Blaxit Global

I'm so happy to share this episode of the Blaxit Global podcast. In this episode, I reunite with Natalie Wester who was featured in the Condé Nast article I wrote, How to Retire in Portugal: A Complete Guide, and our popular Moving Abroad Over 50 panel on our YouTube channel.
Natalie Wester is a former second-grade teacher and National State Teacher of the Year who retired from teaching as a second career at 59. A radical reinventor, permission-giver, and storyteller, she encourages midlife women to give themselves permission to change the life they're living so they can live a life they love.
By 60 she became a solo around-the-world traveler and recovering social media avoider. At 61, she launched The Hot Goddess blog for midlife women and started a "blackboard to bourbon" journey by developing a Midlife Reimagined Apprenticeship and becoming a whiskey distillery intern. At 62, she became an expat and now calls Lourinhã, Portugal home.
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Follow Natalie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retired_rewired_inspired
Check out The Hot Goddess Blog
Watch Natalie in our Moving Abroad Over 50 YouTube panel
How to Retire in Portugal - Condé Nast Traveler
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Valerie Weyland (formerly Valerie Ogoke) is an explorer at heart, always open to what life may bring. She is a business owner, meditation facilitator, health + wellness coach, and a reiki healer. She is Nigerian-American and was born and raised in Inglewood, California. Currently residing in Perth, Western Australia, she founded Brown Girl Bloom in 2017. Brown Girl Bloom curates safe spaces for women of colour to thrive with a focus on holistic well-being. She is also the co-founder of Ayune Hair, an ethical South East Asian human hair extension business that focuses on celebrating the layers of beauty. Her passion lies in being in complete alignment with her truth, living a purpose-full life, developing soul sister connections, and community empowerment. She is an avid lover of all things spiritual. She believes that there is an abundance of beauty all around us, we simply need to open our heart to truly experience it.

Valerie’s Blaxit Blueprint:

1. Lead from the Front: Whether on or off the court, Valerie’s focus, determination, and skill have enabled her to lead a purpose-filled life. Through the guidance of her mentor, she relocated from California to Perth, Australia.
2. Bloom Where You Are Planted: Valerie’s commitment to championing issues for Black and Brown women, led her to create Brown Girl Bloom, a safe space for women of color with a focus on holistic well-being. She also founded Ayune Hair, a company that produces ethically-sourced human hair extensions.
3. Activist and Advocate: Valerie stayed true to herself beginning her time in Australia by connecting with the Aboriginal population. Through those interactions, she learned about the Stolen Generations. She’s become an activist and advocate for the rights of Aboriginal people and sees similarities between the plight of Aboriginal Australians and the Black Lives Matter Movement in the U.S.

Follow Valerie on Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/brownbelleabroad
Follow Valerie on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/BrownBelleAbroad.
Learn more about Ayune Hair: https://ayunehair.com/.
Follow Ayune Hair on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayunehair/.
Follow Brown Girl Bloom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlbloom/.

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Michael Ashanti currently resides in the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Hailing originally from New York, Michael's life has been a tapestry woven with international experiences, beginning with his travels as an Army brat and later as a university exchange student.

In this episode, Michael shares insights from his remarkable journey spanning 14 years abroad, during which he has called diverse cities such as London, Amsterdam, and now Barcelona home. Delving into the nuances of expat life, he offers perspectives on navigating cultural differences, building community, and finding a sense of belonging far from one's country of origin.

However, the conversation takes a poignant turn as Michael opens up about the pivotal decision to renounce his U.S. citizenship. Reflecting on his experiences and the evolving sociopolitical landscape, Michael provides a candid account of the factors that influenced this life-altering choice. From personal convictions to systemic realities, he sheds light on the complexities surrounding citizenship, identity, and belonging in an increasingly globalized world.

Whether you're an expat, a traveler, or simply curious about the concept of Blaxit, this episode offers a compelling narrative of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of authentic belonging. Tune in as Michael Ashanti shares his unique perspective on carving out a life beyond borders and the transformative power of embracing new horizons.
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IG: wisdom.transcends
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshantiGlobal
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Shantel Asante-Kissi is a real estate developer who has lived all over the world. Born and raised in Chicago, she’s spent time in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and New Jersey before relocating to Brussels, Belgium with her husband of 25 years and two children. She has completely caught the travel bug in Europe and uses travel as a way to educate her children. Hear how her experience was getting started in Belgium, the biggest lifestyle changes compared to the U.S. and navigating the financial and tax landscape.
Shantel's Blaxit Blueprint:
1. Declaring Your Intention: Shantel recognized that the racial climate in the U.S. was not the best environment to enable her children to flourish. The safety of Brussels and its proximity to many other countries within Europe now serves as the backdrop of their global classroom.

2. Get the Support You Need: Shantel and her husband have developed a rhythm over the course of their 25-year marriage. Part of what enables them to manage extended time away from one another includes encouraging Shantel to get the help she needs. Shantel credits this for her ability to adapt and adjust to change.

3. Family Motto: The Kissi family motto continues to guide their life pursuits, "connect to as many people and places as possible and you'll identify your passions". Shantel is enjoying this new phase of her life as a trailing spouse and fully embraces what lies ahead.

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After Alexis O’Reilly and her family literally became sick from the effects of workplace marginalization and a sedentary lifestyle in the States, what started off as a 1-year sabbatical ended up with the family discovering the health and wellness they desperately craved in the jungles of Costa Rica.

Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Alexis is now an Integrative Health & Wellness Coach in Nosara, Costa Rica. This new role connects various facets of wellness that many individuals need in terms of education, motivation, and advocacy to find success. Today, her coaching has helped many clients transform their lives by being a supportive mentor and wellness advocate to help women feel their best through food and lifestyle changes.

Alexis’ Blaxit Blueprint:

1. Pay Attention to the Signs: While Alexis and her husband had achieved success in their chosen professions, the stress of their lifestyle began taking a toll on their health. The birth of their son served as the impetus for a re-evaluation of what was important in life.
2. Turn Your Mess Into Your Message: Once in Costa Rica, Alexis re-evaluated the foods she and her family consumed. Her research led her to become a successful integrated health and wellness coach.
3. Perfecting the Pivot: Due to the pandemic, Alexis has pivoted her business model into a virtual one and expanded her clientele and offerings. In 2021, she plans to open a multi-purpose facility in Costa Rica offering her own herbal and botanical ingredients onsite while hosting retreats in partnership with plant medicine practitioners, along with physical and mental health wellness professionals.

Connect with Alexis:
Wellness By Alexis: https://www.wellnessbyalexis.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-o-reilly-69386a7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisoreillywellness/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessbyalexis20/

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