Ahmad and Loretta Brewer and their children moved to Mexico, started and ran a transportation business, went back to the States for their oldest son to graduate from high school, and have since moved back to Guadalajara, Mexico and are enjoying life there. Hear about the tough transition for their teenagers, the Black community in Mexico, the business they started in Mexico, and more.

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Your hosts Brittany and Marion have been living abroad for 9 years. We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs and want to provide a platform for families of color to share their raw experiences of raising melanated children abroad. Our goal is to equip you with valuable information that will enrich your decision-making with regard to your big move.

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 Intro and outro music: Underwater by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031 

1:04 Why did you move abroad?

3:49 Preparations to move

7:12 Teenager transition

9:46 Older children gone back to the US

11:10 Concern for children gone back to the US

12:13 Higher education

17:33 Black community in Mexico

26:14 Making friends

28:59 Activities for Children

32:37 Finances

35:23 Transportation business

39:58 Incorporating a business in Mexico

42:20 Border safety/road safety

49:05 Beggar culture

53:10 Visa

56:27 Residency

57:53 Cost of living

1:04:38 Mexico’s climate/geography

1:07:03 Housing