Miami Spring Break | EP. 85

Janelle talks about her 2021 spring break trip. Listen as she talks about planning, what her trip was like, and how she felt about Miami. Let us know where you went for spring break in the comments. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts--claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Solo Travel Stories with Nessa: Brazil, Holland, Mexico, and More… | EP. 84

This week we interviewed Nessa, travel and clothing business owner and full time employee. At only 25 she has traveled to over 30 countries and lived in a few different countries as well. Listen to find out more about her life as a solo traveler, life in so many different countries, tips for other travelers, and her travel business, @wearebeyondoasis.

Let’s Move to Spain: Exported Chocolate the Podcast | EP. 83

This week we interviewed Zahra and Taciana, two friends who decided to live abroad together and now co-host the podcast, Exported Chocolate, which is an amazing platform where they share all the tea on their experiences overseas, tips on getting a job abroad, and the travel stories of others that have been abroad. Listen to learn more about how they started their podcast and how they have adjusted to life in Spain. Also, be sure to follow their journey on IG exported_chocolates.

Journeys with Kris | EP. 82

This week we interviewed Kris, a travel blogger and content creator that uses her platform to share travel tips and stories around the world. Listen to find out why she started her platform, some of her favorite trips, and her experiences as a solo traveler. Be sure to follow more of Kris’s story on her instagram @journeyswithkris and on her shared page @travelingcocoagirls.

Mariah’s Travel Guide | EP. 81

This week we interviewed Mariah Harris, a travel blogger that has been all over the world. Mariah talks about her most recent trips to Dubai and Maldives, her biggest travel mistake, and gives tips for those looking to travel more. Be sure to follow Mariah’s travel story on her Instagram (@mariahstravelguide_)and Youtube (Mariahssoapbox).

The Traveling Child: How to Work Full-Time in Blogging and Travel the World with Family | EP. 80

In this week's episode, Joi interviews Monet Hambrick, a full-time working woman, wife and mama of two. Monet is the writer behind this family travel blog, The Traveling Child. In addition, she is a contributor for The Points Guy and Essence.com. Monet talks about how she started her blog and travel brand + how she's been able to collaborate with amazing brands to travel for free as well as make a full-time living from travel blogging. Lastly, Monet gives tips on traveling with family when it comes to keeping things affordable and packing light.

What’s Eva Up To? | EP. 79

This week we interviewed Eva, who shares her travel story from both before and after COVID. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@evaoliva_travels) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Jetsetta on a Budget | EP. 78

This week we interviewed Honorine, who talks about her experiences as a budget traveler. Be sure to listen to some of her favorite travel experiences and follow her on instagram (@jetsetta2.0) to see her future plans. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Around the World with Grace | EP. 77

This week we interviewed Grace, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, spent most of her childhood in Belgium, and is now living in the United States as a working professional. Listen to Grace’s travel stories, how she feels about living in the US compared to Europe and Africa, and how she’s been running a business and traveling through a global pandemic. Find out more about Grace through her business page @byfazila

@BlackGirlTravelSlay | EP. 76

This week we interviewed Alise Graves, founder of @BlackGirlTravelSlay. Listen to find out about her first 2021 travel story to Haiti, how she started @blackgirltravel slay and some of their upcoming trips, and advice for those looking to travel during a global pandemic. Be sure to check out their upcoming trips here.

The City of Brotherly Love | EP. 75

This week Joi details the best food, fashion and fun activities to do during a trip to Philadelphia, PA! Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Brittany and Black Women Travels | EP. 74

This week we interviewed Brittany, a certified personal trainer and founder of Brittany Noelle Fitness and Black Women Travels. She's committed to teaching people how to fit fitness into their lifestyles while also inspiring Women of Color to travel and explore. Find out more about Brittany's travel blog on instagram @blackwomentravels or on the website linktr.ee/Blackwomentravels. You can also follow her personal page (b_noellefitness) to learn more about her as a fitness coach.

New Year, New Me | EP. 73

Welcome back to Melanin and Miles and Happy New Year! We’re both very excited to be starting season 5 of the podcast and this week we want to begin with a quick check in on your hosts. The both of us will go through some life and travel updates, so you can hear what some of our plans are for 2021. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Holiday Travel | EP. 72

This week we're talking about holiday travel. Listen to hear everything from a pros/cons list on these trips, previous trips we've taken, and general advice for traveling during the holidays. Use this episode to help plan for next year. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Black Women Travel Podcast | EP. 71

This week we are talking to Wanda, host of Black Women Travel Podcast. This podcast shares the stories of Black women who dreamed to make travel a priority. This community of bold women from all over the world have varied travel stories including short-term travelers based in a country to long term travelers living or working abroad. Listen to learn more about Wanda’s travel stories and how she started her podcast. Find more about the podcast on their website (bit.ly/2LoXGmr) and socials (@bwtpod).

Travel Hacking with Sheldon | EP. 70

Today we are going to be diving into travel hacking otherwise known as traveling for free. Our guest today is Sheldon Martin, who is 27 years old from San Diego, CA. He’s an entrepreneur with several different businesses that all fall in the credit, finance, and travel hacking space. Sheldon has traveled to 26 countries and has been to 30 out of the 50 states in the USA. Not to mention he does his traveling for free or a fraction of the original cost using credit/travel hacks! Be sure to follow Sheldon for more hacks https://www.instagram.com/creditsheldon/

Janelle in the Wild West | EP. 69

This week Janelle talks about living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Listen to find out more about here life in Oregon, some of her recent travel stories, and her favorite and least favorite things about the state. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Jhaelynn and Sizije Travel Co | EP. 68

This week we interviewed Jhaelynn, founder of Sizije Travel Co. Listen as she talks about some of her recent travel experiences, how she started Sizije Travel Co, and what the company offers. Find out more about upcoming trips and other opportunities with @sizijetravel at https://www.sizijetravel.com/ and Jhaelynn on instagram @llcooljhae. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Gaetan Goes West (DRC to USA) | EP. 67

This week we interviewed Gaetan. Gaetan was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but moved to the US for university. Listen as Gaetan talks about his initial culture shock in the US, his life as an international student, funny travel stories, and some of his favorite things about the Congo. Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin

Anjelika and Black Travel Go | EP. 66

As an avid traveler, Anjelika believes strongly in representation in travel. Through her brand Black Travel Go, she strives to make it a safe place for BIPOC travelers to come and be inspired to travel, by connecting with other black travelers. Through her digital activism she has grown the community to a growing 33K followers, with new members joining everyday. Listen to this weeks episode to learn more about @blacktravelgo and some of @anjelikaperry travel stories.