THE EXPATS Show chronicles the international adventures and struggles of Black American families living, working, and learning abroad. The faith-based franchise episodic series covers everything from navigating new cultures, schooling, health scares, cultural transitions, trailing spouse issues, and even COVID-19 as experienced in Asia (Taiwan).

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"Being African-American and choosing to live abroad is always steeped in change and navigating through the unexpected, but today the racial and viral pandemics have placed the topic of living as an expat front and center. This series tackles tough and relatable issues in an educational yet entertaining way all while breaking stereotypes and increasing a more inclusive representation of expats of color," says the show's Executive Producer and Creator, Juanita Ingram, Esq.     

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“As a trailing spouse, reinvention and flexibility are a must,” noted Ingram. “Trailing spouse syndrome/depression is real and navigating through it is a journey! Being black and abroad has its ups and downs but in the end, it is worth it.” 

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“It is vital that we control our own narrative when depicting our journey. I wanted to ensure that we gave a genuine and authentic depiction of the experiences shared in this series,” said Ingram. “Ownership and controlling the narrative of black lives as depicted in media matters."  

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Ministering with and utilizing an "edutainment" approach, the docuseries ushers in a new genre of "smart-reality TV", offering a positive, Christian and immensely entertaining depiction of black expats, directly combating the distorted representation of the lives and reality of black people and black families. The series challenges dangerous stereotypes by setting forth a positive, informative, and entertaining depiction of the black family and those who are electing to live abroad and will open up a world of opportunities for viewers seeking to explore options of living aboard in this new post-covid19 norm.