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Note to listeners: we're currently on hiatus, returning with new episodes in April 2025. Until then, we're sharing some of our favorite episodes from the archive each week. Today, we're speaking with Nikki Vargas, a senior editor at Fodor's Travel, founder of Unearth Women, and author of "Call You When I Land." In this travel memoir, Nikki shares her experiences navigating cultures and finding love.Reminder: I'm running a 10-day group trip to Jordan this May. The trip runs from May 18th to 27th and you can get all the information by visiting here. The last day to join our trip is Friday, April 18th.Original Air Date: Feb 21, 2024.What you'll learn in this episode:How the memoir writing process differs from other non-fictionAre books easier to write than articles?How Nikki overcame self-doubt and fear in the writing processNikki shares practical strategies for tackling a writing projectRecognizing the privilege of travel How Nikki's work supports women in travel, amplifying their voices through conscious consumerismHighlighting women making a difference, like Manal Kahi's Eat Offbeat.Nikki's upcoming book project inspired by a trip to NorwayFeatured on the show:Check out Nikki's travel memoir, CALL YOU WHEN I LANDNikki's book Instagram: @callyouwhenilandNikki Vargas website: nikkivargas.comNikki's Instagram: @niknakvargasEat OffBeat: eatoffbeat.comPitch your story idea to FodorsReview Fodor's pitch guidelinesListen to Episode 87: The Driving Force Behind Unearth Women with Nikki VargasLearn more about our upcoming trip to Jordan in May hereGet more information at: Going Places website Join our Going Places newsletter to get updates on new episodes and Yulia's travel storytelling work. Subscribe at goingplacesmedia.com/newsletter!For more BTS of this podcast follow @goingplacesmedia on Instagram and check out our videos on YouTube!Please head over to Apple Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE to the show. If you enjoy this conversation, please share it with others on social and don't forget to tag us @goingplacesmedia!And show us some love, if you have a minute, by rating Going Places or leaving us a...

Welcome back to Going Places! Today, I'm thrilled to reconnect with Nikki Vargas, a remarkable individual whose journey continues to inspire. Nikki, a senior editor at Fodor's Travel and the founder of Unearthed Women joins me to discuss her latest book, "Call You When I Land." In this captivating travel memoir, Nikki shares her profound experiences navigating different cultures, finding love, and discovering herself along the way. Throughout our conversation, Nikki sheds light on the transformative power of travel and its ability to shape our personal journeys and our careers. We discuss the unique role travelers play in supporting the communities they visit, echoing Nikki's commitment to championing women's voices worldwide. From her experiences founding Unearthed Women to her latest book project, Nikki's wisdom and passion for exploration shine through, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the intersection of travel, self-discovery, and advocacy."Call You When I Land" is out now and promises readers a captivating exploration of wanderlust, resilience, and pursuing one's dreams. Whether you're an avid traveler or simply curious about the world, Nikki's story will surely resonate. This episode and the entire season is brought to you by Visit Jordan. Be sure to visit myjordanjourney.com to learn more about Jordan.What you'll learn in this episode:Introduction and overview of Nikki's new book, "Call You When I Land."Excerpt reading and discussion of pivotal moments from the bookComparison of the writing process between Nikki's first book, "Wanderess," and her memoir, "Call You When I Land."Challenges and rewards of book writing compared to articlesOvercoming self-doubt and fears in the writing processPractical strategies for tackling a writing projectThe influence of Nikki's career as a travel journalist and editor on her book writingThe power of memoirs and travel narratives in inspiring transformationRecognizing the privilege of travel and finding accessible ways to exploreSupporting women in travel and amplifying their voices through conscious consumerismHighlighting stories of everyday women making a difference in their communities, like Manal Kahi's Eat Offbeat.Importance of authenticity in social media, particularly TikTokBalancing personal life milestones with professional endeavorsNikki's upcoming book project inspired by a trip to NorwayInvitation to join Nikki on her book tour and connect in personFeatured on the show:Order Nikki's travel memoir, CALL YOU WHEN I LANDNikki's book Instagram: @callyouwhenilandNikki Vargas website: nikkivargas.comNikki's Instagram: @niknakvargasNikki's Twitter: @MsNikkiVargasCatch up with Nikki on her book tour. Follow Nikki on Tiktok: @authornikkivargasEat OffBeat:

Eat Offbeat is a catering business solely staffed by people who came to the country as refugees. Host Robin Young headed to Queens, New York, to meet and cook with the group. And, an incident of sexual assault on a SEPTA train outside Philadelphia has brought attention to the role of bystanders. Yolanda Edrington, director of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, talks about what bystanders should and shouldn't do.

Join us for a conversation with Manal Kahi, co-founder and CEO of Eat Offbeat, a refugee-driven food company that delivers authentic eats & treats made by refugees who now call New York City home. Manal moved to NYC to pursue a career in environmental affairs, but the Hummus she found in grocery stores led her on a different journey. She founded Eat Offbeat to help New Yorkers discover authentic cuisines from around the world all the while creating quality jobs for talented refugees.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Why Food? by becoming a member!Why Food? is Powered by Simplecast.

Manal is the co-founder and CEO of Eat Offbeat, a refugee-driven food company that delivers authentic meals conceived and prepared by refugees who now call New York City home. Manal moved to NYC to pursue a career in environmental affairs, but the Hummus she found on supermarket shelves led her on a different journey. She co-founded Eat Offbeat to help New Yorkers discover authentic cuisines from around the world all the while creating quality jobs. Eat Offbeat has since served over 250,000 meals in NYC and has been featured in media outlets including Forbes, The Guardian, the Huffington Post, Newsweek, Fast Company and others.

Episode DescriptionAlexandra Bushman is one of the founding members of WeGaveWhat, the philanthropic arm of WeWoreWhat by Danielle Bernstein. Born & raised in NYC, Alex’s passion for working in social impact stems from living two blocks away from the Twin Towers on 9/11. She was 8 yrs old at the time & was displaced from her home& school for over a year. At a very young age, she saw the importance of compassion in healing communities & addressing complex global issues - something that has driven her entire personal life & professional career. Prior to starting WeGaveWhat, Alex worked at Eat Offbeat, a refugee & immigrant led meal delivery company in NYC. Before Eat Offbeat, she worked at The Posse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in higher education. Alex received her certification in Social Impact Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University & a M.A. in Higher Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Alexandra Bushman is one of the founding members of WeGaveWhat, the philanthropic arm of WeWoreWhat by Danielle Bernstein. Born & raised in NYC, Alex's passion for working in social impact stems from living two blocks away from the Twin Towers on 9/11. She was 8 yrs old at the time & was displaced from her home& school for over a year. At a very young age, she saw the importance of compassion in healing communities & addressing complex global issues - something that has driven her entire personal life & professional career. Prior to starting WeGaveWhat, Alex worked at Eat Offbeat, a refugee & immigrant led meal delivery company in NYC. Before Eat Offbeat, she worked at The Posse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in higher education. Alex received her certification in Social Impact Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University & a M.A. in Higher Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Alexandra Bushman is one of the founding members of WeGaveWhat, the philanthropic arm of WeWoreWhat by Danielle Bernstein. Born & raised in NYC, Alex's passion for working in social impact stems from living two blocks away from the Twin Towers on 9/11. She was 8 yrs old at the time & was displaced from her home& school for over a year. At a very young age, she saw the importance of compassion in healing communities & addressing complex global issues - something that has driven her entire personal life & professional career. Prior to starting WeGaveWhat, Alex worked at Eat Offbeat, a refugee & immigrant led meal delivery company in NYC. Before Eat Offbeat, she worked at The Posse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in higher education. Alex received her certification in Social Impact Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University & a M.A. in Higher Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Alexandra Bushman is one of the founding members of WeGaveWhat, the philanthropic arm of WeWoreWhat by Danielle Bernstein. Born & raised in NYC, Alex's passion for working in social impact stems from living two blocks away from the Twin Towers on 9/11. She was 8 yrs old at the time & was displaced from her home& school for over a year. At a very young age, she saw the importance of compassion in healing communities & addressing complex global issues - something that has driven her entire personal life & professional career. Prior to starting WeGaveWhat, Alex worked at Eat Offbeat, a refugee & immigrant led meal delivery company in NYC. Before Eat Offbeat, she worked at The Posse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing diversity in higher education. Alex received her certification in Social Impact Strategy from The University of Pennsylvania, a B.A. in Psychology from Georgetown University & a M.A. in Higher Education from Teachers College, Columbia University.

First, we speak with Eat Offbeat, the New York-based catering company founded by Wissam Kahi ’04 and his sister Manal Kahi, SIPA ’15. Eat Offbeat hires refugees and trains them to prepare cuisine from their native countries. Next, we check in with April Tam Smith ’10 who, in addition to her day job on Wall Street, opened P.S. Kitchen. This Times Square vegan restaurant donates 100 percent of its profits to organizations that support sustainability, and provides jobs to recent immigrants and the previously incarcerated. Last, we end with some life lessons/business advice from Beyond Meat founder Ethan Brown, ’08, who talks about the benefit of listening to your heart and being patient with what it tells you.  

These days, it's hard to avoid thinking about borders; discussions about the divided spread through our feeds like melting butter on warm toast. So this week, we're taking a look at the boundaries criss-crossing the gastro-verse and the people testing their limits. On Food Without Borders, Sari Kamin shines a light on refugees using cookbooks to fight immigration hostilities. Amazon's still in the news thanks to Elizabeth Warren's proposal to roll back its merger with Whole Foods. Nina Medvinskaya gets in touch with her Slavic roots with an exploration into Eastern Europe's complex hybrid-cuisines. Finally, in anticipation of spring, Kat Johnson takes us on a trip to Flora-Bama's interstate fish-tossing competition. Meat + Three is powered by Simplecast.

When food is made with love and passion, it goes beyond nourishment. It becomes a story — an adventure. From a desire to serve underrepresented, authentic dishes, Manal Kahi co-founded Eat Offbeat, a food delivery service where homestyle meals are entirely conceived, prepared and delivered by refugees in New York City. From wonderfully crafted menus, customers can try the exquisite flavors of food from countries including Iran, Iraq, Sri Lanka, Senegal and Eritrea (cuisines that are not easily accessible, even in New York City's diverse food culture). Manal, alongside her inspiring and resilient team, are on a mission to create a more positive narrative wherein refugee chefs are the heroes who enrich our lives — and our palates. Check out: eatoffbeat.com If our podcast resonates with you, please don't forget to leave us a rating and review! This show is produced by Hueman Group Media. Sincerely, Hueman is on Instagram @sincerelyhueman. Also Facebook and Twitter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sincerelyhueman/support

The startup Eat Offbeat turns refugees into chefs who share their homeland’s cuisines. It all began with a food craving. A native of Lebanon, Wissam Kahi ’04 had been living in New York City for more than a decade when he and his sister, Manal Kahi SIPA ’15, discovered a gaping hole in the US food market: the hummus was sub-par. Using their Syrian grandmother’s recipe, they made their own hummus, shared it with friends to great reception, and immediately saw the commercial appeal of bringing home-cooked international cuisine to New Yorkers. The siblings soon launched the catering company Eat Offbeat with startup funding from the Center for Social Ventures at Columbia. Their business not only meets a consumer demand for authentic cultural dishes, but also has a social mission to integrate refugees from Syria and other countries by hiring them as chefs to share their homeland’s recipes. “I’m having a hard time imagining how something like this could have happened without [my Business School] background,” says Wissam, nodding to his foundational experience at Columbia. “At the end of the day, what will make the customer come back is because they really love the food and they found something different and super tasty and high quality,” he says. “They may come to us first because they think, ‘Okay. There's a social mission there. Hey, we should try out this company and support refugees.’ They will not come back unless the food is amazing.”

Our guest today is Umbrex member and Booz alum Wissam Kahi, who’s been a close friend of mine since we sat together in the same cluster at Columbia Business School. In parallel with running his successful consulting practice, Wissam, together with his sister, has started an amazing social enterprise called Eat Offbeat.  https://eatoffbeat.com/ Eat Offbeat delivers authentic and home-style ethnic meals that are conceived, prepared and delivered by refugees resettled in NYC. Eat Offbeat was the recipient of WeWork's global creator awards and has been featured in dozens of major publications. At a time when refugees may not be feeling the most welcome in the United States, Eat Offbeat is creating jobs while also helping to build bridges. And their food is delicious – I’ve hired Eat Offbeat to cater several events that I’ve run and they always get rave reviews. Check them out online at Eat Offbeat – and if you’ve got an event in NYC, you can’t miss by having them prepare your meal.

Interview with Wissam Kahi, COO and co-founder of Eat Offbeat

On the second episode of Food Without Borders, Sari is joined in studio by Manal Kahi. She's the founder of Eat Offbeat, a catering company staffed by refugees chefs who prepare recipes they've carried with them from their native countries -- places like Syria, Nepal, Eritrea, and Iraq. The unique dishes are delivered to adventurous New Yorkers interested in trying new foods.