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Becoming an Expat with Asha | EP. 164
This week we interviewed Asha Farrah. She is an expat and legal resident in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico. In this episode, she shares her experience in Mexico and how she started business to help aspiring expats. She created her company, Mexpat Dreamers, to empower aspiring expats to successfully build an intentional life in Mexico by focusing on the logistical considerations necessary to thrive. You can find more about Asha on Instagram and her website.
24 Hours in Chicago | EP. 163
Spend the day with Janelle in Chicago. Janelle has a long layover in the city and was not going to waste it in the airport. Find out what you could do SOLO with only 1 day in Chicago. Some of her favorite destinations/activities are linked below.
Mommy and Me in Cancun | EP. 162
This week Janelle and her mom, Cynthia, chat about a recent trip to Cancun, Mexico. If you want to travel with family or someone that wants an easy trip, Cancun is a great destination. We did a lot in 4 days and we were never disappointed by services, food, or activities.
Let's Talk Travel with Katrina | EP. 161
Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA - whose signature Take the Break program helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational life breaks.
After saving $40k in 18 months, Katrina sold all of her possessions and left her corporate job for a 20-month break to travel around the world. Upon her return to work, she landed five job offers in just five weeks, paid off $42k of debt in full and later launched her own business. Follow more of Katrina’s travel story on Instagram.
If you haven't listened to her first episode, make sure to check it out here.
The TEA on Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas | EP. 159
This week Joi breaks down her trip to Mexico City in Cabo San Lucas. Learn the best things to do and where the best food is.
Travel Like a Bawse | EP. 158
This week we interviewed Shakeemah who has travelled to well over 50 countries solo and enjoys empowering and equipping women with tools to start their own travel journey around the world. She has been featured in Essence, Forbes, Business Insider, USA Today, The Washington Post, Pop Sugar, and Travel Noire. She also started Travel Like a Bawse and created several courses where she teaches women how to master solo travel safely and confidently without draining their bank account!! Listen 🎙🎧 to get the tea on how she started traveling solo and started Travel Like a Bawse.
Unthinkably Good Things premieres on Sunday August 28 at 9/8c (Nine-eight central) on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Travel with Katrina | EP. 157
Katrina McGhee is a Career Break and Sabbatical Coach - a certified life coach with an MBA - whose signature Take the Break program helps mid-career women create happier, more fulfilling lives by designing bold and transformational life breaks.
After saving $40k in 18 months, Katrina sold all of her possessions and left her corporate job for a 20-month break to travel around the world. Upon her return to work, she landed five job offers in just five weeks, paid off $42k of debt in full and later launched her own business. Follow more of Katrina’s travel story on Instagram.
Travel with The Boss Lady | EP. 156
Saba is a full time Virtual Assistant Coach that has found a way to work from anywhere in the world. Listen to some of her stories of working abroad in places like Colombia, Panama, and Guatemala. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, or check out her website to see how you could work in a digital space to allow more travel in your life.
Travel with a Kween | EP. 155
This week we interviewed @kweencarter06, an avid traveler originally from south Florida. Kweencarter has found the perfect balance of work and travel and discusses some of her favorite travel stories and worst travel mistakes on the podcast. Follow Kweencarter’s story on Instagram to see where she travels next.
Travel with Hawa | EP. 154
This week we interviewed Hawa who is a travel content creator, and trip planner that creates personalized and authentic travel experiences with you in mind. Listen to how Hawa left her fulltime job to begin traveling full time and various experiences she’s had within Africa and around the world. Check out more of Hawa’s travel story on Instagram and her website. Fine more on her business here.
Disneyland But as an Adult | EP. 152
Joi shares her 2 day itinerary to Disneyland and Disneyland California Adventure in Anaheim California. Learn how to plan your trip, what to bring, how to use the Disney app and plan your rides and the best food to have.
Pack Set Go with Goon & Smalls | EP. 151
This week we interviewed Goon who does a lot of travel with his brother, Smalls. Together Goon and Smalls have traveled to over 67 countries and have no plans of stopping their travel journey. Their main goal is to inspire unlikely travelers to see the world and they do this through their podcast (Pack Set Go - Traveling Podcast) and sharing their travel story on social media. Check out the podcast on any listening platform and follow them on Instagram while you’re at it.
https://www.thelifestylebrothers.com/
Pelumi and The Black Explorer | EP. 150
This week we interviewed Pelumi who is a frequent traveler that has visited 70+ countries and hopes to inspire others to explore more and have culturally immersive experiences. She is also the co-founder of The Black Explorer, a media brand that amplifies the voice of black travelers worldwide, and the founder of Comfy Trav. Fun fact, earlier this year she spent three months exploring 10 African countries solo. Follow her on socials to see what she’s been up to in the travel world.
Black Spaces in Seattle | EP. 149
This summer Janelle has been doing an internship in Seattle and wanted to do an episode recapping some of the highlights of the city and what it’s like being a Black woman in the area. Janelle lists some of her favorite Black-owned eateries and attractions in the city and explains how she found out how to network and find other Black professionals in the area.
Vancouver, B.C. with Janelle | EP. 148
This week Janelle talks about her recent trip to Canada! Janelle spent her long weekend in Vancouver, British Colombia and talks about nightlife, restaurants, and day activities in the city. She definitely enjoyed her trip, listen to find out more.
Travel with Asya | EP. 146
This week we interviewed Asya. Asya has traveled to 25 countries across 6 continents and counting. Asya wants to encourage more black women and women of color to live their best lives through travel, adventure and self care. This means trying new foods, activities, and adventures. Listen to learn more about her travel experience and be sure to follow her on Instagram or visit her website to see future trips.
Journeys with Jadira | EP. 145
This week we interviewed Jadira who is a full time social worker and world traveler. She has traveled to many countries including places like Benin, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Rwanda, and so much more. Listen to learn more about how she balances work and travel and hear more about some of her favorite trips throughout Africa. Find Jadira on Instagram to follow more of her travel story.
Travel with Kimberly | EP. 144
This week we interview Kimberly a full time police officer, entrepreneur, mother, and wife that also loves to travel. Listen to hear about her recent trip to Guatemala, how she found a passion for travel, and tips on how to balance work, family, and travel. Follow Kimberly on Instagram to see more of her travel story.
Joi’s Hawaii Adventure | EP. 143
Hear Joi’s Oahu trip recap including her visits to Lanikai Beach, Moana Hike, Polynesian Cultural Center, Ala Moana Shopping, Botanical Gardens. Also hear the story of her first experience in first class with Delta One.
