Flourish In The Foreign
"In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström
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In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Lola shares her story of moving from Nigeria to the US at 15 years old to attend university, the evolution of her career in travel photojournalism, moving to Sweden, the development of her fondness of Swedish culture, and her new book, "In Every Mirror She's Black".
This Episode Covers:
- Attending University in the United States
- Her Career in Photojournalism
- Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators
- Moving to Sweden
- Understanding Swedish Culture
- The Swedish Response to COVID-19
- The Swedish Health System
- Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden
- "In Every Mirror She's Black"
Check out these resources:
- "Every Mirror She's Black" By Lola Akinmade Åkerström
- Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well
- Build a Business Abroad Guide
- Build a Business Abroad Group Coaching
- Quarterly Visioning & Business Strategy
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Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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