Episode #177: Moving Abroad with Intention and Empowering Black Women to Flourish in the Foreign with Christine Job

Episode Summary

Christine Job takes us on her journey growing up in Atlanta, studying abroad in Spain, becoming location independent, traveling the world, and eventually choosing a base in Valencia. She reflects on her experience studying abroad, including the racial and class dynamics, and why she chose to go back and live in Spain again afterwards. Christine shares her experience walking the Camino de Santiago, living in the Rioja wine region, living in Barcelona, and eventually choosing to be based in Valencia. She also talks about her path to location independence, her professional and entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of moving abroad with intention. Christine emphasizes the importance of reflecting on your “why”, your “number”, your “zone of genius”, and explains how entrepreneurship can be a form of self-actualization. She also talks about founding her award winning podcast “Flourish in the Foreign” and reflects on the impact the podcast has had on her and what she has learned from her guests. Christine also shares her experiences and tips for dating abroad, and reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

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What You'll Learn

How and Why to Move Abroad with Intention
How to Build a Location Independent Business with Your Current Skills
Tips to Flourish in the Foreign and use Travel as a Pathway to Wellness

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#1 BOOK THAT CHRISTINE RECOMMENDS

The Game of Life by Florence Scovel Shinn

#1 PERSON WITH WHOM CHRISTINE MOST WANTS TO HAVE DINNER

Adele

TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

TOP 4 BUCKETLIST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS

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WINES TAKEN DURING THE INTERVIEW

CHRISTINE’S TOP 7 HIPHOP EMCEES

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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[4:08] Growing up in Atlanta and Starting to Travel Internationally

[5:54] Christine’s Experience and Reflections on Studying Abroad

[11:15] Christine’s Professional Path and Decision to Live Abroad in Spain

[17:52] Reflections on Race, Class and Her Decision to Live in Spain

[22:17] Walking the Camino de Santiago

[31:48] Matt and Christine talk about Different Places in Spain

[35:50] Living in La Rioja

[41:45] Living in Barcelona and Valencia

[45:26] Christine’s Entrepreneurial Journey

[49:47] Understanding Your “Why”, Your “Number”, and Your “Zone of Genius”

[53:25] Entrepreneurship as a form of Self Actualization

[55:50] Moving Abroad with Intention

[1:00:02] Tips and Reflections on Dating Abroad

[1:06:22] Hosting the “Flourish in the Foreign” Podcast

[1:14:44] What Travel Means to Christine

[1:17:20] The Lightning Round

#1 Book Christine Recommends
#1 Travel Hack
#1 Person with Whom Christine Would Most Like to Have Dinner
#1 Piece of Advice to Her 18-Year Old Self
Top 3 Favorite Travel Destinations
Top 3 Bucket List Destinations
Top 5 Hip Hop MCs of All Time

[1:35:10] How to Contact and Follow Christine

About the Guest

Christine Job

Christine Job is a location independent entrepreneur, award-winning podcaster, and business strategist. Christine helps Black women and other women of color leverage their expertise and talents to build sustainable businesses that are professionally fulfilling, financially abundant, and that empower them to live a thriving life abroad. Originally from Atlanta, Christine is currently based in Valencia, Spain. Her podcast “Flourish in the Foreign” celebrates, elevates, and affirms the voices & stories of Black women living & thriving abroad, while also exploring world travel as a pathway to wellness. “Flourish in the Foreign” won the “Best International Podcast” award at the 2021 Black Podcasting Awards and was also shortlisted at the 2021 International Women’s Podcasting Awards.