Today marks 11 years since I landed in Hong Kong for the very first time. A chance LinkedIn connection empowered me to trade my life in New York City for…

I was elated to return to Hong Kong after a few weeks in New York. The first reason is that I have just experienced my first “real winter” in over…

Ivory Coast is a stone throw away from Ghana but with several failed attempts to visit, I left Hong Kong with a visa in hand determined to enter this beautiful…

We have officially launched our colorful resort brand, Beam Bold, with a pop-up shop and launch party in Soho, Hong Kong last Saturday.  There is no better feeling than having…

There are many perks of being an expat in Asia but there are also many pain points (mostly first world problems!) 🙂  Regarding fashion, many expats here experience difficulty finding…

There is no better way to explore a new country than doing so with a friend who is a local. Traveling to Togo had been on my list for quite…

I am often asked, “Besides Ghana, what’s your favorite country in Africa?” Each and every time my response is, “Ghana!” 🙂  My love affair with Ghana is real.  It all…

You may have seen footage of me traveling across West Africa with my 50-pound suitcase tied to the back of a motorbike. You’ve probably wondered what I was up to…

On a mid-October morning, I landed in Hong Kong for the very first time. I had just completed the 16-hour journey from New York City with nothing but curiosity &…

Imagine reaching out to a random stranger on Linkedin, receiving a response, then scheduling a call to learn about their experience living abroad. Now visualize having that conversation inspire you…