Silk Roads Blog

Building a business abroad is exciting—but one of the biggest personal decisions you’ll make is how to educate your children.

As a Black lawyer in Asia, I flat-ironed my thick curls to fit in—until Dubai’s desert heat taught me a liberating truth.

Discover what it’s really like to live in JVC, Dubai’s fastest-growing family neighborhood — from rent and bills to real-life pros and cons.

Moving to Dubai with a family isn’t all sunshine. From visa costs to school stress and the brutal heat, here’s the honest guide I wish I had.

What’s it like raising four kids in Dubai while running a business? Jamilia Grier shares the real story of family, ambition, and building a life abroad.

Jamilia Grier shares how removing the “professional mask” transformed her brand, her business, and her joy — proving self-expression fuels real success.

In this in-studio interview, Bonge Gumede shares how she built her fitness career, embraced fear, and chose authenticity over trends.

After years abroad, my son graduates high school. As a Black American family overseas, we’ve learned deep lessons on identity, belonging, and hope.

Renowned investor and bestselling author Jim Rogers joins Jamilia Grier to discuss how adventure, global exploration, and bold thinking create true opportunity.

LivTours founder Angelo Carotenuto shares how building around human connection—not scale—helped him grow a travel business rooted in emotional impact.