What started as a monthly Sunday Soul Food pop-up series in her home has blossomed into Blaxicocina, a beloved community...
Lori L. Tharps: Rediscovering Spain - Reflections on Life, Race, and Identity
March 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBLori L. Tharps, is a renowned journalist, author, and creative writing coach, whose work delves into the intersection of race and popular culture. Lori shares her remarkable journey from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her current home in Malaga, Spain, where she resides with her family and a mischievous canine companion. Reflecting on her earlier negative experiences in Spain, Lori candidly discusses how she almost dismissed her return to the country, only to discover a newfound appreciation for...
Christina Belloge: Adventures & Insights of a Serial Expat
March 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBChristina Belloge is a multilingual French Caribbean serial expat. Christina's journey has taken her across four countries and allowed her to explore nearly 45, including eight African nations. From a young age, she was drawn to learning languages and immersing herself in diverse cultures. Through her experiences as an expatriate, Christina has not only fulfilled her passion for travel but also cultivated a successful career in international digital marketing. Christina shares her insights...
Money Coach Malika: Wealth & Wanderlust
February 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBMalika is a money coach and Founder of Fabulous Financials. From her humble beginnings as a single mother on welfare to building a multi-7-figure investment portfolio and retiring in her 40s, Malika's story is one of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment. Through her expertise, she helps Black women manage money, invest wisely, and achieve financial independence with ease. In this episode, Malika shares invaluable insights, tips, and strategies on wealth management, investing...
Michael Ashanti - Renunciation: Transcending Citizenship
February 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBMichael Ashanti currently resides in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Hailing originally from New York, Michael's life has been a tapestry woven with international experiences, beginning with his travels as an Army brat and later as a university exchange student. In this episode, Michael shares insights from his remarkable journey spanning 14 years abroad, during which he has called diverse cities such as London, Amsterdam, and now Barcelona home. Delving into the nuances of expat life...
Penny & June Curry: Love. Loss, and Serenity in Seixal
January 29, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBPenny and June Curry, are a dynamic same-sex couple who left their roots in Texas, USA, to embrace a new life in Seixal, Portugal. Meet Penny, enjoying retired life, and June, actively rekindling her graphic design business, JRS Graphic Design, in the picturesque landscapes of Portugal. In this candid conversation, Penny & June open up about their incredible journey. From keeping their relationship a secret for years to facing personal tragedy that led them to re-evaluate their love and the...
Dr. Londi Cox: Culturally Competent Living Abroad
January 15, 2024 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBDr. Londi Cox is an international psychologist who has lived abroad since 2014 and now lives in Japan. Hear Dr. Londi discuss how her early childhood challenges helped shape her career and ultimately led to her journey abroad. With a Doctorate Degree in International Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Dr. Londí has studied psychology across 18 different countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia to be able to prov...
Season 6 Premiere: The Next Chapter
January 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWelcome to the Season 6 Premiere of the Blaxit Global Podcast, where the tables are turned, and host Chrishan Wright takes the hot seat! In this special episode, Chrishan is interviewed by none other than Shar Wynter, creator of the Xpat App and the host of Xpat Chats, who previously graced Season 3, Episode 25. Tune in as Shar delves into Chrishan's recent move to the enchanting city of Lisbon, Portugal. It's a candid conversation that unveils the personal journey, the highs, the lows, and...
H&Dee Abroad - We're Moving Abroad...But Don't Know Where!
September 11, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBEnjoy this Bonus episode of my conversation with Herman and Dee on the Blaxit Global YouTube channel. Herman and Dee (@handdeeabroad) are a couple of empty nesters who are planning to move abroad. They've been married for 25 years and have two grown children who are now living on their own. They've always dreamed of living in a different country, and now that their kids are gone, they feel like it's the perfect time to make the move. But Herman and Dee have a problem: they can't decide wh...
Season 5 Finale: The Price of Freedom
May 09, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis episode closes out Season 5 as I make my final preparations for my move to Portugal. I recap my recent trip to Lisbon, share about the Black in Portugal x Our Black Utopia Meetup, my new apartment, and more! Mentioned in the Episode: Blaxit Global Website - https://www.blaxitglobal.com Blaxit Global YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/blaxitglobal Move to Portugal, Spain, Costa Rica, or Panama with Start Abroad - https://youtu.be/M1-pyZOz9N8 Schedule a 1:1 with Chrishan - htt...
Natalie Wester: Mid-life Reimagined in Lourinhã
April 24, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBI'm so happy to share this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast. In this episode, I reunite with Natalie Wester who was featured in the Condé Nast article I wrote, How to Retire in Portugal: A Complete Guide, and our popular Moving Abroad Over 50 panel on our YouTube channel. Natalie Wester is a former second-grade teacher and National State Teacher of the Year who retired from teaching as a second career at 59. A radical reinventor, permission-giver, and storyteller, she encourages midlif...
Grace Rush: Serendipity in Ho Chi Minh City
April 10, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, I get to chat with one of our Blaxit Global Passport members who moved from South Philly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Grace Rush is a 24-year-old Christian woman, educator, mentor, and traveler. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has traveled to 10 countries. Recently, she moved to Vietnam to begin her journey living abroad where she will continue the journey toward financial freedom. Grace shares about her upbringing, what ins...
Bernadette L. Harris: Lifestyle Makeover in Mérida
March 27, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBMany of us are in need of a serious lifestyle change. In this episode, Bernadette shares what happened in her life which resulted in a seismic shift that ultimately led her to Mérida, Mexico. Bernadette L. Harris, MS, MBA, CFE., is an award-winning accountant and CEO of the BTB Advisory Firm. BTB provides bookkeeping, controller, CFO, and forensic accounting services. She recently left the United States to fulfill her expat dreams. Bernadette is living her best life in Mérida, Mexico AN...
Tiffany Smith: My Journey to Saudi Arabia
March 13, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, I chat with Tiffany Smith, one of my students in the Blaxit Global Move Abroad course about her journey to Saudi Arabia. Tiffany Smith knows what it is like to have to reinvent yourself and start over. She is a Learning Experience (LX) Designer/Instructional Designer in Organizational and Workplace Learning. Tiffany has lived and worked in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia for the last four years. Prior to becoming an LX Designer, she worked as a network engineer. Tiffany combined h...
Halisi Vinson & Ric Crawley: Caring for Aging Parents & Living Our Black Utopia in Lisbon
February 27, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHalisi Vinson & Ricardo Crawley are recent immigrants to Portugal and the co-founders of Our Black Utopia. They are managing Halisi’s parents' care from abroad which further confirms their belief that the key to freedom, for Americans from the African Diaspora, is directly tied to financial freedom; everything else is secondary. They are having the time of their lives exploring Portugal and helping others get a handle on their finances so that they can retire on time or maybe even early. ...
Ashley Cleveland: Self-Actualization in Afrika
February 13, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAshley Cleveland is an award-winning Global Strategist who exited Corporate America in 2020 to build a more fulfilling life and career on the continent of Africa with her two young daughters. Her mission is to positively impact the lives of 10 Million Africans through community, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. Ashley in Afrika is a platform to inspire, educate, and inform the African Diaspora on the advantages of achieving a fuller life on The Continent of Africa. Ashley in Afr...
Jewells Chambers: Adventures in Iceland
January 30, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBJewells Chambers is the creator and host of the award-winning All Things Iceland podcast and YouTube channel. Her content explores Iceland's rich culture, history, language, and stunning nature experienced by an expat living in the country. Whether you plan to visit, would like to live in Iceland or you are just interested in this small island nation in the middle of the Atlantic, you're in for a treat. You'll hear interviews, quirky facts, useful advice for those who want to travel in Icela...
Charisma Freeman: Real Estate Investing & Long-term Travel with a Special Needs Child
January 16, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBCharisma Freeman is living her dream travel life through passive real estate investing. As the founder of Charismatic Investors and Charisma Cares Travels the World, her portfolio consists of single-family & multifamily properties, as well as syndications in multiple states. She uses her knowledge to teach women to invest in “Hands-off” real estate AND travel the world freely on their own terms. Charisma is a single mother traveling the world with her son who has a rare neurodegenerative ...
Julien & Kiersten Saunders: How to Cash Out
January 02, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBJulien and Kiersten Saunders are hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast and co-authors of the book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. Julien & Kiersten were able to walk away from their corporate careers as a result of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. As parents and full-time entrepreneurs, they are redefining the meaning of wealth by demonstrating what it means to be rich & REGULAR. Mentioned in the Episode: Get your copy: Cashing Out: Win the Wealth ...
Bonus Episode: Black Girl Burnout + Living Abroad with Kelley Bonner | Flourish in the Foreign Podcast
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBSurprise!!! While the Blaxit Global podcast is on hiatus, we decided to do an episode swap with Flourish in the Foreign, hosted by Season 2 guest, Christine Job. The Blaxit Global podcast will return for Season 5 with new episodes in January 2023! In the meantime, enjoy this special episode and subscribe to the Flourish in the Foreign podcast. In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, burnout expert and host of the Black Girl Burnout podcast, Kelley Bonner shares her insights on how ...
Season 4 Finale: Preparation
August 22, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBClosing out Season 4 of the Blaxit Global podcast and talking about my preparations for my upcoming move in 2023 to Portugal. Announcing the pre-sale period of the Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course. Also answering your questions about moving abroad. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for discount codes. The Blaxit Global podcast returns for Season 5 with new episodes in January, 2023. Resources Mentioned in this Episode + Discounts: Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course (Pre-S...
Heather Proctor: New Beginnings in Lisbon
August 08, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBThis episode of the Blaxit Global podcast features a 1:1 conversation with one of the co-founders of Black in Portugal, Heather Proctor. Heather is a disabled United States Navy veteran and single mom, raising her teenage daughter in Lisbon, Portugal. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Heather has lived all over the world including Japan and Mexico. Heather shares her amazing journey of new beginnings in Lisbon as a film student, living with chronic health conditions, surviving dom...
Paul C. Brunson: Lighting Up London
July 25, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBPaul Carrick Brunson is a serial entrepreneur, television host, and columnist whose specialty lies in teaching others. An internationally recognized expert in interpersonal relationships, personal development, and entrepreneurship, he currently serves as a featured business columnist for USA Today, co-host of UK’s Celebs Go Dating television show, co-host of UK’s Married at First Sight, and host of the Better with Paul LIVE podcast. Major media outlets throughout the world, such as Good Mor...
Adrienne Waller: Negotiating Your Career Move Abroad
July 11, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBAdrienne Waller is originally from Metro-Detroit, Michigan, USA. Adrienne has been in education for over 15 years doing parent involvement work, teaching and leadership; serving in public, private and charter schools in the US, Qatar, China, Kuwait and the Cayman Islands. Additionally, Adrienne is the owner of Worldwide Educator, LLC an education consulting company focused on empowering educators to own their instructional genius while activating students. She has worked with educators acr...
J. Freedom: Pride & Freedom Abroad
June 27, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBAuthor J. Freedom is a historian and social scientist who found her freedom, health, and peace outside of the United States. J. is the author of "We Out. How to End Our Abusive Relationship with AmeriKKKa: Volume 1: The Blueprint". Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she believes it's past time to say goodbye to our abusive homeland that has no intention of treating us as equals. J. and her wife now reside in Cancun, Mexico where they can be free and live their authentic lives as a c...
Amber Johns: An American in Paris
June 13, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAmber Johns is a principal at A.Johns Global and her practice focuses on international business strategy and compliance. She specializes in developing international operation strategies and compliance programs for multinational companies, particularly, between the United States, Europe, and Africa. Originally from California, at an early age, Amber knew that a life in Europe would be part of her future. Hear her talk about how she managed through a multitude of challenges along her journe...
Karen Ricks: Worldschooling Nomad
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBKaren M. Ricks is a Christian wife, Worldschooling mom, and a nomadic chef. Teaching for 25 years, she has been a Montessorian since her own preschool days. She holds Montessori teaching certifications for guiding children from infancy through elementary. She has cooked professionally, in restaurants, commercial kitchens, and private homes on four different continents over the last decade. After 10 years of teaching in central Japan, where Karen founded and operated her own international M...
Michael Ruth: The Great Reclamation
May 16, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBMichael Ruth (he/him), is a global explorer, teacher, health coach, mindset mentor, and BIPOC-focused yoga studio owner. He's a 10-year Navy veteran and comes from a career background in the surgical field, where he specialized in orthopedics and neurospine as a surgical first assistant. His personal yoga practice is specialized in Ancient African and Egyptian methods of yoga that benefit physical health as well as holistic, mental, and spiritual health. In our conversation, Michael reflec...
Black in Portugal: Building Community Abroad
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBBlaxit Global heads to Lisbon, Portugal for this special episode of the Blaxit Global Podcast...an in-person conversation with Black in Portugal. Black in Portugal is a Lisbon-based group dedicated to creating community through monthly Meetups, expat resources, and events. In this conversation you will hear from Heather Proctor, Director of Events; Kam Clemons, Community Growth Lead; Ashley Gyalavants, Event Manager; and, Anna Sanders, Social & Brand Manager, as we discuss what it's like be...
Black in Portugal: Building Community Abroad
May 02, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBBlaxit Global heads to Lisbon, Portugal for this special episode of the Blaxit Global Podcast...an in-person conversation with Black in Portugal. Black in Portugal is a Lisbon-based group dedicated to creating community through monthly Meetups, expat resources, and events. In this conversation you will hear from Heather Proctor, Director of Events; Kam Clemons, Community Growth Lead; Ashley Gyalavants, Event Manager; and, Anna Sanders, Social & Brand Manager, as we discuss what it's like be...
Sharita Jennings: Nomad Lawyering in Medellin
April 18, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBSharita Jennings has been a digital nomad since 2018, after leaving her traditional legal career in Washington, DC behind. There was no one defining moment that led her to move abroad, just a constant desire to shake things up in her life and travel the world slowly. Sharita's original plan was to stay abroad for 6 months...fast forward almost 4 years later Sharita has lived in 5 countries and 8 cities mostly in Latin America and Europe. Hear her thoughts on scouting trips, dating abroad, ...
Adalia Aborisade: Money Moves in Mexico City
April 04, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBAdalia Aborisade is a veteran educator, world traveler, and coach. After reaching financial independence on a teacher’s salary, she packed up her then 15-year-old daughter, canine sidekick, and sewing machine for a move to Honduras and has never looked back. Adalia now calls Mexico City home. In our conversation, Adalia discusses her decision to move abroad, life in Mexico City, financial independence, and staying connected to her grandchildren. Grab Adalia's Move Abroad Checklist: htt...
Bonus Mini Episode: The Power to Choose
December 28, 2021 19:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBIn this bonus mini-episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, we hear from several of our guests on the power of choice. Guests featured: Deirdre Amola, TaNesha Barnes, Christine Job, Shar Wynter, Michelle Wedderburn Join aspiring Black expats, expats, and re-pats where you can build community, get resources and gain support along your journey abroad….You’re invited to join Blaxit Global Passport. Join Blaxit Global Passport - https://blaxit-global-passport.mn.co/ Looking for VPNs, bankin...
Season 3 Finale: Changes
December 20, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBRecap of my scouting trip to Costa Rica, information on Blaxit Global Passport, an invitation to our Vision Board Party on YouTube, and Season 4 announcement. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Join Blaxit Global Passport: https://bit.ly/3zLcd1h Blaxit Global YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/blaxitglobal Xpat App: https://www.xpatinc.com/xpat-app What to do on your Scouting Trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDuo0Hrl3Qg&t=2889s Exodus Homecoming: https://bit.ly/3h9OvV9 Libry...
Juanita Ingram: Producing in Singapore
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBJuanita Ingram: Producing in Singapore Juanita Ingram is Executive Producer of the award-winning television series, The Expats: International Ingrams. The Expats International Ingrams is a documentary series that chronicles Juanita's journey from corporate attorney to trailing spouse, all while raising two children and navigating a move abroad. Juanita is a wife, mother, attorney, actress, pageant queen, and philanthropist. She grew up in Tennessee and has been to over 30 countries with he...
Thea Duncan: Making it in Milan
November 22, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThea Duncan: Making it in Milan Thea Duncan is the Founder of Doing Italy, an online training company that helps people gain the knowledge they need to move to Italy with ease while avoiding many of the pitfalls that negatively affect other expats when moving abroad. Trinidad and Tobago-born, and Miami-raised, Duncan spent much of her life traveling the globe, before Italy captured her heart. She studied for her master’s degree at Milan’s Bocconi University in the early 2000s, later holdi...
Carl Junior: Creating Spaces in Taiwan
November 08, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBCarl Junior: Creating Spaces in Taiwan Carl Junior is the Founder of The Black Expat Podcast Network and Host of The Black Expat Podcast. He’s traveled to over 50 countries and has spent the past 10 years living in Taiwan. In addition to his podcasting business, he’s also been a teacher, basketball coach, travel consultant, and co-owner of a bar. Hear how to create safe and comfortable spaces wherever you’re living, what’s involved with starting a business in Taiwan, and why texting is the ...
Zoe Smith: Island Living in Grenada
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBZoe Smith: Island Living in Grenada Zoe Smith is the Founder of The Exodus Collective, helping remote workers and entrepreneurs make smooth moves to the Caribbean. A London-born, former journalist, Zoe is a single mom of three who’s passionate about helping other black folks design lifestyles that are aligned to their purpose in settings in which they can truly thrive. Zoe first caught the travel bug as a 3-year-old, traveling internationally for the first time to Switzerland with her fami...
Wanda Duncan: Digital Nomad in Albania
October 10, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBWanda Duncan: Digital Nomad in Albania Wanda Duncan is the Founder of the Black Women Digital Nomad Entrepreneurs Facebook group and Host of the Black Women Travel Podcast. She’s been a digital nomad since 2016 and has lived in several countries across Europe and Asia. She was first inspired to travel internationally after watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and hasn’t looked back. Hear how to prepare for a new city as a digital nomad, adjust once you get there, and what she loves ...
Michelle Wedderburn-Waters: Serenity in San Miguel de Allende
September 27, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBMichelle Wedderburn-Waters is an expat mentor, travel curator, and relocation consultant with a background in management, customer service, public relations, and entrepreneurship. As the founder and CEO of Afro Expats, Michelle helps people confidently navigate their visits and moves to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Hear Michelle talk about her Canadian-Jamaican roots, how she convinced her husband to make the move to San Miguel de Allende, why she feels Mexico offers a better life experi...
Roshida Dowe: Retiring Before 40 in Mexico City
September 13, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBRoshida Dowe is a writer and career break coach currently living in Mexico City. A retired lawyer, Roshida has been solo traveling for over 25 years. She helps Black women take career breaks and adult gap years to ditch burnout and focus on rediscovering their passions. She moved to Mexico City after a year of traveling the world on her own career break. Roshida loves to explore new places through long walks and eating local foods. She is a co-founder of the Black Travel Alliance and Ex...
Shar Wynter: Life in Lisbon - Redefining Xpat
August 30, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBShar Wynter is a social entrepreneur, travel enthusiast, and advocate for the expat lifestyle. She is the founder and creator of Xpat Inc., a digital platform for the global Black community that studies, works, and lives abroad. The platform includes #XpatChats, which features inspiring stories and insights from Black expats, and The Xpat App which currently includes over 1.5k members representing more than 110 countries & territories across the globe. Equipped with insights from her trave...
Esther Milanzi: Magical Realism in Bali
August 16, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBEsther Milanzi is an author and writing coach, currently based in Bali, Indonesia. Esther grew up in North Carolina and took her first international trip when she traveled to South Africa to meet some of her family for the first time. Since then, she's traveled to Thailand, with her sister where she ultimately met her future husband, Lo. Hear how Bali has influenced her writing, wellness practices, along with her entrepreneurial pursuits. Esther also shares why hanging with the locals can be...
Victoria Childress: Over the Moon in Orvieto, Italy
August 03, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBVictoria Childress is the Founder of GIRLGO, Moderator of the Blaxit Global Facebook group, and a mother based in Orvieto, Italy. She works as a Writer and Communications Strategist, operating an international communications agency for over 15 years. Victoria studied abroad in Italy as a teenager, which opened her eyes to the additional freedom you can have when you live internationally. Through her business, she connects young girls to cultural exchange, education, career, and global impa...
Season 2 Finale: The Road to Wellness
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBSeason 2 wraps with a solo episode providing an update on my Blaxit journey and highlighting some key themes from this season, including the importance of wellness. I also shed some light on the challenges and loss my family and I have been experiencing in 2021. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Project You Blaxit Global Costa Rica Episodes: Alexis O'Reilly - Pura Vida in Costa Rica (Season 1) Raychelle Heath - Mindfulness and Meditation (Season 2) Chrishan on Black Women Travels Po...
Arnitha Webb: Travel Health Insurance - What to Know Before You Go
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this special bonus episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, insurance specialist Arnitha Webb steps us through what you need to know before you travel abroad during the pandemic. In this episode you will learn about: Travel Insurance vs. International Health Insurance COVID-19 Coverages Is insurance mandatory everywhere now? What type of plans will cover you for a mandatory quarantine vs. testing positive for COVID Income Protection Insurance Arnitha created a handy guide to help you...
Tameika Gentles: Becoming a Digital Nomad
April 26, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBTameika Gentles is a Fitness Entrepreneur based in Germany. Originally from Toronto, Canada, she fell in love with travel during her first international trip to Hong Kong. She then spent time as a digital nomad in Bali before spending 2 years in a new country every 3 months. She now helps thousands achieve their health and wellness goals with her businesses. Hear how to stay focused when there’s an abundance of opportunity, committing to learning a new language, and building a successful bus...
Deshawn Peterson: Finance in Shanghai
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBDeshawn Peterson is a Financial Advisor based in Shanghai, China. Originally from Detroit, he bought a one-way ticket to China over 6 years ago after regretting not studying abroad in college. He’s been in China ever since. He now helps expats and travelers manage their finances and adjust to life abroad. Hear the top 3 financial considerations when moving abroad, the biggest financial mistakes expats make, and how to approach exchange rates and determine what currency to keep your savings i...
Christine Job: Flourishing in Barcelona
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBChristine Job is the Host and Creator of Flourish In The Foreign, a weekly personal narrative podcast that elevates and affirms the stories and voices of Black women who live and thrive abroad. She lives in Barcelona, Spain and hasn’t looked back since initially leaving the U.S. for a sabbatical in 2017. Hear how to find the best country for you and what to expect when living there full time, what dating is like abroad, and how Christine’s approach to work as an attorney and entrepreneur has...