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A guide to moving to Latin America, finding work, and settling in.
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The Ebony Expats Podcast: Living, Working, Retiring and Thriving Abroad as a Black Expat
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Explore living abroad from the perspective of Black expats with years of experience living abroad. We're committed to helping Black travelers & expats connect, live, work, retire, start businesses, and thrive abroad. CONNECT WITH EBONY EXPATS Website: https://www.ebonyexpats.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/ebonyexpats Instagram: instagram.com/ebonyexpats LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ebonyexpats UPCOMING THAILAND TRIP ✨ November 9 - 17, 2024 ✨ Explore Thailand with community! 9 days of culture, ...
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#1- What gringos need to understand when they get into a car accident in Latin America:Depending on what type of person you crash into, the outcome can be a lot different then when in the states… #2- There’s a troubling major immigration scam that Latinos are whispering about but no one is reporting on: #3- Latina feminists vs USA feminists:There a…
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#1- When expats get picked up by the police: #2- Scamming Expats - Part 2: #3- Drivers licence tips for Expats and Gringos in Latin America: #4- Why you need a Latino lawyer on speed-dial or Whats-app:Yes, I hate Whats-app. Its just a massive data collection device for Fart Suck-a-Turd and Fakebook, but it’s a fact that every Latino is addicted to …
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#1- Argentina’s president Melia does 2 fantastic hours on the Lex Friedman podcast:He talks about his progress and how corrupt govt.workers and lying journalists in Argentina are constantly trying to sabotage him… #2- Tips for gringos and Expats on how to get a Latin American driver’s licence: #3- Nursing homes in Latin America:Are they adequate fo…
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#1- Yes, unfortunately Gringos on vacation are fatally bonded to their screens: #2- How the Latin American lag-time effect assists scammers and fraudsters: #3- An airport scam you haven’t heard of yet but coming soon; #4- Another failed “Price Control” edict comes to Mexico;Obviously clueless Mexican politicians don’t know economic history… #5- Cer…
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#1- Boomer Expat idiosyncrasies:And how Gen Y, Y and Z’ers will continuously and negatively judge them… #2- How American tourists keep continuously embarrassing themselves: #3- About those marvelous pink and green-haired, face-pierced tourists:Are you wondering how much of this wonderful trend you will see in Latin America? #4- Latina “Tramp Stamp”…
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#1- Now that BTC has exploded:Were you an early adopter, or are you kicking yourself because your wife (or better) half talk you out of it way back when it was under $1000? A listener writes about this exact personal experience… #2- Those persistent stray dog problems plaguing Latin America:What Locals, Gringo Expats and municipalities do and DON’T…
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#1- Working from home online while living in Latin America: #2- Gringo Expats who don’t pay taxes: #3- A checklist for your plan B: #4- Why so many Stalins, Hitlers and Lenins in Latin America: #5- The 10 most dangerous cities in the World:Surprise! Surprise, 7 out of 10 are in Mexico! #6- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTH…
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#1- Gift giving in Latin America;What do you give a Latino or Latina who's got everything (or nothing)? #2- Why blowing your horn in Latin American traffic may seem futile but is definitely NOT futile at all: #3- Halloween is really picking up in Latin America: #4- How did I get so lucky… when by rights I should be living (or dying a slow death) in…
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#1- What happens when gringos get into transit accidents: #2- Why any good Latino lawyer will advise you never say sensitive or confidential things on Whatsapp: #3- Is it wise to buy land and get your Plan B started in Venezuela:Now that Venezuela is very safe and all the imprisoned Venezuelan criminals have arrived in the USA, is Venezuela poised …
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#1- A new way to gouge gringos at the airport: #2- Your gringo “disadvantage”: #3- Local boy makes good- maybe, maybe not:How Latinos up in the states go to great lengths (and go deep into debt) to prove to the folks back home that they have achieved the so called “American dream”… #4- Trading one treadmill for another: #5- The things you need to k…
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#1- How Expats experience a kind of “reverse culture shock”: #2- How 1st world news outlets pick and choose extreme Latin American news bits to highlight: #3- How I got censored on Latin American radio: #4- DYK official statistics show that only 1% of crimes are solved in Mexico?:Meanwhile, millions of unenlightened Americans still think it’s a goo…
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#1- How I was embarrassed into learning decent Spanish: #2- The best places for gringos and expats to meet eligible, nice, single Latinas: #3- Gringos and gym memberships in Latin America:It’s NOT what you think!! #4-Persistant stereotypes that Latinos have about Gringos- Part 2: #5- Be sure to pick up my newly updated, "LATIN AMERICAN HEALTHCARE R…
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#1- More really crazy things that can only happen in Latin America: #2- What about Ecuador?For many reasons I have never really recommended having a Plan B in Ecuador, but somehow, lately things have gotten so bad there that its hard to even recommend a short term visit.. #3- Gas generator backup power for your Latin American home:Do you really nee…
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#1- Get use to the fact that you will have one or more Propane Gas tanks if you decide live in Latin America:Here’s what you need to know about your use of propane tanks… #2- There definitely will be building, plumbing and electrical “code violations” in your Latin American house:Should you be worried about those occasional leaks and electric shock…
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#1- Latinos often say things like, “In time, my country will progress from 3rd world to 1st first world just like the USA”:I see very little evidence of that. The sad truth is that 1st world countries are fast reverting to 3rd world status… #2- Is your Latino house or apt properly wired?Its important that all of your electrical outlets have an eart…
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#1- Skinflint Gringos and Expats -Part 2: #2- What is the famous “Canasta Basica”???It’s a term that means nothing to expats and gringos but is very very important to the average Latino and Latina… #3- A funny thing happened on the way to the gas station: #4- How and why Latinos are “idiot light” optimists: #5- Are Latino politicians more (or less)…
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#1- Smart phone proliferation in Latin America:Yes, Latinos everyone has one or more. Latinos are as hopelessly addicted to Fakebook and Tick Toc as North Americans. Yet smart phones have not made Latinos smarter, more efficient nor on time… #2- “Only in Costa Rica, Brazil, Guatemala, Panama, etc., etc., (fill in the Latin country):You hear that co…
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#1- Historic and beautiful colonial buildings are awfully nice. Gringos and expats love them … but the tip here is that when they come up for sale (and they often do) you’d be nuts to buy one: #2- Latino governments don’t fluoridate their municipal water (That’s the good news). The bad news is they do chlorinate the shit out of it: #3- The truth ab…
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#1- Revisiting the many uses of rainforest hardwood in your Latin American home or apartment:People love Latin American hardwoods and get frustrated when they find out they can't bring any of the stuff back to the states and here's why... #2- Should gringos and expats invest in high return re-forestation and hardwood farm projects in Latin America?…
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Descriptions - EXPAT FILES SHOW #1375 SUN, SEPT 22 (09-22-24) #1- Do Haitians really eat cats and dogs?Today’s first wild and crazy “boots on the ground” story direct from the mouths of Haitians … #2- How Latinas “mother” their Gringo husbands and boyfriends:The question is… do the men like it… or are they complaining? #3- Can you differentiate Lat…
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The Mindset of Success for Black Expats and Entrepreneurs
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Tori meets with Travel Journalist, Photographer and Digital Marketer, Erick Prince. In this timeless conversation, Erick and Tori discuss the mindsets and mentality needed for success as a Black person living overseas. Erick introduces us to his company “Minority Nomad”, how he started the company, and what it has taken for him to achieve his succe…
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Living in Thailand as a Black Expat: A Live Conversation with Ebony Expats and Black in Portugal
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In this episode, Tori introduces you to Shane Edmond who moved to Thailand in 2020 and has been a pillar of the community, leading programming on our community platform and now helping with the launch of our new coaching programs and travel packages. Tori and Shane meet with Kam, Heather and Anna from Black In Portugal to answer questions about liv…
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Feeling Alone or Lonely as an Expat and Learning Yourself
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During this holiday episode, we talked about what it really feels like being a traveler or pioneers of our families and communities: feeling alone, the pain, doubts, and how our families and society view us. We're making decisions that are different. It's risky. It's life-changing. It's beautiful. But, it also has its pains, especially during the h…
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Aim to Live a Life You Love with Amber Aziza
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On this episode, the amazing Amber Aziza joins me to discuss her journey from a corporate executive to an entrepreneur and expat. Believe me when I tell you that she shared so many gems about trusting your gut, building a business around what you like to do (and outsourcing the rest) and letting go of the things that are standing in the way of you …
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If You Want It, Go Get It... With Amber Aziza [Bonus Clip]
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Tune in for a few minutes of FIRE advice from Amber Aziza!! At the end of our interview, Amber gave her final advice encouraging entrepreneurs and travelers to FIND A WAY if you really want it. Listen and tell us your thoughts and any insights you get from this on IG: @ToriTalks and @Amber_Aziza. Go to amberaziza.com to learn more about the Make Yo…
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Doing, Being and Living with Claire Soares of Up In The Air Life
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Founder of luxury travel company Up In The Air Life, Claire Soares, believes in DOING what you love, BEING who you are, and LIVING life out loud. She’s a firm believer of living each moment to the fullest and creating your best memories with no regrets! Claire talks about how she went from Corporate America to CEO and an expat by taking a leap and …
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Thoughts Become Things with William Gilchrist
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On this debut episode, Tori talks to CEO of Konysg: William Gilchrist. William has lived abroad for several years - he currently lives in Singapore. He talks about his desire to travel abroad since the age of 9, the career path that led him to where he is now and the privilege of being a foreigner overseas. William also gives advice to aspiring tra…
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Coming Soon: Ebony Expats Podcast with @ToriTalks
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Join @ToriTalks, Founder of Ebony Expats, as she chats with expats from all over the world for conversations about culture, thinking outside of the box, how their journey led them to living overseas, what they've experienced in different parts of the world, and owning who you are. If you have any questions or stories you'd like to share, send us a …
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