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"In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

"In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

FromFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad


"In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

FromFlourish In The Foreign | Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad

ratings:
Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola shares her story of moving from Nigeria to the US at 15 years old to attend university, the evolution of her career in travel photojournalism, moving to Sweden, the development of her fondness of Swedish culture, and her new book, "In Every Mirror She's Black". This Episode Covers:  Attending University in the United States Her Career in Photojournalism  Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators Moving to Sweden Understanding Swedish Culture The Swedish Response to COVID-19 The Swedish Health System Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden "In Every Mirror She's Black"     Check out these resources: "Every Mirror She's Black" By Lola Akinmade Åkerström Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well 1-on-1 Moving Abroad with Intention Consultation Moving Abroad with Intention Guide Build a Business Abroad Guide Build a Business Abroad Group Coaching Quarterly Visioning & Business Strategy WOC Podcasters Insiders Membership* *Affiliate links are used to support this podcast and website at no extra cost to you! Thank you for your support!   Episode Credits: Christine Job-Creator & Host Zachary Higgs-Theme Music   Like this episode? Love the podcast? Buy me a coffee SUPPORT THE PODCAST Become a Patreon Supporter Tip the podcast via CashApp Flourish in the Foreign Amazon Wishlist
Released:
Aug 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

"Flourish In The Foreign" celebrates, elevates & affirms the stories & voices of Black women who live & thrive abroad while exploring living abroad as a pathway to wellness. Hosted by Spain-based Black American Christine Job. Listen to these incredible Black women share their journey abroad, tips on staying abroad, and insights they've gleaned from the intentional cultivation of life abroad.