Support for today’s episode comes from the Center for US Voters Abroad Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan civic engagement organization that helps Americans living outside the U.S. vote via absentee ballot. Request your absentee ballot today using their tool here: https://usvotersabroad.org/podcastIn this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Ayoka B. delves into her experiences of moving to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. She recounts her upbringing in a Black activist household, her professional and academic journey, the emotional and logistical difficulties of transitioning to a new country, and the profound sense of freedom and safety she has found in Costa Rica.This Episode Covers:Planning the Move to Costa RicaAdjusting to Life in Costa RicaReflections on Identity and Well-beingRediscovering Writing and CreativityReflections on Aging and Wellness To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/episodes Flourish in the Foreign ResourcesPodcast Website (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com)Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign)Join the Substack (https://christinejob.substack.com/) Episode Credits:Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & EditorZachary Higgs-Theme MusicSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/flourish-in-the-foreign-black-women-living-and-thriving-abroad/donations