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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.
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.
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.
Noire Escapes with Anita | EP. 120
This week we are interviewed Anita, founder of Noire Escapes, a company dedicated to leveling up the melanated millennial travel experience. Listen as she shares some of her recent and upcoming travel stories and more about Noire Escapes. Follow trips hosted by Noire Escapes on their website and Instagram.
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.
Amigos de las Américas | EP. 117
This week we interviewed Sara Nathan, President & CEO of Amigos de las Americas, the 55-year-old nonprofit that organizes gap year and cultural immersion trips to South and Central America for teens/young adults, with a focus on cultural competency, global citizenship, climate change & conservation, and ethical community service. Listen to learn about their various programs and financial aid opportunities for students and recent graduates.
Advantage International with Ja’Vonne and Gene | EP. 114
Ja’Vonne and Gene Harley are a married couple who are changing the narrative of traveling while Black. They are the proud owners of Advantage International which offers purposeful adventures for black travelers for more than 23 years. Learn more about Advantage International on their website. You can also find them on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Drop in on Donny (Aruba, Mexico, and many Carnival Celebrations) EP. | 63
This week we are interviewing Donny, Hampton University alumnus, pharmacist, and wold traveler. Listen as he talks about his passion for travel, recent travel stories, and some of his funniest travel experiences so far. Follow more of Donny’s travel stories on instagram @dropinondp . Get a complimentary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at http://melaninandmiles.com/pin
#HBCUTravel with Founders of En Root Travel, LLC. | EP. 56
This week we are talking with Tyshana and Nicole, founder of En Root Travel, LLC., a travel group for HBCU alumni dedicated to tourism, service, and culture. Listen as they talk about starting a business as young adults early in their careers, personal travel stories, and their advice for travelers and business owners during a global pandemic. Be sure to learn more about En Root Travel, LLC. on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @enroottravel and on their website enroottravel.com .
Volunteers Around the World | EP. 50
There are several different reasons for travel and this week we want to talk more about service trips. Today we are interviewing Courtney and Caela, both graduates from Hampton University and studied Biology on a Pre-med track. Courtney and Caela volunteered with Volunteers Around the World. This organization gives students the opportunity to work with experienced medical professionals in areas of need and also gives free time to travel in the host country and experience a new culture. Caela went to Peru with this organization and Courtney did the same trip in Peru and another in Vietnam.
Dubai is the Best with Leeza Rants | EP. 49
This week we interviewed Leeza Smith, podcast host of Leeza Rants Podcast. She recently traveled to Dubai and told us all about her trip. She talks about preparing to go, the highlights of her trip, being black in Dubai and other travel destinations. Listen to find out why Leeza thinks Dubai is really one of the best places to travel as a young black woman.