Courtney Bowden

Courtney Bowden is a writer and producer dedicated to amplifying the marginalized voices of Black people in the media through the power of storytelling. As a storytelling expat, she is the visionary behind Black Expat Stories, a digital ethnography and podcast documenting the journeys of Black Diasporic people living all around the world, one unique story at a time.

As a marketing expert and communications consultant, Courtney has spent the last decade developing marketing, communication, and branding strategies in partnership with Black-owned businesses, Fortune 500 corporations, and well-respected nonprofit organizations. She holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and English Literature from Denison University and a Master of Arts in Media Studies from The Pennsylvania State University. Her academic career was dedicated to researching the impact of racialized rhetoric on the media portrayals of Black Diasporic people.

When she's not writing and consulting, Courtney enjoys exploring the world with her husband, Larry, and their beagle pup Snoopy, cooking up culinary delights, venturing out on Anthony Bourdain-like foodie adventures, and learning all the Spanish swear words.

Stay connected with Courtney and follow her global adventures over on Instagram (@TheCourtneyBowden) and LinkedIn. Follow and subscribe to @BlackExpatStories on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to watch some of the most riveting and relatable stories about international living on the internet, as told by Black expats.