Black Broads Abroad

Phelena Jean

The "Divided States" is not the only option. Welcome to the masterclass on global secession. Hosted by Phelena Jean—South Central LA native and Triple OG veteran expat—Black Broads Abroad is the record of a movement. With 20 years of experience living across 5 continents, 9 countries, and 50+ solo destinations, Phelena archives the Black women in her orbit: from strippers to aerospace engineers; from Mexico to Madagascar to Saudi and Singapore. This is vetted expertise for your exit strategy. We provide the tactical briefing Black American women need to maneuver the collapse and get out.

  1. MAY 10

    100 Countries, 2 Continents, 1 Daughter: A Creative Entrepreneur’s Guide to Global Parenting

    What does it look like to raise a child across the globe while building a creative empire? In this episode, we sit down with Davita McKelvey, a Denver, Colorado native turned global strategist and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur who is quite literally remapping the world for Black women. Davita is the visionary behind Black Travel Romances™, a massive 197-book fiction series that centers powerful Black women in love stories across every single country on the planet. A nomad at her core, she has traveled to over 100 countries and made the bold choice to raise her daughter across continents—navigating the transition from the colonial charm of Merida, Mexico to the bustling, metropolitan energy of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this episode, we dive into: The "Invisible Thread": Our shared history dating back to 2011, from a lost camera in Morocco to supporting each other through heavy seasons in Mexico. The Logistics of the Leap: How Davita navigated the reality of "adulting" abroad, from securing visas in Southeast Asia to balancing entrepreneurial risk with the need for stability as a single mother. Raising a Global Child: The courage of becoming a mother after 40 and deciding the "Divided States" wasn't the only option for her daughter's upbringing in Merida and KL. Romancing the World: Why she is on a mission to make Black women the norm in the romance genre and the reality of dating overseas as a single Black mother. Whether you are a veteran traveler or an aspiring nomad, Davita’s story is a masterclass in reframing global Black womanhood, one page and one country at a time.

    51 min
  2. MAY 10

    The Fourth Exit: How This 20+ Year Veteran Expat Has Navigated Being an Educator From Abu Dhabi to London, Cairo and Back to Beijing

    What does it look like to spend two decades living outside the Divided States? In this episode of Black Broads Abroad, we sit down with Kamara, a 20-year veteran expat who is currently preparing for her fourth exit. From Abu Dhabi to London, Cairo to Beijing, Kamara has navigated the global landscape not just as a traveler, but as a highly sought-after professional in the International Baccalaureate (IB) school system. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Multi-Exit Strategy: Why Kamara is choosing Beijing for the second time—15 years after her first stint there—and the logic behind "The Return." The Career Arbitrage: How being recruited by international schools leads to high remuneration, housing packages, and a lifestyle that the U.S. simply cannot compete with. Domain Expertise: The power of specialized skills in the global market and how to position yourself to be recruited by top-tier institutions. The Reality of Femicide: A raw, necessary discussion on the safety risks facing women in the U.S. and why "safety" is a primary driver for the exit. Single by Choice & At Peace: Kamara opens up about the reality of dating today, the decision to remain single, and the profound peace that comes with being completely "single by choice" while living abroad. The Global Professional Blueprint: Practical advice for those looking to be recruited into high-paying roles with a soft landing. If you’ve ever felt like your career is hitting a ceiling or your peace is being compromised in the States, Kamara’s story is the proof that the world is waiting to pay you what you’re worth and give you the safety you deserve. 📲 Get The Global Exodus Strategy Suite: Text the word EXODUS to 947-837-3958 to download your strategy guide immediately. 🌐 Website: BlackBroadsAbroad.com 📸 Instagram: @BlackBroadsAbroad

    1h 5m
  3. 04/26/2021

    How This Third Culture Kid Converged Her Afro-Arabic, Sudanese, British Background to Create Cultural Impact in Media, Politics, Fashion and Beyond

    In episode 36, I interviewed Rozan Ahmed. Rozan is an ambassador, advocate, activist, champion of the arts a cultural practitioner, and preservationist. Born in West London to Sudanese parents, her formative years were abruptly disrupted, when while living in Kuwait she suddenly became a refugee and her father and uncle were taken hostage when the gulf war broke out. As the youngest appointed editor in British publishing, Rozan joined RWD magazine and took lead in discovering, cultivating, and pioneering the UK’s biggest urban music & lifestyle publication. Throughout Sudan, South Sudan, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Kenya, and more, Rozan developed a series of monumental campaigns surrounding arts and peace and has been recognized by the United Nations, the Government of Sudan, and the Government of Southern Sudan for orchestrating the country’s first celebratory concert highlighting the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Through her continued support and cultivation of African culture, music & fashion, Rozan launched ‘Africanism’-- a platform to redefine the continent’s artistic authority – at home and abroad. Continuing with fashion, and merging her humanitarian efforts, Rozan’s most recent endeavor (‘The Magic Drive’) focuses on sustainable luxury/tourism and ‘expansion education’ to ignite the creative potential of orphans and other children in crisis in Kenya, and beyond. To keep up with Rozan's journey check out her website: https://www.rozanahmed.com/ and follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamrozan/ For more information about Black Broads Abroad follow: https://www.instagram.com/blackbroadsabroad/ / or visit the website: https://www.blackbroadsabroad.com/ To support the podcast, become a member @https://www.patreon.com/BLACKBROADSABROAD

    55 min
5
out of 5
29 Ratings

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The "Divided States" is not the only option. Welcome to the masterclass on global secession. Hosted by Phelena Jean—South Central LA native and Triple OG veteran expat—Black Broads Abroad is the record of a movement. With 20 years of experience living across 5 continents, 9 countries, and 50+ solo destinations, Phelena archives the Black women in her orbit: from strippers to aerospace engineers; from Mexico to Madagascar to Saudi and Singapore. This is vetted expertise for your exit strategy. We provide the tactical briefing Black American women need to maneuver the collapse and get out.

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