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Impact of US Politics on Living Abroad in Africa
0:00 Introduction: Ashley, of "Ashley in Africa," discusses how US politics, particularly Trump's rhetoric and policies, are impacting Americans living abroad and offers advice on mitigating these effects.
0:01 Africa Investors Academy: Ashley is the founder of the Africa Investors Academy and promotes their upcoming virtual summit (March 14-16) focused on investment and business opportunities in Africa.
0:05 Economic Impact: Ashley shares anecdotes about American friends in South Africa who have been negatively impacted by cuts to US aid, leading to job losses and budget reductions.
0:06 Shift in Perspective: She notes that while the US Aid cuts are unfortunate, it presents a unique opportunity for Americans to build their own businesses, create opportunities, and invest abroad in Africa.
0:07 South African Perspective: The presenter highlights South Africa's response to the US aid cuts, with President Ramaphosa essentially stating they can manage without it. She references President Trump's comments regarding White South Africans being mistreated and provides a link to a rebuttal from a South African news segment.
0:09 Key to Success: The key to being successful in Africa lies in building something sustainable and generating income now, regardless of location, to support a long-term life abroad.
0:09 Crypto in Africa: Crypto is prevalent in Africa, with South Africa ranking high globally in cryptocurrency adoption.
0:10 Impact of Sanctions: Ashley believes sanctions imposed by the US primarily harm Americans through increased prices and access to quality foods.
0:11 US isolationism: She argues that US policies and disruptions are strengthening relationships between China, Russia, the European Union, and Africa.
0:12 Growing Economies: Ashley emphasizes the opportunities for growth and economic influence on the continent.
0:14 African Leaders Standing Up: She points to African leaders standing up to Western powers.
0:14 Conference Attendance: As an example, Ashley mentioned attending conferences focused on mining, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, pointing towards the significant progress being made in Africa.
0:14 Call for Unity: Ashley encourages Americans, particularly those feeling divided, to express their feelings in the comments and seek unification.
0:15 Personal Connection: She shares that the media's focus on Trump is impacting her life in South Africa and expresses her desire to forge strong relationships with South Africans and other Africans.
0:17 Integration is Key: She promotes integration into local cultures, learning languages, understanding the nuances of local social constructs, finding empathy, and building solutions.
0:20 Commercial Break: Ashley briefly takes a break to advertise an upcoming trip to Johannesburg in collaboration with The Real South Africa, emphasizing the importance of visiting the continent to fully understand the opportunities.
0:22 Crime in South Africa: The presenter mentions that crime exists everywhere, including in South Africa and the US, and is often tied to inequality. The news often emphasizes the most sensational stories to illicit negative emotions.
0:23 Staying Informed: If you don't feel good consuming something that is fear mongering, don't do it. Ashley has been living in South Africa for more than 2 years, has never been a victim of crime and lives with intention.
0:24 Elon Musk's Role: Ashley views Elon Musk as representative of corporations that have long influenced American politics and that his support of Trump is a sign that it's a "wrap".
0:30 Black Americans should work and develop their skills Ashley recommends that Black Americans seek to develop their skills to take to Africa, or build an online/digital business, rather than being content with looking for employment, which is not sustainable.
0:33 Benin Opportunities: A community member requested information on the Benin area for repatriation. Ashley advised that this individual book a trip to Benin to learn about the culture and start the development of networks to support their move.
0:34 Digital/Nuclear Warfare: Wars are not fought with physical weapons, but digitally.
0:37 Misconceptions: In regards to business, community members must not be stuck in a poverty mindset when thinking about Africa, but recognizing that the continent is wealthy in people and resources.
0:37 Business is Progressive: Ashley emphasizes the progress of business in Africa, highlighting that Africans solve African problems.
0:38 Long-term Investments: You must recognize wealth is built around families and Africa values family in business.
0:38 Power Situations: Power outages are commonplace, but remote workers can purchase inverters and rechargeable routers as workarounds to still remain online and active.
0:39 No jobs: Ashley reiterated the idea of not going to Africa for job opportunities.
0:42 Visas: Visas are becoming more difficult to obtain unless you have a highly demanded and specialized skillset. The best bet for Americans moving to Africa would be to come to Africa under business or nomadic visas and make something shake.
0:44 Passports: Anyone tuned into her channel should have a valid passport and it was disheartening that there weren't many community members that already had one.
0:46 Tesla: There are no Teslas, but there are BWMi3s in the area. Those who own electrical vehicles have alternative sources for energy generation and power.
0:50 Certification/Career: The speaker indicates that they have assisted several people to take their careers into location-independent consulting work.
0:50 Dating in Africa: The dating scene is "fabulous", but community members must also consider "are you fabulous as well?"
0:55 Kid's Transition: People should get their children out of the USA due to concerns about their safety and well-being.
0:55 Medical Tourism: South Africa provides a great level of medical care, with quality and affordable prices.
0:55 Politics: Ashley expresses concern about the rhetoric being thrown around and how it's affecting people within the African community, indicating they're looking to leave America for this reason.
Need a passport to leave the country and start a new life.
You need to have your finances in order before coming to Africa, as jobs are difficult to find and are non-sustaining.
Integrate into local cultures and build sustainable opportunities.
1:14 Safe Travels: It's not easy building a new life somewhere, but stay safe.
1:15 What to Expect When Traveling: Have maturity and a level mind when entering a new area, and stay away from politics to understand the culture and the hospitality.
1:17 Advice: If you are looking to hire, make sure to spend time to invest in training the people to create success.
If you have a skill set that needs to be taught, provide that resource!
Get help, as no one makes it alone.
Find others on a similar journey.
You are needed.
You are welcome in Africa.
It starts with a step.
It gets better.
It will make you feel safe.
It can change the course of your life.
1:30 Community: It's important to support the community and to not project personal experiences onto other people. Value others while remaining well-informed. Ashley lives a privileged life, compared to other Africans, and wants to be responsible with her access.
1:39 Benefits of Moving: Seeing Black faces, there is a safety and security feeling and can increase your creativity.
1:43 Closing: Ashley promotes the Africa Investors Academy virtual summit, highlighting the potential for wealth creation and community building within Africa.