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Lori L. Tharps – Rediscovering Spain: Reflections on Life, Race, and Identity

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Lori L. Tharps, is a renowned journalist, author, and creative writing coach, whose work delves into the intersection of race and popular culture. Lori shares her remarkable journey from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to her current home in Malaga, Spain, where she resides with her family and a mischievous canine companion.

Reflecting on her earlier negative experiences in Spain, Lori candidly discusses how she almost dismissed her return to the country, only to discover a newfound appreciation for the richness of her experiences.

From her critically acclaimed books “Hair Story” and “Same Family Different Colors” to her insightful writings in publications including The New York Times and Essence magazine, Lori’s perspective offers invaluable insights into issues of race, culture, and identity. Tune in as she shares her story of resilience, transformation, and the power of embracing new beginnings.

Connect with Lori:
Website: ReedWriteandCreate.com
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Facebook: facebook.com/reedwriteandcreate

Chrishan Wright is a former corporate marketing executive turned global entrepreneur, storyteller, and Chief Freedom Advocate exploring what it means for Black women to build lives rooted in peace, purpose, wellbeing, and global possibility.

Through Blaxit Global, she shares honest reflections and practical insights on life abroad, reinvention, wellness, entrepreneurship, aging, and intentional life design beyond the borders of the United States.

After building a successful corporate career in the U.S., Chrishan made the decision to redesign her life internationally in pursuit of greater alignment, flexibility, wellbeing, and freedom. Following years of global travel and exploration, she relocated to Portugal, where she continues building a life by design — not by default.

Today, Chrishan has become a trusted voice in the global living space, inspiring Black women around the world to question inherited definitions of success and imagine more expansive possibilities for how they live, work, age, and move through the world.

Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Essence, EBONY, Condé Nast Traveler, HuffPost, and other leading media outlets covering global mobility, lifestyle transformation, and Black expatriation.

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