Abrotha Abroad

Ranger Russell Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449856/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Abrotha Abroad, Al B. sits down with retired Army Ranger Ranger Russell a man whose journey spans from growing up in segregated-era America to building a new life and legacy across Europe. With humor, candor, and hard earned perspective, Russell traces his path from military child to Ranger instructor to NATO officer, and how each chapter shaped the person he became. They explore resilience, discipline, and the “airborne mindset” that carried him through decades of service and across continents. From surviving Ranger school under his father’s command to finding peace in Brussels, Ranger Russell reminds us that purpose doesn’t retire  it evolves.

Daniel Diaz Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449856/fan_mail/new] From Virginia and Connecticut roots to Army orders that sent him overseas, Daniel Diaz learned discipline on the move and turned it into momentum. In this conversation, he traces the path from service life to starting a craft brewery abroad, sharing the early stumbles, the small wins that kept him going, and how a hip-hop producer’s ear shaped his approach to recipe design, branding, and team rhythm. It’s a story about building something real from passion: choosing a lane, iterating without ego, and staying long enough to get good. Listeners walk away with a clear through-line—dig deep into what you love, then keep digging.

Heather Courtney Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449856/fan_mail/new] On this episode of Abrotha Abroad, Heather Courtney lays out the real blueprint for turning “I should travel more” into a life lived elsewhere.  Heather gets specific about rebuilding community from zero, redefining career and purpose, and the moments that almost sent her packing and why she stayed. If you’ve been flirting with a move or craving a second act that actually fits, here’s a grounded look at what it takes to not just go abroad, but grow there. No hype. Just the playbook.

Jude Johnson Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449856/fan_mail/new] From the heart of Georgia to coastlines across the world, Jude Johnson’s path is anything but typical. A Navy veteran, educator, and yoga enthusiast, Jude has woven a life across continents guided by curiosity, purpose, and a love for movement, both physical and personal. In this episode of Abrotha Abroad, Jude shares how military service opened the first door, how teaching gave him roots in unexpected places. Whether he’s stretching in a studio in Seoul or catching a sunrise in Spain, Jude reminds us that living abroad isn’t just about location—it’s about transformation.

Antoine Clinton Interview

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2449856/fan_mail/new] In this episode, we sit down with Antoine Clinton—a man whose journey stretches far beyond the borders of his hometown. From growing up in the American South to navigating life abroad, Antoine shares the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset, career, and cultural lens. We talk about first passports, culture shock, and the quiet power of resilience. Along the way, Antoine opens up about finding purpose in unfamiliar places, redefining success on his own terms, and the lessons that only come when you’re willing to leave everything familiar behind. This isn’t just a travel story. It’s transformation in motion. Tune in and hear how Antoine didn’t just move abroad—he moved with intention.