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Jan 2021
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The Black Expat: Finding Peace of Mind i...

Tamara Marie
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In this episode we continue the Black Expat series with an interview with Kayla Rodriguez, a member of Spanish Con Salsa who started learning with us and has recently moved to the Dominican Republic. In this interview, Kayla talks all about why she decided to move to the DR. She tells us a bit about the expat community there and how they adjust to the Domini ... Show More
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