Empowering the African Diaspora to Pursue a Life Abroad, Hip Hop From the Bronx to the World, and Building "Blaxit Global" with Chrishan Wright (Ep 235)

Learn why living outside the U.S. creates new possibilities for Black Americans & what it takes to make the move abroad. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Chrishan Wright takes us on her journey growing up in the Bronx during the golden era of hip hop, then traveling the world, and eventually deciding to move to Lisbon, Portugal.  Matt and Chrishan talk about the origins of hip hop in the Bronx, its political impact, and its proliferation around the world.  Chrishan then explains the “Blaxit” movement, and describes how her brand “Blaxit Global” empowers the African Diaspora to pursue a life abroad.  She reflects on what she has learned from her guests, and she also shares tips on how she grew her audience, built her brand, and monetized her business.  Matt and Chrishan share travel stories from New Zealand, Portugal, Colombia, Angola, Ghana, and Tanzania.  Chrishan then reflects on how long she intends to stay in Portugal, why she chose it as her base, and what travel means to her today. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!