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To hear these Besties talk, one would think that one of them is a doctor!  But all jokes aside, Leslie is not giving medical advice here. The Besties discuss a recent experience when faced with the high costs of prescription drugs and healthcare in general in America. Leslie’s in shock at learning that her new copayment will be for her migraine medication - several thousand dollars (her headache disappeared immediately!). 

We are told that America has the best medical care but what about those who don’t have financial or digital access? There are so many countries, even “poor” ones that provide universal healthcare to their populations. Hmmm, perhaps the Besties will consider moving abroad like the ExodUS Summit encourages. It’s a virtual conference for Black women  planning a sabbatical, expat move, or nomadic life abroad. Co-founders Stephanie Perry and Rhoshida Dowe have been advocates for living outside of the US and they’ve caught Ange’s attention. Stay tuned for updates.

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What if you could take a year off from work to travel on your savings? Think its impossible, think again.

At 41 years old, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to take a one-year trip around the world. During her adult gap year, she traveled to 12 countries in 12 months, spending $1,200 per month. Now she house sits and shows Black women how to take a career break on a budget.

In this episode learn how to take extended time off work to travel and pursue your personal goals while you’re in your prime, not in retirement. 

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Episode 5 was inspired by Stephanie Perry of Exodus Summit, who did some YT videos about Black Women learning to embrace a life of EASE. Shucks, it didn't even occur to most Black Women during my era to question societal and familial dictates, rules, and expectations around work, love, relationships, and success. Thank God younger BW are challenging and redefining what it means to be black and woman in America and beyond. Have a listen to why I believe BW struggle letting go of struggle. 

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