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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.
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.
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.
Travel Hacking with Deal Duchess | EP. 153
Mahogany is a frequent traveler who shares cheap flights, luxury travel hacks, and more. She works with travelers to help them find the best deals for everyone from people that could be traveling solo to kid friendly and family travel. Listen to learn more about her travel hacking experience and how she paid less than $1000 for a trip worth over $20,000. Follow her journey on Instagram and check out her website to schedule a consultation.
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.
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.
Travel with Cindy | EP. 139
This week we interviewed Cindy, who is currently living in Germany but has traveled all over the world. Listen to hear about how she balances work and travel, some of her favorite travel experiences, and how she found a passion in travel. Follow Cindy on Instagram to follow more of her travel story!
Melanin Travels Magic | EP. 135
This week we interviewed Christina, founder of Melanin Travels Magic a company that that books group trips for black people all over the world. Christina has lived and traveled to over 40 countries and shares her travel experience with us in this interview. Be sure to follow her travel story on Instagram and find out more about Melanin Travels Magic on the website and on social media.
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City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia Travel Guide Part 2 | EP. 132
Learn everything that you need to see, eat, shop and do in Philadelphia no matter what season you’re visiting. As mentioned in the episode “Restaurant Week” List: https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week
Money and Mimosas with Danetha | EP. 131
This week we interviewed Danthea Doe, founder and creator of Money and Mimosas – a wealth education company for the self-employed. As an avid traveler and financial wellness expert, Danetha has an incredible story to share about how her approach to money has created a life of ease and grace. Over the past 18 months, while operating and growing her business, Danetha has practiced social distancing by living in beautiful Airbnb homes in remote areas of the United States. From Albuquerque, New Mexico and Boise, Idaho, to Rim Rock, Arizona and Bend, Oregon, the unique traveling experience has taught her many valuable lessons – the most important being swapping out social media distractions to prioritizing self-discovery.
AirBnB Business and Travel with Kemoy | EP. 129
This week we interviewed Kemoy who has traveled to over 40 countries. Kemoy is a real estate investor and short term rental coach that helps people create financial freedom so they can travel the world. You can learn more about Kemoy in this episode and through his instagram and website. Click here to join his upcoming FREE masterclass and here to see his ebook.
Adventure in Black with Courtney | EP. 128
This week we interviewed Courtney Simone, founder of Adventure in Black. Adventure in Black is a travel company dedicated to uplifting black travelers for both domestic and international experiences. Learn more about Courtney and Adventure in Black on this episode and on their instagram and website.
Journeys with Sojourner (Part 2) | EP. 127
This week we interviewed Sojourner a recent graduate and current travel blogger. On our previous episode with Sojourner, she discusses past experiences studying abroad in Granada, Spain and Morocco, living abroad as a Fulbright Fellow in Logroño, Spain and interning abroad in Berlin. This week she talks about recent travel, train rides across the US, and life after grad school. Learn more about Sojourner on her website and instagram.
2022 Travel Destination Bucket List | EP. 124
It’s the end of the year so this week we are doing a quick recap of 2021 travel and talking about our travel destination bucket list for the new year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin
Interviews Around the World: Christina | EP. 123
This week we interviewed Christina, a world traveler that wanted to share her travel story. Listen to learn more about her experiences around the country and the world. Follow Christina on Instagram to see more of her travel story.
Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next travel adventure. Get the free guide straight to your inbox at melaninandmiles.com/free
Journey with Jada | EP. 122
This week we interviewed Jada, a United Airlines flight attendant that documents a lot of her travel experience on Youtube and Instagram. Listen to learn about life as a flight attendant, some of her travel stories, and upcoming plans. Follow Jada on Instagram and see some of her travel stories by subscribing to her channel on Youtube.
Luxotic Retreats with Leticia | EP. 118
This week we interviewed Leticia Ricks, founder of Luxotic Retreats. Luxotic Retreats is a black owned travel retreat company creating global experiences to transform your life. Listen as she talks about some of her favorite trips, what makes her company different than other travel companies, and upcoming retreats with Luxotic Retreats. Find out more about Luxotic Retreats on the website and social media.
Joi and Janelle End of Summer Travel and Life Updates | EP. 109
In this weeks episode Joi and Janelle talk about their personal travel and life updates. They also mention a lot of coronavirus updates relating to travel, our opinions, the vaccine, and travel tips for those looking to plan trips. Listen to hear their updates. Also let us know how you're staying safe, dealing with the virus, and traveling this year.
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