Ep. 8- I Did Not Know What Freedom Was Until I Left: On Black Women Expats with Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry of ExodUS Summit

Black women-- we see you, hear you, and share your concerns post-election 2024. This week, Kendra and Kelli are joined by Roshida Dowe and Stephanie Perry, co-founders of ExodUS Summit. This organization hosts virtual and live events and workshops that show Black women ways to plan their ExodUS while fostering community. Roshida and Stephanie tell us where their go-to location would be if they had to make a quick escape from the United States, and they share their organization's 7-step plan that any Black woman can use to make their ExodUS a reality. As they note on the pod-- "go to a place where people will support your dreams." Additional links related to this episode: 1. ExodUS Summit's guide on "Black Women's ExodUS from the USA: Start Here" 2. A newsletter article from Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc. (LDF), that has resonated with Kelli and Kendra over the past few days and inspired their introduction to this week's episode 3. Stephanie Perry's website, Vaycarious, where she "makes sabbaticals and life abroad accessible to Black women" 4. Roshida Dowe's website, Career Break Coach, where she "helps women take career breaks, move abroad, and live life on their terms 5. Essence magazine article, titled "The ExodUS Summit Is Helping Black Women Make Their Expat Dreams A Reality" 6. This Womanist Work's access link to the 5th Annual ExodUS Summit 2024's replay videos (note: our hosts receive a commission when listeners make a purchase using this link) Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook @thiswomanistworkpod to keep the group chat conversations going! This episode was produced and edited by Leatra Tate, with the original theme song sung and created by Kendra Ross. Hit our group chat to ask us a question or send us feedback on what you're enjoying about the show! Kelli King-Jackson is a certified professional coach to Black women leading in white spaces. In addition to coaching, she works with organizations truly committed to justice for Black women by providing philanthropic advising, facilitation, and speaking services. Learn more about Kelli's work here: https://www.iamkelli.com/ Support the show