I met Henrietta (Henrie) while teaching in China nearly five years ago and I'm so delighted we've remained in contact. She has a lovely spirit and it definetly shines through on this episode.

Henrie's experiences working in a bank highlighted the language barriers that existed between employees and foreign visitors. Recognizing this gap in service led her to research teaching English abroad. Initial findings related to being Black in China deterred her, but years later she revisited the idea and followed through...a decision that would lead her to teaching English in Shenzhen, China.

During the interview we discuss the application and training process related to teaching English as a Second Language as well as her transition to life in China. Yes we cover the well documented experiences of having your photo taken or being stared at, but we also discuss the interesting facets of identity abroad.

While in China, Henrie didn't just stick to teaching, she also found a way to continue one her passions....dance! Check out her moves on IG or her new YouTube channel.

She reflects on how all of these experiences shaped her into the person she is today and is sharing them with us in her book Quiet Confidence.

We hope you enjoy "Quiet Confidence: Teaching and Dancing Abroad with Henrietta Akindele"

-C

Phrases you may here on this epsiode

Wǒ shì yīngguó rén (I am English)

Wǒ shì měiguó rén (I am American)

Shénme (What?)

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