Brown Girl In Beijing

Hello, good people! Well, this is the season finale! Already?! I know, I know. But, here it is. Today, I got to sit down with a new friend that I'd met less than a year ago. Kindall Tyson, M.Ed, LPC, NBCC, has been living in Beijing for the past few years. She works as a school counselor here and also has her own agency, Aspire Counseling and Wellness. Although we met last year, we didn't really reconnect until after my episode on my mental health aired during season 2. Once people were actually looking for therapists here in Beijing, I reached out to her to let her know that I'd be sharing her information with those that were interested. That's when our friendship began. We went out for brunch, and now we're checking in with each other and going out on friend dates. This friendship is definitely a breath of fresh air for me and it's led me to other blossoming friendships with other Black women in Beijing. We do get a little emotional here, as well, but what's a bit of tears between friends? Check out her YouTube channel and her latest videos where she's interviewed a number of people about their experiences of being Black & Abroad: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTF89oMUFeY3abff4f6Itkw Connect with Kindall: https://linktr.ee/Aspire_counselingwell IG: @aspire_counselingwell IG Links: Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Don't forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hallo, family! Today, you're in for a sweet treat! I'm joined by the founder of Nay's Delights, Renasha. She sits down with me to talk about her life in Beijing and her journey through starting a business in the middle of a pandemic. Nay's Delights was birthed out of a desire to have a taste of home while here in Beijing. She describes herself as a Guytiguan, having roots in both Guyana and Antigua & Barbuda, and her treats and delights reflect that. Though she began this as a homesick college student, a year later, she has grown and now delivers to clients all over the city including me! She serves both sweet and savory pastries and snacks and has a pretty diverse menu. On the show, she walks us through baking her carrot cake (one of my faves) *This episode was also shot and produced by Sam of ReignConcept. IG Links: Nay's Delights: @naysdelights_ ReignConcept for your photography and videography needs: @reignconcept_beijing Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914 Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Don't forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hey, everyone! On today's episode, I talk with Dr. Danelle who is a Bahamian living and working in the US. She talks about living/working abroad, married life, motherhood, COVID-19, and other adulting responsibilities. This was such a great conversation! I remember telling her that my episodes are usually anywhere between 25-45 minutes, so we should be in and out. That turned into an hour long conversation, lol, and I really didn't mind. Things get a little emotional as we talk about my own desires to have a family of my own and what that may look like, as it might differ from the traditional views of family. All in all, I'm super grateful for her taking the time out to chat with me, even while mommying during our chat. Sidenote: If anyone's in Greece, I'm definitely in the market for a Greek husband should one be available. Life Verses to keep in mind: Romans 8:28 Philippians 4:6 1 John 2:19 IG Links: Dr. Danelle: @phdee_ Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914 Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Don't forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hey, y'all! Today, I'm joined by my shadows. They're often in the peanut gallery, or even behind the camera(s), but they're front and center with me for this episode! Meet Lolo and Zozo, two of my daughters here in Beijing. They talk a little bit about themselves and how they navigate the city as students, and then we get into the dialect and accent challenge. Admittedly, I get passionate at one or two points during the episode, but it's all in love, and they still love me back, thankfully. Lolo hails from Antigua and Barbuda in the West Indies, while Zozo comes to us from Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in Africa. We find that while we're from two different parts of the world, our speech is still strongly linked to each other in some ways. Maybe we can try this again with more expats in a future season! *This episode was shot (and produced) by Sam of ReignConcept aka one of my sons. IG Links Lolo: @lolo_island_girl Zozo: @zionfelimone ReignConcept for your photography and videography needs: @reignconcept_beijing Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914 Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Don't forget to stay connected with me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for tuning in! Xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello, friends! We are back with two of my faves from the AfroGents! Ryan and Orijinal sit down to talk to me about what it's like to live in Beijing and how AfroGents was birthed out of the pandemic. Described as a band of diverse style, talent, background, and culture, the Afro-Gent band specializes in the genre of Afro-fusion - a blend of R&B, reggae, and hiphop, along with the traditional Afro-beats. They have been performing all over Beijing and their fanbase has been growing exponentially. I met Ryan over three years ago through Embassy Daytime at our church. Since then, he's been like a little brother to me and watching him grow, musically, has been an absolute joy. If you are in Beijing, send me a message to be added to the AfroGents WeChat group so that you can keep in contact with them! IG Links: Ryan: @ryanpeters_rizo Orijinal: @orijinalray Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kendall (also on Twitter): @warlord1914 Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Stay connected to your girl! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thank you for watching/listening! Xoxo Dr. Baby

Helloooooo and welcome back! It's been three months and some things have happened. This is merely the introduction to this season. We're doing things differently and I have guests coming through on every subsequent episode this season! Woot woot! I very much encourage you to watch these episodes on YouTube if you're usually a “listener” of the podcast, but you do you. I'm really excited about the conversations that have taken place, and each person I've connected with is living away from home. Also, episodes are being released WEEKLY and not biweekly this time around! WOW! Go us! Also, shoutout to my friend and sounding board, Kendall. He sees and hears a lot of my ideas before they're brought to fruition. Connect with him on Twitter and IG: @warlord1914 I hope that you all stay tuned this season and that you all enjoy each episode. Be sure to let me know how you're feeling in the comments or send me a DM on IG! Speaking of IG, let's drop some more links: Me: @drbaby_bgib Kai of Mayfield Studio w/ the new logo: @themayfieldstudio Jayme C with our theme song, “Right There”: @jaymechante_ Kai is also a published author! www.theabcanimals.com Find Mayfield Studio on FB: https://www.facebook.com/the.mayfield.studio Wanna listen to the theme song in full? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Stay connected to your girl! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thank you for watching/listening! Xoxo Dr. Baby

It's the Season 2 Finaleeeee! Whew! Time for a break! But, before I take one, I invited two of my friends to talk to you guys with me. I solicited questions and you all delivered. Due to time constraints and the fact that we're long-winded, we could only answer 4 of them. We also took a few minutes to share about our winter holidays over the years. I do hope that you enjoy watching this episode as much as we enjoyed making it. Thank you to Kaylee and Daniel for agreeing to join me AND thank you to Zozo and Lolo for supporting us with the cameras. Although I'll be taking a break from my regular episodes, I'd still love to hear from you! Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for watching and listening! Be blessed to be a blessing, y'all! See you soon! See you next time! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

IT'S CHRISTMASSSSSSSSS!!!! Are y'all as excited as I am?!?! First of all, my sinuses have me in a chokehold…so…sorry. Secondly, the first Christmas story takes place in 2013, not 2014. On this episode, we talk about my hair, for some reason, and also…CHRISTMAS away from home over the past few years. I'm very family oriented, so spending time away from my family during this time is always a little difficult. I do have a great support system, though, so that helps. Special treat for my YouTube Family: a look at the winning LipSync Battle Performance by the LeCheng family back in 2019 led by our very own Shanriah Carey aka me! I do hope that you enjoy your holiday, no matter where you are or who you're with. If you are experiencing any form of grief for any reason, I pray that you find comfort. Know that I'm thinking of you and praying for you during this season. As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for watching and listening! Be blessed to be a blessing, y'all! See you soon! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hey, everyone! First thing's first, I'm OUTSIDE today! It's wild, I know! Some of the noises get a little crazy and there's a bird that just won't quit towards the end of the episode. So…I'm sorry. This is what I get for trying something new. On this short episode, we talk a little bit more about my faith journey here in Beijing and what it's done for me. Like so many other people, I've been unable to spend physical time with my family because of the pandemic. Most days, I'm okay with it. On other days, however, it can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that it's been two years since I hugged my parents or my grandmother. Two years since I've seen the faces of my siblings and my nieces and nephews. Two years since I've felt the familial warmth of home. What's kept me going? My support system! Especially the support system I've gained through my church. I feel more and more at home and I'm grateful. Something good HAS come out of the pandemic: I've gotten more active in church. As of now, I'm a part of the Worship Team, the Prayer Team, the Social Media Team, and the Online Connect Team. Who knows what else is in store for me? I'm also fairly sure that I've left things out, but I was feeling a bit scatterbrained and mildly self-conscious, haha. I appreciate you sticking with me, thought. As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for watching and listening! See you soon! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby PS. Meiliana (who makes soap and body butter) is on WeChat if you're in China! Send me a message and I'll send her QR code for you to scan! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hey, family! On this episode, we talk about all manners of adulting! Well…medically, professionally, and personally. If it's been a while since you've had a physical, this is your wake-up call to go on ahead and get that done. Also, I'm a boss, now! Sort of. Listen to find out what's really going on. If you wanna prepare yourself for the next episode by listening to the “pre-requisite,” here you go: https://youtu.be/_FMtMWgtJN8 As promised, here's the link to the Tribe of Adam Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxY__vag265fm3Hiqhytsg As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for watching and listening! See you soon! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello, all! I hope you've been doing well. Today, we're going to talk about something that's near and dear to my heart: mental health. I truly believe that Jesus and therapy go together really when you find that your mental health needs a bit of a tune-up. I share some things I did this summer to try to get me out of a bit of a slump. If you're in Beijing and you're interested in finding a therapist here, I have contact information for three spoken for therapists. If you're outside of Beijing, I'd be happy to see if I can help with finding resources to meet you where you are. Either way, feel free to send me a DM on IG. As always, I would love to hear how I can make this a better experience for you. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Background Music: "Right There" by Jayme C https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc3rHff4ri0 Thanks for watching and listening! See you soon! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hey everyone! The Brown Girl in Beijing is BYKE!!! We're starting this season off with the answer to the number 1 question: Have we found our Beijing Bae??? Also sharing a bit about what Season 2 holds and something special I'm trying out. Please give me your feedback either through comments or DM me on IG! I would LOVE to hear from you on how I can make the Podcast/VLOG a better experience for you! Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for patiently waiting! See you next time! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello All! Welcome to Episode 6 of the BGIB Podcast! On this episode, we talk a bit about my church life. This episode is just an introduction, really, as I fully intend to show you more of my church life as this podcast progresses. Church has always been a big part of my life because of the relationships I've been able to form over the years. I've lived in Grand Bahama (The Bahamas), New Providence (The Bahamas), Virginia (USA), and now Beijing (China) and in each place I've been able to be connected with a church home. If you have more questions about the church's impact on my life, feel free to reach out and let me know! Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 Thanks for sticking around! See you next time! With love, xoxo Dr. Baby PS. Here are the links I promised! Shout out to Rev. Vernon Woodard and his Bible Study videos. Check him out: https://www.youtube.com/user/VernonLWoodard Follow him on IG: @vlw80 Here are my church homes: Beth-El Ministries (Pastor Adrian L. Bethel): https://www.facebook.com/Beth-El-Ministries-Church-108783237319582 Zion Baptist Church (East & Shirley Sts) (Pastor TG Morrison): http://www.zionbaptistchurchbahamas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ZionBaptChurch Ivy Baptist Church (Pastor Dr. Kevin Swann): https://www.facebook.com/ivybaptistchurch http://www.ivybaptistchurch.org/ BICF City Church (Pastor TJ Johnson): https://www.facebook.com/BeijingICFhttp://www.bicf.org/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9FdAzjL7MH6KpQDngskww --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello Gotham!In today's episode (episode 5), we discuss being a ninja, a dog foster, a cat owner, and an ears collector. What do these things have in common? Me!!! I'm so versatile!When I start to talk about the ears, it's probably better to hop on over to YouTube to catch a glimpse of em. No pressure, though!We're two episodes away from the Season Finale and what a ride this has been so far! Thank you for reaching out to me with your questions and topic suggestions. I welcome them all. Feel free to comment or DM me via IG/Twitter. Hit the link to reach me! https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242With Love,xoxoDr. Baby the Ninja --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello, My Loves! I hope you're well. Welcome to episode four of the podcast! On this episode I answer five questions which cover an array of topics. We're talking hair care, pets, anxiety, pandemic woes, and vaccination tings. Also excited because I have new intro and transition music courtesy of Jayme Chanté! You can visit her website: https://www.jaymechante.com or look for her on all streaming platforms to listen to her single, “Right There,” and her EP, “To All The Men I've Loved.” Shoutout to Daniel, my very honest friend, haha. Follow him on IG and Twitter: @danscoada Shoutout to the Hopelessly Tatiana Podcast! You can find it on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hopelessly-tatiana/id1528059573) or Spotify. As always, thank you for watching and listening! You are amazing and I'm grateful for you! To read my blog that covers my first year in Beijing or to find me on social media, please hit the link https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242! With Love, xoxo Dr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Hello Beautiful People!Welcome to Episode 3 of the Brown Girl in Beijing Podcast! On this episode, I talk about the struggle of learning Chinese, what eating here is like (the restaurant's name is 和合谷- hé hé gǔ), what shopping is like and what the general cost of living in Beijing is. Spoiler alert: much cheaper than at home in The Bahamas! Watch and listen to find out how much I pay for electricity and water on a monthly basis. It might surprise you! Shoutout to a part of my support system! Here are their links as promised. Rodney and Nadia Bain:RN Love Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/rnlovepodcast/Service Culture Firm: https://www.facebook.com/serviceculturefirm/Dawn the Creator:https://smart.bio/bydawnsd/Thank you for watching and listening! You are amazing and I'm grateful for you! To read my blog that covers my first year in Beijing or to find me on social media, please hit the link: https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242With Love,xoxoDr. Baby  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Disclaimer: Episode 2 is not as light and fun as the first. Although there are some laughable moments, the energy is noticeably different. This episode covers a bit of what it feels like to be a Black woman in Beijing. I share some of my experiences pre-COVID-19 and after the initial outbreak. I tried my best to make this as coherent as possible and I hope it translates as such. If it did resonate with you even a little, consider a like, share, comment, or subscription.If you have any other questions that you want me to address or if you want to watch the Vlog on YouTube or view the blog,  check the link below!https://linktr.ee/EyeLuhnDoc242 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message

Welcome to my first episode! It's been two and a half years in the making but I'm finally here to share about my experiences in Beijing.This first episode is on dating in Beijing. I cover a bit of my background as well as my dating history prior to being here. I think it's pretty compelling stuff, but that's for you to decide, lol. THANKS FOR LISTENING!!!xoxoDr. Baby --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-baby/message