I Left the American Rat Race — Now I Live Better in Kenya on a Fraction of the Cost
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I Left the American Rat Race — Now I Live Better in Kenya on a Fraction of the Cost
Meet Toddre, an African American entrepreneur and former celebrity stylist who left a $200K life in Los Angeles to start over in Nairobi, Kenya. After being laid off just before Christmas, she traded burnout for balance — discovering peace, purpose, and a new career helping others relocate to Africa.
Through her company Blackit to Africa, Toddre now leads fashion and cultural experiences that connect the diaspora back to the continent. Her story is a raw, honest look at starting over after loss — and why sometimes losing everything is the best thing that could ever happen to you.
This is another episode from Webnation Africa, where we document real stories of people choosing purpose over pressure and building new lives across Africa.
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DIGITAL GUIDES
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FASHION + ART TOURS
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Chapters :
00:00 — Intro: Toddre journey from LA to Nairobi
01:52 — Life before the move: Fashion, fame, and burnout
04:30 — Losing her job before Christmas
07:05 — The breaking point: Why she chose Kenya
10:20 — First impressions of Nairobi
13:40 — Adjusting to life in Africa
18:15 — Cost of living: $2,000/month breakdown
21:45 — Running “Blackit to Africa” tours
26:10 — What America taught her vs. what Africa gave her
29:55 — Message to anyone thinking about moving abroad
33:40 — Reflections on peace,
