Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Showing episodes and shows of

Toddre' Monier

Shows

Flourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadRedefining Midlife and Wellness in Kenya with Toddre' DaLaura Monier: Aging AbroadSpecial Series: Aging Abroad In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Toddre' DaLaura Monier, a previous guest discusses the nuanced topic of aging abroad. Toddre' shares her experience of living internationally, specifically in Nairobi, and offers insights into the challenges and benefits of aging while living outside one's cultural context. Exploring topics such as healthcare, dating, community support, and emotional well-being. Toddre' also shares deeply personal stories about caring for her aging mother in Kenya and her thoughts on creating a multi-generational compound for her family. This Episode Covers: Toddre's Journey Across Africa...2025-01-1359 minFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadWellness Abroad Pt. 1In 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 longevity.  Plus, don't miss out on an exclusive, limited-time offer!  This Episode Covers:  Nia: Season 1, Episode 36 Toddre: Season 4, Episode 1 Sheila: Season 4, Episode 8 Wanda: Season 1, Episode 46 Tiandra: Season 4, Episode 4  Erin: Season 5, Episode 1 And more! Work with Christine 1-on-1 with the...2024-05-301h 04BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 Africa8 REASONS TO MOVE TO AFRICA🌍 Embark on a transformative journey in this captivating podcast episode, "8 Reasons to Move to Africa." Join me as I unveil the enticing factors that make Africa an irresistible destination for repatriation. Experience the bliss of improved mental health, explore economic freedom with a stronger currency, reconnect with your roots, and revel in the abundance of physical well-being. Discover the allure of a slower pace of life, better quality healthcare, and the opportunity to self-actualize. Unplug from the matrix and unlock the hidden treasures that Africa has to offer. Let's dive into this remarkable odyssey together. ___________ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - INTRO 1:08...2023-07-1917 minFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadDating in Kenya, China & Mallorca: Dating Abroad Panel 1This Flourish in the Foreign episode is the first live Dating Abroad panel  from a series of 3. It was recorded in March 2022. It features Toddre' of Blaxit2Africa and Nicole of "the soulful expat". The discussion covers individual dating experiences abroad, dating customs/expectations and so much more! Check out Toddre's episode on the podcast (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes/toddre) Watch the Live discussion (https://www.youtube.com/live/fmhurXV84Xk?feature=share )   Dating Abroad Compilation 1 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-abroad/id1509976748?i=1000505032311_) Dating Abroad Compilation 2 (ht...2023-06-261h 41BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfricans Are Not Black!!! Let me drop something on you. Africans are not Black!!! Now hold on. Before you go off, watch this video. and let me know what you think on my Insta. ___________ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - INTRO 1:53 - AFRICANS ARE NOT BLACK 6:24 - WHY I AM FOCUSING ON THIS TOPIC 8:41 - HOW AFRICANS SELF IDENTIFY 11:51 - AFRICANS THAT SELF-IDENTIFY AS BLACK 12:47 - HOW I AM DEFINDED IN AFRICA 15:17 - AFRICAN AMERICANS WANT EVERYONE TO BE OUR TYPE OF BLACK 17:12 - RACISM AND THE LEGACY OF SLAVERY LARGELY DEFINES BLACK AMERICANS ___________ If you like this episode, please share, rate, and review. May you...2023-06-0620 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaSpotlight on Beach Boys: Exploring Africa's Male Sex Work Industry In this episode of BLAXIT 2 Africa, I delve into the captivating and sometimes treacherous world of beach boys, also known as rent-a-rastas, and male sex workers. Inspired by an incident involving a renowned podcaster, I uncover the shocking realities and subcultures that exist within beachside resorts across Africa. From their tactics and vulnerabilities to the impact on unsuspecting tourists, I explore it all. Join me for an eye-opening discussion that sheds light on the hidden world of beach boys and offers insights on how to navigate their intricate web of allure. ___________ TIME STAMPS 0:00 - INTRO 1:47 - INSPIRATION 3:48 - WHO...2023-05-1738 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaBreaking the Shackles: The Crown Act and Why You Should Come Home In this episode of BLAXIT 2 Africa, we dive into the significance of the Crown Act, a law designed to protect people against hair discrimination. We discuss the historical context of discrimination against natural hair, its impact on Black people globally, and why the Crown Act is necessary. Join me in unpacking the need for legal protections and how we must embrace our authentic selves in order to self-actualize. I invite you to come home to Africa, where you can mitigate the harm and thrive in a significantly less hostile environment - with your natural hair. ___________ If you like this...2023-05-0527 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaThe Truth About African American Culture: Why We Have More Than You Think On this episode of Blaxit 2 Africa, we unpack the pervasive and harmful notion that African Americans lack identity and culture. Join us as we discuss the brilliance of African American culture, the impact of African American contributions to global culture, and the harm in the belief that African Americans are "watered-down" versions of Africans. ___________ If you like this episode, please share and subscribe. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention. Until next time! ___________ To discover more Black women thriving while living abroad, click here To learn more about the Blaxit movement, click...2023-04-1725 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaThe 1619 Project: Why African Americans Should Come Home Welcome to Blaxit 2 Africa, where we explore the importance of the 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones and its implications for African Americans. Join Toddre’ Monier as she discusses the need for African Americans to return home to Africa and how the project reframes the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. If you like this episode, please share and review. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention. Until next time! INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug CONSULTATIONS Click here to sc...2023-04-1212 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaFrom Chips to Crisps: American vs. Kenyan English On this episode of BLAXIT 2 Africa, host Toddre' Monier, a California native living in Kenya, discusses the differences between American English and Kenyan English with guest Jackie, a Kenyan woman working in the tech industry. They dive into vocabulary variations, such as the use of the word "biscuit" and the phrase "Are we together?" Additionally, they talk about the cultural differences in storytelling styles, specifically the pauses in conversation in both Uganda and Kenya. Tune in to learn more about these cultural variations from the perspective of someone who's been living in Africa for five years. INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug 2023-03-2627 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaHow To Get a Kenyan VisaKenyan visas and permits. If you would like to come to Kenya for more than 90 days, hit me up for a consultation.  ___________ If you like this episode, please share and subscribe. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!  ___________  To discover more Black women thriving while living abroad, click here  https://www.youtube.com/@FlourishInTheForeign  To learn more about the Blaxit movement, click here https://www.youtube.com/@BrittneyCaldwell ___________  INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/ ...2023-03-1535 minFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving AbroadBlaxit 2 Africa with Toddre' Monier in NairobiIn this episode of, Flourish in the Foreign, Toddre' Monier of Blaxit 2 Africa shares her experiences of studying, volunteering, and living in various countries across Africa.   This Episode Covers: Volunteering in Zimbabwe Attending University in Ghana Volunteering for the Truth & Reconciliation Commission in South Africa Being a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia Living in Mallorca Healthcare & Caregiving in Nairobi Dating in Nairobi And much more!   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide  (https...2023-03-061h 20BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaA Hard Head Makes for a Soft Behind: Blaxit 2 Africa updateI'm clearly an oversharer cuz this episode is over an hour long. Bear with Auntie. I just wanted to give y'all an update about what's been going on in my life and where I'm headed.    I mentioned Afrikan yoga with Pablo Imani in the ep. You can connect with him on Instagram. He teaches classes and trains people in this ancient spiritual modality ___________  If you like this episode, please share and leave a review.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!  ...2023-02-191h 11BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaYour Least Favorite HebrewYatsiliel Briggs is a character, to say the least. Funny, charming, driven, and handsome (don't tell him I said that ; ). He affectionately refers to himself as "your least favorite Hebrew". Yatsiliel relocated to Nairobi with his family, after living his entire life in Israel. In our chat, we learn about his origins, beliefs, and how he has adjusted to life in Kenya. If you like this episode, please share and subscribe. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!  INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/...2023-02-0556 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaSmashing African StereotypesThe human mind hates loose ends. It desires to categorize and put everything in neat little boxes. Combine evolution with propaganda, and you've got a dangerous combination of misinformation. In this episode, I debunk those ridiculous stereotypes.  ___________  If you like this episode, please share and subscribe. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!  ___________   INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/ ____________  BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/  CONSULTATIONS If you'd like to schedule a one-on-o...2023-01-2538 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaFrom Brooklyn NY to Arusha TanzaniaChiiile, maybe I should go and live in Arusha. You cain't beat $150/month! You'll love this conversation with Ifaswea Fatooyin.  If you like this podcast, please share and subscribe.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time! __________ INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug  ___________ IFASEWA'S INSTAGRAM @ifasewafatooyin  WEBSITE  ___________ BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP  ___________ CONSULTATIONS If you'd like to schedule a one-on-one consultation regarding BLAXITING to Africa, DM me on IG.2023-01-1555 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfricans' First Impression of MeDon't let a fear of not fitting in stop you from visiting, investing, or moving to the Continent.  ___________  If you like this video, please share and subscribe.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.   Until next time!  INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug  https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/ ____________  BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/  CONSULTATIONS If you'd like to schedule a one-on-one consultation regarding BLAXITING to Africa, DM me on IG.2022-12-1506 minBlack History YearBlack History YearBlaxit to Africa and Redefining Freedom with Toddré MonierToday’s Black History Story: His Trip Proved He Had The Wrong Idea About AfricaW.E.B. DuBois. Maya Angelou. Stockley Carmichael. Pauli Murray. These are just a few names of prominent Black activists who moved to the motherland during their lifetimes. For them, moving to Africa presented an opportunity to redefine their relationship with America and their African identities. It significantly shaped their self-view. Strengthened connections to their ancestral roots. Sparked a new understanding of what it felt like to be HOME. In th...2022-11-1438 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaShould You Launch a Business in Africa??? If you're considering a move to the continent, watch this!Rita Mavunda  @TIA Marketplace   and I started product-based businesses in Kenya. She also has experience launching a business in Malawi. I always tell folx not to come here looking for a job. Come with a business in mind. Though entrepreneurship is not an easy road to travel. We willingly share our experiences with you. Hopefully, you will learn from our mistakes.   ___________  If you like this video, please share and subscribe.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!  ___________  INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug https://w...2022-11-081h 33BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfrican American Attorney Moves to AfricaTiffanie Anderson is a New York attorney and founder of Away to Africa. She currently lives on the small island of Lamu, Kenya. Tiffanie talks to us about operating a business and purchasing property in Africa.  CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 PURCHASE DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH TIFFANIE ANDERSON ON IG @ https://www.instagram.com/awaytoafrica/  AND   https://www.awaytoafrica.com/2022-11-011h 15BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfrican CreativesI had a chat with Udulele, a Kenyan singer and musician, about the arts scene in Kenya and East Africa as a whole. If you're a creative considering repatriating or relocating to East Africa, this is for you. If you love music, visual arts, poetry, comedy, and dance, take some time out of your day to have a listen.  CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 PURCHASE DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH UDULELE on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/udulelejohn/ AR...2022-11-011h 22BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfricans vs Africans in the Diaspora Is There a Divide?A Kenyan and African American woman discuss the 'perceived' divide between Africans and Africans in the diaspora. We also touch on racism in Africa and of course, dating.  CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 PURCHASE DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH JANET ATIENO ON INSTA @ https://instagram.com/atienojanetonyango?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= AND   https://www.jcommunications.online/ ART BY MICHAEL SOI https://instagram.com/michaelsoistudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=2022-11-011h 22BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaDating in Africa Is Ghetto | African American Millennial + Gen X Have a Real ChatDating in Africa's big cities is similar to dating in America's metropoli. Brittany and I share our experiences in dating African men in the United States and in West, East, and Southern Africa.   Brittany Caldwell is one of the realist you will ever encounter. She and I met through our Black Expats in Kenya group. She is an educator, boy mom, daughter, sister, and bestie. You may recognize her from her YouTube channel, Brittany in Africa . . . https://www.youtube.com/c/BrittneyinAfrica  We had a lively discussion about love and dating in Africa under 40 and over 40. You're abo...2022-11-011h 07BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaI Found my Spiritual Community in KenyaNeha is a healer, my friend, and spiritual advisor. She is the founder of Spolosophy (spiritual - political - philosophy) in Nairobi, Kenya. She talks to us about African spirituality and healing. CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 PURCHASE DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH NEHA ON IG @ https://www.instagram.com/spolosophy/ AND   https://www.spolosophy.com/2022-11-011h 16BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaWelcome to BLAXIT 2 Africa! COME HOME.This limited series is created to encourage Africans in the diaspora to repatriate.   So many people have so much to say on the subject though in many cases, they've never left their passport country. In this series, hear it straight from those who are living their best lives in Africa.  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP, CLICK HERE: https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/2022-11-0101 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaBritish Gen Z Moves to Africa for the Soft LifeBritish Gen Z, Ivie' Itoji shares why she chose Kenya. She shares her dating experience in London compared to Nairobi and why more Gen Zs are ready to BLAXIT 2 Africa.  CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/  CATCH IVIE ON IG @ https://www.instagram.com/ivieitoje/2022-11-011h 11BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaWhy I'm NEVER Going Back! Africa is My HomeI've traveled to Africa whether for school, work, or pleasure since I was 18 years old. I have a wealth of experience, but like most people, I have difficulty talking about myself. So I asked Simone Hardy to help me out. And of course, we got to talkin' about all things Blackity Black. Discover how I got here and why I created this limited series, BLAXIT 2 Africa.  I hope you are informed, entertained, and inspired to BLAXIT 2 Africa.   If you liked this video, please share and rate.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you mov...2022-11-011h 39BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfrican American Therapist Leaves New Orleans and Moves to AfricaAfrican American therapist, Karen Smith drops gem after gem. Discover what led her to Kenya, the pros and cons of living in Kenya, and how her new home has fostered her career. We discuss what is required for African Americans and other Africans in the diaspora to heal from racial PTSD. She and I cover colorism, micro and macro aggressions, and the relationship between African American men and women. CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH K...2022-11-011h 35BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfrican American BLAXITS to Mexico for Her Mental HealthRhi Cook is young, Black, and living her best life in Mexico City! She is originally from Ohio but calls Mexico home. Why is it so cheap to live in Mexico compared to Kenya? Why is the food so good?! How did she find her tribe in Mexico City? How does Kenya stack up against Mexico? We discuss this and more.  This episode was created to inspire and encourage people of African descent to self-actualize, no matter where they decide to plant roots. INSTAGRAM @beautyisuniversalug https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP ht...2022-11-011h 06BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaAfrican American Wife & Mother of 4 Leaves Philly and Moves to Nairobi, KenyaKimiko Campbell is a fiercely protective mother of four. She also happens to be one of my closest confidants in Nairobi, Kenya. Her friendship has been invaluable. Kimiko is Philly-born and Brooklyn-raised. I asked her to share her experiences as a wife, mom, and human BE-ing.   This episode was created to inspire and encourage parents considering packing it all up and beginning a new and abundant life in Africa. CATCH ME IN THESE IG STREETS @ https://www.instagram.com/beautyisuniversalug/  TO PURCHASE BLAXIT 2 AFRICA DRIP, CLICK HERE https://blaxit2africa.myspreadshop.com/ CATCH KI...2022-11-011h 08BLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 AfricaLife Without Racism?!!!There isn't one place on earth where you won't encounter racism - but you can come close. Come to Africa and soften the blow.   If you like this video, please share and rate.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!2022-11-0126 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 Africa7 Things That Annoy Me About KenyaKENYANS, DON'T COME FOR ME! 😆 Y'all know I love it here. I am very clear on the fact that I am a guest in this BEAUTIFUL country with its GORGEOUS people (more like a cousin visiting from abroad, but you get the point).   This is simply a video to give our diasporan bruthas and sistas some perspective and to help them choose their new home with information and insight.    I hope you are informed, entertained, and inspired to BLAXIT 2 Africa.  If you liked this video, please share and rate. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move...2022-11-0142 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 Africa8 Things I LOVE About KenyaThis week is all about the LOVE. There are so many things to LOVE about this beautiful nation and its people. Trust, there will be a part two.   I hope you are informed, entertained, and inspired to BLAXIT 2 Africa.  If you liked this video, please share and rate.  May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!2022-11-0136 minBLAXIT 2 AfricaBLAXIT 2 Africa5 Disadvantages to Being an Expat in AfricaIt's all good until it's not. People often glamorize being an expat. While I KNOW that leaving the United States was one of the best decisions I've ever made, it ain't all Instagram-worthy. Here are 5 disadvantages/downsides of being an expat/immigrant.   Nonetheless, I hope you are informed, entertained, and inspired to BLAXIT 2 Africa.  If you like this video, please share. May you thrive. May you be inspired. May you move with LOVE and intention.  Until next time!2022-11-0130 min#kweliCREATORS#kweliCREATORSToddré MoneirA conversation with Toddré Moneir director of the fashion series Off the Beaten Path streaming on kweliTV. Interview by: DeShuna Spencer, CEO of kweliTV Edited by: Michael Pittman, kweliTV Fellow2022-01-1929 minChronicles AbroadChronicles AbroadEpisode 65 | Toddré Challenges Colorism In ZanzibarToddré shares her stories on how she challenges colorism in Zanzibar. She’s a former lawyer and uses her voice to advocate and educate the world around her. She understands there’s no utopia and you have to find where you fit in. And then make the best out of your life. Toddré is a firm believer that you create your existence and once you have this paradigm shift you’ll live a more fulfilled life. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Life is what you make of it. 2. Keep your vi...2018-10-3158 min