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A podcast that shares knowledge, stories and inspiration for anyone starting, running or growing a business as a non-German in Germany.
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Flourish in the Foreign is a podcast that celebrates, elevates & affirms the voices & stories of Black women living & flourishing abroad while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness. https://www.flourishintheforeign.com
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Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign, the ultimate ex-pat, travel, and wellness podcast for Black women thriving abroad. The podcast showcases how living abroad can be a pathway to wellness in all aspects--financial, physical, mental, and professional. It empowers aspiring and current ex-pats to move abroad with intention, cultivate a sustainable life abroad and live a life well-lived abroad on their own terms. Join Christine Job as she shares these fascinating stories of incredible Black wome ...
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The Brand Lounge Podcast is the home of unfiltered conversations about big topics for small businesses. Practical advice for ambitious business owners or start ups looking to achieve their BFGs (big flipping goals) with honesty and humour always. Paired with insightful Brand Stories to showcase the hundreds of ways that businesses are started, and the challenges and successes along the way. Supported with an online community in the form of a Facebook group The Brand Lounge with Shadowcat Cre ...
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 3 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 3 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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How to build a successful portable business and popular facebook groups with Lora McInturf
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Lora McInturf supports high-performing lawyers and business professionals primarily in law, IT, finance, accounting, and coaching. Lora's business is 100% virtual. She's worked with professionals and businesses around the world - from over 40 countries and counting. She is also a founder and co-l…
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Prost! Bringing More Beer Innovation to Germany with Higgins Ale Works
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Jen and her husband Paul Higgins are originally from NJ. A career opportunity for Paul brought them to Munich in 2003 and Jen kept her IT career on track so they stayed. In 2018 they founded a small craft beer brewery in the heart of Munich's brewing district, creating American styled ales. In 20…
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Leveraging Specialized Knowlege to Found an Enterprising Business in Renewables - Ira Ribeiro
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Thermodemand, founded by Irapua Santos Ribeiro, is a consultancy focused on sustainable energy solutions for industrial applications, particularly in solar and renewable process heat technologies. His company aims to help industrial clients reduce their carbon footprint and operational costs. Ira…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 2 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 2 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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Dedicated to make moving to Germany and finding work easier with Cheryl Howard
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A Canadian in Berlin for 10+ years, Cheryl has the unique experience of moving to Berlin – not once, but twice. During her time in Berlin, she's had five different visas and worked as both a freelancer and a permanent employee for numerous German companies. Her day jobs include working as a hirin…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 1 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 1 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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Winning Marketing Strategies for Detail-Oriented Germans with Mandy Borchardt
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Mandy Borchardt is a German marketing strategist and translator helping small non-German businesses to market their brand in Germany. In 2015 she went freelance full time as a translator for English and Spanish into German, working for translation agencies and direct clients. After a few years, s…
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Building a Large and Loyal Audience with Jen + Yvonne of Simple Germany
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? I stumbled across Jen and Yvonne of Simple Germany through their YouTube channel, and boy am I glad I did! Jen was born and raised in Guatemala and sought better quality of life due to LGBTQ+ rights and security concerns. Yvonne was raised in Germany but always wanted to explore the world and wor…
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Diversity, Children’s Products & E-commerce with Peter & May, Berlin Founders of Kidsimply
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to May and Peter Kamya, the Berlin-based founders of Kidsimply. Peter is originally from the UK and May’s family immigrated to Germany from Thailand when she was five years old. Kidsimply is an online shop selling diverse and inclusive books and toys. Through the KidSimply …
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Growing up in Ukraine to Finding a Passion Filled Side-Hustle in Munich
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Tetyana Pirker came from Ukraine to Munich in 2002. She studied psychology in the university of Munich and afterwards she started a career at Accenture as IT SAP consultant. After many years SAP consulting he looked for a ‘soul business’. After the birth of her first child in 2017 she discovered …
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Time for another episode of The Germany Expat Business Show Mailbag! This time I’m sharing a question from Nutan Jaeger. Nutan is a trained architect turned writer who moved to Munich with her German husband. She was laid off from her job and has worked as a freelancer in Germany before but alway…
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From NYC to Berlin and Crushing it in the Insurance Business with John Ismailoglu
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? It was a thrill when John Ismailoglu cheerfully accepted my request for a podcast interview. He is hands down one of my favorite LinkedIn follows, posting about - of all things - Insurance! A fellow American born and raised in NYC, John is a ‘4th culture’ person with a family story that spans Tur…
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Mastering the Art of Leadership as a Munich Transplant with Gretchen Nemechek
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Leaving the warm beaches of California for Munich? Gretchen and her family did just that. The result is an inspiring story of her career evolution from a CMO in the B2B software industry to business founder and entrepreneur. In this conversation Gretchen and I talk about the whirlwind of relocati…
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? A subscriber to my newsletter asks the eternal question: How do I get more clients? I share my response. Links mentioned in this episode: 4 Thrilling Things That Suddenly Happened When I Committed to a Niche How to Find Clients Online with Enjoyment and Ease How to Grow Your Business Online (news…
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In this last episode of Season 5 of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine answers audience questions. The podcast will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, so please listen (re-listen) to the extensive archive. This Episode Covers: Christine's Top 2024 Living Abroad Locations Advice for Solo Travelers How to Find A Therapist Abroad Advice for Youn…
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In this last episode of Season 5 of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine answers audience questions. The podcast will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, so please listen (re-listen) to the extensive archive. This Episode Covers: Christine's Top 2024 Living Abroad Locations Advice for Solo Travelers How to Find A Therapist Abroad Advice for Youn…
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Tapping into Intuition with Tonya Melendez in Mexico
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tonya Melendez shares how she has used her intuition to lead her in her life abroad for 10+ years. She also shares tips for honing your intuition and using it to lead you successfully abroad. This Episode Covers: Living in Spain Moving to Mexico Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition And so much more! Epi…
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Tapping into Intuition with Tonya Melendez in Mexico
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tonya Melendez shares how she has used her intuition to lead her in her life abroad for 10+ years. She also shares tips for honing your intuition and using it to lead you successfully abroad. This Episode Covers: Living in Spain Moving to Mexico Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition And so much more! Epi…
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Cape Town & San Miguel de Allende with Tayler Ava Friar
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tayler Ava Friar shares her story of how living abroad for 10+ years — from Argentina to England to Vietnam to Spain to South Africa and Mexico—has contributed to her professional development and creative evolution. This Episode Covers: Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires Attending Graduate School in London T…
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Cape Town & San Miguel de Allende with Tayler Ava Friar
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tayler Ava Friar shares her story of how living abroad for 10+ years — from Argentina to England to Vietnam to Spain to South Africa and Mexico—has contributed to her professional development and creative evolution. This Episode Covers: Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires Attending Graduate School in London T…
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Giving Migrant Entrepreneurs a Boost in Germany's Tech Scene with Laila Zohaib
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Laila is a Startup Coach from Stuttgart, who wants to create a safe space for migrant founders in Germany through the community empowerment project ‘The Migrant Accelerator’. She loves to talk about lived allyship and inclusion for investors and corporates. She is also the host of The Migrant Acc…
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How to go from Ausländer Employee to Successful Company Owner with Ranjit Venkatesh
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a country where you don't speak the language to chase a dream. That's precisely what Ranjit did when he left India for Germany, and his journey is nothing short of remarkable. In our heart-to-heart, Ranjit, a seasoned entrepreneur, walks us through his ch…
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Cultivating Longevity in Munich, Germany with Eleanor Mayrhofer
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her story of living abroad in Germany for nearly 25 years-- from corporate life to freelancer and business owner and from dating abroad to intercultural marriage and motherhood in Germany. This Episode Covers: Navigating German Immigration Career in Design in Germany Working in Co…
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Cultivating Longevity in Munich, Germany with Eleanor Mayrhofer
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her story of living abroad in Germany for nearly 25 years-- from corporate life to freelancer and business owner and from dating abroad to intercultural marriage and motherhood in Germany. This Episode Covers: Navigating German Immigration Career in Design in Germany Working in Co…
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Cold Calling in Broken German to a 7 Figure Business with Dan Norenberg
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Dan's journey of transforming into an entrepreneurial powerhouse is a real inspiration and a living demonstration of the good old American 'Can Do' spirit. He shares candid tales of his early days grappling with language barriers and the incredible stroke of luck that led him from the doing resea…
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Medellin, Johannesburg, Istanbul and Nairobi with Nikki Faye Tillery
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nikki Faye Tillery shares her story of how grief led her to an adventurous life abroad and how she ended up calling Colombia, South Africa, Turkey, and Kenya home. This Episode Covers: Studying Law in London Living in Medellin Living in Johannesburg Living in Istanbul Living in Nairobi Becoming an Interna…
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Medellin, Johannesburg, Istanbul and Nairobi with Nikki Faye Tillery
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nikki Faye Tillery shares her story of how grief led her to an adventurous life abroad and how she ended up calling Colombia, South Africa, Turkey, and Kenya home. This Episode Covers: Studying Law in London Living in Medellin Living in Johannesburg Living in Istanbul Living in Nairobi Becoming an Interna…
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Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi and Mexico with Nkem Chukwumerije
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nkem Chukwumerije shares her story of traveling, studying, working and living abroad in Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Mexico. This Episode Covers: Studying Fashion Business in Hong Kong Teaching English in South Korea Being a Writing Professor in Abu Dhabi Finding Authentic Self Expression in Mex…
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Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi and Mexico with Nkem Chukwumerije
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nkem Chukwumerije shares her story of traveling, studying, working and living abroad in Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Mexico. This Episode Covers: Studying Fashion Business in Hong Kong Teaching English in South Korea Being a Writing Professor in Abu Dhabi Finding Authentic Self Expression in Mex…
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Mexico, Vietnam & Colombia with Jazzie Más
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Jazzie Más shares how losing her liberty and ability to travel led her to deep healing and a vibrant life abroad of self-discovery. This Episode Covers: Living in Mexico Living in Bali Living in Chiang Mai,Thailand Becoming a Comedian in Da Nang, Vietnam Living & Building Community in Santa Marta, Colombi…
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Mexico, Vietnam & Colombia with Jazzie Más
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Jazzie Más shares how losing her liberty and ability to travel led her to deep healing and a vibrant life abroad of self-discovery. This Episode Covers: Living in Mexico Living in Bali Living in Chiang Mai,Thailand Becoming a Comedian in Da Nang, Vietnam Living & Building Community in Santa Marta, Colombi…
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Creating Something Out of Nothing in Dubai with Wendy Alexander
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wendy Alexander shares how losing everything became the catalyst for a dynamic international career and life. This Episode Covers: International Government Contracting Working in the Middle East Building a Business in Dubai How Working Abroad Affects Children How Working and Living Abroad Affects Marriage…
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Creating Something Out of Nothing in Dubai with Wendy Alexander
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Wendy Alexander shares how losing everything became the catalyst for a dynamic international career and life. This Episode Covers: International Government Contracting Working in the Middle East Building a Business in Dubai How Working Abroad Affects Children How Working and Living Abroad Affects Marriage…
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What's your Magic? Exploring her German Roots and Becoming a Brand Expert with Karina Weber
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? In this episode I talk to Karina Weber, also known as the Brand Architect. We talk about her journey from Canada to Germany, where she built a flourishing marketing business, specialized in branding and carved a niche within female, service-oriented businesses struggling with branding issues. Kar…
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“Everything Is Not Enough” with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola Akinamade returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Everything Is Not Enough the sequel to her wildly popular debut fiction novel, In Every Mirror She's Black. This episode contains spoilers!* Buy Everything is Not Enough (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-is-not-enough-lola-akinmade-akers…
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“Everything Is Not Enough” with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola Akinamade returns to the podcast to discuss her new book Everything Is Not Enough the sequel to her wildly popular debut fiction novel, In Every Mirror She's Black. This episode contains spoilers!* Buy Everything is Not Enough (https://bookshop.org/p/books/everything-is-not-enough-lola-akinmade-akers…
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From odd jobs in Berlin to successful sales expert with Penny Blackmore
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Imagine taking a leap of faith, moving to a new country, and building a successful business with no university degree in hand. This was the journey of Penny Blackmore, a sales and marketing consultant who transitioned to freelancing in Germany. Join us as we explore Penny's fascinating journey to…
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From Student Visa to Amazing Side Hustle Success with Aazar Shad
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Like the show? Have a burning question? Send a text? Ever wondered how a successful entrepreneur and side-hustler from a foreign land made it big in Germany? Aazar Shad is a hustler, entrepreneur and marketer. He loves ads, tearing them down and figuring out why they work. He runs an expat newsletter, The Munich Post with 5500+ subscribers. Origina…
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Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Thailand, Egypt, and the UAE with Cheryl-Ann Weekes
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cheryl-Ann Weekes shares her life as a wanderer, how she visited 40+ countries in her 12 years abroad, and how she has cultivated longevity abroad. This Episode Covers: 👩🏫Working Abroad as a High School Counselor 🇩🇴 Living & Working in the Dominican Republic 🇯🇲 Living & Working in Jamaica 🇪🇹 Living & Wor…
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Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Ethiopia, Thailand, Egypt, and the UAE with Cheryl-Ann Weekes
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Cheryl-Ann Weekes shares her life as a wanderer, how she visited 40+ countries in her 12 years abroad, and how she has cultivated longevity abroad. This Episode Covers: 👩🏫Working Abroad as a High School Counselor 🇩🇴 Living & Working in the Dominican Republic 🇯🇲 Living & Working in Jamaica 🇪🇹 Living & Wor…
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"Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad" with Tamara J. Walker
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tamara J. Walker discusses her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad which was released this summer. You can purchase the book here. This Episode Covers: Florence Mills in Paris & London Joseph J. Roane and Oliver Golden in Russia & Yangiyul Richard Wright in Buenos Aires Philippa …
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"Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad" with Tamara J. Walker
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tamara J. Walker discusses her book Beyond the Shores: A History of African Americans Abroad which was released this summer. You can purchase the book here. This Episode Covers: Florence Mills in Paris & London Joseph J. Roane and Oliver Golden in Russia & Yangiyul Richard Wright in Buenos Aires Philippa …
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The Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, Vietnam & Sri Lanka with Crystal Winston
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Crystal Winston shares how volunteering with Peace Corps Response changed the trajectory of her career and her life! This Episode Covers: Visiting India Volunteering with Peace Corps Response Living & Working in the Philippines Living in Thailand Living in Kenya Weathering the pandemic in Vietnam Living &…
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The Philippines, Thailand, Kenya, Vietnam & Sri Lanka with Crystal Winston
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Crystal Winston shares how volunteering with Peace Corps Response changed the trajectory of her career and her life! This Episode Covers: Visiting India Volunteering with Peace Corps Response Living & Working in the Philippines Living in Thailand Living in Kenya Weathering the pandemic in Vietnam Living &…
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Valencia, Spain with Dr. Erin Conner
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Erin Conner shares how a promise she made when she was a teenager came to fruition 20 years later in Valencia, Spain. Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad…
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Valencia, Spain with Dr. Erin Conner
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Dr. Erin Conner shares how a promise she made when she was a teenager came to fruition 20 years later in Valencia, Spain. Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad…
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