Best Peace Corps Madagascar Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 16 Jason's Tale - Madagascar '15-'18 1:16:33

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Jason was a stage mate from Salena and Karol's time in Madagascar. Come explore what life was like in the north part of Madagascar. Throughout this episode you will learn how Jason's time in Madagascar help guide him to his future career and also get to hear his artistic talent, through a poem he created for this episode. Few Updates: Sorry for bei…

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How This Mississippi Born Theologian Came to Open a Soul Food Restaurant in Tokyo 47:57

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In episode 40, I interview LaTonya Whittaker. LaTonya has been a fixture and a leader within the African American community in Japan for 15 years. She along with her husband David are the founders of the prominent Soul Food House restaurant in Tokyo that has long been a central destination for the Black community to gather. In many ways, the inspir…

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Why This Pan-Africanist Humanitarian Chose to Pursue a Career in Social Impact Causes and Now Calls Somalia Her Home 44:16

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In episode 39, I interview Delphine. Delphine is a Pan-African optimist. Strategist. Doer. Advocate for the broad spectrum of the ‘underdog’. Avid world traveler. Lover of dance, art and all things creative. At her core she is passionate about truth, culture and all things Africa. Born and raised Cameroon and relocated to the United States as a tee…

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Why This Photographer Said Peace Out to the Divided States and Moved to Johannesburg 57:39

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In episode 37 I interviewed Stephanie O'Connor. Stephanie is a photographer and creative consultant, originally from South Dakota, who spent her professional life in Atlanta, New York, Johannesburg, and now Los Angeles. She has worked with brands such as Addidas, Hypnotiq, Sunglass Hut and major artist that include Talib Kweli and several Afrobeat …

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Ep. 15 Tito's Tale - Mozambique '18-'20 42:42

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Come listen with us to Tito's tales about living in Mozambique and the memories he gathered throughout his time!

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How This Third Culture Kid Converged Her Afro-Arabic, Sudanese, British Background to Create Cultural Impact in Media, Politics, Fashion and Beyond 54:56

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In episode 36, I interviewed Rozan Ahmed. Rozan is an ambassador, advocate, activist, champion of the arts a cultural practitioner, and preservationist. Born in West London to Sudanese parents, her formative years were abruptly disrupted, when while living in Kuwait she suddenly became a refugee and her father and uncle were taken hostage when the …

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Why this Detroit Native Joined the Peace Corps and Retired in Madagascar 1:04:15

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In episode 35, I interviewed Lisa Lee. Lisa is a 64-year-old, twice divorced, retired computer nerd with two grown children (David and Dawn). Both of her kids live in Oakland, CA, a city where she lived for over 30 years before joining the Peace Corps in 2017. Originally from Detroit, Lisa was also a professional genealogist for many years and star…

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How This Domestic Abuse Survivor Went From Being Overweight and Depressed to Moving From Paris to LA and Being the First Black Female Gym Owner in DTLA 44:29

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In episode 34 I interviewed Nadege NDjeBayi. Nadege is a fitness entrepreneur and the first Black woman to own a gym in Downtown LA. Originally, from Paris France, Nadege underwent a drastic transformation when on January 20th 2018 she had a very bad car accident that locked her lower back and caused her to become bedridden. After gaining 40 pounds…

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From Southwest Philly to Paris: How This Self-Proclaimed Hood Chic Went From a Pennsylvania Attorney to Becoming a Law Professor in France 33:23

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In episode 33, I interview Channel Andrews. Channel is a Philadelphia native and attorney based in Paris, France, where she teaches law at Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). Prior to moving to France, she served as Assistant Counsel in the Governor’s Office of General Counsel in Pennsylvania. Her legal expertise includes Administrative Law, Comp…

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Ep. 14 Gladys's Tale - Guatemala '16 - '18 43:35

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Come listen with us to Gladys's tales about living with her host sister, the children's camp she helped create, and how she balanced a long distance relationship.

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From Atlanta to Haiti: Why This Artist Made Port-Au-Prince Her Home 46:05

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In episode 32, I interview Christie Clermont. Christie is a folk and abstract artist from Atlanta, Georgia currently living and working in Port-au-Prince, Haiti with her wonderful husband and son. Christie's vibrant use of color and bold lines evoke an electric fascination that resonates within the imaginations of many. As an artist, she mainly wor…

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How This Serial Entrepreneur Created Location Indepedent Income Streams in Portugal and Teaches Other Clients To Do The Same 55:40

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In episode 31 I interviewed, Cinnamon. Cinnamon is a Digital Marketing Strategist and entrepreneur from Washington, DC. Soon after her 40th birthday she decided to leave the United States and move to Lisbon, Portugal for a new life. Cinnamon shares her transition to expat life as well as the experiences of other expats on her Youtube channel. Her g…

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Ep. 13 Manyi's Tale - Uganda '18 - '20 52:02

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Come listen with us as we chat with Manyi about her time in Uganda!

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How This Ted X Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur and Third Culture Kid is Creating Social Impact By Reframing 'Sharity' In Afria 1:02:15

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In episode 30 of 'Black Broads Abroad', I interview Mallence Bart-Williams is a Sierra Leonean - German multi-facetted social entrepreneur: Publishing, film, fashion, writing and philanthropy are among her professional repertoire. Mallence pursued her studies in economics and finance in Paris, Singapore and Great Britain. Today she lives across the…

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Kola Boof Is More Than an Internet Troublemaker and Osama Bin Laden's Captive: An Intimate Portrait Into The Life of The Feminist Author 1:08:04

3+ y ago1:08:04

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Kola Boof is an Egyptian/Sudanese-American, award-winning novelist, poet, television writer, activist, and perhaps most infamously known as being romantically entangled in the life of one of America’s, formerly most wanted Individuals – Osama Bin Laden. Kola is a mother, wife and author of the forthcoming book entitled: Feminist Need Dick Too, pre-…

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Ep. 12 Kimberly's Tale - Guyana '19 - '20 44:23

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Come listen with us as Kimberly talks about her time relaxing in hammocks, bonding with her students, and just enjoying her time in the Caribbean country of Guyana.

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From Bushwick Brooklyn to Iceland: How This Engineer Made a Career Pivot and Found Love in Iceland 39:46

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In episode 28, I interview Jewell’s Chambers is the Host of All Things Iceland Podcast, an engineer by training, who has made the pivot as a career digital strategist. Her passion lies in being able to engage, inspire, and infuse innovation into her work by utilizing her analytical mind, organizational skills and innate ability to connect with peop…

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Ep. 11 Jessica's Tale - Moldova '19-'20 1:09:23

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Come laugh with us as we chat with Jessica about her service in Moldova!

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Single Motherhood in Korea: Why This Photographer Left the Divided States For A Teaching Opportunity in Korea 58:41

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In episode 27 I interview Erin Jackson. Erin was born and raised in the Michiana area of Michigan and ISouth Bend Indiana. She spent most of her early life in the country, living in a house that her dad and brother built from the ground up. At about 12 or 13, when her parents split, she started living in the city of South Bend during the week and w…

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From Probation to Passports: How This South Central Los Angeles Native Became a Comedienne and 4X Expat 25:54

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Jazzie Más is a multi-faceted digital nomad and expat that currently resides in Da Nang, Vietnam and originally from South Central Los Angeles. She has lived in Mexico, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Jazzie is a stand-up comedian, speaker, owner of Black Digital Nomad which empowers melanated folks to live fully,freely, boldly and bravely outside…

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Ep. 10 - Milestone #1! 1:07:37

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Whooo we made it to number 10 hahah!!! Every 10th episode we agreed to chat a little bit more about a few questions or experiences that we had during our service. For this episode, join us in chatting about how our integration back to home went, what are largest challenges were during service, and how we felt about our safety while in Madagascar. T…

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From Corporate Finance to Professional Basketball Player in Australia: How This Black Girl from Inglewood California Made the Leap Abroad 40:58

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In episode 25, I interview Valerie Weyland (formerly Valerie Ogoke). Valerie is an explorer at heart, always open to what life may bring. She is a business owner, meditation facilitator, health + wellness coach, and a reiki healer. She is Nigerian-American and was born and raised in Inglewood, California. Currently residing in Perth, Western Austra…

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Ep. 9 Jeffery's Tale - South Africa '16 - '18 41:39

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Jeffrey Walsh served in Maphoitsile, South Africa from 2016 to 2018 as an education volunteer. He learned Tswana, one of the 12 dominant languages in the country. His life of service has allowed him to be sworn-in at least 6 times from 1990 to 2020. (Army enlistment, Army reenlistment, Army National Guard, Peace Corps, Americorps and FEMA). His ser…

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From International Litigator to First and Only Black Female Hotelier in Morocco 1:05:19

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In episode 24 of Black Broads Abroad I interview Meryanne Loum-Martin. Merryanne lives in Marrakech, Morrocco where she owns and operates a boutique hotel called “Jnane Tamsna” for almost 20 years. The hotel is nestled on 8 acres and has 24 rooms, 5 swimming pools and a clay surface tennis court. As a hotelier, Mrs. Loum-Martin’s clientele has incl…

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Welcome to Season 2 of Black Broads Abroad 3:19

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Season 2 is going to be lit. I've interviewed Black women living and thriving in places from Vietnam to Vicenza, Kuwait and Korea, Iceland and Istanbul, Mogadishu and Madagascar. Get into it! For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/…

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Ep. 8 Michelle's Tale - Ecuador '19 - '20 1:18:28

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Come listen with us as we chat with Michelle and her experience being evacuated early due to the covid-19 pandemic. Laugh with us as we talk about coffee, the little moments, and using your stipend creatively! Show notes and a picture are at peacecorpstalespodcast.weebly.com

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See Ya in the New Year! 0:36

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Hi Everyone, due to the holiday season, PC Tales will be taking a short two week break and will be back to our usual show time of every Wednesday starting the first week of the new year. Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!!!

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Ep. 7 Jesse's Tale - Morocco '07-'09 1:02:38

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Over ten years ago, Jesse Bailey packed his bags, flew over the Atlantic ocean and landed in Morocco where he spent the next 27 months as a health volunteer. The cultural and history richness of this African country is reflected not only on its breathtaking landscapes and beautiful people, but also on the languages spoken and currencies used. Jesse…

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Ep. 6 Elena's Tale - Dominican Republic '05 - '07 32:11

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Come listen to Elena's tale about her time in Dominican Republic and how this experience has helped her in her current career endeavors! Be shocked with us as we listen to to a terrifying motorcycle story and laugh with us as we listen to her reminiscing about her host family and her favorite food!

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Ep. 5 Rachele's Tale - Zambia '15-'18 1:13:33

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Rachele Lopez’s world was turned upside down after studying abroad in Belize and knew that she wanted more than what a classroom could offer. Her Mexican candy and tajin helped flavor her 3 years of service in Zambia where she worked in aquaculture projects, and spent a great deal working in malaria education and youth empowerment. Come have fun li…

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Ep. 4 Chanel's Tale - Panama '19-'20 1:04:57

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Chanel Jimenez talks about how her life changed drastically in roughly 48 hours from the moment she learned she was going to be evacuated to landing back in Texas. She served in Panama from 2019-2020 as a TELS (Teaching English Leadership Life Skills) volunteer where she spent 50% of her time teaching English and the other 50% working with youth. E…

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Ep. 3 Jim's Tale - Madagascar '00 - '02 53:39

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Jim tells us about his journey to join the Peace Corps, how his service was cut short due to political unrest in Madagascar back in 2002 and how his experience in that beautiful country has led him to live there for the last 7 years. Jim is a great storyteller and we hope our audience laughs with his funny anecdotes as much as we did!…

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Ep. 2 Host Salena's Tale! Mada '15 - '18 1:16:02

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Salena goes back to memory lane to talk about what her life was like at her site of 2 years Mahasoabe and the challenges she faced as she transitioned to her third-year extension on the other side of the country (Toliara). Salena also talks about how she kept herself busy with her hobbies and the very intricate health program that she created herse…

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Ep. 1 Host Karol's Tale! Mada '15-'18 1:18:59

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Karol Lopez gives us an insight on how her 3-year service from 2015-2018 in Madagascar changed her life forever. She talks about how hard it was to leave her PC life including her boyfriend as well as sharing some of her best memories that she still cherishes today. Come see photos and show notes at peacecorpstalespodcast.weebly.com!…

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Podcast Trailer 1:19

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Welcome to the PC Tales podcast! We're excited to share RPCV tales with you, come see show notes at www.peacecorpstalespodcast.weebly.com. New Episodes will launch on Wednesdays!

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Why This Retired Army Sergeant Pulled Her Children Out of Their Hollywood Acting Careers and Moved to Ghana 52:13

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In episode 21, of Black Broads Abroad I interview, Tiffany Clark. Tiffany aka Yaa ahgee-mahn Opambour, Ohenee’ Yere’, is a retired disabled war veteran, that materialized her goal of leaving the “United” States in 2019. Born and raised in So Cal, she joined the Army at the age of 18, where she quickly found herself in a Warzone in 2003, at the tend…

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Why This Attorney Turned Educator Decided To Leave The Divided States and Raise Her Children Overseas 50:10

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In episode 21 of Black Broads Abroad I interview Truth Smith. Truth currently works at The International School of Tanganyika (IST) as a Secondary Learning Support Teacher, located in the coastal Tanzanian city of Dar es Salaam. Originally from Fort Washington, Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC she previously taught at Western Academy of Beijing …

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Why This Reality Star + Serial Entrepreneur Left Her Marriage and Business Behind to Start a New Life in West Africa 1:00:08

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Dana Cody is a reality star, serial entrepreneur, author and now expat, who resides between Ghana and Nigeria. The Miami born beauty who is equal parts brain and hustler was first introduced to the world as a Reality Star. But she is much more than that. Real estate investor, proprietor of Cody Transportation Corporation the owner of Miami-based na…

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How This 2X Expat and News Reporter Traveled The World as a Fulbright Fellow in the D.R. and Colombia 25:46

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In episode 19, I interview Stephanie Claytor. Stephanie is the author of Blacktrekking: My Journey Living in Latin America a riveting, coming-of-age story profiling Stephanie’s decision to move to a foreign country by herself not just once but twice. From the time Stephanie was a baby, she spent summers on family vacations exploring the United Stat…

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Why This Designer + E-commerce Consultant Moved Her Business Operations to Ghana 27:58

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In episode 18, I interview Tomara Watkins. Tomara is the Founder of Loza Tam, an eCommerce brand of satin-lined headwraps that are handcrafted in Ghana by women entrepreneurs. Tomara (AKA “Tam”) is an eCommerce entrepreneur who has over 10 years of digital marketing experience growth hacking CPG and beauty brands like Bevel, FORM, and Heat Free Hai…

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How This Musical Theater Major Landed a Dream Job in International Diplomacy and Events Planning in Saudi Arabia 25:52

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In episode 17 I interview Alexis DeBerry. Alexis is a driven event planner and producer with extensive expertise in corporate, social events and diplomatic relations. Her passionate commitment for service excellence, and drive to foster environments of relaxed, yet refined ambiance, have been buttressed by her many years in the luxury hospitality i…

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Why This Aerospace Engineer Gave Up Her 20 Year Career To Pursue Her Passion In South Africa 38:02

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In episode 16, I interview Kenna L Williams, who founded a travel company of the same name in 2017. For years, she conducted the infamous trademarked Dubai Blackout trips as a hobby but friends convinced her to turn her passion of showing people the world into something greater to inspire others to travel. Ms. Williams is known in travel circles as…

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Geo-Arbitrage, Dating Foreign and Depression: How This 4X Expat Has Navigated The Highs and Lows of Life Overseas 1:02:18

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In episode 15 of Black Broads Abroad I interview Sheila Brown a powerhouse World Traveler, Business Consultant and Internet marketing coach, that helps aspiring and veteran entrepreneurs build more income streams to enjoy lives of Freedom. Prior to dedicating herself full-time to coaching and teaching her students, Sheila Brown worked as a top exec…

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What Motivated This Founder to Leave California For Amsterdam to Trace Her Family Roots 39:35

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In episode 14, I interview Jennifer Tosch, a Surinamese American, scholar, historian and founder of Black Heritage Tours. A Norhtern California native, Jennifer currently resides in Amsterdam, but spent her formative years in Oakland and San Francisco California before going on to earn a degree at UC Berkeley. Jennifer first came to Amsterdam for a…

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Lemme Tell Y'all MF's What Happened Last Week + Sunday Sermon 10:25

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News and musings of the week prior plus an inspirational word for your week. Music selection via: https://www.instagram.com/lukewarm.music/ For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/ To support the podcast, become a member @https://ww…

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Why This 4X Expat, Life Coach + Educator Now Calls Egypt Her Home 42:19

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In episode 13, I interview Kamara Coaxum. Kamara grew up knowing that she wanted to travel the world and teach. Her name, Kamara, means, One Who Teaches. So, you could say that molding young minds was her destiny. She was born and grew up in Shaker Heights, OH but is a nomad at Heart. Kamara received her B.A. from Clark Atlanta University and her M…

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Why This Emmy Winning Producer + Breast Cancer Survivor Left New York City for Paris 46:00

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ROBIN DAVIS is an award-winning documentary news producer and content executive based in Paris, France. Experienced in all forms of media, Robin has nearly 15 years of producing and scriptwriting experience, including a News & Documentary Emmy Award. Her passion for storytelling has led her to work on a variety of projects, including producing long…

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How This 3X Expat Pioneered the Black Millennial Travel Movement 1:11:47

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In episode 11 of 'Black Broads Abroad' I interview Evita Turqoise Robinson. Evita has always been a creator in visual media. Yet, it was a trip to Paris, six weeks after graduating from Iona College, that changed the scope of her personal and professional life. In September 2011, she created the NOMADNESS Travel Tribe, an online social community pr…

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Why This Civil Engineer Left Her Hometown of Harlem to Pursue a Career as a Sommelier in Portugal 1:23:01

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In episode of 10 of Black Broads Abroad, I interview Cha MacCoy. Cha is the Founder of Cha Squared LLC, a consulting company with a focus on tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality experiences, education and training. In 2012, she achieved her MBA in Italy; an opportunity which led her to drink and eat in close to 20 countries. As an expat, she has fo…

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Why this MBA Graduate and 2X Expat Started Her Career Doing Social Impact Work in Latin America 59:29

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In episode 9 of Black Broads Abroad I interview Margaret Free, MBA and 2X Latin America expat. Margaret was born and raised in Greensboro, NC and from a very young age knew that she wanted to see and experience the world. After a year stint in the Dominican Republic while in college, she set her sights on Latin America and always looked for ways to…

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