Chronicles Abroad

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?

Meet Dr. Nadeen White. blogger by day, a physician by night. She is the creator, editor & writer for The Sophisticated Life Blog. Nadeen's blog strives to inspire others to travel around the world by sharing personal travel experiences and providing detailed travel guides. The Sophisticated Life covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel & wine. Nadeen grew up watching her mother travel. She would watch her travel to off the beaten path places in the 70s and 80s. Her mother spoke 4 languages and loved to travel and it inspired her to want to do the same. She spent the first 10 years of her life traveling back and forth from Jamaica to the US. As a physician, her schedule didn’t allow for much travel. But she decided to change her career and her lifestyle because travel was that important for her well-being. Despite being married she's still a very big proponent of solo travel. She shows people how they can travel luxuriously without breaking the bank. So, if you’re not about that backpacker life

Would you like to create more impactful videos that receive tons of engagement? Our industry expert for this Global Grind segment is Parshelle Tashi of Parchelle Tashi Media. She has created a successful video marketing business that allows her to travel the world and work from anywhere (WFA). In this episode, Parshelle shares with us why it's important to include some form of video for your business or brand. She provides six vision questions you must ask yourself before you start. Parchelle says, "Video is a tool that can help any business grow. The results can be everything from more sales to being recognized as famous." We help you to think about the following: 1. Attention is the new currency; how do you grab people's attention? 2. You don’t have to be and do like everyone else. 3. Parchelle teaches us the KLT roadmap for success. Start Grinding Where do you see yourself in 1 year? 5 years? Why are you in business? Who needs to KLT you? What is different about you? How do you serve or bring about change

The patterns in our lives reveal many things about us. But it's when you sit down and reflect to see whether or not your habits are nourishing you or causing you to suffer. The patterns in our lives also reveal our core beliefs and our values. It tells us what we will tolerate and what we won't. In this Monday Message, Frantzces shares with us why breaking patterns are crucial to you living a joyful life. But, you must be able to face your fears to do so. 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 subscr

Brighde the co-owner and operator of World Vegan Travel gave us an inside look into her travel story and her luxury vegan travel company. She received the travel bug from her mother and by the time she was 18 she left Australia and hasn’t moved back since. That was 20 years ago! Brighde shares how living abroad opened up possibilities for her that she never imagined would have happened. As a result, she has been able to broaden her perspective, make many friends and combine her love for vegan food and travel into a successful business. She took the leap not too long ago and now her side hustle is now her main hustle. World Vegan Travel has done trips in France, Thailand, Vietnam, and Rwanda. They have upcoming trips to Botswana and other areas in France. Brighde and her partner are wetting pallets and creating unbelievable experiences. If you're a vegan, then this episode was made just for you! In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Prepare for the worst-case scenario, what would happen if y

What is your life's calling? And do you have to find it now? If you're trying to figure out what you "should" do for the rest of your life, stop. When you focus on trying to find that out, you don't become any clearer. But, if you're dead seat in figuring your life's calling, look to your childhood for clues. What did you use to be so engrossed in, that time didn't exist? Usually, you'll find the answers through there. If, still there are no answers, then lead by curiosity. What's one thing that you're so curious about that you're willing to explore and have fun with it? But, none of this can come true until you're open, willing and believe in the possibilities. 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 t

Erick is a newbie ex-pat who recently moved to Sweden. He shares in this episode what his experiences have been like so far. But what's most important is how he had the courage to finally make the decision. A decision he sat on for four years. We explore the 3 F's that plague our audience. This includes Fear, Family, and Finance. These are the 3 F's that prevent people to travel and or move broad. Eric shares valuable insight into how he was able to move past these very real situations. And now he is living his dream as a newbie ex-pat. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. Step out on faith. 2. Don't be afraid to reach out to people. 3. There's nothing left but to do it. Want to connect more with Eric? Check him out on these following social media platform: Erick Woodby  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: F

Is redemption possible? Kobe Bryant's death had Frantzces thinking about what it means for someone to redeem themselves and is it possible for someone to do that in the current climate of our society? Who is redemption ultimately for? Redemption is possible for everyone who is willing to walk on the journey of humility. She also explores how there is this widening gap between us as humans and empathy. She asks the question, are we selective with empathy or can we find a way to bridge that? Empathy keeps the lights on. 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

Karen is a Worldschooling mom and a nomadic chef. She has cooked professionally, in restaurants, commercial kitchens, and private homes on four different continents over the last decade. Karen followed her husband to Japan for what was supposed to be a one year journey. It turned into 10 years of living abroad in Asia. Her husband helped to push her outside of her comfort zone to try something different and a bit scary. She shares with us how as a couple they decided to make this drastic move in their lives when one person was reluctant about it. But after being accepted to this one and a lifetime opportunity at this culinary program in Italy, Karen and her family’s life would drastically change yet again. She would finally pursue this nomadic chef lifestyle. Karen encourages people to embrace a Slow Food Lifestyle. She teaches people of all ages how to cook for themselves and why it's important to share that gift with those they love. We talk about motherhood, self-care and what it means to slow food lifesty

The growth process isn't easy. But it's something every one of us faces, and usually at multiple points in our lives. For some change comes a little harder. When it's time to grow though, how do you know you're making genuine shifts in your life? Change is directly linked to a changed before. If you're finding yourself back at square one it might be a few reasons. Frantzces gives the 4 basic ingredients for change that you can get started on now. So, be sure to grab a pen to take some notes. What do you think of this format? More of it or less? 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 @chr

Roshida took a mid-career gap year after practicing law for major corporations. Although she loved what she was doing, something just didn't seem right. She was burned out and didn't know what to do at the time. She made a radical decision to give it up all up, leave her career, and her 13-year-old dog to focus on transforming her life at the highest level possible. But it didn't come without fears. She didn’t think she could just quit and travel the world. Each time she thought about traveling, the fear would set in. Sometimes the excuses in your head prevent you from doing the thing you deep down know you want to do. Roshida also shares with us about how she decided to travel despite having chronic gut issues. So, for some of you who struggle with strict dietary needs, she provides some tips on how to navigate this. Roshida says moving abroad helped decreased her stress levels in a profound way. She then shares some of the biggest lessons she learned while traveling. What really matters to her. And how lone

At age 41 Stephanie Perry, quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to travel the world for a year on her savings. She visited 12 countries in 12 months all on just $1200 per month. Now she's a year-round house sitter and pet sitter who helps other women take a career break on a budget. Stephanie discusses how she got into house sitting. If you’ve ever been interested in house sitting then this is a great episode to jump-start your adventure. Stephanie shares the following: What matters the most when you start searching for house sitting opportunities. How to position yourself in front of homeowners. The number one challenge in booking house sitting jobs. How to cater your emails to homeowners so you can get more bookings.The impact of long versus short term house sitting. The number one skill you need to have to be the best house sitter that you can be. In this episode, you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. It's never too late to change your life, no matter what your age is. 2. Community is everywh

Have your thoughts been holding you back? Do you find yourself being in situations and feeling like your emotions have lost control? Or maybe it's gotten the best of you? Frantzces gives some tips about how to change your thoughts in a way that helps you to think logically. This way, you are able to control your feelings long enough to think through the situation in a rational way. So, be sure to grab a pen to take some notes. What do you think of this format? More of it or less? 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 benefi

Rachel of Rachel Travels has returned to give us an update of what she's been up to since we last spoke to her in episode 46. Recently named one of the “11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know”, by Travel Noire, Rachel continues to trailblaze the travel sphere through speaking, writing, through her digital marketing agency. She now coaches new and aspiring travel Influencers on how to build successful online brands, how to create valuable content, and how to monetize their brands.  But Rachel had a tough 2019. She shared with us about her burn out and stepping away from the brand she built over the last five years to regroup. We talk about the importance of self-care and service. In this episode, you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Have more fun with your life. 2. Be authentic and true to yourself first before anybody else. 3. Always take the time to rest. If you enjoyed this please share this post with someone who will benefit from it and also subscribe to our newsletter.  Want to connect mo

How do you make honoring your progress a habit? Well first, it's crucial to take stock of what you've done thus far in your life. Many of you have collected more losses than wins. That's the habit you've developed over the years. That needs to change and there is a different way. Frantzces shares with you it's important to honor your progress and various mantras you can begin implementing into your life to counter those negative thoughts. It's time for you to give yourself the applause you deserve. It's okay to not rush into this new decade. Take your time. Ps: Frantzces is starting her 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

Jazzie from Black Digital Nomad shares her story from probation to passports. We had an intimate conversation with her about transformation and what it means to make genuine changes in your life. When Jazzie lost her freedom it also gave her, her life back. When you lose something that is meaningful to you it puts your life in perspective. You appreciate life more when you take full responsibility for the choices you’ve made. She talks about her transition from taking a leap of faith with her husband from Mexico to now Da Nang, Vietnam. Jazzie is finally pursuing her passion as a comedian and public speaker and boldly living her life. Her journey has been about pulling back the layers and healing, and also being present. As she says it, "Keeping it real so I can heal."  It’s important to tap into your true self and not be swayed by outside influences of what you should or shouldn’t be doing. Don’t die with all of your gifts and talents inside of you. In this episode you’ll be inspired by the following: 1. You

If you're feeling a bit off-balance, there could be several reasons for that. Frantzces gives you five tips that you can begin to implement today to begin reconnecting to your source power. Remember from last week's message, your source power is connecting to your higher self. Some of you may have moved away from that source power and you might be wondering how to reconnect. But one part of that disconnection is you've forgotten about your source power. When you learn to stay present and aware of your source power, it helps you to remain grounded and connected. Enjoy these simple yet powerful tips! Ps: Frantzces is starting her 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 f

Natasha is on a mission to encourage others to take risks, make connections, explore their heritage through Africa and travel the world. She does this through her blog Diaspora Returns. Even though she wanted her journey around the world to last forever. Natasha landed back in the states in April of 2019 with an empty bank account and no regrets. Natasha was part of a mass lay off. But that didn't stop her from going on this journey. It's through travel she learned how to untether herself from negative programming. We talk about identity, purpose, and gifts.’ There are days that you will question yourself. Children are naturally free. There’s a light that only you can shine. When you live free it inspires others to begin to think. We talk about the Black experience and how to manage negative self-talk. In this episode you'll be inspired by the following: 1. Risks aren’t so risky when you start taking them. 2. To be yourself takes a lot of courage. 3. We’re all born free and uninhibited but it's up to us to re

Welcome back, it's been a minute! The Monday Message has returned with a brand new season but with the same message; which is, stop waiting to live a more meaningful life. It's time to reclaim your power. In today's episode, Frantzces catches you up on some of the things she was up to in 2019 and what's in store for 2020. She also shares with you her word for the year, so be sure to share yours with her as well. Today's message is about how you are the creator of your life and how you can reclaim your power. The power that you have is already within, but, due to life circumstances, it separates you from the truth and it deceives you into thinking otherwise. Find out how powerful you are and how to reconnect. Ps: Frantzces is starting her 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

Florence Wetzel is an American who fell in love with Sweden. Despite traveling to Sweden on several occasions she delayed moving there. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to have obligations that delay certain decisions in your life. In Florence's case, she returned to Jersey to care for her sick mother. After her mother passed, she knew it was time to make her way back. Although she hadn't traveled for long periods in quite some time, she didn't allow her fears to stifle her. She created a plan and dedicated herself to see it through. The New Jersey native now lives between the USA and Sweden, spending three months in each country. However, her long-term vision is fixed on her Scandinavian part-time home; she's currently studying Swedish, with a view to applying her skills as an author to the language. The result was Wetzel's debut book released in Sweden: The Grand Man: A Scandinavian Thriller. It's a detective novel about a journalist who gets drawn into the mysteries of both Palme's assassinati