Life Abroad – The Jazzy Nation

HOW TO TRAVEL WITH A BABY… TIPS & ADVICE I WISH I HAD BEFORE OUR FIRST FLIGHT!

I want to share what it was like traveling with a newborn for the first time and also give you some of the best tips and tricks I know to help make the traveling process smoother for you and your little ones as you continue to incorporate travel as a lifestyle for your family. These tips don't only apply to air travel. They will be helpful for any form of travel you decide to embark on. Table of ContentsWhen Is It Safe To Travel With Your Newborn?Get Your Child ImmunizedBasic Safety Precautions You Can TakeDocumentationDo…

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November 11, 2022

Ecuador / Life Abroad / Lifestyle / USA

BIRTH VLOG Real & Raw Labor & Delivery of Our First Baby

Our baby boy Gideon has arrived, and I am beyond excited to share the process leading up to his beautiful birth. Laugh, cry, comment, and celebrate with us as I share the journey to bring our little human into the world! Thank you in advance for your support and love! I can't wait to show our baby the world! Subscribe to The Jazzy NationLet’s work together! Check out the links below for more posts and videos: Therapy For Expats Day In The Life Living In Ecuador!I’m Pregnant! First Trimester, Symptoms, and MoreEcuadorian Grocery Haul: My…

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October 2, 2022

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What it's like traveling to give birth to my baby

Ecuador / Life Abroad / USA

What It’s Like Traveling Home to Prepare For The Birth Of My Baby?

It's almost baby time! I am excited to share a few weeks in my life as I travel from Ecuador to the USA to prepare for the birth of my baby. Stay tuned! I plan to update this post later with a complete write-up! Subscribe to The Jazzy NationLet’s work together! Check out the links below for more posts and videos: Therapy For Expats Day In The Life Living In Ecuador!I’m Pregnant! First Trimester, Symptoms, and MoreEcuadorian Grocery Haul: My First Time Shopping in EcuadorHow I Prepared For My Move To Ecuador As An Expat…

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May 19, 2022

Ecuador / India / Life Abroad / Morocco

Therapy For Expats

Although I love living abroad, being an expat has been challenging. I've now lived in India, Morocco, and Ecuador, and after almost five years of expat life, I decided to start a therapy journey. I have transitioned a lot during my time as an expat. Those transitional seasons have not been easy because of the many challenges I struggle with regarding my relationships with others, my marriage, and becoming a new mother. I am happy to share this post with you all, my experiences, the therapy group I am working with, the process, and more.…

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April 14, 2022

Ecuador / Life Abroad / Lifestyle

Life As A Foreign Service Officer and Expat Living In Ecuador: Career Tips & More! (Hot Ones Q&A)

Today's video is about life as a Foreign Service Officer and expat living in Ecuador. In this interview-style video, I speak with Chigozie (my husband) about his journey to joining the State Department, the countries he's served in as a diplomat, his lifestyle, family, and much more! Thank you to those who submitted questions for this interview! We had a lot of fun making this video while eating spicy hot wings with sauces from the Hot Ones franchise, the USA, and Ecuador. I hope you enjoy this video, and if you have any follow-up questions…

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March 25, 2022

Life Abroad

Reacting to Expat Life TikToks (Living Life Abroad)

In today's video, I am reacting to expat life TikTok videos! I am always curious to see what life abroad is like for expats living in different countries. One of the main themes I noticed throughout these videos is that expat life is not easy. Foreigners need to get used to things when living in another country, and adjustment will always take time. But overall, the things we go through as expats are always worth it in the end. Let me know what you think of this video style, and if there are topics or…

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March 23, 2022

Ecuador / Life Abroad

Shopping For a Car In Quito! A Weekend In My Life As A Black American Expat Living In Ecuador 🇪🇨

In today's video, I share a weekend in my life. We are currently in the market to buy a car for our growing family, so shopping and test driving a car were necessary. This weekend was also jam-packed with many other tasks and activities, and I am happy to share this recap! Let me know if you have questions about living abroad or in Ecuador.Subscribe to The Jazzy NationLet's work together!-- MENTIONED IN TODAY'S VIDEO -- Thai Inspired Shrimp Red Curry Video (Cooking Channel)Makeup usedIce cream maker Check out the links below for more posts…

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March 20, 2022

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Jasmine Okocha

Hi! My name is Jasmine and I am a black traveler and expat who has lived in both India and Morocco. My mission is to inspire you to seek exciting adventures, try new things, and envision yourself as an expat living abroad one day. I recently moved to Ecuador with my husband, and I am excited to know my new adoptive country and share my journey with you! With the help of this blog, I share stories of my life abroad, content creation tips, travel, and more! So let me know if there are specific things you'd like me to talk about or if you have any questions!