Meet Stephanie Perry (San Jose, Costa Rica) & Roshida Dowe (Mexico City), the dynamic duo behind the ExodUS Summit: THE annual sabbatical summit for Black women travelers who are ready to get their sabbatical plan or their move abroad plan in place.
Stephanie traded in her career as a pharmacy tech to travel the world as a house-sitter and mentor for other women desiring a career break. Roshida is a former lawyer who retired at 40, left the US, and now supports other women with their sabbaticals as well.
Also in this episode:
Stephanie's sabbatical and why more Black women should take career breaks
How Roshida's layoff became a catalyst for her new life abroad
How they created the ExodUS Summit without even meeting initially!
This year's ExodUS Summit: who it's for and why they believe Black women can press fast forward on their exodus from the U.S.
Roshida's take on why more Black women should be "selfish"
Stephanie's & Roshida’s reasons for rejecting Black Excellence (THIS IS JUICY!)
Whether a Kamala Harris presidency will create a more positive outlook for Black folks (THEIR THOUGHTS MAY SURPRISE YOU)
Stephanie's message to those conflicted about leaving the USA
Advice on moving abroad and finding "Possibility Models"
…and so much more!
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Connect with Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaycarious/
Connect with Roshida on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shidad/
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