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Black women deserve good, beautiful things. I'm Alecia Renece, a Free Black woman living with joy, telling the truth and healing. Music, musings, affirmations and meditations as we live slowly, heal through creativity, storytelling, play, joy, connection and community. This is a Creative Playground and Healing Journal and all are welcome. I don't know what I'm doing, and I love that. Let's see where this adventure takes us. You are extraordinary. You are enough. You matter. You are loved. ht ...
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In Living Black

In Living Black

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In Living Black is a podcast hosted by JD & Bari discussing your favorite topics with a focus on empowerment within the Black community. From pop culture to political climate, these two New York City natives take deep dives into popular discussion with unpopular opinions.
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BLACK BOOKS LIVE!

Black Books Live!

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Black Books Live! seeks to address the dearth of audio material available from Black Authors. Hosts Jason Harris, Cher Jey and guests will read excerpts from a Black author's classic works. Links to the print and audio copies of the featured author will be included with each episode.
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Welcome to Flourish in the Foreign, the ultimate ex-pat, travel, and wellness podcast for Black women thriving abroad. The podcast showcases how living abroad can be a pathway to wellness in all aspects--financial, physical, mental, and professional. It empowers aspiring and current ex-pats to move abroad with intention, cultivate a sustainable life abroad and live a life well-lived abroad on their own terms. Join Christine Job as she shares these fascinating stories of incredible Black wome ...
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Explore living abroad from the perspective of Black expats with years of experience living abroad. We're committed to helping Black travelers & expats connect, live, work, retire, start businesses, and thrive abroad. CONNECT WITH EBONY EXPATS Website: https://www.ebonyexpats.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/ebonyexpats Instagram: instagram.com/ebonyexpats LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ebonyexpats UPCOMING THAILAND TRIP ✨ November 9 - 17, 2024 ✨ Explore Thailand with community! 9 days of culture, ...
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Hi there Beautiful, Growing up is a trap. Do you even know who you are? Or are you playing a part assigned to you? Many of us loose trust in ourselves because we were forced to grown up? But who do you want to be when you grow up? What are your dreams? Let's talk about it. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women to be Put to Work": https://…
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Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, save the world by saving yourself. Many Black women are trying to save the world, but what if saving the world begins by saving yourself? Resistance doesn't just mean withstanding. Resistance is leaving too. I am so excited to share this conversation with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry as we talk about getting fre…
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Hi there Beautiful, What if there are no rules? What if every rule is made up? trust your own creative process. follow your own intuition. I tried Julia Cameron's Morning Pages in The Artist's Way, and it no longer works for me. I thought I was a failure, but then I gave myself permission to trust my own process and follow my own creative intuition…
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Hi there Beautiful, In this segment of "A Kinder World", we'll be talking about the age old adage "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words may never hurt me" and how it's a complete lie. Our words are powerful. They have the power to destroy and encourage. Our words can speak life and they can kill. How will you use your power? much love,…
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Hi there Beautiful, In this Black Girl Creative Segment, we talk about how Disappointment sucks. Let's talk about it. Disappointment is inevitable as an artist. as an artist, you're allowed to be disappointed . Feel the feelings. There is no shame, here. Only love. This is how to deal with disappointment as an artist. Embrace disappointment to crea…
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Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this he…
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Hi there Beautiful, You are a good thing. This is a guided affirmation and meditation session for Black women. Slow down. Take a deep breath. Whether you need a moment to pause, be still, catch your breath, or show yourself some well needed self care, use this as a virtual resting place. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠htt…
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Hi there Beautiful, My Great Grandmother was the first person to model rest for me. She taught me so much in her life; live slowly, savor your life, rest well and so much more. It is a joy to be able to share my Granny's wisdom and legacy with you. How are you honoring and remembering your ancestors? much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women …
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Hi there Beautiful, Centering myself is actually really hard. Learning how to center yourself after centering and prioritizing others can cause you to forget to center and prioritize yourself. Some of us are still learning how to love ourselves well and give ourselves what we need to flourish and heal. I'm sending you so much love, grace and joy. A…
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LIMITED SERIES Discover the concept of Soft Life and Soft Business, and how it can shape your life abroad—freeing you from toxic work cultures and creating a sustainable, fulfilling business that finances your ideal lifestyle. We’ll explore how this philosophy helps Black women entrepreneurs break away from stress-inducing hustle culture, build bus…
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LIMITED SERIES Is living abroad truly liberating for Black women, or is it another space where we must navigate systemic barriers? This episode delves into the potential of international living as a path to personal and professional freedom, and the unique challenges that Black women face. We will explore how to redefine liberation abroad on your t…
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LIMITED SERIES Living abroad with intention can be a powerful way to honor your lineage and your ancestors. In this episode, we’ll explore how your decision to cultivate a life well-lived, whether domestically or abroad, can serve as a way of honoring those who came before you. By embracing freedom, joy, and wellness, you continue the legacy of res…
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LIMITED SERIES Community is not something you find; it’s something you build, especially when living abroad. In this episode, we’ll explore the realities of feeling isolated in a new country and the steps you can take to create and nurture a meaningful community. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying like-minded individuals, initiating …
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LIMITED SERIES Dating abroad can come with its own set of unique challenges, from cultural differences to language barriers. In this episode, we dive into the common reasons why your love life may not be thriving abroad, including holding onto dating expectations from your home country, navigating the line between being revered and fetishized, deal…
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LIMITED SERIES As we near the end of the year, it's time for a deep introspection. Are you just surviving, or are you truly flourishing abroad? This episode dives into the concept of cultivating a life well-lived vs. merely existing in a new country. We’ll discuss how to assess where you are right now, using specific tools and methods to help you r…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 3 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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Hi there Beautiful, Christianity terrorized me. I am healing from the terror of Christianity and the church and decolonizing my faith. I never realized how traumatizing my Christian walk has been in my life, but this is the first time in years that I actually feel FREE. I'm free, no more chains holding me. I hope that you get something from this he…
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Hi there Beautiful, be gentle with yourself. you are not a machine. you're not lazy, you're just tired, exhausted, depleted, weary, human. you are worthy. you are so important. we need you to rest. you are worthy of rest, love, care, play and pleasure. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌺 "Negro Women to be Put to Work": https://www.newspapers.com/ar…
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Hi there Beautiful, You're not lazy, you're just tired. are you beating yourself up for being human? do you feel guilty when you're resting? do you feel shame around rest and relaxation? you're not alone. hustle culture makes us feel like we're not doing enough. It's never enough enough. you have to give yourself permission to rest. much love, joy …
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 2 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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Hi there Beautiful, "Do you want to be liked or do you want to be free?" That's the question I asked myself when I was struggling with loving myself and seeing the value and beauty within myself. I've changed the name of the podcast because I have work to do. I have a whole person to be and become and I'm afraid. I'm afraid of rejection and falling…
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Hi there Beautiful, Apathy won't save you. Pretending not to care will not protect you. You should care. We should care more. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/album/rage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Sign…
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Hi there Beautiful, I wrote a song about wage slavery. Wage Slavery, Late Stage Capitalism and My Ancestor's Slave songs inspired this modern day Work Song. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/album/rage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-gi…
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Hi there Beautiful, "No one will love you until you love yourself" and other harmful things we say like "People treat you how you allow them to treat you", or "you can't love anyone unless you love yourself" can actually cause more harm than good. We end up victim blaming the victim in these scenarios, when they were not the ones at fault. Their on…
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Hi there Beautiful, I am a survivor of sexual assault and I wrote a song about healing from and surviving sexual assault. This is my story. I have transformed my fear, pain and shame (that didn't belong to me) into art and I hope this is encouraging to those still healing. This song is dedicated to all of my fellow survivors out there. I see you an…
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Hi there Beautiful, Generational Curses are often talked about, but what about Generational Blessings? @CoachYolanda spoke about generational blessings, and it invited me to sit and consider all of the beautiful gifts I've inherited from my ancestors. What are your generational blessings? Share them with the world. much love, joy and peace, Alecia …
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Hi there Beautiful, Slow down to live more. Slow is Love. This is the art of slowing down. I am a Black woman learning to slow down. I've always wanted to live slowly, but embracing slow living has been difficult. Going slowly and slowing down is a way to love yourself, your environment and people around you.much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE E…
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Hi there Beautiful, Over the years, I have shrunk to fit the mold men and patriarchy have set for me. Let's talk about how I have made myself small to help others to feel big.This conversation was inspired by the beautiful work of @sixtyblackmystictraveler . Thank you so much for your vulnerability and courage. I sincerely appreciate you!Support Bl…
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In this bonus episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine shares part 1 of the Wellness Abroad series. Listen to heartfelt stories from past guests about their unique wellness journeys while living abroad. Learn how moving to a different country has prompted each of them to redefine and enrich their approach to wellness for happiness and longevit…
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Hi there Beautiful, You are better than the algorithm. This is a Black Girl Creative Rant about Capitalism, Creativity and Social Media, and why it's so hard to be creative online. I don't wanna create for an algorithm. I just wanna make stuff. You are better than the algorithm. Don't let is take your humanity. Capitalism ruins everything, but don'…
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Hi there Beautiful, Black woman, your rage is beautiful. This is a love letter to angry, sensitive and caring Black women. This is a Black woman's guide to anger. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈RAGE EP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aleciarenece.bandcamp.com/album/rage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-gi…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy Spring!!! We made iiiit! "Spring Brings Hope", possibilities, passion, joy. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get "Go Offline…
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Hi there Beautiful, stop dimming your light. embrace your brilliance. be brave enough to start and take up space. you're more than you think you are. you're more than you can even imagine. there is so much more in store for you. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c…
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Hi there Beautiful, You don't have to be perfect. The Power of Messy Creativity: Unleash Your Brilliance. You don't have time to be perfect. Are you a perfectionist who struggles to complete tasks? In this video, we explore the concept of perfectionism and how it can hinder our creativity and productivity. Join us as we challenge the idea of perfec…
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Hi there Beautiful, You're allowed to seek joy amidst pain and sorrow. Find your joy and don't lose your humanity. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aleciarenece.com/black-girl-creative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get "G…
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Hi there Beautiful, take more chances. celebrate the rejections. you got this.Are you afraid to take chances? Don't let fear hold you back! The more chances you take, the more opportunities you have to win. Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So go ahead, be brave, and take that leap of faith! Subscribe for more inspiring content l…
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Hi there Beautiful, I'm proud of you. You're doing the best you can with what you have. Healing takes energy. If you only have the energy to maintain, that's still worthy of celebration. Have grace with yourself. Treat yourself kindly. Take things moment by moment, breath by breath. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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In this last episode of Season 5 of Flourish in the Foreign, Christine answers audience questions. The podcast will be on hiatus for the foreseeable future, so please listen (re-listen) to the extensive archive. This Episode Covers: Christine's Top 2024 Living Abroad Locations Advice for Solo Travelers How to Find A Therapist Abroad Advice for Youn…
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Hi there Beautiful, you are the answer to someone's prayers. we need your light in this darkness. the world convinces us that we are powerless. that we can't make big changes in the world. you are not powerless, you are powerful. you have the power to help save the world. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tonya Melendez shares how she has used her intuition to lead her in her life abroad for 10+ years. She also shares tips for honing your intuition and using it to lead you successfully abroad. This Episode Covers: Living in Spain Moving to Mexico Harnessing the Power of Your Intuition And so much more! Epi…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tayler Ava Friar shares her story of how living abroad for 10+ years — from Argentina to England to Vietnam to Spain to South Africa and Mexico—has contributed to her professional development and creative evolution. This Episode Covers: Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires Attending Graduate School in London T…
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Hi there Beautiful, I am still healing from burnout as a Black woman, and this throwback video spoke to me about the art of doing nothing. Resting, play, fun and joy are some of the ways you can heal from overwhelm, exhaustion and burnout. It is still my goal to become a well rested Black woman. When you're always doing the most, when you're always…
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Hi there Beautiful, "Live without shame and love without fear". This is one of the greatest lessons that my Grandmommy taught me. In this installment of "Lessons from my ancestors" I am honoring my Grandmommy by sharing her life and a few of the lessons she left me. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flo…
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Hi there Beautiful, You are being supported. Discover the surprising ways you are supported in life. From the water that holds you up while swimming to the people who surround you, you are never alone. Take a moment to appreciate the ecosystem, your loved ones, and even the Lifeguards who watch over you. Remember, you are supported, and it's time t…
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Hi there Beautiful, Winter's Gift: Why Rest and Self-Care Are Essential for Black woman Creatives. Winter is an invitation to slowdown, self reflect and do as little as possible. Unfortunately we live in a context that doesn't honor nor operate in seasons. As a Black girl creative and black woman artist, I need rest and lots of it. Algorithms, work…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy New Year, Beautiful People. I am on the journey to become a well-rested, free Black woman in 2024. Let's talk about our intentions, values and words to take with us as we journey into the new year. much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈…
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Hi there Beautiful, Happy 2024, Beautiful People! Let's get together and celebrate together by reflecting on the past year, expressing gratitude and looking forward to more magic in 2024! much love, joy and peace, Alecia 🌈Sign Up for my email list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e83c0ea10bff7516f6195c⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌈 Get my Book, Black Girl Creative he…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Eleanor Mayrhofer shares her story of living abroad in Germany for nearly 25 years-- from corporate life to freelancer and business owner and from dating abroad to intercultural marriage and motherhood in Germany. This Episode Covers: Navigating German Immigration Career in Design in Germany Working in Co…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nikki Faye Tillery shares her story of how grief led her to an adventurous life abroad and how she ended up calling Colombia, South Africa, Turkey, and Kenya home. This Episode Covers: Studying Law in London Living in Medellin Living in Johannesburg Living in Istanbul Living in Nairobi Becoming an Interna…
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Nkem Chukwumerije shares her story of traveling, studying, working and living abroad in Hong Kong, South Korea, Abu Dhabi, and Mexico. This Episode Covers: Studying Fashion Business in Hong Kong Teaching English in South Korea Being a Writing Professor in Abu Dhabi Finding Authentic Self Expression in Mex…
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