Melanin Without Borders: An Expat Podcast

Bandeja
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Places & Travel

Melanin Without Borders is a podcast exploring how people of color are relocating and rebuilding life across the globe. From Spain, Thailand, Mexico, and beyond, each episode features real conversations with expats, nomads, and global citizens who made the move. Hosted by Bandeja, who is planning her own move abroad, this podcast blends honest storytelling with practical insight. We talk about cost of living, visas, dating, community, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and the emotional reality of starting over in a new country. If this sounds like something you've questioned, this is your guide!

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Moving to Spain as a Single Mom| Making Safety the New Normal

    After her divorce, Violet made the life-changing decision to move herself and her two daughters from the U.S. to Spain. In this episode, she shares how she navigated uncertainty, researched the best fit for her family, and ultimately chose a life where safety, community, and quality of life became priorities. We discuss motherhood abroad, taking leaps of faith, and what happens when you stop accepting certain dangers as "normal." Our guest: @yourmomfriend_v Violet's Guide to Spain: https://stan.store/yourmomfriendv/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-s6tj8iav Violet's Vlog: https://yourmomfriendv.com/ Follow @melaninwithoutborders on insta for updates on new episodes!

    1h 1m

  2. Jun 8

    Building a Life in Vietnam: Community, Creativity & Culture

    In this episode of Melanin Without Borders, I sit down with HAPPI and Cleo, a creative couple who recently made the move from the U.S. to Da Nang, Vietnam. Together, we explore what life is actually like beyond the social media highlights and travel vlogs. We discuss their journey to Vietnam, the realities of being Black in a country where very few people look like you, and how they've built meaningful relationships with both locals and fellow expats. HAPPI and Cleo share their experiences navigating cultural differences, creating community, and finding a sense of belonging far from home. As entrepreneurs and creatives, they also offer an honest look at running businesses abroad, balancing work and lifestyle, and why Vietnam has become an increasingly attractive destination for people looking to design a different kind of life.

    49 min
  • 2 Episodes

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Melanin Without Borders is a podcast exploring how people of color are relocating and rebuilding life across the globe. From Spain, Thailand, Mexico, and beyond, each episode features real conversations with expats, nomads, and global citizens who made the move. Hosted by Bandeja, who is planning her own move abroad, this podcast blends honest storytelling with practical insight. We talk about cost of living, visas, dating, community, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and the emotional reality of starting over in a new country. If this sounds like something you've questioned, this is your guide!

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