Special Series: Aging Abroad In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, past podcast guest Lori L.Tharps shares her journey of moving to Spain with her family and the challenges and triumphs they faced over the years. She reflects on her son's educational struggles and successes, her daughter's adaptation to Spanish life, and the cultural differences they've embraced. Lori discusses her professional shift from academia to creating a community for BIPOC women writers and her achievements in fostering creative connections. She candidly speaks about the concept of aging, both personally and for her family, and highlights the importance of wellness, self-care, and planning for the future. This Episode Covers: Settling into Life in Spain Launching a Child into University Affirming Black Identity Abroad Motherhood Abroad: Evolution and Reflections Professional Evolution and Leaving Academia Pursuing a Creative Life Abroad Building a Writing Community Reflections on Aging Abroad And so much more! Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor Zachary Higgs-Theme Music Subscribe to the Substack: https://christinejob.substack.com/ Book Christine to Speak at Your Event/Organization: https://www.christinejob.com/media-kit Check out the FREE video training: The Essentials: From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business: https://flourish-in-the-foreign.myflodesk.com/business-strategy-freebie Books To Thrive Abroad*: https://bookshop.org/lists/books-to-flourish-in-the-foreign-f688a647-e9d3-4e75-9e74-05406e2bdce2 Move Abroad with Intention 1-on-1 Coaching: https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/mai-course *Affiliate links are used to support this podcast at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support! Move Abroad with Intention Moving Abroad with Intention Guide (https://flourishforeign.gumroad.com/l/move-abroad-with-intention-guide ) Move Abroad with Intention Playlist S1 E 25: How to Get A Job Abroad S1 E 32: Going Abroad with Intention S1 E 33: Dating Abroad Pt. 1 S1 E 47: Go Abroad & Cultivate A Life Well Lived S1 E 59: Financial Wellness Abroad S2 E 10: Does Moving Abroad = A Soft Life S2 E 14: Healthcare Abroad Pt. 1 S2 E 17: Black Pregnancy Abroad S2 E 19: Black Motherhood Abroad Pt. 1 S4 E 12: Ask Me Anything- 100th Episode S4 E 21: Living in Spain Build A Business Abroad "From Marketable Skill to Consulting Business" FREE Video Training Build a Business Abroad Guide ( https://www.christinejob.com/guides ) Listen to the Build A Business Abroad Playlist S3 E 1: Black Women Building Businesses Abroad | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 2: How Jannese Torres-Rodriguez Created A Six-Figure Blog | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 3: The Wellness of Entrepreneurship for Black Women & WOC | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 4: How To Get Started | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 5: Creating, Launching & Monetizing a Podcast | Build A Business Abroad S3 E 6: Ask Me Anything: Your Questions Answered | Build A Business Abroad https://www.ChristineJob.com Flourish in the Foreign Resources Join the Buy Me a Coffee Membership (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/flourishforeign) Check out the Flourish in the Foreign Bookshop (https://www.flourishintheforeign.com/books) Be a Guest on the Show ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbc3624UV6qOJzxbqLENcsbJuiSTuXTc2Jii-c6Sz98Qq_dg/viewform?usp=pp_url) Flourish in the Foreign is created, produced, edited and hosted by Christine Job.
