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Welcome to Blaxit Global, a bi-weekly podcast featuring inspiring conversations with trailblazing Black expats who out of fear or frustration, left their country of origin to live out their wildest dreams abroad. The podcast also chronicles the journey of host Chrishan Wright as she prepares to make her Blaxit from the United States. The show will delve into topics of Blackness, oppression, cultural transition, economic opportunity and other issues facing people of the African diaspora. Each episode is designed to demystify the planning and process of moving abroad by showcasing the triumphs and resiliency of Black expats. You’ve heard the term, now be inspired by the movement! Visit the Blaxit Global online! www.blaxitglobal.com. Support Blaxit Global by donating to our Patreon - www.patreon.com/blaxitglobal.

Welcome to Blaxit Global, a bi-weekly podcast featuring inspiring conversations with trailblazing Black expats who out of fear or frustration, left their country of origin to live out their wildest dreams abroad. The podcast also chronicles the journey of host Chrishan Wright as she prepares to make her Blaxit from the United States. The show will delve into topics of Blackness, oppression, cultural transition, economic opportunity and other issues facing people of the African diaspora. Each episode is designed to demystify the planning and process of moving abroad by showcasing the triumphs and resiliency of Black expats. You’ve heard the term, now be inspired by the movement! Visit the Blaxit Global online! www.blaxitglobal.com. Support Blaxit Global by donating to our Patreon - www.patreon.com/blaxitglobal.

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United States

Description:

Welcome to Blaxit Global, a bi-weekly podcast featuring inspiring conversations with trailblazing Black expats who out of fear or frustration, left their country of origin to live out their wildest dreams abroad. The podcast also chronicles the journey of host Chrishan Wright as she prepares to make her Blaxit from the United States. The show will delve into topics of Blackness, oppression, cultural transition, economic opportunity and other issues facing people of the African diaspora. Each episode is designed to demystify the planning and process of moving abroad by showcasing the triumphs and resiliency of Black expats. You’ve heard the term, now be inspired by the movement! Visit the Blaxit Global online! www.blaxitglobal.com. Support Blaxit Global by donating to our Patreon - www.patreon.com/blaxitglobal.

Language:

English

Episodes

Season 1 Finale: Casting Your Vision

11/23/2020
The Season 1 finale of the Blaxit Global podcast is dedicated to helping you cast the vision for your new life abroad. Host Chrishan Wright shares her three takeaways from the first season of the show, along with updates on her own Blaxit journey. Season 1 Takeaways: Mindset Control Passion Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Season 2 of the Blaxit Global podcast will air on January 4, 2021! Mentioned in this episode: Audible – 30-day free trial Lucinda Cross' Activate Your Vision Board...

Duration:00:22:20

Nii Armah & Kristin Tellis Quaye: Greatness in Ghana

11/9/2020
Nii Armah Quaye and Kristin Tellis Quaye are the founders of Certified Africa. A travel and lifestyle company that is assisting the African Diaspora to travel, relocate, and start businesses in Ghana and other African countries. They are a Ghanaian and African-American/Caribbean couple. Nii was born and raised in Ghana for 25 plus years before moving to America and making a conscious decision to go back and do business. Kristin has lived, studied, and worked in Ghana for extended periods of...

Duration:00:47:38

What Does 'Blaxit' Mean? (Bonus Episode)

11/2/2020
Blaxit Global Remix: Lately, it feels like more and more people are talking about, 'Blaxit'. In fact, CNN's Don Lemon recently devoted an episode of his podcast to the subject. Depending on who you ask, you'll get a different definition. During my chat with Deirdre Amola in Episode 2, 'Balance in Bali', I asked her how she defined the term. Mentioned in this episode: Audible - Start your 30-day free trial Move Abroad Mastercourse - Doors close on November 6th. Enroll today! Listen to...

Duration:00:08:01

Marsha Ganthier: La vie à Paris

10/26/2020
Marsha Ganthier is a marketing executive with 10+ years of healthcare industry experience. Born and raised in a small town in New Jersey, her Haitian upbringing left her feeling drawn to the Francophile part of her culture. Marsha caught the travel bug early and even spent some time abroad while finishing up her International Marketing degree. Living in Europe always felt like a natural next step and she realized that destiny three years ago when she moved to Paris, France. Her passions...

Duration:00:32:14

Valerie Weyland: Purpose in Perth

10/12/2020
Valerie Weyland (formerly Valerie Ogoke) is an explorer at heart, always open to what life may bring. She is a business owner, meditation facilitator, health + wellness coach, and a reiki healer. She is Nigerian-American and was born and raised in Inglewood, California. Currently residing in Perth, Western Australia, she founded Brown Girl Bloom in 2017. Brown Girl Bloom curates safe spaces for women of colour to thrive with a focus on holistic well-being. She is also the co-founder of Ayune...

Duration:00:33:05

Alexis O'Reilly: Pura Vida in Costa Rica

9/28/2020
After Alexis O’Reilly and her family literally became sick from the effects of workplace marginalization and a sedentary lifestyle in the States, what started off as a 1-year sabbatical ended up with the family discovering the health and wellness they desperately craved in the jungles of Costa Rica. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Alexis is now an Integrative Health & Wellness Coach in Nosara, Costa Rica. This new role connects various facets of wellness that many individuals need in...

Duration:00:22:42

Dr. Juli-Anne Russo: Enamored in Italy

9/14/2020
Dr. Juli-Anne Russo is a serial entrepreneur and aquaculture and marine scientist. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, she met her husband who was born in Rome, while they were pursuing graduate studies in Florida. In August, the couple decided to leave the U.S. with their son and start over in the Tolfa Mountains of Italy. After spending several years traveling between Jamaica, and Italy she has learned to combine the flavors of the places she calls home and is currently writing her first...

Duration:00:43:38

Gabriel Leavell: Contemporary Renaissance in Johannesburg

8/31/2020
Gabriel Leavell is the quintessential Renaissance man. He is an accomplished multi-industry entrepreneur with a focus on hospitality. After finding success running several Airbnb’s in the U.S and Mexico, Gabriel combined that experience along with his passion for art & design, into the luxurious magnificence known as Daze House in Johannesburg, South Africa. From fashion to real estate, Gabriel has always had a focus on intention. With his most recent project Daze House, Leavell is looking...

Duration:00:31:44

TaNesha Barnes: Solace in the Sahara

8/17/2020
TaNesha Barnes is a mother, global lifestyle entrepreneur, and historian. She’s made her mark in beauty and travel with several successful ventures including T. Barnes Beauty and T. Barnes Global Travel. A chance encounter on a flight to Morocco earlier this year has turned into a budding business relationship that TaNesha describes as the “perfect pivot”. As the newly named General Manager of S’bai Palace in Morocco, TaNesha is re-envisioning the future of travel by cultivating a...

Duration:00:37:18

Deirdre Amola: Balance in Bali

8/6/2020
Have you ever had times in your life when your spirit has called you to do something and you listened? Deirdre Amola felt that calling and it led her to leave the hustle and bustle of the corporate world for the balance she longed for in Bali, Indonesia. Deirdre is a proud alumna of Florida A&M University and The University of Chicago Booth School of Business where she gained her MBA. She has extensive corporate experience having worked at Chevron Corporation and The Boston Consulting...

Duration:00:23:23

Episode 1 - Welcome to the Blaxit Global Podcast!

8/3/2020
Close your eyes and imagine living a life you love….UNAPOLOGETIC and unbothered...free from daily microaggressions from Karen’s and Ken’s...free from the fear of police brutality and systemic racism. Wouldn’t that feel amazing? Now, open your eyes. What if I told you, that it’s possible. Hear inspiring stories and get the actual blueprints from brothers and sisters of the diaspora who are living out their wildest dreams abroad. You’ve heard the term, now be inspired by the movement,...

Duration:00:04:00