The Global Chatter with Amanda Bates

The Global Chatter is a conversational podcast with an unfiltered yet hilarious look at international living from Black and Brown perspectives. Each episode takes a deep dive on global mobility, identity, race, career and more. Come for the commentary. Stay for the laughs. Hosted by The Black Expat founder Amanda Bates.

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Episodes

"A Journey by Choice" with Masauko Chipembere & Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere

Masauko Chipembere & Dr. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere share how their cross-cultural histories, identities and experiences motivated their move to Heredia, Costa-Rica. Conversation includes their love story in South Africa, figuring out identity as a first-generation American, and what you have to consider if you're moving to Costa Rica. Natasha Gordon-Chipembere: www.indisunflower.wixsite.com/natasha-g-chipembere Masauko Chipembere: www.masauko.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 10

"Black, African, Third Culture Kid" with Stephanie Taderea & Astrid Chitou

Stephanie Taderera and Astrid Chitou share their experiences as Black African Third Culture Kids. They delve into how their lives have been shaped by the international mobility they experienced as children and the privilege that is afforded to some but not all. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 9

"Afropolitan" with Chiponda Chimbelu

After a recent interview with The Black Expat, Berlin-based journalist Chiponda Chimebelu comes to the podcast to unpack all the things we couldn't do the first time. We talk the concept of European identity, the idea of global citizenship, being a Black journalist in white media spaces and the racial dynamics of African passports. Original article: https://www.theblackexpat.com/the-journalist-chiponda-chimbelu-berlin-germany / Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Op...

Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 8

"The Curiosity is Not Animosity" with Karen Ricks

Chef, educator & highly nomadic Karen Ricks explains an expected short stint abroad extended to beyond a decade with her family. She shares the experience of opening a school in Japan, chasing a culinary dream in Italy and why world schooling makes sense for her son. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 03, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 7

"This is Home for Them" with Candy Rowe

Jamaican expats Candy and Marvin were featured in The Black Expat in 2016 as they were living their lives in Hirosaki, Japan. Now, Candy joins Amanda Bates to share what how much has changed since that conversation. Candy discusses how her family has built a life out “in the sticks” as she calls it, how they stayed anchored to their Jamaican identity and what her children have gained growing up in such a unique space. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Black Fatherhood Abroad with Ryan Haynes

International school counselor Ryan Haynes revisits his 2016 TBE piece, Fatherhood Abroad. With the conversation of racial injustice at the forefront, we focus on addressing racism within the international school context, how to bring up the topic of prejudice when talking to prospective international employers and when to have the “Talk” with your Third Culture Kid of color, if they are considering living in the U.S. for college. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 5

"Survivor's Guilt" with Keelah Rose Calloway

Former educator Keelah Rose Calloway joins Amanda Bates to share how she went from telling jokes in Poland to launching her own comedy organization in Vietnam.Keelah Rose also discusses catering to an international audience, microaggressions and why she battles survivor’s guilt as a Black American abroad. Warning: Episode contains some adult content/language. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4

"We Can Do Better" with Noah Tucker & Anthony Joseph

Amsterdam-based chefs Noah Tucker & Anthony Joseph discuss how they are stretching their culinary game. We discuss psychedelic cooking, why living in the Netherlands has been good for both business and their families & reflect on the impact of the protests following George Floyd’s murder. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Identity Reparations with Dana Saxon

Dana Saxon, the visionary behind Ancestors Unknown and long-time The Black Expat contributor joins Amanda to discuss leaving the US, the value in disrupting history education and why finding community is important. More info: ancestors-unknown.org Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Welcome to The Global Chatter.

The Black Expat podcast, the Global Chatter , is an ongoing conversation that focuses on international mobility, identity, race, career and more, from Black and Brown perspectives. Amanda Bates, founder of the Black Expat, serves as host. Come for the commentary. Stay for the laughs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Sep 16, 2020•2 min

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