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Things You Learn in TherapyEp 128: Coming home to a changed self with Kindall TysonSend us a textWhat happens to your identity when you return to a place that once felt like home but now feels foreign? In this profound conversation, therapist Kindall Tyson opens up about her journey of repatriation after spending six years building a life and career in Beijing, China.Kindall shares raw, vulnerable insights into the unexpected challenges of coming home—from the financial shock of American healthcare and housing costs to deeper questions about identity and belonging. "Success is equated with education. I have that. Money? I'm doing that financially. But I'm still si...2025-05-1643 minThings You Learn in TherapyEp119: Overcoming Perfectionism to Build Inclusive, Psychologically Safe Environments with Kindall TysonSend us a textUnlock the secrets to creating environments where authenticity thrives, as licensed psychotherapist Kindall Tyson joins us to dissect the concept of psychological safety. Learn why fostering trust is essential across relationships, schools, and workplaces, and how our internal biases and psychological flexibility can significantly influence these spaces. Kindall candidly shares her personal journey, including her return to the U.S. from Beijing, shedding light on the internal work necessary to create safety for oneself and others.We then navigate the intricacies of establishing psychological safety within teams and organizations. Explore the...2024-11-1544 minThings You Learn in TherapyS3 E7: Imposter syndrome with Kindall TysonSend us a textImposter syndrome is a common experience for many people, but when I heard my guest, Kindall Tyson, share her thoughts I was moved to reflect on so many things in a new way. I loved how she shared that "everything is useful" and self-challenging questions like "what are some of the challenges I got through to get here?" can be helpful in small ways to overcome imposter syndrome. Most importantly, I am just so grateful to have shared space with Kindall this morning and I know you will be happy you shared space...2023-03-0337 min
The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 5: Studying Abroad and Coming into Your Own with Nathanael MakosaNathanael is a 21-year old student from Kadoma, Zimbabwe. He was offered a scholarship to study in China. While in Beijing, he's been studying engineering and is also a start-up entrepreneur.
He comes from a large family, three boys and two girls. His family experienced a significant life-changing event with the death of his father in 2012. He is inspired by his hard-working mother and the memory of his late father.
The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube cha...2023-01-1248 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 13: Black Educators Abroad Panel DiscussionDuring this panel discussion, Black expat educators discuss a wide variety of topics and share their experiences working in cities such as Beijing, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne.
The purpose of this panel was to gain a first-hand account of their lives inside and outside their classrooms and offices, from varying vantage points, to work as Black educators in diverse international settings.
There are numerous opportunities to work abroad in education if you know what you want, where you are interested in living, if you have a passion for educating kids/young adults, and you like to...2023-01-121h 35The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 12: Unapologetic Healing and Living a Fulfilled Life in Portugal with Diara ParkerOriginally from the Mid-West, Diara Parker is a senior executive and equity consultant, passionate about elevating and centering marginalized voices and perspectives into policy and systems change. As the COO and Chief Organizational Development Consultant for EQT By Design - a consulting firm based in the United States - Diara supports organizations and communities as they redesign, build, and implement strategic initiatives through an equity and justice-centered lens. Prior to joining the EQT By Design team, Diara worked in the nonprofit and domestic violence fields, where she experienced significant burnout.This reality invited Diara to examine her own complicated an...2023-01-091h 14The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 10: Living an Honest and Ambitious Life Abroad with Andrew JohnsonAndrew hails from the beautiful Caribbean twin island State of Antigua and Barbuda. He is the oldest of three boys in his family.
He started college, taking up courses in Banking and Finance but later realize that that was not his calling. After completing that program, Andrew was awarded a Chinese Government Scholarship to further his studies abroad. He left everything behind and journeyed to China at the age of 20. This was his first international travel and bursting with excitement, Andrew was about to put his 100% in the life before him. Failure was never an option.To-date, ma...2023-01-091h 26The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 9: Seeking to Create a Life by Design as an Expat in Portugal with Shar WynterSharolyn, is a social entrepreneur who promotes racial equity, social advocacy, and community empowerment. She is the founder and CEO of Xpat, Inc. and creator of The Xpat App, which connects the global Black community that works, studies, and lives abroad. With representation from over 120 countries & territories across the globe, the app includes the world's largest online directory for Black expats, nomads, and study abroad students.
Equipped with insights from her global experience, Sharolyn is on a mission to improve the social mobility and overall wellbeing of the Black community by providing exposure and access to experiences, n...2023-01-092h 02The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 6: The Strength of Shifting Perspectives as an Expat with Chanel TrammelChanel, a Digital Innovation teacher, English teacher, and baker from Illinois came to Beijing the summer of 2016 with the hopes of furthering her career in education. What she obtained in return was worth more than a salary and teaching experience combined. Her life in China has helped establish the relationships she has aspired to have with her friends, colleagues ,and most importantly herself.
If you would like to follow Chanel's journey, you can connect with her on the following platforms:
Wechat: EccentricQueen
Wechat: SugaMama90
Instagram: @eccentricqueen90
TikTok: eccentricqueen90
Linke...2023-01-091h 17The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 2: Faith and Family as an expat with Dr. Shannon EvansDr. Shannon A. B. Evans, born in Freeport Grand Bahama, is a 6th grade English teacher that currently resides in Beijing, China.
Dr. E knew she wanted to be a teacher by the age of 7, and she worked diligently toward that goal. She has an undergraduate degree in Primary Education, and she left The Bahamas at the age of 21 to pursue a master’s degree in School Counseling. She worked in various therapeutic settings until she returned home in 2016. After two years at home, she moved to Beijing in 2018.
Shannon's original plan was to stay in Be...2023-01-081h 11The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe WHY behind and the mission of the Black Expat Experience Live Show and PodcastI felt this series was vital in order to reframe the narrative about Black people of the diaspora living their best lives, traveling, impacting their communities, and making their mental health a priority.
This series is will hopefully spotlight the importance of us taking up space throughout the world, driving our own narratives, and creating opportunities for others in our community.
The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in rec...2023-01-0818 minThe Black Expat Experience Podcastthe Black Expat Experience Season 1 Introductionthank you for tuning in to the show today.
In the spirit of transparency, I wanted to share with you that The Black Expat Experience was rebranded shortly after the first season was completed; therefore, as you listen to episodes from season 1, you may hear the episodes in this season being referred to by the podcast’s former iteration, Black and Abroad. I was unaware that there was another group by this name, and in honoring their hard work and wanting to differentiate myself and rebrand in a way that was more aligned and original, the Black Ex...2023-01-0701 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 11: Black Men Abroad: The Audacity of Hoping and Striving for More in LifeBlack Men Abroad is a special episode of the Black Expat Experience live show and podcast. The mission of the series and this episode is to provide Black expats of the diaspora a constructive platform to share the genesis of their journeys abroad, share how they make their mental health a priority, and share how they impact their communities.
Through honest conversations, The Black Expat Experience demonstrates that there are opportunities around the world to live your best life, be mentally and physically well, and blaze a trail for others to follow.
Listed below are som...2023-01-062h 02The Black Expat Experience PodcastEpisode 26: Exposure to culture and community & expanding the hearts and minds of students with Dr. Raphael Moffett-A native of Washington State, Dr. Raphael X. Moffett began his career in higher education and motivational speaking at Clark Atlanta University in 2002. He was inspired by working with college students and made the decision to pursue a career in student affairs. During the past 20 years, he has gained valuable experience serving in progressive leadership roles at Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Trinity University. Known as a leader that motivates people to succeed, Dr. Moffett has also served in senior leadership positions as the Vice President for Student Services at Texas Southern University in Houston...2023-01-061h 44The Black Expat Experience PodcastMy word of the year for 2023!A custom I notice that many people are getting into is choosing a guiding word at the beginning of each year.
My word of the year for 2023 is TRUST!
As always, I will use this word to guide my steps and help me remain mindful of my goals, my resolve, and capabilities. -
What is your word of the year for 2023? Feel free to share in the comments.
Remember that you are your best thing, so prioritize your mental health today! Don’t forget to subscribe to our mailing list at www.aspi...2023-01-0403 minThe Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 25: Living in the space of worthiness w/ Jevon HerculesBorn and raised in Barbados, Jevon always loved his vibrant culture and the small island he calls home. Growing up, his parents instilled in him the importance of traveling the world to experience new cultures and to see that there is life beyond the shores of Barbados. "The world is your oyster" his mother would always say, which led to him leaving home at 18 years old to study his bachelors in Jamaica.
Wanting to live in a country beyond the Caribbean, he decided in 2019, in order to challenge himself some more, that he would move to the fu...2023-01-041h 22The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 24: Courage, Curiosity, and Cultivating Relationships w/ Marlene MboyoHailing from the country of Ireland, Marlene has been living and working in Beijing for almost 4 years as an educator. She describes herself as a bubbly, forward, and honest person, and she lives by the mantra, "Don't look back. Live life to the fullest."
Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more rele...2023-01-041h 31The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 23: Envisioning a New, Aligned Life Abroad w/ Gina NelsonAn artist, writer, and educator whose perspective on “the female experience” has been distinctly molded by her upbringing, Ms. Gina P. Nelson is the Founder and Chief Creative Director of Bella and Bella Productions, a platform (launching on March 8, 2022) dedicated to uplifting, inspiring and empowering young girls and women.
As one of ten children (and one of two girls) born to Guyanese, South American parents, Ms. Nelson understands the importance of building and nurturing a strong community of women. She is a champion of female empowerment and ultimately hopes that the Bella and Bella platform serves as the sp...2023-01-031h 17The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 21: Unlocking my Potential as an Entrepreneur and Expat w/ Uriah LongBorn in Washington, D.C., Uriah is a Master Cosmetologist and the creator and founder of JustSkin, a natural skincare line made with organic and high quality ingredients. Shortly after moving to China, Uriah realized that there was a lack of recognizable and available skincare products, especially those without the possibility of having whitening agents in them. For years, she made products only for herself and gifted them for birthdays or as tokens of appreciation. After recognizing that there was a high demand for great skincare products, Uriah decided that she would share the goodness of her products with eve...2023-01-031h 14The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 20: Excellence in Martial Arts and the Stunt World as a Black Man w/ Stephon ReynoldsBorn in Washington, DC and raised in Waldorf, Maryland, Stephon has spent the last year living and working in China. For years, Stephon worked as a Professional Stunt Performer for film and live theatrical shows, and now he is a precision driver, living and working in Qinghuangdao China.
Stephon chooses to live by these words, "Be Humble, Yet Not Weak; Proud, Yet Not Boastful." We're certain he has many more amazing feats to accomplish in his future. We applaud his him being a trailblazer.
Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and...2023-01-031h 29The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 19: Honoring my Truest Self and Doing Work that Matters with Adalia AborisadeAdalia Aborisade is a veteran educator, world traveler, and financial coach. After reaching financial independence on a teacher’s salary, she packed up her then 15-year-old daughter, canine sidekick, and sewing machine for a move to Honduras and has never looked back.
Adalia's podcast and YouTube channel provide great resources for Black women looking to live life on their own terms. She often says, "The universe tends to unfold as it should." Those are sage words of comfort to live by.
Please follow Adalia on the following platforms:
Instagram: @PickyGirlTravels
YouTube: Picky G...2023-01-031h 13The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 18: Dreaming and Doing in Mexico City W/ MeckellBorn in Lafayette, Louisiana, raised in Las Vegas, NV, Meckell, an entrepreneur and business owner living in Mexico City, is a queer travel addict, digital nomad, and content creator. Through her travel brand, Travel Well with Meckell, she creates content that inspires people to follow their dreams of entrepreneurship and/or living abroad. In addition to inspiration, Meckell's channel provides tips, current events, and insightful information for people interested in traveling or starting a new life abroad! Meckell's travel brand was inspired by her own journey of leaving the US, which showed her what liberation could look like.
...2023-01-031h 28The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 17: Rediscovery and Reclamation of my Truest Self w/ Toni CarthanAt 63, Toni Denise, a retired Corporate Trainer and now a Life Coach & Expat Coach, decided she wanted to recapture the excitement of living abroad again, as she had in her younger years. She also wanted to rediscover her faith in a new way. She knew moving abroad would put her in a position to totally trust God. Having a strong desire to live by the beach, Toni moved to Play Del Carmen and for the past nine months she has been living her dream of being walking distance from the beach.
Toni is passionate about encouraging women ov...2023-01-031h 24
The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 16: Living a Strengths-based Life and Reflecting on Personal Growth with Harry KennedyHarry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He’s been living abroad in Belgium for over 3 years now, and he works in IT as an Infrastructure Administrator for an American company. His boss surprisingly agreed to send him over after he jokingly asked to make the move.
Harry has turned his experience abroad into a life changing opportunity when he re-discovered his passion for learning languages. Harry has learned French and Dutch and is currently working on his fourth language. He wants to continue learning more languages in the future in hope...2023-01-031h 25The Black Expat Experience PodcastThe Black Expat Experience Episode 15: Challenging Fear and Creating with Culture with Margo GabrielMargo Gabriel is a freelance writer, cookbook author and editor from Boston, MA. She is the author of The Expat Kitchen cookbook and is based in Lisbon, Portugal. Margo has been featured in New York Times, HuffPost, and Salon. Her words have been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s Travel, and Solstice Literary Magazine.
'Bet on yourself' is a mantra she borrowed from her brother who is also a creative. She believes living those words has totally transformed her life for the better.
You can follow Margo's work online at www.m...2023-01-031h 07
The Hey, Girlfriend Podcast13. De-centering Men Changed My Life!A new challenge for you moving into 2023: Make YOU the center of your universe.
Prioritize yourself and your life and stop stressing so hard about what men want or when you're gonna get one. I did and it changed my life. Terminology & concept of “De-Centering Men” credit goes to @charliestoolbox
For YouTube, 1:1 mindset & intuitive coaching & books: www.ivebeenthatgirl.net2022-12-2942 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast12. How to Not Sabotage Your First Healthy RelationshipNO ONE talks about how challenging it can be to be in your first healthy relationship!
We all want good, healthy relationships but that doesn't mean we understand what it's like to be in one when we've been through so much sh*t in only toxic relationships.
This episode will go into detail of how to not sabotage your healthy relationship and instead show up as your full, authentic self ready to receive all the benefits you deserve of being loved properly. I'll also discuss common fears and triggers you may have come up for you and how to move pas...2022-12-2251 minThe Hey, Girlfriend Podcast11. "You Attract, Not Chase."Build Your Confidence & Attractiveness!
This podcast was made to help you feel good about YOU & remind you of who tf you are!
For the podcast video: https://youtu.be/VnE3Fkgl36U
www.ivebeenthatgirl.net2022-12-1530 min
B.O.O.S.T. PodcastCoaching Your Way to Clarity | Jackie Kindall EP110Every all-star athlete knows the importance of a great coach. And, professionally, it’s no different. If it’s your desire to live a life of great impact and intention, you’ll want to invest in a coach. Jackie Kindall is a certified executive coach, consultant, and facilitator. She is the CEO of Kindall Evolve where she helps leaders and companies build thriving organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion as the anchor. In this episode, Jackie helps us to understand the difference between mentoring and coaching and shares some benefits of each. She also gives us a quick glimpse i...2022-12-1520 min