Belgium, Singapore and Germany with Tania Beasley-Jolly
SEASON 7 EPISODE 23 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Tania Beasley-Jolly, a Black American woman living in Düsseldorf, Germany. She has spent about 11 years living abroad across Belgium, Singapore, and Germany.
Meet Tania
Tania Beasley-Jolly is a cultural strategist and consultant whose work sits at the intersection of art, fashion, and global living. She began her career at Saks Fifth Avenue and has since consulted with global fashion and luxury brands, with clients featured in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, WWD, Elle Decor, and The Business of Fashion. She is the co-founder of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund.
Connect with Tania
Website: taniabeasleyjolly.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-beasley-jolly-b7bb3a113/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechicexpat
What resources (books, blogs, services, apps) did you utilize to help you go abroad & thrive abroad?
Third Culture Kid for raising a child abroad, but mainly cultural blogs and IG now to find inspiration. As mentioned, we have always had cross-cultural trainers and classes via the company prior to our moves. I knew what I was getting into. I have also always been lucky enough to meet a cultural friend, or what I call "Fairy Godmother or Father," a local who shows me the ropes and invites me into their world.
What wellness practices/mindset shifts have you adopted to support your wellness, sustainability, and longevity abroad?
I sing! My mental health is tied to travel, music, and culture. My therapy is my voice lessons, piano lessons, and a weekly 90-minute massage. Learning a language is also a wonderful tool. It brings such self-confidence and helps one integrate.
What is the motto (affirmation, prayer, poem, song lyrics, etc.) that you live by?
If I'm here, then there is someone like me here...because if I am here...
This Episode Covers:
Expat Move Belgium
Building Community Abroad
Singapore Expat Bubble
Düsseldorf Lockdown Reality
Marriage Lessons Abroad
Motherhood and Raising a Third Culture Kid
Career Pivot and Writing a Book
Aging Abroad
Migration as Wellness
Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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