The Black Expat Experience podcast is a safe, engaging space for Black expats, nomads, and study abroad students to share the genesis of their journey abroad, share how they prioritize their mental health and wellness and make the connection between the lessons that one's family and culture and their present lived experiences have impacted their understanding and acceptance of mental health, and share how they build bridges in their host country that impact their community.
Kindall C. Tyson, M.Ed., LPC-S, NCC
Christelle Pellecuer is a certified coach empowering black adoptees to navigate their adoption story and identity, fostering self-awareness, personal growth, and success. With a background in diverse sectors such as higher education, beauty and fashion, arts and culture, and charity, Christelle brings a unique perspective to her coaching practice. As the host of the Black Adoptees Identities podcast, Christelle is dedicated to amplifying the voices and experiences of adult adoptees. Christelle is also a multidisciplinary creative, in areas of fashion, film and writing exploring issues around culture, heritage and identity. If you want follow Christelle's journey and work, follow her here, @mschristellerosette and @blackadopteesidentities. She'll be running a retreat black woman adoptees in Portugal in May and Morocco in June this year. -- Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
With a Doctorate Degree in International Psychology, Master's Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Dr. Londí has studied psychology across 18 different countries throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia to be able to provide culturally contextual interventions for the populations she serves. Dr. Londí holds nearly 10 years of experience working with international families in America, Spain, England, Japan, Peru, and the Philippines, providing culturally competent therapy to individuals, couples, families and groups living and traveling abroad. To follow her journey or to ask her more in depth questions, you can find Dr. Londi at @DrLondi on IG www.DrLondi.com. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Celebrating two decades in education, Jody began her journey by establishing a tutoring business at the age of 16. She has contributed to international education for eight years, spending four in Kurdistan, Iraq, and currently marking her fourth year in China. Jody holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Mathematics from Andrews University (USA). She pursued further studies, obtaining a Master's in Environmental Science from the University of the West Indies and a Master's in Education from the University of South Wales (UK). Currently immersed in their doctoral thesis in education, Jody continues to shape the future of learning for children around the globe. You can follow Jody on LinkedIn or Instagram. __ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Ms Chineme Ugbor has over 15 years of extensive experience in the education and international development sectors, holding diverse roles across Europe, the US, and West Africa. As the co-founder and executive director of Linden Global Learning Support Services, Chineme leads a dynamic international team of student support specialists catering to international schools and families worldwide. Since its establishment in 2015 with a team of three, Linden Global Learning has grown to over 80 mental health and learning support specialists serving 120+ schools and universities in 42 countries worldwide. She is passionate about fostering an inclusive culture grounded in innovation, excellence, and kindness. Chineme is also the co-founder of Girls Gearing Up International Leadership Academy (GGU), an award-winning charity for teen girls with hubs in Germany, India, and Malawi featured in publications such as ELLE and Vogue DE. You can follow her on LinkedIn and for more information, visit: www.linden-education.com and www.girlsgearingup.org. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Ashley, originally from Detroit, Michigan, and raised in Texas, embarked on a journey that blends her love for education and a commitment to lifelong learning. Boasting a 15-year career, she has held various impactful roles, including that of an Educator and Instructional Coach, with a profound dedication to curriculum development.Currently in her sixth year of international teaching in the United Arab Emirates, Ashley embodies a holistic educational philosophy. Outside of her professional life, Ashley finds joy in spending quality time with loved ones. Whether belting out her favorite tunes, exploring diverse perspectives through literature and podcasts, or discovering new corners of the world through travel, Ashley's holistic approach to life reflects her passion for continual growth and exploration. To share in her journey, follow her on Instagram at @teachwithpassionandpurpose. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. The show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Cheryl-Ann Weekes is a High School Counselor who has worked globally since 2010, she currently lives in Dubai. Cheryl-Ann is an expert in social emotional counseling, mental health and university counseling. She loves the opportunity to have individual conversations with her students and uses quotes from her favorite authors to teach lessons about resilience, self esteem and mental health to her students. Cheryl-Ann created Weekes Enterprise, LLC in 2022 because she is passionate about the need to normalize going to therapy and creating workshops on mental health, psychological safety, boundaries, and consent for her students and community. She has done workshops with ISS, CIS, ISCA, AMISA, AIELOC, English Schools Foundation. This past summer she taught the week long course Culturally Responsive Counseling in International Schools for the Principal's Training Center. - You can follow Cheryl-Ann here: Info@weekesenterprise.com Website weekesenterprise.com Linkedin Cheryl-Ann Weekes IG Bajanexpatcounselor - Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Originally from Ohio, Vanessa is a single mother of two children: Ariana, age 16, and Isaac, age 8. Vanessa, Ariana and Isaac began life abroad almost 7 years ago when they moved to Hanoi, Vietnam in February 2017. Originally from Ohio, Vanessa is a single mother of two children: Ariana, age 16, and Isaac, age 8. Vanessa, Ariana and Isaac began life abroad almost 7 years ago when they moved to Hanoi, Vietnam in February 2017. In April 2020, Vanessa joined the FDA Office of Global Policy and Strategy (OGPS) to serve as the Country Director for the FDA OGPS China Office located in Beijing, China. In this role, Vanessa leads an in-country team of up to 25 U.S. direct hires and 7 international staff who all work to strengthen the safety, quality and effectiveness of billions of dollars of food, pharmaceutical and medical device products produced in China for the United States market. At the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, the FDA China Office works closely with inter agency partners USDA, USTR and FCS Commercial Affairs on the trade aspects of commodity supply chain and commerce activities that intersect with FDA's mission of protecting and promoting the public health of Americans by ensuring regulatory compliance with food, drug and device safety rules. Additionally, if you are interested in learning more about Foreign Service Fellowships with the US Department of State, visit this site, https://careers.state.gov/interns-fellows/foreign-service-fellowships/ . Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our account, @blackexpatexperience, and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Dr. Aaron Jones has lived in Qatar for the last 4 years. All of Dr. Jones' educational experiences have focused on human thought, human development, human behavior, and human learning. Dr. Jones leans on his academic, professional, and personal experiences when supporting students' mental health, watching them catch glimpses of their greatness in the university application process at the American School of Doha (ASD). Dr. Jones also enjoys speaking, publishing articles in professional literature and conferences, and sitting on university advisory boards. Lastly, Dr. Jones was most recently the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (EDIJ) Curriculum Coach at (ASD). In this role, he was charged with ensuring the curriculum is socially and emotionally safe and reflective of the many identities present within the American School of Doha community. However, this upcoming school year, Dr. Jones will serve as the Head Guidance and College placement at ASD. Dr. Jones is also a university professor teaching Masters and Doctoral students at Saint Joseph's University. Dr. Jones lives by the following words, " I laugh and joke, but I don't play!" Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our account, @blackexpatexperience, and the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
This conversation with Tia Goolsby was so engaging and filled with nuggets about motherhood, community, culture, and taking a leap of faith. - Entrepreneur Tia (Tie-a) Savonne Goolsby has many talents. She is a travel coach, author, wife, mother of three, and has a bookkeeping company, The Bookkeeping Guru. She is a passionate advocate for truly living life and traveling. Traveling has been essential to her growth, independence, and networking. She has lived in Changhua, Taiwan, Bogotá, Colombia, and now Merida, Mexico. - As a travel coach, Tia mentors people who desire to relocate abroad and experience life boldly. She helps them develop a solid relocation plan through guidance and coaching. Tia honestly believes that making a home abroad can be a catalyst for positive change, and she is eager to help others find the peace and contentment that come with living abroad. Over the years, She has worked with clients, helping them achieve a more fulfilling and peaceful life abroad. - In her e-book, Merida & Me, you will find out how, Tia and her family, relocated from the US to Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic. They sold all their possessions and set out on a serendipitous adventure around the world. Their humorous, unconventional story will inspire you to take the trip yourself. Tia has shared how she is inspird by the words of Carl Jung, “You are what you do, not what you say you'll do.” You can follow Tia on TikTok (tia.savonne) Kasa Travel Coach Tia, and if you have questions for her, you can reach her at info.travelcoachtia@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Donald grew up in Marlboro Project Housing in Coney Island and eventually moved to a The Flatbush area during his childhood. After college, Donald joined the U.S. Navy to see the world and earn money for college to become an MD. Donald has led a storied life- from being a Navy Veteran, to becoming a FireMedic, to acquiring his Real Estate License, to becoming an entrepreneur. Donald would eventually decide to move from the USA to live abroad in SE Asia while traveling the world with his family. He is also passionate about connecting with other Veterans and helping them to live more aligned lives. To contact Donald, you can email him at DonaldVWilliamsjr@gmail.com, and you can follow his journey on Instagram, Tick Tock, and Youtube at The_Black_Connection. -- Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Hailing from Newbern, North Carolina, Quinnesian Joyner is a mom of two beautiful children and wife to an amazing husband. She and her family have been living in China for the last 4 years, and she's been working as an international educator. Quinnesian states," I love working internationally because my family and I are able to experience new languages and cultures." Growing up as a military dependent, she considers herself a third culture kid, traveling with her family all over the world. As a result, she gained so much and wanted her family to have that similar experience. __ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Denise is Operations Consultant & Founder of ‘Coming to St Lucia'. Having lived her entire life in the UK, she set her intention, planned her transition, and now enjoying a new life in St Lucia! Having spent years in various sectors including retail and Welfare to work, she spent 4 years as Deputy Chief Executive for King's College London Student Union. For the last 6 years, I've worked for a small-medium size family business in the UK. Now self-employed, she works remotely for the same company doing everything from strategy to operations, HR to business development and anything in between. From 2016 to 2020, she was a very vocal and active a Trustee and Chair of the HR committee for an intergenerational charity, Magic Me in one of London's most under privileged boroughs. Bringing together young & elderly people through arts. During the same period was a Community Panel Member with London Borough of Croydon youth offending service supporting young people to make better choices. Planning, organizing, and making things happen are the things that make her happy and the reason for starting ‘Coming to St Lucia'; to help others plan and work towards their new life and navigate all the scary twists and turns that come with such a monumental move. She says, ‘it's not easy, but it really is achievable.' To follow Denise's journey or to seek information about visiting St.Lucia, follow Denise on Instagram @comingtoslu. _ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Heather currently calls Lisbon, Portugal her home. She is a Disabled Veteran and a single mom from New Jersey. Furthermore, she is the cofounder of Black in Portugal & the founder of The Lisboa Melanin Collective. While living in Lisbon, she has created an entire thriving community for the people of the African diaspora, ranging from expats not only from America but from 20+ other countries, while bridging the gap within the local African diaspora. Heather ascribes to the following from our forever FLOTUS, Michelle Obama, "Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you. Let them make you even hungrier to succeed." If you want to follow Heather's journey or contact her for information, use the following: BIP group https://m.facebook.com/groups/black2portugal/ BIP IG @black.in.portugal LMC IG @lisboamelanincollective YouTube https://m.youtube.com/c/UnconventionalItinerary/videos - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show (5 stars please)! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Ms. Roya is originally from Houston, Texas, USA where she worked for Houston Independent School District for nine years in roles such as high school English teacher, Graduation Coach, and New Teacher Professional Development Coordinator before transitioning to Middle School Counseling. She has over 15 years of experience in the educational sector, with the most recent years spent cultivating an international presence as a High School Counselor. Ms. Roya earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in British Literature from University of North Texas, USA and her Master of Education in Counselor Education with a Licensed Professional Counselor endorsement from Houston Baptist University, USA. Ms. Roya lived in Doha, Qatar (Middle East) 2017-2023 serving as a comprehensive School Counselor at the secondary and high school levels. Her counseling niche is working exclusively with grades 10-12 to help them navigate their college and career pathways and has graduated about 110 students from the American/AP and IB curriculum. She enjoys helping students, whom she endearingly calls “Love bugs”, find their voice and purpose while guiding them to the next step in their educational and personal journeys. Outside of counseling, she enjoys conversations with depth, listening to podcasts, indoor cycling, and pursuing her licensure to become a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate in Texas. You can follow Jaime's journey on LinkedIn, and if you have any questions for her, you can email her at jaimelroya@gmail.com. -- In September, Jaime will be leading an Academy course through International School Counselor Association in the Fall. This course will help School Counselor's set boundaries and protect the role on campus to ensure highest levels of efficacy. -- Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Tara is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She has over 13 years of experience as a School Counselor at the middle and high school levels. While the majority of her experience was in Charlotte, North Carolina, her most recent position is High School Counselor for girls 9th-12th at American International School in Abu Dhabi. This is her third year as an international School Counselor. Tara's mission is to ignite hope and assist individuals with living a quality life, and she often ascribes to the following, "Live well, Laugh often, Love much." __ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in the US and raised in Lagos Nigeria and New Jersey, Jeff is the Diploma Programme Coordinator at an international school in Beijing. He is married with a wonderful son. Jeff has lived and worked in China for the last 8 years. In his free time, he enjoys sports, the occasional read, discussing politics and history, listening to music, and cheering the Lakers and Mets (both could be better at the moment!). Jeff lives by the following words, "It is what it is." __ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Zoe Smith is a British-Grenadian entrepreneur and former journalist, founder, and creator of the Exodus Collective. She is a self-described repat to Grenada and wants to make it easier for people to move to the Caribbean. "She founded the Exodus Collective as a platform to inspire people in the African Diaspora to relocate to the Caribbean and to help equip them with the knowledge the need to do so" (Travel Noire). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Chrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring members of the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad. Chrishan is also the host and producer of the Blaxit Global podcast. Since its launch, Blaxit Global has been featured in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Huffpost, Travel Noire, InStyle Magazine, The Miami Times, PBS, The Houston Chronicle, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Business and Ebony Magazine. Chrishan is a multiple award-winning digital marketing expert. She's received several prestigious industry awards including the 2019 Gold ARF David Ogilvy Award for the Advil PM Dance Campaign, and the “40 Under Forty” award from The Network Journal magazine. Chrishan earned her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from SUNY Albany, and a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University. She is a mom of two and plans to move to Portugal in 2023. To follow Chrishan's journey and the work of Blaxit Global, visit our website www.blaxitglobal.com or join our private community Blaxit Global Passport - https://blaxit-global-passport.mn.co/ Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/blaxitglobal YouTube - / blaxitglobal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blaxitglobal Listen to the Blaxit Global podcast on all major podcast platforms. Grab your free Move Abroad Starter Kit - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60f728... Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course - https://chrishanwright.thrivecart.com... - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Sharon Ehrlich (pronounced Err-lick) is a Bronx raised native New Yorker. Growing up as Afro-Latina has provided her with access to 2 cultures which has enriched her life immensely. She is a first generation American which informed many of her education and career decisions in her early life. Sharon has reinvented her career and likes to say that she is currently in the Sharon 3.0 phase of her professional life. Her marriage to an Austrian national brought her to Vienna, Austria, where she has lived for the past 23 years. Sharon is a devoted daughter, wife, and mother of a young adult son and has advocated for the inclusion (and belonging) of minoritized people in the workplace. She is an avid baker, a voracious reader and recently has rediscovered her interest in physical fitness. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Adrienne M Waller is originally from Metro-Detroit, Michigan, USA. She studied at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor for undergraduate studies with a concentration in Organizational Studies and Sociology. She received her masters for National Louis University in Elementary Education with a concentration in Special Education. Adrienne has been in education for over 15 years doing parent involvement work, teaching and leadership; serving in public, private and charter schools in the US, Qatar, China, Kuwait and now the Cayman Islands. Her leadership learning includes earning a Cambridge Leadership Certificate, Michigan School Administrator's Certificate and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certificate. Matched with her leadership qualifications is a teaching certificate in Illinois for Elementary Education, Special Education, Middle School Social Studies and Middle School Math. Adrienne is the owner of Worldwide Educator, LLC an education consulting company focused on empowering educators to own their instructional genius while activating students. She helps educators realize their dreams beyond the classroom and across the world. Additionally, she has worked with educators across the country and the world in a variety of topics including but not limited to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Differentiated Instruction, Student Centered Learning and Effective English Language Arts Instruction. -- To support Adrienne and follow her journey and work, follow her here, www.worldwideeducator.org and https://instagram.com/worldwideeducator?utm_medium=copy_link. -- Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Hailing from Illinois, Tatiana is the host of the Hopelessly Tatiana podcast and a community activist and organizer around issues affecting Gender and Sexual minorities currently based in Beijing, China. Tatiana also has a passion for poetry and leads discussions and performances around selected topics around her activism passions and interests etc. She's spent the last 4 years living in Beijing. “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” a quote by Mahatma Gandhi, is one she fashions her life by. You can use the following email to contact Tatiana, a.tatiana2010@gmail.com. - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Ronnie Mckenzie, a direct-response copywriter and university teacher, is a New Jersey native... who is curious about life and enjoys meeting people from different cultures. Her passion for travel has taken her to 13 countries. She lived in China for 3 years and currently resides in Australia. Ronnie has overcome a lot of difficulties growing up. Her mother past away when she was 12, and by the time she was 22, all her family members on her mother's side had died. So from an early age, she understood that life is short and security was an illusion. Because she experienced extreme pain and devastation in her life at an early age, she decided to face her fears head on and kick them in the neck! Ronnie had a fear of public speaking, so she became a university professor. She feared moving to China for a job opportunity - but got on that plane. Ronnie Mckenzie believes that when you face your fears... you'll find your superpowers! If you want to follow her journey, you can reach her at ronniewrite4me@gmail.com and follow her at 1 Limitless life on her youtube channel. _____ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in NY and raised in Lemoore, CA ( near Fresno ), Jamaal Aziz ( aka TJ Reid ) is a podcaster, artist, radio host, editor, voice artist- media professional in Beijing China. Majoring in Psychology at the University of California Merced, he initially wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but altered his career focus after traveling abroad to Thailand, Japan, and several other countries. Though currently working in media, psychology has still been a substantial influence in his life and other ventures such as teaching abroad, podcasting, and painting. Jamaal has lived abroad in multiple countries yet has called China home for the last 7 years. Lastly, when offering his favorite quite, he shared the following, "Strive. Struggle. Fight……to be the best version of yourself." For inquiries, please contact him at the following email address, Tonyreid1982@yahoo.com. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Author, Dr. Natasha Gordon- Chipembere has been a professor of African Diasporic literature for over 20 years. She has taught in classrooms from South Africa to New York to Costa Rica. Telling the stories of her ancestral homeland and facilitating the growth of current and future authors is also a passion of hers. You can read more about Dr. Gordon-Chipembere's journey in these two articles in Essence Magazine: https://www.essence.com/lifestyle/par... https://www.essence.com/culture/retur.... Also, you can learn more about her Tengo Sed Writer's Retreats here, http://www.indisunflower.wix.com/nata.... You can locate her on Instagram at @natashagordonchipembere to follow her journey. - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Kiera is a former US Air Force Veteran that is now a Virtual Assistant from Seattle, WA. She is also a aspiring travel content creator. Kiera was drawn to to her African heritage and was excited to learn more about her culture, history, and traditions. At the beginning of 2022, she left the United States to move to Sierra Leone, and she now uses her platform to showcase the beauty of the continent of Africa. You can follow Kiera's Journey at @keeks.travels. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Season one of Black and Abroad was filled with so many revelations and open doors. This series is a long-awaited passion project, and it will unlock so many new opportunities for so many people. I hope that you have had an opportunity to taken an opportunity to view the episodes, leave your constructive feedback, and share in your respective communities. I hope that you enjoy listening to the lived experiences of fellow Black expats thriving around the globe. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in California, Tai, grew up as a military brat living all over the world in places such as Spain, Germany, Korea, Bahrain, and Kuwait, in addition to various states across the US. Currently, Tai and her family reside in Portugal, and she works as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Mark Allan Karanja Ngina, a Kenyan scriptwriter, content developer, and copy editor, has worked extensively in the fields of entertainment and journalism. Currently based in Beijing, China, Mark provides a platform for a diverse set of Queer voices in China to share their experiences on being Queer in China. Mark is particularly passionate about Black, African, and sexual minority-based social justice issues and has penned a few Op-eds published on prominent online platforms in Africa and beyond. With a passion for effecting change and an ethos of being the change one wishes to see in the world, Mark writes from a considered and deeply personal perspective, sharing his own experiences and effectively engaging with the audiences he wishes to connect with. In the future, Mark wishes to be a published author, but for now, continues to liaison with the Queer communities in Beijing and Kenya to effectively share their stories. If you would like to connect with Mark, you can reach out to him on the following platforms: Email: Marqueviergen@yahoo.com Instagram: @Marqueviergen Blog: https://beijingqueerspacedisruptors.wordpress.com/Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Shagi was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica, a beautiful Caribbean island, where he enjoyed spending time in nature, engaging in casual conversations, eating good food, and drinking good rum. Professionally, Shagi works in the Marketing & Branding sector, building a variety of brands. He currently is working diligently to build the brand, LARRY THE BIRD, and a few other projects. Shagi also states that he has an affinity for style and sneakers. To learn more about Shagi, his life, and his work, follow him on the following platforms: Instagram: @ownlyshagi LinkedIn: Shagi Defoe WeChat: shagi14. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Olivia Nadine, a native of Washington, D.C., has been an active member of the expat community since moving to Beijing in May 2016. In May 2017, she was co-lead for a 2-day event called Umoja, that was purposed to bring WeChat connections into real life and create a space for dialogue, art, and community. This was the first event of many dedicated to building community, as it the focal point of all her work. She has gone on to start a soul food concept, BlackEXPO, & an all natural skin care brand. If you are interested in connecting with Olivia and following her journey abroad, you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @MissONadine. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born and raised between France, Guadeloupe and Martinique, Jess found a passion for language and decided that teaching others how to love languages would be part of her professional journey. Jess is her mum's only daughter and her dad's oldest daughter. Due to working conditions in the French West Indies and her desire to live her passion, she decided to teach in China- an unexpected career detour and far from what she originally planned career wise. We hope that Jess' time in China helps her grow in all the ways that she desires. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Nathanael is a 21-year old student from Kadoma, Zimbabwe. He was offered a scholarship to study in China. While in Beijing, he's been studying engineering and is also a start-up entrepreneur. He comes from a large family, three boys and two girls. His family experienced a significant life-changing event with the death of his father in 2012. He is inspired by his hard-working mother and the memory of his late father. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
During this panel discussion, Black expat educators discuss a wide variety of topics and share their experiences working in cities such as Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne. The purpose of this panel was to gain a first-hand account of their lives inside and outside their classrooms and offices, from varying vantage points, to work as Black educators in diverse international settings. There are numerous opportunities to work abroad in education if you know what you want, where you are interested in living, if you have a passion for educating kids/young adults, and you like to travel. Hopefully, someone is inspired to seek out opportunities to work abroad. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Originally from the Mid-West, Diara Parker is a senior executive and equity consultant, passionate about elevating and centering marginalized voices and perspectives into policy and systems change. As the COO and Chief Organizational Development Consultant for EQT By Design - a consulting firm based in the United States - Diara supports organizations and communities as they redesign, build, and implement strategic initiatives through an equity and justice-centered lens. Prior to joining the EQT By Design team, Diara worked in the nonprofit and domestic violence fields, where she experienced significant burnout.This reality invited Diara to examine her own complicated and challenging relationship to wellness and rest. After years of reflection, therapy, and deep shadow work, Diara and her husband moved to Lisbon, Portugal - sight unseen - to embark on a new life journey centered around healing and exploration, and they haven't looked back! Diara has a master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Development from the University of Colorado Boulder and a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is passionate about creating more just and equity-centered communities and systems while also creating space for her own joy and liberation. Diara's quote to remember is, “We cannot realize the world we want without our own healing and transformation” - Adrienne Maree Brown If you want to follow or connect with Diara, visit her profile on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/diaraparker/. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Andrew hails from the beautiful Caribbean twin island State of Antigua and Barbuda. He is the oldest of three boys in his family. He started college, taking up courses in Banking and Finance but later realize that that was not his calling. After completing that program, Andrew was awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship to further his studies abroad. He left everything behind and journeyed to China at the age of 20. This was his first international travel and bursting with excitement, Andrew was about to put his 100% in the life before him. Failure was never an option.To-date, marks 13 years since Andrew landed in the city of Beijing, China. He completed both his Bachelors and Master's Degree; of which he obtained full scholarship and graduated with honors. Andrew is more than just his academics. Andrew dabbles in hair dressing, make up artistry, baking and fashion designing; and even now…..CANDLE MAKING! As a self-taught tailor (still learning), he founded the brand Oshun Signature. It's a clothing accessories one-stop brand with handmade unique pieces crafted for the ‘powerful sophisticated woman'. Andrew is a very humble and fun person to be around with. Trustworthy, loyal and kindhearted are some of the adjectives that best describes the fabric of his very being. Andrew is now working as a Human Resources Manager/Recruiter at one of the top international bilingual schools in Beijing. He sits in a role that is very fulfilling as he helps foreigners settle in their positions abroad, Beijing for that matter. Now that he speaks fluent Chinese and is embedded into the culture, he aims to help and advocate for foreigners whose shoes he once walked in. If you'd like to follow his journey, Andrew can be found on Instagram at @keithroyjohnson. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Sharolyn, is a social entrepreneur who promotes racial equity, social advocacy, and community empowerment. She is the founder and CEO of Xpat, Inc. and creator of The Xpat App, which connects the global Black community that works, studies, and lives abroad. With representation from over 120 countries & territories across the globe, the app includes the world's largest online directory for Black expats, nomads, and study abroad students. Equipped with insights from her global experience, Sharolyn is on a mission to improve the social mobility and overall wellbeing of the Black community by providing exposure and access to experiences, networks, and opportunities abroad. Originally from Detroit, the Spelman grad currently resides in Lisbon, Portugal where she devotes her time to growing the Xpat community, exploring new cultures, and investing in passion projects. "Go where you grow and never stop exploring" is a motto that guides Shar's life. If you want to connect with Shar and support the pivotal work she is doing, follow her on the following platforms: Shar: @FeetMeetsLand on IG Xpat: @XpatChats on IG and https://www.xpatinc.com/ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Chanel, a Digital Innovation teacher, English teacher, and baker from Illinois came to Beijing the summer of 2016 with the hopes of furthering her career in education. What she obtained in return was worth more than a salary and teaching experience combined. Her life in China has helped establish the relationships she has aspired to have with her friends, colleagues ,and most importantly herself. If you would like to follow Chanel's journey, you can connect with her on the following platforms: Wechat: EccentricQueen Wechat: SugaMama90 Instagram: @eccentricqueen90 TikTok: eccentricqueen90 LinkedIn: Chanel Trammell Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Dr. Shannon A. B. Evans, born in Freeport Grand Bahama, is a 6th grade English teacher that currently resides in Beijing, China. Dr. E knew she wanted to be a teacher by the age of 7, and she worked diligently toward that goal. She has an undergraduate degree in Primary Education, and she left The Bahamas at the age of 21 to pursue a master's degree in School Counseling. She worked in various therapeutic settings until she returned home in 2016. After two years at home, she moved to Beijing in 2018. Shannon's original plan was to stay in Beijing for 14 months; however, three and a half years and two jobs later, she's not yet ready to leave. To add another accomplishment to her list, in the midst of the numerous transitions Dr. Evans managed to complete her PhD in counselor education and supervision. If you want to learn more about Dr. Evans' journey abroad, how she impacts her community, and how she makes her mental health a priority, you can follow her on Instagram at @drbaby_bgib. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
I felt this series was vital in order to reframe the narrative about Black people of the diaspora living their best lives, traveling, impacting their communities, and making their mental health a priority. This series is will hopefully spotlight the importance of us taking up space throughout the world, driving our own narratives, and creating opportunities for others in our community. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
thank you for tuning in to the show today. In the spirit of transparency, I wanted to share with you that The Black Expat Experience was rebranded shortly after the first season was completed; therefore, as you listen to episodes from season 1, you may hear the episodes in this season being referred to by the podcast's former iteration, Black and Abroad. I was unaware that there was another group by this name, and in honoring their hard work and wanting to differentiate myself and rebrand in a way that was more aligned and original, the Black Expat Experience was born. I can assure you, however, that all of the sessions and conversations after the show's rebrand are just as impactful, entertaining and engaging. Thank you for understanding. We look forward to your continued support, and we vow to offer you quality, honest, and relelvent content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Black Men Abroad is a special episode of the Black Expat Experience live show and podcast. The mission of the series and this episode is to provide Black expats of the diaspora a constructive platform to share the genesis of their journeys abroad, share how they make their mental health a priority, and share how they impact their communities. Through honest conversations, The Black Expat Experience demonstrates that there are opportunities around the world to live your best life, be mentally and physically well, and blaze a trail for others to follow. Listed below are some resources to help with mental health and wellness for men: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/09/c... https://www.everydayhealth.com/black-... https://www.talkspace.com/blog/black-... https://therapyforblackmen.org/ https://blackmenheal.org/ Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
-A native of Washington State, Dr. Raphael X. Moffett began his career in higher education and motivational speaking at Clark Atlanta University in 2002. He was inspired by working with college students and made the decision to pursue a career in student affairs. During the past 20 years, he has gained valuable experience serving in progressive leadership roles at Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Trinity University. Known as a leader that motivates people to succeed, Dr. Moffett has also served in senior leadership positions as the Vice President for Student Services at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas and the Vice President for Student Affairs at Langston University in Langston, Oklahoma, and Dean of Students at Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China. Currently, Dr. Moffett serves as the Chief Student Affairs Officer at Schwarzman Scholars located at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. In this role, he strives to create and promote a community that supports the holistic success of students both inside and outside of the classroom. Dr. Moffett is a visionary that is committed to enhancing the quality of life for others by providing them with skills and tools needed to succeed. He is known in higher education as being a servant leader who is personable, goal oriented, and values driven. Dr. Moffett focuses on providing all of his constituents with effective services and unique developmental opportunities with the intent to help them maximize their potential. His philosophy is that every person has the ability to achieve professional success and personal growth with the proper guidance and support. Dr. Moffett also is the President and Founder of Inspire YOUniversity, LLC, a consultancy supporting universities, sports teams, corporations, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations to become the best versions of themselves. He specializes in motivational speaking, executive coaching, team building, professional skill development, cultural competence training, and leadership development. His goal is to help participants grow their capacity to succeed and live fulfilling professional and personal lives. He has keynoted and/or consulted for several organizations including but not limited to Sam's Club, Harvard University, Texas A&M University, University of Central Oklahoma, Marshall University, University of West Georgia, Langston University Men's Basketball, Clark Atlanta University, Executive Women International, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. Dr. Moffett received his Bachelor's degree in English from Washington State University in 2002. He earned his Master's degree in Educational Leadership from Clark Atlanta University in 2004 and earned his doctorate from Clark Atlanta University in 2008. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, visiting family, reading, watching and playing basketball, calligraphy, music production, trying new restaurants, and traveling. To follow him and his family's journey, you can follow Dr. Moffett at the following: IG: @rxmoffett WeChat: @rxmoffett Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
A custom I notice that many people are getting into is choosing a guiding word at the beginning of each year. My word of the year for 2023 is TRUST! As always, I will use this word to guide my steps and help me remain mindful of my goals, my resolve, and capabilities. - What is your word of the year for 2023? Feel free to share in the comments. Remember that you are your best thing, so prioritize your mental health today! Don't forget to subscribe to our mailing list at www.aspirecounselingwell.com for the latest updates and strategies on how to maximize your mental health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born and raised in Barbados, Jevon always loved his vibrant culture and the small island he calls home. Growing up, his parents instilled in him the importance of traveling the world to experience new cultures and to see that there is life beyond the shores of Barbados. "The world is your oyster" his mother would always say, which led to him leaving home at 18 years old to study his bachelors in Jamaica. Wanting to live in a country beyond the Caribbean, he decided in 2019, in order to challenge himself some more, that he would move to the furthest place that he could think of which was China. As Asian culture was one of the few cultures he'd never experience first hand, this was an amazing opportunity for him to learn Asian customs and to grow as a person. 3 years later, he still enjoys his time in China and looks forward to all that the future has in store for him here." He's currently working as a Mobile Game Narrative Designer. Thank you for taking some time to view this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and join our community by subscribing to our newsletter. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Hailing from the country of Ireland, Marlene has been living and working in Beijing for almost 4 years as an educator. She describes herself as a bubbly, forward, and honest person, and she lives by the mantra, "Don't look back. Live life to the fullest." Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
An artist, writer, and educator whose perspective on “the female experience” has been distinctly molded by her upbringing, Ms. Gina P. Nelson is the Founder and Chief Creative Director of Bella and Bella Productions, a platform (launching on March 8, 2022) dedicated to uplifting, inspiring and empowering young girls and women. As one of ten children (and one of two girls) born to Guyanese, South American parents, Ms. Nelson understands the importance of building and nurturing a strong community of women. She is a champion of female empowerment and ultimately hopes that the Bella and Bella platform serves as the space where meaningful dialogue is exchanged, team collaboration is fostered, risk-taking is encouraged and dreams are nurtured. Ms. Nelson holds a bachelor's degree in English from Wesleyan University and a master's degree in Education from New York University. Her educational background spans the fields of grant writing, curriculum & assessment development, leadership capacity building, and school improvement planning. An accomplished writer and artist, her artwork has been featured in both group and solos shows in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and her personal narrative writings were recently published in a Women's Anthology titled “Our Voices: Our Stories: Advancing, Celebrating, Embracing and Empowering Girls and Women of Color”. An avid traveler and purveyor of other cultures who has sojourned to 54 countries across five continents, Ms. Nelson believes in the generative power of storytelling to connect people with each other and the world. Ms. Nelson currently resides in the UAE, where she founded the Diving for Pearls Podcast, a podcast about female thought leaders, innovators and visionaries making transformative inroads in the region. Additionally, she serves as the Deputy Cluster Manager for approximately 100 public schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Ms. Nelson lives by the quote, Put the excuses in the bin." Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in Washington, D.C., Uriah is a Master Cosmetologist and the creator and founder of JustSkin, a natural skincare line made with organic and high quality ingredients. Shortly after moving to China, Uriah realized that there was a lack of recognizable and available skincare products, especially those without the possibility of having whitening agents in them. For years, she made products only for herself and gifted them for birthdays or as tokens of appreciation. After recognizing that there was a high demand for great skincare products, Uriah decided that she would share the goodness of her products with everyone. Using her professional expertise, she formulates her handmade products in Beijing. The products are great for anyone who wants to explore and cultivate a healthy skincare regimen. Uriah also serves as an educator at an international school in Beijing. In her own words, "It's most rewarding to show up as your full, authentic self." To follow her journey, go to @uria.h on nInstagram and JustSkin_on Wechat here in China. Thank you for taking time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in Washington, DC and raised in Waldorf, Maryland, Stephon has spent the last year living and working in China. For years, Stephon worked as a Professional Stunt Performer for film and live theatrical shows, and now he is a precision driver, living and working in Qinghuangdao China. Stephon chooses to live by these words, "Be Humble, Yet Not Weak; Proud, Yet Not Boastful." We're certain he has many more amazing feats to accomplish in his future. We applaud his him being a trailblazer. Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Adalia Aborisade is a veteran educator, world traveler, and financial coach. After reaching financial independence on a teacher's salary, she packed up her then 15-year-old daughter, canine sidekick, and sewing machine for a move to Honduras and has never looked back. Adalia's podcast and YouTube channel provide great resources for Black women looking to live life on their own terms. She often says, "The universe tends to unfold as it should." Those are sage words of comfort to live by. Please follow Adalia on the following platforms: Instagram: @PickyGirlTravels YouTube: Picky Girl Travels The World Thank you for taking time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, raised in Las Vegas, NV, Meckell, an entrepreneur and business owner living in Mexico City, is a queer travel addict, digital nomad, and content creator. Through her travel brand, Travel Well with Meckell, she creates content that inspires people to follow their dreams of entrepreneurship and/or living abroad. In addition to inspiration, Meckell's channel provides tips, current events, and insightful information for people interested in traveling or starting a new life abroad! Meckell's travel brand was inspired by her own journey of leaving the US, which showed her what liberation could look like. To follow Meckell's journey or to get inspiration, insights, and tips on life abroad, check out and subscribe to their YouTube channel, Travel Well with Meckell, at : https://www.youtube.com/c/travelwellw... Meckell has great words to live by: “Don't believe everything you think!” Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in under resourced communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
At 63, Toni Denise, a retired Corporate Trainer and now a Life Coach & Expat Coach, decided she wanted to recapture the excitement of living abroad again, as she had in her younger years. She also wanted to rediscover her faith in a new way. She knew moving abroad would put her in a position to totally trust God. Having a strong desire to live by the beach, Toni moved to Play Del Carmen and for the past nine months she has been living her dream of being walking distance from the beach. Toni is passionate about encouraging women over 50 to live more, love themselves, and say “YES” again to life. You can follow Toni on the following platforms: IG: riseupandbloom YouTube:Rise Up & Bloom Facebook:Rise Up and Bloom Coaching email: riseupandbloomcoaching@gmail.com Thank you for investing your time and listening to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
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