Finding Freedom on Foreign Ground with CEO and Ghana Expat, Sherrie Thompson

Welcome to the first episode of the 3rd season of the Mind-Blowing Happiness Podcast with inspiring and empowering guests to help you slay self-doubt and limiting beliefs so you can juice up your life's journey and find Mind-Blowing Happiness®!<br /><br />In this episode, Trish Ahjel Roberts talks to the Founder and CEO of Global Resolve Africa, and the President of the African American Association of Ghana, Sherrie Thompson. Sherrie is an American ex-patriot living in Ghana for over 26 years. Also known as "MamaLoo," Sherrie is a Sanitation Advocate specializing in Behavior Change Communication. She is the Founder of ​Sun Shade Energy, the Negawatt winner for energy efficiency in 2015, and works with ​IntraAfrica Connect​​​ to promote intracontinental trade to connect African countries for increased economic growth. Sherrie is a ​proud "Made In Ghana" brand ambassador.<br /><br />01:30 - Why Sherrie moved to Ghana 26 years ago<br />04:30 - Sherrie’s work in Ghana and the importance of the African diaspora<br />07:55 - Best places for Black women to live<br />09:15 - Feeling Welcome in Africa<br />10:41 - What Ghanaians think of African Americas<br />11:12 - Opportunity and Economics in Ghana<br />13:20 - What having access to the president feels like<br />13:40 - Cost of Living Overseas<br />21:23 – Lifestyle in Ghana<br />28:36 – Can you be a digital nomad in Ghana?<br />32:00 – Tips if your thinking of living in Ghana<br />36:00 – Why African Americans should come to the Motherland to experience true freedom<br /><br />Resources:<br /><a href="https://mindblowinghappinessprograms.com/ghana" rel="noopener">https://mindblowinghappinessprograms.com/ghana</a><br /><a href="https://aaaghana.org/" rel="noopener">https://aaaghana.org/</a><br /><a href="https://candaceabroad.com/best-cities-black-women-to-live/" rel="noopener">https://candaceabroad.com/best-cities-black-women-to-live/</a><br /><a href="https://medium.com/globetrotters/top-10-countries-for-black-expats-and-digital-nomads-90d62854af06" rel="noopener">ht