Chronicles Abroad

Nubia and Frantzces get candid about podcasting. They share 5 specific reasons why Chronicles Abroad hasn’t been as consistent as they used to be. A lot has changed since the inception of Chronicles Abroad and Nubia & Frantzces are juggling quite a few different businesses.Nubia’s Black & Tulum group recently hit 10k, she’s also managing the BlaxIt group, and her travel consulting/coaching business, while Frantzces is finishing her book and re-launching her coaching program on top of working full-time as a therapist. Not only that, she continues to work with Black Girl Ventures, a non-profit that provides access to financial and social capital to Black and Brown women. So, needless to say, they need HELP! Chronicles Abroad is taking a step back to focus on hiring the right people that will help elevate the podcast to where it needs to be. If you would like to support Chronicles Abroad, please hit up their Patreon page, or if you have a skill or service to offer, send them an email at info@chroniclesabroad.com.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

Shanette from The She Voyage shared with us that self-care is the best care. She felt like she wasn’t growing in her home environment. She felt stagnant as if she wasn’t growing. Shanette made herself too accessible to the people at home and felt that she continued to put herself last. She was looking for several opportunities outside of her home state and she found one! Shanette spent that time alone discovering herself and being by herself. She most importantly learned to say no. In Asia, she placed herself first and could focus on her mental health. “That’s when I began to love myself because I had that alone time,” said Shanette.Started The She Voyage, as a way to chronicle her voyage of self while also encouraging other women to participate in their own voyages. The voyage of travel, the voyage of relationships, and everything in between. Shanette inspires women to love themselves unapologetically.In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following:1. Self-care is the best care.2. Don’t listen to anybody and make sure you drown out all the noise, follow your intuition, then follow your heart.3. Be more optimistic about your life and less pessimistic. Want to connect more with Shanette and The She Voyage community? Check them out on the following social media platforms:Instagram: The She Voyage Facebook: The She Voyage YouTube: The She Voyage Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

Liz is a global marathon runner who has run in various marathons in countries such as Afganistan, Beirut, Malaysia, the Ivory Coast, and more. She took to running as a way to grapple with her father’s passing. Soon after, she decided to combine her new love of running with her passion for travel and deep, deliberate exploration of other cultures.  In early 2019, Liz launched Run to Reach, an 18-month marathon fundraising campaign with the goal of running 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30 in June of 2020 - aiming to raise $100,000 to support local, women-empowerment organizations in each country visited. Instrumental to Liz’s mission is her desire to leave a positive social impact on the countries she visits, one equal to their impact on her. With each step, she hopes to engage in the rich and diverse cultures of these extraordinary communities and highlight their natural beauty and inspiring initiatives. Whether it’s transforming education facilities in local towns and villages or providing women with the resources they need to become leaders in their communities, Liz hopes that Run to Reach will enforce change across the world. Despite COVID-19, Liz shifted to virtual marathon runs to continue her cause. You can donate to Liz’s cause. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: Make lemonade out of lemons. Look at the brighter side of life.  When you're ready it's okay to find meaning in what you lost.  Want to connect more with Liz and Run To Reach? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: Run To Reach Facebook: Run To Reach Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

Cepee has been supporting women to reinvent themselves in various stages in their lives. We caught up with her to see how she and her community of Refreshers of She Hit Refresh were doing. This episode was recorded during the early stages of COVID-19. During this time, Cepee had to pivot and readjust her business to meet her community’s needs. We talked a lot about what it means to reinvent yourself and how to embrace learning new skills and the reinvention journey. She believes that moving abroad allows you to play with your identity. Now, her community has grown into 5k women who have committed to choosing themselves first. We’re so inspired by what Cepee has created and how she continues to support women in making their dreams of travel and living abroad come true. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following:1. It’s okay to reinvent yourself.2. You don’t know what your potential is or what you can discover unless you give yourself the space to do so. 3. Be flexible.  Want to connect more with Cepee and the She Hit Refresh crew? Check them out on these following social media platforms:Check out Cepee’s new book: I’m Outta Here! A guide to moving to Europe Instagram: She Hit Refresh Facebook: She Hit Refresh Blog: She Hit Refresh Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: | Instagram | Twitter | Join our Facebook Tribe

This episode is all about risk-taking and entrepreneurship with Natalie, creator, and founder of Beautiful Booze. An award-winning resource for cocktail enthusiasts, professional bartenders, brands, and travelers alike. Beautiful Booze is the spirited brainchild of a former home bartender turned cocktail influencer, who turned her passion for cocktails, entertaining and global adventures into one of the top booze and travel accounts in the U.S. You don’t have to have a recipe for everything. You have to be flexible and use the ingredients that you have because of traveling around. As the 2019 Nightclub & Bar Award Influencer of the Year, Beautiful Booze showcases unique libations, brands, and experiences in every corner of the world through! Natalie shares with us what it was like to leave a secure job of 12 years to live a nomadic lifestyle where she has been able to pursue her passion for travel and cocktails. She’s a representation of how you can create your reality, but it comes with trade-offs. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following:1. When you have nothing to lose, the only thing you lose is the fear. 2. Life is all about risk-taking. There’s no overnight success. Remember, just keep going, you have to start somewhere, don’t try to perfect anything. Want to keep in touch with Natalie and all the amazing recipes that she’s creating on Beautiful Booze? Follow Natalie on the following social media platforms: IG: Beautiful Booze Website: Beautiful Booze Book: Beautiful Booze: Stylish Cocktails To Make At Home Be sure to sign up for The Layover so you have access to exclusive info. Then go ahead and leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe  

Frantzces interviews Nubia who says you are the creator of your life. She shares what she’s been up to for the last 16 months living in Mexico. In this episode, she shares how and why she built Black In Tulum a wildly popular Facebook providing events and excursions and other related guided tour services for people of color visiting Tulum, Mexico. She also shares why she became heavily involved in BlaxIt, another popular group providing resources and support to Black Americans who want to leave the US.  The last 16 months have been a bit of a whirlwind for Nubia, who shares her struggles with self-doubt, and her deep desire to create thriving, and impactful communities. She is a certified connector and Nubia believes her goal in life is to bring people together.  In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following:1. You are the creator of your life.2. If something doesn’t exist build it.3. Stop trying to control everything around and let things be.  Want to visit or move to Tulum, Mexico? Then join Black In Tulum. Want to just high tail out of the US, then join BlaxIt Tribe. Are you looking for a travel and expat coach? Then reach out to Nubia.  Follow Nubia on the following social media platforms: IG: ANuexperienceFacebook: Nubia Be sure to sign up for The Layover so you have access to exclusive info. Then go ahead and leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe  

Nubia interviews Frantzces about trusting the process. This episode is in full transparency as Frantzces shares her personal story about what made her transition abroad, and the internal battles that she experienced throughout the years. Fear and uncertainty could've stopped her from taking risks but she leaped forward without a real game plan so that she can not only heal but also to find deeper purpose and meaning in her life. In this episode you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Don't allow society to define you, define your role and identity for yourself. 2. As a parent, do all that you can to live a full life because that will inspire your children. 3. When you surrender to the process the Universe will do all of what it can to open up the path to everything that you desire. Want to keep tabs on all the amazing things Frantzces is doing? Follow her on Instagram @frantzceslys, be sure to peruse her site Defying Resistance and get on her waitlist for her small group coaching. You can also sign up for her newsletter and as a FREE gift, get The Ultimate Guide To Getting Unstuck And Cheating Resistance. Be sure to leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

We're spilling the tea! This is a special episode for us. We're spilling the tea about our hiatus. Now, you know we don't sugarcoat anything and we've always been transparent and authentic about everything that we do. But, we've been gone for a very long time, and there are specific reasons as to why that was. In this episode, we discuss what's been going on behind the scenes with us and we spill the tea on how our friendship was tested and what's next for Chronicles Abroad and some of the changes that we're implementing. Chronicles Abroad has been around for 3 years now. We really appreciate ya'll rocking with us, being patient with us, and still supporting us. Because without you, there would be no Chronicles Abroad. So, grab your favorite treat and enjoy the tea. Be sure to leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Perspectives help us to reframe the challenges in our lives. It's the subtle shift in perspective that allows us to understand what's happening in the world around us. It's a conscious decision that we must decide to make. It's times like this that urges us to change our perspectives, to reframe how we used to look at things, and to reframe how we currently are looking at things. What other perspectives could we adopt during this critical time in our lives, so that it creates more healing?  It's the old adage that says two people could be standing in the rain and one person could be miserable while the other person is beaming with gratitude. One person is upset that it's raining while the other person, is grateful the Earth is being watered. Everything is a matter of perspective. In which ways could you alter your perspective in ways that empower you versus it disempowering you? This takes a bit of practice and once you begin it will seep into our subconscious. Once that happens, our worldviews will ultimately change. Ps: Join Frantzces’ coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here. Pps: Would you like a pro bono session with Frantzces? Schedule your pro bono session here. Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

In a time of crisis, we vacillate between several emotions. Whether it be sadness, happiness, grief, anger and it's exhausting at times. What we need in times of crisis isn't just empathy but also compassion. Compassion is a natural tendency since it is essential for human survival, so compassion is what keeps us going. It really makes us feel good because engaging in generous acts of kindness is so pleasurable. There are even more ways that compassion benefits our lives.  Tune in as Frantzces shares what those benefits are and how to cultivate more compassion into our lives. Join her and her colleagues to discuss COVID-19: The Balancing Act When Everything Is Upside Down panel discussion on April 23, 2020, at 5 PM EST. Register through Eventbrite. This is sponsored by Black Girl Ventures. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here. Pps: Would you like a pro bono session with Frantzces? Schedule your pro bono session here. Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

The storms in our lives are seasonal. Some may think that storms come to disrupt our lives but really, storms come to do many things, such as clear our paths for deeper connection and clarity. Dr. Myles Munroe is a pastor and motivational speaker. Frantzces came across his sermon from 2011 about how to live above the storms of life and found it relevant to our current state of time.  Unfortunately, Dr. Munroe is no longer with us, but what he has left behind was this incredible passion for the human will. Frantzces shares key messages from the sermon. Understand that a storm is a metaphor for life’s unpredictable and sometimes hurtful nature.  Everyone faces a storm, a hardship and some kind of struggle, which is a common connection throughout humanity. But storms are seasonal. If we’re on top now, that’s a season, and if we’re at the bottom now, it’s also seasonal. In other words, it’s all temporary. No matter what we go through it can’t last, nothing remains the same. And the key is to outlast the season.  Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here.  Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com.  Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

In a time of crisis, it's easy to lose faith in humanity. It's easy to get lost in the darkness of people and get caught up with terror. This pandemic has made us realize how interconnected we all really are. We need each other. The media and even the people you care about will have you question humanity. But remember, people are generally good and people generally care about each other. In a time like this, it's important to remember how humans have been able to survive for centuries. People are extremely resilient. Tune in as Frantzces tells you to not get caught up in the hype. And to learn how to live in the ying and yang of life. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here. Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

How do you make your videos stand out and go viral? Going viral isn't easy and sometimes videos go viral when we least expect it. However, there are somethings that you can do to make your video stand out. Parchelle breaks down the 7-step formula that she uses with her clients to make their videos impactful. She recommends focusing on "edutaining" your audience. Which means, combine education with entertainment to have the most impact. Here are the 7 Steps: 1. Know your audience. 2. Have SMART goals in place. 3. Structure your script. 4. Edutain. 5. Entice your audience with a strong CTA (call to action). 6. Distribute and re-distribute. 7. Review the data. Start Grinding Review this 7-Step formula and let us know which one you do really well and which one do you need to improve on. With these steps in place, now you can start grinding! Resources mentioned: Restream Wistia Do you have more questions? Or a topic you want us to unpack? Any feedback? Send us an email at info@chroniclesabroad.com. You can also check Parchelle out on her website. She's also on these platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

How are people so resilient? Like, how do people seem to bounce back when they experience horrific events? Resiliency is something we all can strengthen. But, it does take a bit of practice, it takes a bit of us facing our fears. Some people are more resilient than others. Although we need to honor our progress and refrain from comparing our journey from others, there are some themes that present. Themes that could support us in the process of learning how to "bounce back" and regain more control of our lives. Tune in as Frantzces unpacks that process and encourages you to remain resilient this pivotal moment in all our lives. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here. Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Kenna AKA Pusha Kee is back to give us an update on how she is focusing on self this year. And the last time she was on the show was episode 97. Kenna is behind the infamous annual #DubaiBlackOut trips. Kenna has since quit her job, moved to South Africa and is now fulltime in her travel company. She shares how since quitting her job, she is now exploring all the activities and things she’s been wanting to learn but never had the time to do. Now, she's focused on self. Kenna decided to slow things down for herself and doing more of nothing. She is now full time in her travel business. Kenna reflects on what it meant to downsize her house and look at the excess she was living in. Now she is a minimalist who has minimized the clutter in her life. But now, that she's living abroad she's able to afford luxuries that were not easily accessible when she was living in the States. Kenna is focused on Kenna and on doing nothing. She is spending 2020 taking care of herself, mentally, emotionally and physically. In this episode, you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Don’t allow circumstances to deter you from your bigger vision. 2. There are opportunities in the struggle. 3. There’s never a “best” time for most decisions in life, you just have to trust yourself, the Universe and the process. Check Kenna out on her website Bookdatisht. Keep tabs on her upcoming trips on Instagram @Bookdatisht and on Facebook Kenna. Thank you again! Be sure to leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

What are the keys to successful video marketing? Parchelle answers this very question and provides us with many angles to tackle video marketing strategy. She shares insights on what the top 3 types of videos that you should focus on. And if you're short on time, she also shares some tips on how to make shorter videos to fit your busy schedule. We help you to think about the following: 1. PRES is an acronym that helps you formalize your framework for video: P get to the point R get to the reason E have an example S sum it up 2. If you're worried about where to find inspiration for your content, just remember not to reinvent the wheel. 3. Consider outsourcing when it makes sense. Check out these suggestions: Fiverr (affiliate link)WeVideo (affiliate link) Start Grinding Review your customer journey ask yourself how are people currently finding out about who you are, how can I get them to like me more and how can I get them to trust me. Create a mastermind map. Map out a calendar to record. Look for inspiration. Do you have more questions? Or a topic you want us to unpack? Any feedback? Send us an email at info@chroniclesabroad.com. You can also check Parchelle out on her website. She's also on these platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Using mindfulness for anxiety helps tremendously. Especially, since anxiety continues to flare up as the world attempts to contain COVID-19. Everyone is feeling it whether there's a diagnosis of anxiety or not. Mindfulness techniques are extremely useful for anxious thoughts. In this episode, Frantzces takes you through four different mindfulness techniques that you can use to ease your anxiety. One that helps a lot of people are mandalas. Mandalas are geometric shapes that you can color in, they are small and it requires you to focus. This may help reduce your anxiety. Frantzces is also offering pro bono coaching or therapy sessions for those who are feeling isolated and need someone to check-in with. Or, for those who are reflecting on their lives and wanting to make some changes. There are no strings attached and you can schedule an appointment here. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here. Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Kimberlee is an educator that has been traveling the world for a little over 12 years. Her first trip abroad was to Spain by accident. She loved it so much she decided to teach in Spain. One year turned to 12 years. Kimberlee has a positive attitude besides several muggings in Latin America. Despite these robberies, it hasn't deterred her from traveling and living abroad. She shares her tips on how to stay safe and the different warning signs so you can spot a robbery before it happens. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Always maintain a positive attitude and make the best out of a situation. 2. The good always outweighs the bad. 3. Experience all countries for yourself. Want to connect more with Kimberlee? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram Thank you again! Be sure to leave us a review, send us an email, DM. anything, we’d love to support you as much as you’ve supported us. Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

Have you asked yourself what is getting in the way of you creating more video content? Would you like to create more impactful videos that receive tons of engagement? Our industry expert is Parchelle for our Global Grind segment and in this episode, she shares with us how to get break free from your barriers to video. We help you to think about the following: 1. Worrying about perception and getting over camera shyness. If someone is watching your video then that means something. This is a time to be of service and welcome any feedback you receive, the good, the bad, and the ugly. 2. If you're lacking resources such as equipment or having a hard time starting then try utilizing your network, find internships, and don't forget to keep it simple! You can get started by just using your phone. 3. Having a lack of strategy or feeling like you don't have enough ideas gets in the way. So, how do you prepare yourself? Start Grinding Grab. your phone right now and record an Instagram story and share how grateful you are for the day. Only 15 seconds, you got this! Do you have more questions? Or a topic you want us to unpack? Any feedback? Send us an email at info@chroniclesabroad.com. You can also check Parchelle out on her website. She's also on these platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe

The global health epidemic of the Corona Virus also known as COVID-19 has the world in hysteria. At a time of crisis when our survival is threatened, we are challenged to look within so we can manage the external. Are you panicking or overreacting?  In times like this, we cannot forget humanity and we cannot panic. Imagine if first responders panicked every time there was a disaster? We’d be in big trouble. However, they are trained to remain calm in the face of terror because if they panic it’s literally life or death. ⁣ In this episode, Frantzces shares some insight on how to alter your perspective during this difficult time. Ps: Join Frantzces' coaching program The Liberated Creative: Own Your Time & Reignite Your Joy. This program is designed to help you eliminate any barriers in your life so you can transition into your craft. Find out more about the program here.  Would you like to continue the conversation? Reach out to Frantzces at info@chroniclesabroad.com  Want to connect more with Frantzces? Check her out on these following social media platforms: Instagram: @Frantzceslys or @chronicles_abroad Please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content.  Click here to leave us a rating & a review on iTunes. Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | Join our Facebook Tribe