Best Chrishan Wright Podcasts (2025)

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Courtney Bowden: Culture, Creativity, & Community in Playa del Carmen 1:02:58

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Meet Courtney Bowden, the dynamic creator of Black Expat Stories, a multimedia platform chronicling the real-life journeys of Black expats around the world. Courtney shares what led her from Michigan to the sun-soaked shores of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and how a desire for ease, freedom, and authenticity shaped her relocation journey. With a rich …

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Marissa Price: Liberation, Healing, and Purpose 37:25

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Meet Marissa Price, Co-Founder of the Job Liberation Virtual Summit for Black Women. Together, we dive into what it truly means to liberate ourselves from toxic work environments and reclaim our joy, power, and purpose. As a Social Worker, Workshop Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Business Coach dedicated to helping Black women heal and build alig…

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Rory Verrett: Finding Peace & Purpose on the Path to Portugal 40:48

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What happens when a high-powered executive recruiter decides he's had enough of America’s grind—and makes a bold move abroad? In this episode of the Blaxit Global Podcast, I sit down with Rory Verrett, founder of Protégé Search and the Protégé Leadership Academy, to explore his powerful journey from corporate boardrooms to a more peaceful life in L…

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Shirley Johnson: Under the Tuscan Sun 38:23

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Meet Shirley Johnson, an entrepreneur and mother who made the bold move from the U.S. to Firenze (Florence), Italy, four years ago. Shirley shares her journey of starting a new life in Tuscany, building a business abroad, and raising her son in a new culture. From navigating the Italian lifestyle to embracing the challenges and rewards of entrepren…

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Traneka René - Beyond Borders: Lessons from Living Abroad & Repatriating 34:52

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What does it take to move abroad and thrive? And what happens when you decide to return? Traneka René, founder of Melanin Madrid, talks about her journey from South Korea to Spain and back to the U.S. We dive into the realities of global mobility—how to make an international move successful, the financial side of living abroad, and why repatriating…

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Behind the Scenes of My Move to Portugal with Start Abroad 32:44

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In this episode of Blaxit Global podcast, I’m catching up with Zach and Ana, the dynamic duo behind Start Abroad—the company that helped project manage my move to Portugal! Start Abroad offers personalized relocation services for professionals, retirees, families, and digital nomads. We dive into the ins and outs of international relocation, the co…

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Nicole Barrett: Resilience, Renovation & Renewal in Seixal 53:16

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In this heartfelt reunion episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, I sit down with Nicole Barrett, owner of The Saudade Life and one of the original members of the Blaxit Global Passport community. Nicole shares her incredible journey, beginning in Jamaica, where her story was shaped, to the U.S., where she spent 30 years, and finally to Seixal, Portu…

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From Oakland to Abundance: Tracie Collins on Living, Loving, and Thriving in San Miguel de Allende 59:34

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Meet Tracie Collins, the trailblazing Founder of the National Black Doulas Association®, as she shares her transformative journey from Oakland, California, to her life in the vibrant San Miguel de Allende with her wife. Tracie opens up about embracing the divine feminine, living with intention, and unlocking abundance in all areas of life. With ove…

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From Chicago to Amsterdam: A Life Well Traveled with Maureen Jenkins 59:07

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In this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, I sit down with Maureen Jenkins, a corporate storyteller, former journalist, and passionate citizen of the world. A Chicago native with an impressive travel résumé spanning nearly 40 countries and territories, Maureen shares her journey of living as a four-time expat. From the artistic streets of Floren…

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Season 6 Finale: Get OUT! 22:04

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The season 6 finale of the Blaxit Global podcast wraps with a conversation about why despite the latest excitement surrounding the upcoming U.S. election, it's time to stay the course, GET OUT, and start living the life you've dreamed of. Mentioned in the Episode: Move to Portugal Virtual Summit 2025 Waitlist - https://bit.ly/2024-Move2PortugalSumm…

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Benjamin Myers: From Courtrooms to Kenya 1:10:08

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Benjamin Myers is a dynamic and inspiring individual whose journey from Minneapolis attorney to East Africa showcases the power of change and resilience. After earning his law degree at Hamline University School of Law in 2000, Benjamin founded his own law firm in Minneapolis, where he worked for over two decades. Facing numerous professional and p…

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Malikah Kelly: Hong Kong Hustle & Flow 51:01

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Malikah Kelly is a dynamic content creator and serial expat with a background in strategic marketing. Malikah holds an MBA and has embarked on a life-changing journey that began in Milan, Italy. Since then, she has lived in Beirut, Lebanon, and currently resides in Hong Kong, with her next destination still unknown. Join us as we explore Malikah's …

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Kara Stevens: Wealth and Wellness in Ghana 51:38

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Kara Stevens is a trailblazer who, after a distinguished career in education, embarked on an inspiring adventure to Ghana with her husband and daughter. Kara is not only a devoted mother and partner but also the visionary behind The Frugal Feminista, a dynamic platform dedicated to personal finance and personal development. Through her insightful w…

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Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba - From Longing to Belonging: A Black Jew's Journey to Uganda 46:57

1+ y ago46:57

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Shoshana McKinney Kirya-Ziraba is an accidental expat who found a profound sense of belonging in unexpected corners of the world. Growing up as a Black Jew in America, Shoshana shares her struggles with identity and acceptance within the Jewish community. However, her life took an extraordinary turn when she discovered a deep connection to Judaism …

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Tiara Darnell: Blending Flavors for the Soul in CDMX - Inside Blaxicocina 1:13:50

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Tiara Darnell is the Owner and Executive Chef of Blaxicocina, Mexico City's first and only Black-owned Soul Food restaurant. Tiara's culinary journey is deeply rooted in her ancestral traditions and family heritage. Growing up in Prince George's County, Maryland, she learned the art of cooking from the matriarchs of her family, infusing each dish w…

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Lori L. Tharps: Rediscovering Spain - Reflections on Life, Race, and Identity 1:08:37

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Lori L. Tharps, is a renowned journalist, author, and creative writing coach, whose work delves into the intersection of race and popular culture. Lori shares her remarkable journey from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her current home in Malaga, Spain, where she resides with her family and a mischievous canine companion. Reflecting on her earlier negativ…

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Christina Belloge: Adventures & Insights of a Serial Expat 1:04:51

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Christina Belloge is a multilingual French Caribbean serial expat. Christina's journey has taken her across four countries and allowed her to explore nearly 45, including eight African nations. From a young age, she was drawn to learning languages and immersing herself in diverse cultures. Through her experiences as an expatriate, Christina has not…

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Money Coach Malika: Wealth & Wanderlust 1:00:16

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Malika is a money coach and Founder of Fabulous Financials. From her humble beginnings as a single mother on welfare to building a multi-7-figure investment portfolio and retiring in her 40s, Malika's story is one of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment. Through her expertise, she helps Black women manage money, invest wisely, and a…

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Michael Ashanti - Renunciation: Transcending Citizenship 1:44:55

1+ y ago1:44:55

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Michael Ashanti currently resides in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Hailing originally from New York, Michael's life has been a tapestry woven with international experiences, beginning with his travels as an Army brat and later as a university exchange student. In this episode, Michael shares insights from his remarkable journey spanning 14 …

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Penny & June Curry: Love. Loss, and Serenity in Seixal 57:53

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Penny and June Curry, are a dynamic same-sex couple who left their roots in Texas, USA, to embrace a new life in Seixal, Portugal. Meet Penny, enjoying retired life, and June, actively rekindling her graphic design business, JRS Graphic Design, in the picturesque landscapes of Portugal. In this candid conversation, Penny & June open up about their …

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Dr. Londi Cox: Culturally Competent Living Abroad 55:51

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Dr. Londi Cox is an international psychologist who has lived abroad since 2014 and now lives in Japan. Hear Dr. Londi discuss how her early childhood challenges helped shape her career and ultimately led to her journey abroad. With a Doctorate Degree in International Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psycholog…

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Season 6 Premiere: The Next Chapter 1:23:50

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Welcome to the Season 6 Premiere of the Blaxit Global Podcast, where the tables are turned, and host Chrishan Wright takes the hot seat! In this special episode, Chrishan is interviewed by none other than Shar Wynter, creator of the Xpat App and the host of Xpat Chats, who previously graced Season 3, Episode 25. Tune in as Shar delves into Chrishan…

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H&Dee Abroad - We're Moving Abroad...But Don't Know Where! 1:58:55

2y ago1:58:55

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Enjoy this Bonus episode of my conversation with Herman and Dee on the Blaxit Global YouTube channel. Herman and Dee (@handdeeabroad) are a couple of empty nesters who are planning to move abroad. They've been married for 25 years and have two grown children who are now living on their own. They've always dreamed of living in a different country, a…

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Season 5 Finale: The Price of Freedom 26:31

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This episode closes out Season 5 as I make my final preparations for my move to Portugal. I recap my recent trip to Lisbon, share about the Black in Portugal x Our Black Utopia Meetup, my new apartment, and more! Mentioned in the Episode: Blaxit Global Website - https://www.blaxitglobal.com Blaxit Global YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/bl…

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Natalie Wester: Mid-life Reimagined in Lourinhã 55:51

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I'm so happy to share this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast. In this episode, I reunite with Natalie Wester who was featured in the Condé Nast article I wrote, How to Retire in Portugal: A Complete Guide, and our popular Moving Abroad Over 50 panel on our YouTube channel. Natalie Wester is a former second-grade teacher and National State Teache…

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Grace Rush: Serendipity in Ho Chi Minh City 48:18

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In this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, I get to chat with one of our Blaxit Global Passport members who moved from South Philly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! Grace Rush is a 24-year-old Christian woman, educator, mentor, and traveler. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she has traveled to 10 countries. Recently, she moved to Viet…

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Bernadette L. Harris: Lifestyle Makeover in Mérida 43:55

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Many of us are in need of a serious lifestyle change. In this episode, Bernadette shares what happened in her life which resulted in a seismic shift that ultimately led her to Mérida, Mexico. Bernadette L. Harris, MS, MBA, CFE., is an award-winning accountant and CEO of the BTB Advisory Firm. BTB provides bookkeeping, controller, CFO, and forensic …

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Tiffany Smith: My Journey to Saudi Arabia 54:35

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In this episode, I chat with Tiffany Smith, one of my students in the Blaxit Global Move Abroad course about her journey to Saudi Arabia. Tiffany Smith knows what it is like to have to reinvent yourself and start over. She is a Learning Experience (LX) Designer/Instructional Designer in Organizational and Workplace Learning. Tiffany has lived and w…

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Halisi Vinson & Ric Crawley: Caring for Aging Parents & Living Our Black Utopia in Lisbon 52:55

2+ y ago52:55

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Halisi Vinson & Ricardo Crawley are recent immigrants to Portugal and the co-founders of Our Black Utopia. They are managing Halisi’s parents' care from abroad which further confirms their belief that the key to freedom, for Americans from the African Diaspora, is directly tied to financial freedom; everything else is secondary. They are having the…

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Ashley Cleveland: Self-Actualization in Afrika 55:37

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Ashley Cleveland is an award-winning Global Strategist who exited Corporate America in 2020 to build a more fulfilling life and career on the continent of Africa with her two young daughters. Her mission is to positively impact the lives of 10 Million Africans through community, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment. Ashley in Afrika is a plat…

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Jewells Chambers: Adventures in Iceland 54:20

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Jewells Chambers is the creator and host of the award-winning All Things Iceland podcast and YouTube channel. Her content explores Iceland's rich culture, history, language, and stunning nature experienced by an expat living in the country. Whether you plan to visit, would like to live in Iceland or you are just interested in this small island nati…

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Charisma Freeman: Real Estate Investing & Long-term Travel with a Special Needs Child 56:12

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Charisma Freeman is living her dream travel life through passive real estate investing. As the founder of Charismatic Investors and Charisma Cares Travels the World, her portfolio consists of single-family & multifamily properties, as well as syndications in multiple states. She uses her knowledge to teach women to invest in “Hands-off” real estate…

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Julien & Kiersten Saunders: How to Cash Out 40:57

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Julien and Kiersten Saunders are hosts of the rich & REGULAR podcast and co-authors of the book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away. Julien & Kiersten were able to walk away from their corporate careers as a result of the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement. As parents and full-time entrepreneurs, they are redefining th…

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Bonus Episode: Black Girl Burnout + Living Abroad with Kelley Bonner | Flourish in the Foreign Podcast 59:02

3y ago59:02

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Surprise!!! While the Blaxit Global podcast is on hiatus, we decided to do an episode swap with Flourish in the Foreign, hosted by Season 2 guest, Christine Job. The Blaxit Global podcast will return for Season 5 with new episodes in January 2023! In the meantime, enjoy this special episode and subscribe to the Flourish in the Foreign podcast. In t…

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Season 4 Finale: Preparation 41:30

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Closing out Season 4 of the Blaxit Global podcast and talking about my preparations for my upcoming move in 2023 to Portugal. Announcing the pre-sale period of the Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course. Also answering your questions about moving abroad. Be sure to check out the show notes for this episode for discount codes. The Blaxit Global podcast re…

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Heather Proctor: New Beginnings in Lisbon 45:22

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This episode of the Blaxit Global podcast features a 1:1 conversation with one of the co-founders of Black in Portugal, Heather Proctor. Heather is a disabled United States Navy veteran and single mom, raising her teenage daughter in Lisbon, Portugal. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Heather has lived all over the world including Japan and M…

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Paul C. Brunson: Lighting Up London 43:09

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Paul Carrick Brunson is a serial entrepreneur, television host, and columnist whose specialty lies in teaching others. An internationally recognized expert in interpersonal relationships, personal development, and entrepreneurship, he currently serves as a featured business columnist for USA Today, co-host of UK’s Celebs Go Dating television show, …

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Adrienne Waller: Negotiating Your Career Move Abroad 32:21

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Adrienne Waller is originally from Metro-Detroit, Michigan, USA. 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 the Cayman Islands. Additionally, Adrienne is the owner of Worldwide Educator, LLC an education c…

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J. Freedom: Pride & Freedom Abroad 39:52

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Author J. Freedom is a historian and social scientist who found her freedom, health, and peace outside of the United States. J. is the author of "We Out. How to End Our Abusive Relationship with AmeriKKKa: Volume 1: The Blueprint". Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she believes it's past time to say goodbye to our abusive homeland that has no…

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Amber Johns: An American in Paris 44:53

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Amber Johns is a principal at A.Johns Global and her practice focuses on international business strategy and compliance. She specializes in developing international operation strategies and compliance programs for multinational companies, particularly, between the United States, Europe, and Africa. Originally from California, at an early age, Amber…

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Karen Ricks: Worldschooling Nomad 47:18

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Karen M. Ricks is a Christian wife, Worldschooling mom, and a nomadic chef. Teaching for 25 years, she has been a Montessorian since her own preschool days. She holds Montessori teaching certifications for guiding children from infancy through elementary. She has cooked professionally, in restaurants, commercial kitchens, and private homes on four …

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Michael Ruth: The Great Reclamation 49:44

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Michael Ruth (he/him), is a global explorer, teacher, health coach, mindset mentor, and BIPOC-focused yoga studio owner. He's a 10-year Navy veteran and comes from a career background in the surgical field, where he specialized in orthopedics and neurospine as a surgical first assistant. His personal yoga practice is specialized in Ancient African …

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Black in Portugal: Building Community Abroad 47:03

3+ y ago47:03

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Blaxit Global heads to Lisbon, Portugal for this special episode of the Blaxit Global Podcast...an in-person conversation with Black in Portugal. Black in Portugal is a Lisbon-based group dedicated to creating community through monthly Meetups, expat resources, and events. In this conversation you will hear from Heather Proctor, Director of Events;…

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Sharita Jennings: Nomad Lawyering in Medellin 40:28

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Sharita Jennings has been a digital nomad since 2018, after leaving her traditional legal career in Washington, DC behind. There was no one defining moment that led her to move abroad, just a constant desire to shake things up in her life and travel the world slowly. Sharita's original plan was to stay abroad for 6 months...fast forward almost 4 ye…

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Adalia Aborisade: Money Moves in Mexico City 41:41

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Adalia Aborisade is a veteran educator, world traveler, and 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 now calls Mexico City home. In our conversation, Adalia discusses her decision to mo…

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Bonus Mini Episode: The Power to Choose 4:00

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In this bonus mini-episode of the Blaxit Global podcast, we hear from several of our guests on the power of choice. Guests featured: Deirdre Amola, TaNesha Barnes, Christine Job, Shar Wynter, Michelle Wedderburn Send us a text Support the show Join Blaxit Global Passport Subscribe to Blaxit Global on YouTube Blaxit Global Website: www.blaxitglobal.…

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Season 3 Finale: Changes 51:09

3+ y ago51:09

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Recap of my scouting trip to Costa Rica, information on Blaxit Global Passport, an invitation to our Vision Board Party on YouTube, and Season 4 announcement. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Join Blaxit Global Passport: https://bit.ly/3zLcd1h Blaxit Global YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/blaxitglobal Xpat App: https://www.xpatinc.com/…

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Juanita Ingram: Producing in Singapore 47:48

3+ y ago47:48

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Juanita Ingram: Producing in Singapore Juanita Ingram is Executive Producer of the award-winning television series, The Expats: International Ingrams. The Expats International Ingrams is a documentary series that chronicles Juanita's journey from corporate attorney to trailing spouse, all while raising two children and navigating a move abroad. Jua…

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Thea Duncan: Making it in Milan 44:06

4y ago44:06

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Thea Duncan: Making it in Milan Thea Duncan is the Founder of Doing Italy, an online training company that helps people gain the knowledge they need to move to Italy with ease while avoiding many of the pitfalls that negatively affect other expats when moving abroad. Trinidad and Tobago-born, and Miami-raised, Duncan spent much of her life travelin…

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Carl Junior: Creating Spaces in Taiwan 49:25

4y ago49:25

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Carl Junior: Creating Spaces in Taiwan Carl Junior is the Founder of The Black Expat Podcast Network and Host of The Black Expat Podcast. He’s traveled to over 50 countries and has spent the past 10 years living in Taiwan. In addition to his podcasting business, he’s also been a teacher, basketball coach, travel consultant, and co-owner of a bar. H…