Black Expat Stories
Black Expat Stories
A modern ethnography & podcast documenting the pioneering journeys of those at the vanguard of America's Next Great Migration: The Blaxit.
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THE LAYOVER | Ep. 3: Come With Me On An "Artist Date"
How a sunrise, Spring Equinox Sister Circle by the sea became the fuel I needed to keep writing. The Layover is a behind-the-scenes series where I step from behind the mic to rap about the creative process as Black Expat Stories evolves from an ethnographic podcast into a global docuseries. Itâs my ...
THE LAYOVER | Ep. 2: The American Dream or the American Lie?
The season finale of the United States Is underway, so letâs have some real talk about the myths we were sold and the truths weâre finally facing. https://courtneybowden.substack.com/p/the-layover-ep-2-the-american-dream
#AskAnExpat (Q&A): What's It Like Living Abroad As a Married Couple (With a Kid)?
Inside the conversations, concerns, and turning points that lead some couples to expat life. Like and subscribe to get a peek into the Black expat experience with some of the most riveting stories about international living on the internet. Join our global community for exclusive updates and expat-r...
Welcome to THE LAYOVER!
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Black Expat Stories. Like and subscribe to get a peek into the Black expat experience with some of the most riveting stories about international living on the internet. Join our global community for exclusive updates and expat-related resources: https://blac...
#AskAnExpat (Q&A): That One Moment That Makes You Say, "This -ish Is HARD!"
Like and subscribe to get a peek into the Black expat experience with some of the most riveting stories about international living on the internet. Join our global community for exclusive updates and expat-related resources: https://blackexpatstories.myflodesk.com/ #blaxit #moveabroad #blackexpats #...
#AskAnExpat: What's a Difficult Aspect of Expat Life That's Rarely Discussed?
Like and subscribe to get a peek into the Black expat experience with some of the most riveting stories about international living on the internet. Join our global community for exclusive updates and expat-related resources: https://blackexpatstories.myflodesk.com/ #blaxit #moveabroad #blackexpats #...
#AskAnExpat: What's It Like Parenting Abroad? | Black Expat Stories
Like and subscribe to get a peek into the Black expat experience with some of the most riveting stories about international living on the internet. Join our global community for exclusive updates and expat-related resources: https://blackexpatstories.myflodesk.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://ww...
Black Expat Stories Is Reimagining Travel, Global Citizenship & Belonging
At Black Expat Stories, weâre reimagining BIPOC travel by redefining what it means to belong globally. Weâre entering for a chance to win the @NomadnessTribe and @intrepidtravel BIPOC mentorship to expand our storytelling and amplify these powerful stories. Watch our full episodes, follow us on soci...
Ep. 9: How B Roberson Moved to Mexico, Opened a Food Truck (B's Frito Pollo) & Built a Community
Black Expat Stories is an ethnography series documenting the stories of expat pioneers at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If these conversations resonate, please be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Meet B, owner of B's Frito Pollo, one of Playa del Carmen's beloved food trucks. To celeb...

Meet the Creator & Host
Courtney Bowden
She's a writer, media scholar, and entrepreneur who is committed to showcasing the beauty in the Blaxit by amplifying the voices of Black expats pioneering the movement.
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