A Podcast about Black Women Living and Thriving Abroad.

 In the final episode of season 6 of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine addresses questions about moving abroad as a creative, navigating corporate jobs overseas, managing finances internationally, and handling partner hesitations about relocating. Christine also shares personal anecdotes and practical tips, encouraging listeners to build international networks and adopt an audacious mindset. 

Ava LaTanya Hilton shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Detroit during the height of Motown to living in Valencia, Spain. She reflects on the challenges and triumphs of her childhood, pivotal experiences like her senior class trip abroad, her academic and professional accomplishments, and the profound impact of dance on her life. Ava discusses how living abroad has influenced her personal wellness, her marriage, and her family's dynamics, culminating in her and her husband's decision to make Valencia their permanent home. 

Past podcast guest, Lori L. Tharps shares her thoughts on aging abroad and her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's educational struggles and successes, her daughter's adaptation to Spanish life, and the cultural differences they've embraced. Lori discusses her professional shift from academia to creating a community for BIPOC women writers and her achievements in fostering creative connections.

Emily Rumble, a bibliotherapist and author of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx", explores the concept of bibliotherapy, the history, and role of literature in emotional healing, and provides book prescriptions for life abroad.

Thea discusses her journey from studying abroad to living in Italy. She shares her experiences navigating the Italian health system during her pregnancy, the challenges and joys of raising a bilingual and multicultural child, and her entrepreneurial journey of helping others move to Italy. 

Heather shares her life story of living abroad for over six years in countries like Japan, Australia, and Ireland. She discusses her upbringing in rural Ohio, her educational journey, and the various struggles and triumphs she has encountered along the way.

Robin Allison Davis, a 40-year-old Black woman based in Paris, shares her journey of moving to Paris from the U.S. to seek new opportunities and overcome career frustrations. Robin discusses her upbringing in the Washington, D.C. area, her time at Howard University, and her ten-year stint in New York City. She details her decision to move abroad, her experience of adapting to life in Paris, her battle with breast cancer, and the importance of community and support systems.

Emmanuelle, a 37-year-old French-Cameroonian woman living in South Italy shares her experiences growing up in Bordeaux, France, and studying Italian, which led her to move to Italy. She discusses her time in Bologna and her observations on race and identity in different European countries, including France, Germany, and the UK.

Adriel Sanders, a fashion enthusiast living in Paris, shares her journey from St. Louis, Missouri to Paris, including her struggle with a career in law, a life-changing brain injury, and the bold decision to move abroad. She discusses the cultural adjustments, her experiences with fashion in Paris, and the importance of finding a personal style.

Artemis Peacock shares her incredible journey of living abroad across multiple countries, including Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. She discusses her upbringing, the challenges she faced with bureaucracy and healthcare, the process of learning languages, and how her experiences have shaped her identity as a Black woman and an entrepreneur. She also talks about her experience as a digital nomad and a storyteller on TikTok.

Joanne, a 30-year-old Black Surinamese Dutch woman currently living in Amsterdam. Joanne shares her complex journey from her hometown in Culemborg, the challenges of racial identity, and her decision to move abroad to Spain.

Michelle McCain who has spent nearly 40 years living in Spain, shares her incredible journey from Brooklyn to Europe, where she has thrived as an entertainer, motivational speaker, and thought leader. She discusses her early influences, her bold decision to stay abroad, and the importance of speaking positivity into one's life. Michelle also talks about raising her daughter in Spain, the Spanish healthcare system, and her plans for the future, including starting a community for women over 45.