Moving to France Twice pt.1 | Jamaican Woman Living Abroad [This is Who I Am]

Moving abroad changes everything. From identity shifts to culture shocks, this is my story of moving to France...not once, but twice (!!)...as a Jamaican expat and Black woman abroad. In this episode, I share my journey of living abroad for over 15 years across five different countries, including two life-changing chapters in France. RESOURCES: 👥Your France Blueprint | Move Abroad Strategy Session: https://stan.store/diedreinwanderland... 📖 The Map Back to You - travel memoir & travel guide: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0GPQ9V2XT/ TIMESTAMP: 0:00 – Early Dreams of Life Abroad 3:30 – First Move to France (& Culture Shocks) 11:33 – Leaving France After Five Years 14:43 – Returning to France With Intention 20:26 – Reflections on Identity Abroad 22:36 – Lessons on Life Abroad 23:09 – Why You Should Live Abroad (even once) WATCH NEXT: Moving to France Twice Part 2:    • Moving to France Twice pt.2: Unexpected Le...   7 Hardest Parts of Living Abroad    • 7 Hardest Parts of Living Abroad (No OneTa...   ABOUT ME: I'm Diedre. I work in French HR handling visa and mobility cases, and I've lived the expat journey myself (moved abroad 5 times, moved to France twice, 27 countries solo). I help women 35+ travel solo, move abroad, and design lives they love. CONNECT: Instagram: @diedreinwanderland #moveabroad #france #solotravel #expat #movingabroad #lifeabroad #expatlife #blackwomanblog