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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Expat Business Hero: Inspiring Interviews with Expat Entrepreneurs & Business Experts
Alex Congdon: Entrepreneur Mentor and Podcaster
Starting and growing your business as an expat will test you to the limit but the rewards can more than compensate. Become a business hero for your customers, your family and of course yourself. But first you have to navigate your fears and concerns, adopt the right mindset, learn from others mistakes, build a supportive network and have a smart plan. Join Alex Congdon, a UK expat in Switzerland, as he interviews expat business entrepreneurs and experts from around the world as they share th ...
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What is the Soft Life, Soft Business Approach?
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LIMITED SERIES Discover the concept of Soft Life and Soft Business, and how it can shape your life abroad—freeing you from toxic work cultures and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business that finances your ideal lifestyle. We’ll explore how this philosophy helps Black women entrepreneurs break away from stress-inducing hustle culture, build bus…
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What is the Soft Life, Soft Business Approach?
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LIMITED SERIES Discover the concept of Soft Life and Soft Business, and how it can shape your life abroad—freeing you from toxic work cultures and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business that finances your ideal lifestyle. We’ll explore how this philosophy helps Black women entrepreneurs break away from stress-inducing hustle culture, build bus…
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Living Abroad as a Form of Liberation for Black Women
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LIMITED SERIES Is living abroad truly liberating for Black women, or is it another space where we must navigate systemic barriers? This episode delves into the potential of international living as a path to personal and professional freedom, and the unique challenges that Black women face. We will explore how to redefine liberation abroad on your t…
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Living Abroad as a Form of Liberation for Black Women
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LIMITED SERIES Is living abroad truly liberating for Black women, or is it another space where we must navigate systemic barriers? This episode delves into the potential of international living as a path to personal and professional freedom, and the unique challenges that Black women face. We will explore how to redefine liberation abroad on your t…
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Honoring Your Ancestors by Cultivating a Life Well-Lived Abroad
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LIMITED SERIES Living abroad with intention can be a powerful way to honor your lineage and your ancestors. In this episode, we’ll explore how your decision to cultivate a life well-lived, whether domestically or abroad, can serve as a way of honoring those who came before you. By embracing freedom, joy, and wellness, you continue the legacy of res…
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Honoring Your Ancestors by Cultivating a Life Well-Lived Abroad
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LIMITED SERIES Living abroad with intention can be a powerful way to honor your lineage and your ancestors. In this episode, we’ll explore how your decision to cultivate a life well-lived, whether domestically or abroad, can serve as a way of honoring those who came before you. By embracing freedom, joy, and wellness, you continue the legacy of res…
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Community Abroad: It’s Not Found, It’s Built
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LIMITED SERIES Community is not something you find; it’s something you build, especially when living abroad. In this episode, we’ll explore the realities of feeling isolated in a new country and the steps you can take to create and nurture a meaningful community. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying like-minded individuals, initiating …
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Community Abroad: It’s Not Found, It’s Built
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LIMITED SERIES Community is not something you find; it’s something you build, especially when living abroad. In this episode, we’ll explore the realities of feeling isolated in a new country and the steps you can take to create and nurture a meaningful community. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying like-minded individuals, initiating …
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Why Your Love Life May Not Be Thriving Abroad
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LIMITED SERIES Dating abroad can come with its own set of unique challenges, from cultural differences to language barriers. In this episode, we dive into the common reasons why your love life may not be thriving abroad, including holding onto dating expectations from your home country, navigating the line between being revered and fetishized, deal…
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Why Your Love Life May Not Be Thriving Abroad
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LIMITED SERIES Dating abroad can come with its own set of unique challenges, from cultural differences to language barriers. In this episode, we dive into the common reasons why your love life may not be thriving abroad, including holding onto dating expectations from your home country, navigating the line between being revered and fetishized, deal…
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LIMITED SERIES As we near the end of the year, it's time for a deep introspection. Are you just surviving, or are you truly flourishing abroad? This episode dives into the concept of cultivating a life well-lived vs. merely existing in a new country. We’ll discuss how to assess where you are right now, using specific tools and methods to help you r…
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LIMITED SERIES As we near the end of the year, it's time for a deep introspection. Are you just surviving, or are you truly flourishing abroad? This episode dives into the concept of cultivating a life well-lived vs. merely existing in a new country. We’ll discuss how to assess where you are right now, using specific tools and methods to help you r…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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This is the season 4 finale of Flourish in the Foreign! In this episode, Christine discusses some changes and important announcements: Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community membership with unique benefits and experiences! Sign up for the Newsletter Check out the Flourish in the Foreign book list and bookstore Be sure to check out the Flourish in t…
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This is the season 4 finale of Flourish in the Foreign! In this episode, Christine discusses some changes and important announcements: Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community membership with unique benefits and experiences! Sign up for the Newsletter Check out the Flourish in the Foreign book list and bookstore Be sure to check out the Flourish in t…
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Living in Spain: La Rioja, Barcelona & Valencia
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an IG live recorded in 2022 where Christine discusses her experience living in 3 cities in Spain: Logroño- La Rioja, Barcelona and Valencia. Christine gives a 2023 update at the end. Also, the Flourish in the Foreign Patreon will end by the end of 2023. Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community me…
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Living in Spain: La Rioja, Barcelona & Valencia
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an IG live recorded in 2022 where Christine discusses her experience living in 3 cities in Spain: Logroño- La Rioja, Barcelona and Valencia. Christine gives a 2023 update at the end. Also, the Flourish in the Foreign Patreon will end by the end of 2023. Join the new Buy Me A Coffee community me…
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Blossoming Beyond Borders: Thriving in Foreign Soil
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an interview between Doctor Marta de Madariaga López of Harmonia Solutions and Christine (host and creator) conducted in 2022. During this interview, Christine shares her philosophy on finding wellness abroad. Check out the original IG Live here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBtrdaprTc/?utm_sou…
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Blossoming Beyond Borders: Thriving in Foreign Soil
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, we revisit an interview between Doctor Marta de Madariaga López of Harmonia Solutions and Christine (host and creator) conducted in 2022. During this interview, Christine shares her philosophy on finding wellness abroad. Check out the original IG Live here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfBtrdaprTc/?utm_sou…
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