Thank you for considering our series. The Expats International Ingrams sheds light on the dynamic, exciting, and unpredictable life of EXPAT families; as well as educates and introduces new places and experiences to families. The Ingrams will be an inside source of what it's like to live black and abroad; discovering and adapting to new cultures. Juanita, who is an American licensed attorney, author, actress, and Founder & CEO of Purpose Productions, Inc. (a 501(c)3 minority women-owned production company), came up with the show’s concept when she realized that her story could help not only other black families abroad but also trailing spouses. These unscripted series ushers in a new subcategory of "smart-reality" TV utilizing the "edutainment" approach originally pioneered by the Black Panthers. Filmed in four countries in 2019 and 2020 (through the pandemic), the directors used virtual methods to bring this project showcasing positive black images and stereotype-breaking content to audiences. This series ushers in positive change and not only motivates BIPOC people to see themselves having a host of new possibilities in a similar fashion to how “A Different World” shaped views on higher education; it equally ushers in a new genre of conscious-reality TV, offering a positive, family-friendly, and immensely entertaining depiction of BIPOC expats, directly combating the distorted representation of BIPOC people; and tackling tough yet relatable issues while breaking stereotypes and increasing a more inclusive representation of expats of color

“It is vital that we control our own narrative when depicting our journey. I wanted to ensure that we gave a genuine and authentic depiction of the experiences shared in this series,” said Ingram. “Ownership and controlling the narrative of black lives as depicted in media matters.”

PURPOSE Productions Inc. a 501(c)3 production/media company created in 2018 to produce content, film, documentaries, TV series, books, seminars, and other forms of impactful media uniquely dedicated to uncompromising empowerment of women and underserved/ marginalized people. This show is a conduit for sharing a balanced depiction of diverse cultures and powerful under-represented narratives while serving to foster educational and cross-cultural exposure for global audiences.