Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

By: Christine Job
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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 women motivated to leave the familiar behind and embrace the “foreign” for adventure, professional opportunity, love, or a quality of life upgrade. Hear inspiring stories from other ex-pats and digital nomads choosing to embrace foreign cultures, languages, and lifestyles as they cultivate lives rooted in wellness. Living in Spain since 2017, Christine Job is an award-winning podcaster, acclaimed business strategist, Black women wellness advocate, and ex-pat lifestyle contributor. Having interviewed 100+ Black women ex-pats about their lives abroad and wellness journeys, Christine will guide you in how to cultivate a sustainable and happy life well-lived abroad. If you want to move abroad, live abroad, flourish abroad, and learn how living abroad can be a pathway to wellness, this is the ex-pat, travel, and wellness podcast that is for you. Visit www.flourishintheforeign.com to join our community and follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @flourishforeign.
    Copyright © 2020-2025 Christine Job. All Rights Reserved.
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Episodes
  • From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya Hilton

    From Detroit to Valencia with Ava LaTanya Hilton
    Apr 21 2025
    In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, 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. This Episode Covers: First International ExperienceUniversity and Dance JourneyLiving Abroad: England and FranceLiving Abroad: South Africa and Saudi ArabiaDance: A Lifelong PassionDefining Wellness and Final ThoughtsAnd much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Nominate A Guest/Be A Guest: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/contact Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/ Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2 Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course *Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support! Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )Move Abroad with Intention Playlist S1 E 25: How to Get A Job AbroadS1 E 32: Going Abroad with IntentionS1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well LivedS1 E 59: Financial Wellness AbroadS2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft LifeS2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy AbroadS2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th EpisodeS4 E 21: Living in Spain Build A Business Abroad "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides ) Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad https://www.ChristineJob.com Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books)Be a Guest on the Show ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbc3624UV6qOJzxbqLENcsbJuiSTuXTc2Jii-c6Sz98Qq_dg/viewform?usp=pp_url) Flourish in the Foreign is created, produced, edited, and hosted by Christine Job.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Embracing a Creative Life in Malaga, Spain with Lori L. Tharps: Aging Abroad

    Embracing a Creative Life in Malaga, Spain with Lori L. Tharps: Aging Abroad
    Apr 14 2025
    Special Series: Aging Abroad In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, past podcast guest Lori L.Tharps shares 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. She candidly speaks about the concept of aging, both personally and for her family, and highlights the importance of wellness, self-care, and planning for the future. This Episode Covers: Settling into Life in Spain Launching a Child into University Affirming Black Identity Abroad Motherhood Abroad: Evolution and Reflections Professional Evolution and Leaving Academia Pursuing a Creative Life Abroad Building a Writing Community Reflections on Aging Abroad And so much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/ Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2 Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course *Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support! Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )Move Abroad with Intention Playlist S1 E 25: How to Get A Job AbroadS1 E 32: Going Abroad with IntentionS1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well LivedS1 E 59: Financial Wellness AbroadS2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft LifeS2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy AbroadS2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th EpisodeS4 E 21: Living in Spain Build A Business Abroad "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides ) Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad https://www.ChristineJob.com Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books)Be a Guest on the Show ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbc3624UV6qOJzxbqLENcsbJuiSTuXTc2Jii-c6Sz98Qq_dg/viewform?usp=pp_url) Flourish in the Foreign is created, produced, edited and hosted by Christine Job.
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"

    Reading As A Pathway to Wellness with Emely Rumble of "Bibliotherapy in the Bronx"
    Apr 7 2025
    In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, 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. Order Bibliotherapy in the Bronx here *: https://bookshop.org/p/books/bibliotherapy-in-the-bronx-emely-rumble-lcsw/26824052?aid=94836&ean=9781955905879&listref=books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2&next=t This Episode Covers: Becoming a BibliotherapistThe Essence of BibliotherapyCultural Roots and IdentityLiterature as a Bridge to HomeThe Art of Bibliotherapy: Prescribing Books for HealingHypothetical Book Prescriptions for Life AbroadAnd much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/ Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2 Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course *Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support! Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide )Move Abroad with Intention Playlist S1 E 25: How to Get A Job AbroadS1 E 32: Going Abroad with IntentionS1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well LivedS1 E 59: Financial Wellness AbroadS2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft LifeS2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy AbroadS2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th EpisodeS4 E 21: Living in Spain Build A Business Abroad "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides ) Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business AbroadS3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad https://www.ChristineJob.com Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books)Be a Guest on the Show ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbc3624UV6qOJzxbqLENcsbJuiSTuXTc2Jii-c6Sz98Qq_dg/viewform?usp=pp_url) Flourish in the Foreign is created, produced, edited and hosted by Christine Job.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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Everything I needed to hear!

This was a great episode. I've already started my deep dive but feel as though this episode gave me a few more things to ponder and hash out. I love the idea of looking for a place that will suit the best version of myself versus "what's hot right now."

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This podcast is valuable beyond just moving abroad!

Flourish in the Foreign isn’t just about the logistics of living overseas—it’s about mindset, resilience, and growth. Listening to Black women share their experiences, challenges, wins, and perspective shifts is truly enriching. Whether or not you’re considering life abroad, this podcast serves up wisdom, inspiration, and real solutions that can apply to so many areas of life. It’s food for the soul and a must-listen for anyone seeking expansion in their journey!

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