There comes a point when staying costs more than leaving.

For Ulonda Harris, the journey to belonging began with burnout. After years of feeling exhausted by the pace and rising cost of life in Texas, she never imagined that living abroad would be part of her story—even though her daughter had already built a life in Spain. But one late-night YouTube search sent her down a rabbit hole that would change everything.

Today, Ulonda calls Zaragoza, Spain, home.

In this episode, Ulonda shares how she went from feeling stuck to creating a softer, more intentional life abroad. As the creator of Locating Cozy, she's helping other Black women redefine what home, freedom, and peace can look like—one intentional decision at a time.

Together, we explore the realities of burnout, the courage it takes to choose a different path, and why moving abroad wasn't about running away—it was about finally choosing herself.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why the true cost of staying isn't always financial
• What it's really like to build a life in Zaragoza, Spain
• Why community and support can make all the difference when starting over
• How Ulonda is helping other Black women "locate their cozy" and create lives rooted in peace

If you've ever wondered whether there's more to life than simply getting by, this conversation is a reminder that sometimes the greatest investment you can make is in your own peace.

Send us Fan Mail

A powerful conversation about freedom, expansion, possibility, and the quiet awakening happening among Black women around the world.

Building a life overseas is about more than choosing a country.

It's about choosing yourself.

Download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Black Woman Should Ask Herself Before Building a Life Overseas, through the link in this episode or at BlaxitGlobal.com.

At some point, the question stops being, "Can I move abroad?"

And becomes, "What's possible for my life?"

Passport is where Black women from around the world come together to explore new possibilities, navigate life abroad, and create lives that feel bigger than the ones they were told to settle for.

Because the goal was never just to move.

The goal is to expand what feels possible.

Support the show

Join Blaxit Global Passport
Subscribe to Blaxit Global on YouTube
Blaxit Global Website: www.blaxitglobal.com

Support the show - www.ko-fi.com/blaxitglobal

What happens when you stop building the life everyone expects...and start creating the life you actually need?

In this deeply personal episode of the Blaxit Global Podcast, Gene and Andrea Hayden share the remarkable journey that led them from Texas to Coimbra, Portugal—and why this move was about so much more than changing countries.

Long before Portugal was even on their radar, a family member quietly planted a seed that would span more than four decades. That unexpected connection would eventually come full circle in a way neither of them could have imagined.

Andrea also opens up about a lifetime of resilience—from losing her mother as an infant to navigating multiple autoimmune diseases, including lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Graves' disease. Rather than allowing her health to define her future, she and Gene made intentional decisions about where—and how—they wanted to live, carefully designing a life that would support healing, peace, and longevity.

Together, they discuss the realities of planning an international move when health is a major consideration, redefining success after decades of entrepreneurship and military service, and embracing a slower pace of life that has transformed their daily experience.

This isn't just another story about moving abroad. It's a conversation about choosing yourself, honoring your wellbeing, and discovering that sometimes the greatest transformation isn't found in a new passport—it's found in finally creating a life that feels like your own.

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to reinvent your life, this episode may change the way you think about what's possible.

Send us Fan Mail

A powerful conversation about freedom, expansion, possibility, and the quiet awakening happening among Black women around the world.

Building a life overseas is about more than choosing a country.

It's about choosing yourself.

Download our free guide, 7 Questions Every Black Woman Should Ask Herself Before Building a Life Overseas, through the link in this episode or at BlaxitGlobal.com.

At some point, the question stops being, "Can I move abroad?"

And becomes, "What's possible for my life?"

Passport is where Black women from around the world come together to explore new possibilities, navigate life abroad, and create lives that feel bigger than the ones they were told to settle for.

Because the goal was never just to move.

The goal is to expand what feels possible.

Support the show

Join Blaxit Global Passport
Subscribe to Blaxit Global on YouTube
Blaxit Global Website: www.blaxitglobal.com

Support the show - www.ko-fi.com/blaxitglobal

Six years ago, a question changed everything:

What would happen if I left?

In this Season 8 Premiere, Chrishan reflects on the evolution of Blaxit Global, the power of community, and the lessons learned from watching people build lives across the globe.

This isn't a conversation about escape.

It's a conversation about expansion.

Because freedom isn't something you wait to be given.

It doesn't need permission.

Send us Fan Mail

A powerful conversation about freedom, expansion, possibility, and the quiet awakening happening among Black women around the world.

At some point, the question stops being, "Can I move abroad?"

And becomes, "What's possible for my life?"

Passport is where Black women from around the world come together to explore new possibilities, navigate life abroad, and create lives that feel bigger than the ones they were told to settle for.

Because the goal was never just to move.

The goal is to expand what feels possible.

Support the show

Join Blaxit Global Passport
Subscribe to Blaxit Global on YouTube
Blaxit Global Website: www.blaxitglobal.com

Support the show - www.ko-fi.com/blaxitglobal