Melanated Stamps

Heather is an amazing human who does dope things and I got to snag her for almost an hour. She is a Peace Corps veteran who served in Rwanda, a newly wed to another amazing human, a mental health professional, hiker of mountains, reader, therapist, and so much more. In this interview, we chat about marriage, the LGBT journey for her, living in Rwanda, returning to life after Rwanda, white saviorism, being a white ally and advocate for Black/Brown people, and the absolute necessity of therapy. Enjoy the episode, reach out to her on Instagram at @newoglesby, check out melanatedstamps.com for photos of Heather's life, follow @melanatedstamps, and share with your friend circle!

Terri Harding is all the things and we chat today about her new book, being a wife/mom, and her journey as a Black woman in 2020. Check her out and buy her book! Support Black woman authors! "So, you found yourself in the NICU, Now What?: A practical guide to pass the time and survive having a child in the NICU." Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/you-found-yourself-NICU-What-ebook/dp/B088KRLXCT/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=terri+harding&qid=1598201937&sr=8-1 www.melanatedstamps.com Insta: melanatedstamps

On this episode, I talk about Black woman sexuality found in Alice Walker's book "Temple of My Familiar," Chinese student homework, and Black folks seeking help to live healthy, balanced lives, and for WP to be quiet.

Bekah from Denver asked me a question about how white parents should choose schools for their kids to attend. Also, I share this week's vegan life hack--coconut cream. Treat yourself. Find/Chat with me @melanatedstamps on Instagram!

On today's episode, I talk about: 1) The difference between white people and white people 2) What we need to do with all these statues that white people love 3) How Whiteness takes up space and air for Black and Brown bodies and minds 4) Dragon Boat Festival in China 5) How to schedule non-negotiables into your life and why Find me at melanatedstamps.com and on Insta @melanatedstamps

On today's episode, I talk about: 1) The difference between white people and white people 2) What we need to do with all these statues that white people love 3) How Whiteness takes up space and air for Black and Brown bodies and minds 4) Dragon Boat Festival in China 5) How to schedule non-negotiables into your life and why Find me at melanatedstamps.com and on Insta @melanatedstamps

Hey good people! I'm changing my podcast a bit and centering it on all things me! But there is space for you too! I have way too many interests and there are WAY too many things happening in this world to have a solo focus. So now I will have a plethora of foci and it will be all things that I love to think, talk about, and conversate (Yes I said it) about. Join me on the journey. Current Black Author Book: The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker.

Hey guys! The Rona is about over for me here in China and I'm DEVASTATED cuz I've LOVED this Rona season. In this episode, I talk about how I have not only survived, but thrived. Lots of folks have asked me how and now I'm spilling the beans. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share!

I spent time chatting with Lawrence right when the Coronavirus shenanigans began. We chatted about all things travel, eating, trying to convince people to travel, and incorporating the global perspective into future plans. He's great and shared that he would love to hear from you. Follow him on Insta @furcoatlorenzo.

Educator, mom, wife, global traveler, quilter..so many titles! And I know I'm missing more. In this episode, I interview Shelby Chase. We discuss racial ambiguity, how global travel impacts her teaching career, and how she survived chaperoning young students to Europe. You can follow her on Twitter (@ShelbyReadsAlot) and Instagram (@shelbyreadsbooks). Don't forget to follow the podcast on Instagram at @MelanatedStamps! Happy listening :)

How do I eat? Where do I eat? What kind of food is over there? are all questions that new folks ask when they are thinking about traveling or living in a new country. In this episode, I am talking about my transition from eating exclusively in restaurants to cooking at home and why. Check it out! Follow @MelanatedStamps on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the blog post on melanatedstamps.com!

On this episode, I chat about how my goal-setting is now influenced by my abroad context, starting to make my food at home, and transitioning from "living abroad" to "LIVING abroad." Join me and share. Follow me on Instagram @MelanatedStamps

Holidays are tough--especially when you're abroad and when you have the lens of grief. On today's episode, I spend time reflecting what it's like to spend a holiday in a foreign country away from all the things I used to spend copious amounts of time and energy whining and sulking about. Taking time to reflect and build is a crucial part of adulting. Check out this episode and share your thoughts on Instagram! @MelanatedStamps

Happy Veterans Day! On this episode, I talk about a lovely Albanian family I shared a blanket with in Montenegro and how I grapple with two dichotomies--being a military kid and traveling the world. Check out my website www.melanatedstamps.com and follow me on Instagram at @melanatedstamps.

Montenegro is special to me. In this episode, I reflect on one the 31 countries I've visited so far and all that I realized as I watched a sun set over the sea. Check out my website melanatedstamps.com for pics and a bit of background on this episode. Follow Melanated Stamps on Instagram, schedule an interview with me, and share with your people!

Michael Nuñez is my guest on this episode and he had lots to share about his adventures to 20 countries. Of course, we won't bore your to tears with a complete detailed itinerary of all of that, but tune in for the highlights and reflections! Michael currently lives in New Zealand where he is living his best life, teaching English online, and doing photography. He just celebrated his one-year anniversary of “I was sitting at my desk and saw a deal for a cheap roundtrip ticket to New Zealand and I decided to buy a one-way instead” this week. At the time of this recording, I was in China and he was preparing to depart to NZ. But now, he is loving his new life on the far side of the world. Follow him on his adventures and feel free to link up with him to support his ventures and passions. Countries Traveled: Dominican Republic, Mexico, USA, Canada, New Zealand, N. Ireland, Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Lithuania, Poland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Sicily, Malta, Israel, Sweden, Norway. herethereoranywherepodcast.com (future podcast about podcast and visas) oneandonlynunez.com (Life Blog) imagesbynunez.com (Photography) Instagram Hashtags: #oneandonlynunez #imagesbynunez

In the voice of Kevin Hart, “See what had happened was…” Life just got real China-y. I had to disappear for a while and recover. Living abroad may seem glorious from a distance, but it just ends up being tons of easy and sometimes bizarre challenges that need solutions. And in my case, the challenges come all in one very long, never ending month—which for me was March. In this episode, I talk about ridding myself of toxicity—how I did (and am doing) it, why, and what my life is like as I identify the toxins and work to clean them all out! Also, I reflect on what it’s life to truly see yourself. When you’re abroad, you’re faced with your whole, raw, and blemished self. This life is a ruthless mirror of the truth that I can easily run away from when I’m in my comfort zone at home! I wish living abroad was just super cute Instagrammable selfies, but it’s hard and draining growth work! The journey is tough and this episode is just an update on what I’ve been processing while I disappeared. Last, if you’re interested in being interviewed, hit me up at MelanatedStamps@gmail.com! Let’s schedule a date! Peace. JLP

On this episode, Podcast Host Jenaya Perdue talks about how to critically assess news as you decide if one should travel. The answer for "Should I go or should I stay?" is mostly always "YES!" even if you read something slightly scary about your destination.

Episode 2 of Melanated Stamps features Kane Jacob. He is from Brooklyn, New York with roots in the Caribbean. He graduated in 2016 from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia with a degree in Political Science and a double minor in Chinese and International Relations. He’s been to Curaçao, Grenada, Ghana, Morocco, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, and St. Vincent & Grenadines. I loved listening to him talk about studying abroad in China for several weeks, his creativity amidst needing to problem solving, and resilience. Feel free to join him on the interwebs on Instagram and Twitter at kane_jacob.

On this episode, creator and host of Melanated Stamps, Jenaya Perdue, talks about why she is starting this podcast and her vision for MelSta.

Jenaya Perdue, a melanated passport stamp addict, is coming to the podcast airwaves. She will be interviewing fellow melanated global travelers and retelling her adventures from around the world. Join the journey. Join the movement!