Meet B Roberson (Playa del Carmen, Mexico), owner of B's Frito Pollo, one of Playa del Carmen's most beloved food trucks. She's created a gathering place that feels like home for expats and locals through Southern-style fried chicken and other nostalgic menu items.
A former first-grade teacher turned food truck owner, B left the U.S. during COVID to celebrate her 40th birthday with what was meant to be a short stay in Mexico. That temporary escape evolved into a permanent move as she found the freedom, peace, and purpose she'd been seeking.
Also in this episode:
- How the Sandra Bland case became a catalyst for B's exodus from America
- Why B chose Mexico and the hidden history of the country as a sanctuary for Black Americans
- The magical moment when she realized she'd manifested her dream of retiring at 40
- How B's food truck evolved from filling a culinary void to becoming a hub for connection among the expat and local community alike.
- B shares her recipe for success.
- B's take on the growing Blaxit movement and why more Black folks are choosing to leave the U.S.
- The unexpected challenges and triumphs of starting a business in a new country
...and so much more!
Connect with B's Frito Pollo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealfritopollo
Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealfritopollo
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