Black Expat Stories

A modern ethnography & podcast documenting the pioneering journeys of those at the vanguard of America's Next Great Migration: The Blaxit.

Ex · pat: a person who lives outside of their native country.

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May 15, 202500:01:24

Meet the 4 Black Moms Who Made Their Blaxit Out of the U.S. — Each On Her Own Terms

Season 2, Episode 2 of Black Expat Stories is here—featuring four mothers who made bold moves abroad and are redefining what freedom, family, and motherhood can look like. https://courtneybowden.substack.com/p/meet-the-4-black-moms-who-made-their

May 12, 202501:58:09

S2 | E2: How These 4 Moms Left the U.S. to Build Better Lives For Their Families Abroad

Black Expat Stories is an ethnographic docuseries capturing the real-life journeys of Black expats at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If this conversation resonates, don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to support independent Black media. What happens when Black women stop chasing the A...

May 07, 202500:05:09

THE LAYOVER | Ep. 4: Rich In Every Way That Matters

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. It’s my opportunity to invite you into the journey — to witness the big wins, the tough lessons, and the ...

April 28, 202500:50:01

S.2 | Ep. 1: How Diva Green’s I Got Your Black Platform Is Connecting the Diaspora Through Travel

Black Expat Stories is an ethnography series documenting the real-life journeys of Black expats at the vanguard of the Blaxit movement. If these conversations resonate, please LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to support independent Black media and filmmaking! Meet Diva Green — Brooklyn-born Afro-Latina, destination...

April 14, 202500:05:48

THE LAYOVER | Ep. 3: Come With Me On An "Artist Date"

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. It’s my opportunity to invite you into the journey — to witness the big wins, the tough lessons, and the ...

April 01, 202500:03:49

THE LAYOVER | Ep. 2: The American Dream or the American Lie?

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. It’s my opportunity to invite you into the journey — to witness the big wins, the tough lessons, and the ...

March 27, 202500:02:18

#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...

March 19, 202500:05:05

THE LAYOVER EP. 1 | Welcome to THE LAYOVER + A Conversation w/Zerlina Maxwell

THE LAYOVER is A Behind-the-Scenes Series of Making of #BlackExpatStories. Check out the original post and subscribe to the Substack MUSELetter for more: https://courtneybowden.substack.com/p/welcome-to-the-layover #Blaxit #expatlife

March 05, 202500:01:16

#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 #...

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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