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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- Wouldn’t it be nice to find a 1st world building contractor in 3rd world Latin America?Many gringos expats have had that same idea. It sounds like such a winning business proposition. But wait. Not so fast, as you’ll soon find out why it almost never pans out as a gringo business in today’s first “boots on the ground” story. #2- What to expect …
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#1- Latinos who’ve become legal in the states often visit the relatives in their home country, bearing gifts, strutting their stuff and putting on the dog:For the folks back home the gifts are nice but the crowing gets old pretty fast… #2- Racism in Latin America:Is there even such thing as a Latino race? #3- A Latin American guns and ammo story: #…
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#1- Stupid mistakes that Gringos and Expats make in the pursuit of mating dating in Latin America: #2- How AI will affect Latin Americans:BTW: Latinos are completely oblivious as to AI’s existence... #3- Why Latin Americans are true survivors (and you’re not):For example: Could you really maintain your cool in a 3 day power or water outage? #4- A f…
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#1- The myth of “American Exceptionalism”:Why certain gringos still believe it even though the US has not been #1 in anything significant or positive for more than 25 years (since the millennium). #2- “Boots on the ground” in Brazil:The cost of living in Brazil. What it takes to live like a first world gringo. #3- The two different versions of the …
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#1- The “entitled” rich kid phenomena in Latin America:BTW…you’ll find they’re generally nicer, less demanding, more polite and more respectful to adults than the entitled American rich kids up in the states. #2- Ever wonder how well gringo expat kids mix when they get enrolled in Latin American “helicopter” schools? #3- The “live at home” adult La…
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#1- What to do when standing in one of those never ending Latin American bank, supermarket or govt. lines:You should know there’s a certain Latin American “Line” etiquette? #2- Latino cops and their cell phone addictions:Yes, unfortunately they pay infinitely more attention to Tic Tock than the job at hand… #3- What about Mexico City as a plan C or…
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#1- STILL THINKING OF MOVING TO MEXICO?Here's what happens when Mexican cartel bosses move into your nice, quiet gringoized neighborhood:Today’s first shocking “boots on the ground” story… #2- The gringo “savior” complex:Clueless gringos regularly fall in love with fresh, young a “part time” hookers and try to save them. Today we have another crazy…
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#1- Plumbing problems you should know about that are particular to Latin American buildings: #2- The multiple problems with drywall in Latin America: #3- The lies and fakeries of going “green” in Latin America: #4- The December burning of 500,000 devils in Guatemala, and in the rest of Latin America too: #5- The Lithium battery problem: #6- Will hu…
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#1- Do Latin Americans realize that their entire society is mediocre?:Sounds pretty harsh .. but #2- When your cleaning lady get extorted by narcos:Only in Latin America… #3- More bad news about Mexico;As if we needed this too… #4- Where to live and where NOT to live: #5- Living next to the “have not’s”:Is it ok for gringos and expats? #6- Be sure …
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#1- Plastic surgery in Latin America:What you didn’t know and should… #2- Why Hondurans are pissed at their imported Cuban doctors: #3- Trust issues in Latin America:Can you trust the word of a Latin American? How much do Latin Americans trust each other… #4- How safe are gated, guarded communities? #5- Living next to a Narco, "a boots on the groun…
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#1- BTC hits 100k… and they called me nuts when I first started recommending it at 200 bucks. They thought I was deluded when I included BTC specialist speakers at every one of my Expat Insider Seminars since 2013… #2- Listeners are split on the previous show’s immigration scam: #4- More bad news if you happen to have a Plan-B in Ecuador: #5- My So…
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#1- Hiring a live-in NURSE in Latin America- PART 2:You have 4 options … #2- Argentina boots-on-the-ground stories to consider: #3- Profiting from Expats’ stupidities: #4- Discussing a very persistent phenomena- when visiting Gringos return to the states and have a really hard time adapting: #5- Another surprising reason why so many Latinos and Lat…
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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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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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