In this powerful panel episode, meet four dynamic moms—Crystal, Rachel, Kissha, and Candice— who left behind the grind and fear of American life to reimagine motherhood abroad.

From Mexico to Spain, they share what it means to raise free Black children, navigate long-distance parenting, and prioritize their own well-being—even when it goes against everything society tells them they should be.

Also in this episode:

• What drove each mom to make the life-altering decision to leave the U.S.
• How their children are adjusting — from language immersion to navigating new school systems
• The realities of long-distance motherhood and co-parenting across borders
• How they’re rebuilding community, accessing medical care, and securing support systems abroad
• And why choosing yourself isn’t selfish — it’s necessary, even when it defies every expectation placed on Black mothers

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Meet Diva Green — a Brooklyn-born Afro-Latina of Panamanian descent, destination storyteller, and founder of I Got Your Black, a platform connecting travelers to Afro-Indigenous communities around the world through culturally immersive experiences.

After a personal reckoning with systemic racism, grief, and disillusionment with life in the United States, Diva set out on a global journey that transformed her purpose — and her platform. Through I Got Your Black, she’s helping Black travelers move with reverence, not entitlement, and amplifying the stories of communities often erased from the mainstream travel narrative.

Also in this episode:

• How witnessing state violence pushed Diva to use travel as activism
• The six transformative months she spent living in an Afro-Mexican town
• What she learned, unlearned, and the powerful lessons she's applying to her life today
• How I Got Your Black evolved into an award-winning platform
• The emotional complexity of returning to the U.S. after years abroad
• Why she believes the Blaxit movement is powerful — but not without challenges
• How to travel and migrate mindfully without replicating patterns of gentrification or extraction
• …and so much more!

Connect with Diva Green:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/igotyourblack_/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@igotyourblack

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Meet B Roberson (Playa del Carmen, Mexico), owner of B's Frito Pollo, one of Playa del Carmen's most beloved food trucks. She's created a gathering place that feels like home for expats and locals through Southern-style fried chicken and other nostalgic menu items.

A former first-grade teacher turned food truck owner, B left the U.S. during COVID to celebrate her 40th birthday with what was meant to be a short stay in Mexico. That temporary escape evolved into a permanent move as she found the freedom, peace, and purpose she'd been seeking.

Also in this episode:

• How the Sandra Bland case became a catalyst for B's exodus from America
• Why B chose Mexico and the hidden history of the country as a sanctuary for Black Americans
• The magical moment when she realized she'd manifested her dream of retiring at 40
• How B's food truck evolved from filling a culinary void to becoming a hub for connection among the expat and local community alike.
• B shares her recipe for success.
• B's take on the growing Blaxit movement and why more Black folks are choosing to leave the U.S.
• The unexpected challenges and triumphs of starting a business in a new country

...and so much more!

Connect with B's Frito Pollo: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealfritopollo

Instagram: https://instagram.com/therealfritopollo

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