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This episode is a special preview from my upcoming book, Rewrite Your Rules, dropping April 1st. I'm reading a raw, honest excerpt from Chapter Nine: “Be the Rough Draft: A Better Relationship With Fear.” In it, I share what it really looked like behind the scenes during one of the most pivotal—and fear-inducing—moments of my career: acquiring Travel Noire. We're talking investor calls, operational landmines, war rooms, and leading through uncertainty while keeping the bigger vision alive. This isn't just a story about business—this is about choosing courage over comfort, strategy over panic, and innovation over fear. Thank you to everyone who's already pre-ordered. You're not just supporting me—you're helping signal to the marketplace that this is a book that matters. And if you haven't yet, head to wherever you buy books—Amazon, Barnes & Noble, your local indie—and get your copy in. This episode is for the entrepreneurs, the career pivoters, the side-hustlers, and the everyday leaders navigating uncertainty. Remember: success favors those who rewrite the rules. Pre-order Rewrite Your Rules: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593725050?tag=randohouseinc7986-20
When Michael Brown was killed in his home state of Missouri in 2014, Morgan DeBaun was dismayed by the poor media coverage of the story. Realizing there was a gap in authentic, real-time coverage of Black issues, she set out in search of venture capital to build a platform for Black voices. To her disappointment, everyone she approached said no. But she found her way to social impact investors who provided the first round of funding she needed to build Blavity, a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. In this episode, she shares how she built an influential media empire and offers practical advice on navigating the toughest challenges of founding and leading a company. In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss: - Why hard work is not enough - Being an outsider in Silicon Valley - Bootstrapping vs. raising venture capital - Finding social impact investors to fund Blavity - Rallying her investors to raise more capital - How diversity can boost your bottom line - Celebrating wins to attract and keep the best talent - Using anonymous feedback to build a stronger team - Learning to lead 200 employees - Balancing entrepreneurship with personal life - And other topics… Morgan DeBaun is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Blavity Inc., a company that builds product solutions and media for Black consumers and the enterprises that want to reach them. She launched Blavity in 2014 to address the lack of media representation for Black audiences and has grown it into a multimedia empire that includes brands like Blavity News, AfroTech, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act. Under her leadership, Blavity reaches over 100 million readers monthly and hosts AfroTech, the largest Black tech conference. Morgan advises top brands on diversity strategies and shares her insights through her podcast The Journey and The Journey Newsletter. Her work and thought leadership have earned her recognition on Forbes' 30 Under 30, America's Top 50 Women in Tech, and The Root 100. Connect with Morgan: Morgan's Website: https://www.morgandebaun.com/ Morgan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandebaun/ Morgan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganDeBaun Morgan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandebaun/ Sponsored By: Teachable - Claim your free month of their Pro paid plan at https://teachable.com/ with code PROFITING Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host Fundrise - Add the Fundrise Flagship Fund to your portfolio in minutes at https://fundrise.com/PROFITING Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://mintmobile.com/profiting Working Genius - Get 20% off the $25 Working Genius assessment at https://www.workinggenius.com/ with code PROFITING at checkout Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://youngandprofiting.co/shopify Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at https://indeed.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Blavity Website: https://blavity.com/ Morgan's Podcast, The Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun/id1687058364 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Top Tools and Products of the Month: https://youngandprofiting.com/deals/ More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/
Christina Belloge is a seasoned traveler, serial expat, and digital marketing expert who has called five countries home and explored over 46 destinations. Her passion for travel and cultural immersion has led her to become a prominent figure in the Black travel community. As the founder of Melanin Travels Magic, an online travel agency dedicated to serving the Black Diaspora, Christina has created a platform for individuals to connect with like-minded travelers and discover authentic experiences worldwide. Her expertise in digital marketing has played a crucial role in promoting her business and reaching a global audience. With features in renowned publications like Travel Noire and Essence, Christina has established herself as a trusted voice in the travel industry. Her recent recognition as a Forbes BLK member further solidifies her status as a leader and innovator in her field. In this podcast episode, Christina will share insights into her personal journey, the challenges and rewards of being a digital nomad, and her vision for Melanin Travels Magic. Listeners can expect to gain valuable tips for planning their own adventures, learn about the importance of representation in travel, and discover the power of digital marketing to connect with a global community. You can follow Christina & Melanin Travels Magic in the links below: Melanin Travels Magic Instagram
Many are called, but few are chosen. In her late twenties, Deesha Dyer was still in community college. By the age of 31, however, she had become Michelle Obama's social secretary in the White House. So how did this self-styled undiplomatic young woman become a member of the most exclusive club in the world? And what does her authentically irreverent attitude which she says, in her new memoir, creates the “best kind of trouble”, tell us about how to succeed in 21st century America?Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert. She served as the White House social secretary during the Obama administration and is currently the founder and CEO of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She curated and instructed a study course called Imposter to Impact at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deesha's entertaining and engaging style of storytelling allows her to inspire audiences around the world. She co-founded and operates organization, beGirl.world Global Scholars, which tackles the racial disparity in study abroad. Deesha was named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world, the Root's most influential African-Americans and profiled in Women Who Run the White House by Essence. She's been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and written for Oprah Daily, Glamour and Lonely Planet. Deesha was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. and lives in Maryland. Deesha can be found on Instagram!Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
On this we episode we interview, Christina Belloge a Multilingual serial black ex-pat & female solo traveller who has travelled to over 40 countries since 2006. She's an award-nominated Best Social Media Marketing Freelancer (2022), and her travel expertise has been featured in Travel Noire and Essence Magazine. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/black-girl-world-traveller/support
Luvvie explores the inspiring journey of Morgan DeBaun, the visionary founder and CEO of Blavity Inc., as she discusses building a media empire for Black millennials. Morgan shares her path from Silicon Valley to establishing a diverse and mission-driven company, highlighting the challenges of fundraising, overcoming skepticism, and the importance of resilience and innovation. Offering valuable insights on leadership, team building, and navigating entrepreneurship, Morgan's story is a powerful testament to ambition, community, and staying true to one's vision.
We are reporting Live from Lisbon, Portugal! Well, our co-host Lovely is. Lol. In this special episode, Lovely joins us from the enchanting city of Lisbon. Sharing her firsthand travel experience, Lovely takes listeners on a captivating journey through Lisbon's vibrant streets and rich cultural heritage. Wait, what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus, and Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez give their take on current events relating to your personal finances and wealth mindset. Features in the New York Times, Bankrate, and other publications, the hosts share the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less?Yeah, it's possible. Eighty percent of millionaires are the first generation, which means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts amassed over $3 million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.Find the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram: Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
Staycations, Vacations and FinancesThe TFG crew discusses summer travel plans and the importance of creating small joys. Around a third of Americans enjoy two to three vacations per year. Meanwhile, just over a quarter have not traveled for non-business-related trips in the past 12 months, and around a fifth of respondents have traveled once (Statista).According to the global tourism body's 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR), Travel & Tourism will contribute an additional $770 billion over its previous record, stamping its authority as a global economic powerhouse, generating one in every 10 dollars worldwide. Specifically in the United States, the Travel & Tourism market is expected to generate a revenue of $198.70 billion.According to gobankingrates.com, Americans spend between $2,000 and $3,000 per year on travel, which includes food, entertainment, hotels, and flights. However, the average cost of a vacation varies by generation, with Gen Z spending the least at $1,953 per trip, and the Silent Generation spending the most at $3,543. Wait, what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts amassed over $2 million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Find the TFG Crew Hosts on InstagramAlainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
In this episode, Cheryl Sutherland openly discussed her journey, touching on themes of vulnerability, grief, self-discovery, and the importance of social connections. She highlighted the significance of embracing diverse perspectives and the transformative power of self-love. Cheryl stressed the importance of acknowledging emotions and seeking support when necessary. Throughout the interview, Cheryl's authenticity and profound will inspire you to embrace vulnerability and prioritize self-care. She encourages you to explore different facets of yourselves, create nurturing environments for growth, and embark on paths toward self-discovery and empowerment. We discussed: Discussion on Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) Cheryl's Vulnerability Journey Impact of Grief and Loss Importance of Vulnerability in Black Women Embracing Vulnerability and Healing Perception and Openness to Different Perspectives Cheryl's Healing Journey and Self-Investment Cheryl Sutherland is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products that inspire women to step into their own power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. Cheryl has been able to work with different companies to spread the message of mindset growth and human potential. Some include Wonder Women Tech, WeWork, Quicken Loans, Freshbooks, CPA Canada, the Durham District School Board and more. As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, Good Morning LA, BlogTO and more. Stay connected with Cheryl online: Website Instagram Facebook Stay connected with us online: MakiniSmith.com Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Threads Youtube LinkedIn Books Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com Submit guest suggestions HERE Make a donation to keep the show going! Podcast music produced by: defnottyrell This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine. It's: Vegan Cruelty free Synthetic Fragrance free Paraben free Organic/Wildcrafted Handmade GMP free Ethically Sourced It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face. Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.
Well-Read Live was recorded at Apple Carnegie Library in Washington D.C. About our guests: Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert. She served as the White House social secretary during the Obama administration and is currently the founder and CEO of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She curated and instructed a study course called Imposter to Impact at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deesha's entertaining and engaging style of storytelling allows her to inspire audiences around the world. She co-founded and operates organization, beGirl.world Global Scholars, which tackles the racial disparity in study abroad. Deesha was named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world, the Root's most influential African-Americans and profiled in Women Who Run the White House by Essence. She's been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and written for Oprah Daily, Glamour and Lonely Planet. Deesha was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. and lives in Maryland.Alexa Patrick is a vocalist and poet from Connecticut. She is the author of Remedies for Disappearing (Haymarket Books, 2023) and holds fellowships from Cave Canem, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and more. Previous artistic partnerships of Alexa's include Meta, Microsoft, the National Museum of Women in the Arts. In spring 2023, Alexa made her stage production debut as Un/Sung in the opera We Shall Not Be Moved, (dire. Bill T. Jones). You may find her work in publications including Adroit, CRWN Magazine, and The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic. Visit alexapatrick.com for more. This episode was produced by Brittani Brown of BarbaraJean Productions.Find out more at gloryedim.com
On this episode, I am joined by Cheryl Sutherland. Cheryl is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products that inspire women to step into their power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity. Cheryl has been able to work with different companies to spread the message of mindset growth and human potential. Some include Wonder Women Tech, WeWork, Quicken Loans, Freshbooks, CPA Canada, the Durham District School Board, and more. As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, Good Morning LA, BlogTO and on podcasts such as The Creative Empire, I Love Success, No Philter with Phil Pallen, and more. Cheryl has generously given us a coupon code to use:https://pleasenotes.com/discount/FilledUpPleaseNotes - Affirmation-Filled Goods - Best Guided Journals 2023Cheryl S. | Affirmation Goods (@pleasenotesgoods) • Instagram photos and videosCheryl SutherlandPleaseNotes Goods (PleaseNotesGoods) | Official Pinterest accountAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women
#224: Have you ever felt like you were getting in your own way? Or wondered if you're undermining your success? That's what we're unpacking in this episode.I'm excited to sit down and chat about all things success and embracing a soft life with this week's guest, Morgan DeBaun. Morgan is a new mom and the co-founder and CEO of Blavity Inc. overseeing brands like AfroTech, 21Ninety, and Travel Noire. She is also the founder of Mor Matcha and the host of her own podcast “The Journey with Morgan DeBaun” where she delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest for living their best lives.We also talk about…How Morgan's definition of success has changed throughout her careerMorgan's journey into motherhood, and self-discoveryNavigating moments of doubt and our relationship to fearThe difference between working hard vs. working smartHow to create capacity for success and minimize your decision making fatigueHow to take advantage of opportunities as a new entrepreneur or professionalResources:Follow Morgan on Instagram @morgandebaunFollow Blavity on Instagram @blavityListen to Morgan's podcast “The Journey” or watch on YouTubeListen to Les' episode on “The Journey”Check out Morgan's matcha brand Mor MatchaHave a question you want answered on an upcoming episode? You can share them anonymously with me here.Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Watch weekly episodes on Youtube @BalancedBlackGirlFollow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Notion | Notion AI helps you work smarter, write better, think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. Try Notion for free when you go to notion.com/balancedles NPR Black Stories, Black Truths | In NPR's Black Stories, Black Truths you'll find a collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes celebrating the Black experience. Listen here.LMNT | Stay hydrated with LMNT — electrolytes your body needs with no added sugar. Visit drinklmnt.com/balancedles for a free sample pack with your order.Brooklinen | Get your sleep back on track with Brooklinen's bedding and essentials. Shop 20% off everything, plus up to 45% off bundles during Brooklinen's Sleep Week Sale happening right now, in-store or online a www.brooklinen.comRocket Money | Rockey Monkey is a personal finance app that finds and cancels your unwanted subscriptions, monitors your spending, and helps lower your bills so that you can grow your savings. Stop wasting money on things you don't use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.rocketmoney.com/balancedlesPlease note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Financial Griot Podcast crew is back from vacation. Time to discuss how travel provides meaningful challenges and perspectives. Alainta is coming back from a work trip in the country of Gold, Colombia. While Lawrence and his wife just touchdown from their annual trip. This time, they headed to South America going through the Land of Tango (Argentina) and the Land of Joy (Brazil).Tune in for the stories and the travel tips. Wait what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. We tell the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we are teaching you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less? Yeah, it's possible. 80% of millionaires are the first generation. That means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.Find the TFG Crew Hosts on InstagramAlainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus
When 18-year-old Michael Brown was killed in his home state of Missouri in 2014, Morgan DeBaun was working at a technology company in Silicon Valley. Unhappy with her job and dismayed about the media coverage of the story, she decided to change course. She co-founded Blavity, which became a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Morgan has succeeded despite steep odds to forge an incredibly successful portfolio of companies. In today's episode, she is going to share with us how she built an influential media empire and give us some pointers on how to navigate some of the most challenging parts of founding a company. Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive, and corporate advisor. She is the founder, CEO, and Chairman of Blavity Inc., a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Morgan also acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including PepsiCo., American Airlines, CES, and other businesses. In this episode, Hala and Morgan will discuss: - Why hard work is not enough - Being an outsider in Silicon Valley - How to pitch a VC firm - How to enlist your donors for help - The right amount of equity to give away in a startup - Talent acquisition and diversity in the tech space - Advising Pepsi and American Airlines - The virtues of anonymous employee surveys - Balancing entrepreneurship with personal relationships - And other topics… Morgan DeBaun is a serial entrepreneur, executive, and corporate advisor. She is the founder, CEO and Chairman of Blavity Inc., a leading digital media company for Black culture and millennials. Through her work at Blavity, Morgan has grown the company into a market leader for Black media, reaching millions of readers through a growing brand portfolio that includes: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AfroTech, Travel Noire, Shadow & Act, and Blavity TV. Morgan also acts as an advisor to influential global brands and companies including PepsiCo., American Airlines, CES, and other businesses. She also hosts The Journey podcast, a weekly podcast that delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest to live their best lives and has her own newsletter, The Journey Newsletter, which gives advice on building a sustainable and scalable career and life. Resources Mentioned: Morgan's Website: https://www.morgandebaun.com/ Morgan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgandebaun/ Morgan's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun Morgan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorganDeBaun Morgan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgandebaun/ Morgan's Podcast, The Journey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun/id1687058364 Morgan's Company, Blavity: https://blavity.com/ LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast' for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Articulate 360 - Visit articulate.com/360 to start a free 30-day trial of Articulate 360 MasterClass - Right now you can get Two Memberships for the Price of One at youngandprofiting.co/masterclass Nom Nom - Go to youngandprofiting.co/trynomnom for 50% off on your two-week trial HelloFresh - Go to HelloFresh.com/profitingfree and use code profitingfree for FREE breakfast for life! Help Save Palestinian Lives: Donate money for eSIM cards for the people of Gaza at https://youngandprofiting.co/DonateWHala More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media Agency Services - yapmedia.io/
I'm not a financial advisor; nothing I write in Superpowers for Good should be considered investment advice. You should seek appropriate counsel before making investment decisions.Remember, you can watch the Superpowers for Good show on e360tv. To watch the episode, download the #e360tv channel app to your streaming device–Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV–or your mobile device. You can even watch it on the web.Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Kenyatta: My superpower is my grit and my persistence.Chef Kenyatta Ashford is so talented he won the Food Network's Chopped. He's primarily been working as a caterer for the past seven years, but his success is leading him to pursue his vision for a restaurant that serves food from his roots, combining African and Creole flavors.When I look at investment crowdfunding, I focus on three flavors of impact: local or community-based businesses, social entrepreneurs and diverse founders. I love opportunities to consider investments in one business that represents all three. I think of these as impact trifectas.Obviously, a local restaurant is the epitome of a community-oriented investment. As an African American, he is also a diverse founder. Kenyatta explained his social mission:I want to be able to lift as I climb. It's really important to me to do that for anybody, but in particular underserved communities. One of those is local high school culinary arts programs that I try to support through my four-courses initiative, where we have celebrity chefs of color come to Chattanooga.We put on a four-course meal for people to dine with us and to also just talk about different subject matter and bring awareness to culinary arts and also allow the young people from those programs to come and rub elbows and participate in the event so they can see the options and opportunities that might present themselves that they may not have thought about.With that social mission, he brings the third part of that impact trifecta.Kenyatta shared his request for support for his Wefunder campaign:Restaurants are expensive, and capital is very hard to raise. Any business venture is expensive to begin, because you're starting from nothing most times. We have a goal of raising $450,000 as capital to help us open our own brick-and-mortar restaurant. trying to be wise and looking for places to open our brick-and-mortar, but also want to bring attention to what we're doing with our campaign and make people aware that our business is worthy of the investment that we're asking you to put into it.We're more than just a restaurant. We want to be a really integral part of the community and not just reap the benefit of doing business with the community but also to pour back into the community.Pouring back into the community is the thesis for local investing. Having Kenyatta open a restaurant that keeps profits in the community rather than having a national chain open one where profits are pulled out of the local economy is a big difference.In his past successes, Kenyatta has demonstrated his superpower: grit.AI Episode Summary* Chef Kenyatta Ashford is launching his first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, called Neutral Ground.* The restaurant concept was born during the pandemic as Chef Kenyatta was furloughed from his previous job and used the opportunity to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant.* The restaurant is influenced by Chef Kenyatta's upbringing in New Orleans and his African and Creole culture.* Neutral Ground recently collaborated with a local family-run farm called Sequatchie Cove to host a dinner event showcasing their high-quality products, like grass-fed ribeye and lamb meat lollipops.* Chef Kenyatta's vision for the restaurant goes beyond just serving food and aims to become an integral part of the community, supporting local culinary arts programs and offering opportunities for underserved youth.* Neutral Ground is currently raising $450,000 through a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder to open their own brick-and-mortar restaurant.* This investment represents a trifecta opportunity for impact investors as it supports a local business, social mission, and a diverse founder.* Chef Kenyatta's superpower is his grit and persistence, which has helped him overcome challenges and reach his current level of success.* He advises others to live in the present, stay focused, and take one step at a time to strengthen their mental resilience.* To learn more about Neutral Ground and Chef Kenyatta Ashford, visit their Instagram and Facebook pages, and consider investing in their Wefunder campaign to support their vision and mission.How to Develop Grit As a SuperpowerKenyatta says, “My dad told me a long time ago that, ‘You know, son, you got to learn how to curve with life.' I believe I've taken that to heart”He credits his wife and kids with supporting him and enabling his grit. As he's made the transition from being a full-time teacher to a chef, his family has had his back. That includes the stretches when he was working as a line cook for just $9 per hour. With their help and support, he muscled through the most challenging times to build a thriving business.He says the key to building grit is to live in the present. That helps you build your mental strength. Focusing on the past or the future tends to create anxiety that can be self-defeating. “Put one foot in front of the other to continue the path because it will get better,” he says.By following Kenyatta's example and advice, you can strengthen your grit. With practice, you can make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Guest ProfileKenyatta Ashford (he/him):Chef/Owner, Neutral Ground ChattanoogaAbout Neutral Ground Chattanooga: Neutral Ground ChattanoogaWebsite: www.neutralgroundchatt.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/neutralgroundchattOther URL: wefunder.com/neutralgroundBiographical Information: Raised in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans as one of seven siblings, Kenyatta Ashford found his love for food at a young age over lingering family meals hosted by his mother, Sharon, and Uncle Walter. Never one to follow a typical path, Ashford became a high school teacher after playing basketball at Lee University. After building a robust teaching and coaching career, Kenyatta's summer sessions spent helping in a catering kitchen awoke his childhood passion for the tastes of home. Lead by the memories and the tastes of his childhood. With a constant commitment to excellence, Ashford happily accepted his admission into the Culinary Institute of America, where he built technical expertise and interests in the foodways of his ancestry. After continued study in top-tier culinary institutions in New York, Rhode Island, and Louisiana, he went on to study scaled preparation techniques in the hospitality industry through the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Like much of the hospitality industry, Kenyatta's role was furloughed early during the pandemic, leaving him with a sound set of skills and a family to help feed. Within weeks, he created the concept for Neutral Ground and set up a shop in Chattanooga's Proof Incubator. The name Neutral Ground is an homage to the strip of land between neighborhoods in New Orleans that originates as the trade and gathering area across identities. Ashford carries this spirit into creating common spaces where people can come together across backgrounds and beliefs. The menu at Neutral Ground is a product of Ashford's “afro-creole” identity and vision, where he's constantly reflecting on and reimagining cuisine that reaches back to his ancestors who were enslaved in West Africa and brought to the Americas and journeys through the rich and often over-simplified culinary traditions of his hometown New Orleans. Dishes on the menu range from bean and rice dishes with African influences to interpretations of working-class staples from New Orleans, like po'boys and yakamein, which reflect his understanding of Afro-Creole cuisine.Kenyatta recently won Food Network's Chopped, and he and Neutral Ground have been featured in Conde Nast, Eater, Travel Noire, the New York Times, and more. Beyond the kitchen, Ashford is passionate about providing pathways for emerging culinary leaders into the industry. His first team member to join Neutral Ground is a former student and player from his coaching days. 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The Value of One, The Power of All: The Ron Brown Scholars Impact Podcast
Jeff Nelson - 2006 Ron Brown Scholar, Advisory Board Member, and Co-Founder of Blavity - became an entrepreneur before he even knew it was a term. After stumbling into computer science as a major and software engineering as a career, his knack for problem-solving led him and his college classmates to launch their own Black media tech company. What started as a content platform named after the cultural experience of Black students at predominantly white institutions has now grown into a Google Venture-backed holding company of Black Millennial and Gen Z brands including AfroTech, 21Ninety, Blavity360°, Home & Texture, Shadow and Act, Talent Infusion, and Travel Noire. To learn more, visit www.ronbrown.org.
Ep 89 is here! My guest and I chat about all things travel! Sydni Allyse is a Travel agent/Content creator & owner of, My First Class Experience. Hailing from Camden, NJ, Sydni relocated to Atlanta to attend HBCU Clark Atlanta University. Although her degree is in Communication her studies have prepared her to be an amazing Travel Agent who can assist with all your travel needs, from solo to group trips plus more. The conversation between Sydni & I flowed and of course gems were dropped ! This episode was fun & informative. If you are interested in becoming a Travel Agent this episode is for you. If you are in planning to a trip please connect with Sydni and use code DopeChick30 to receive 30% off your services. “ Catch flights, Not feelings” is now available for your listening pleasure. Remember to subscribe, download, leave a comment, rate this podcast and SHARE. xo- Candi HussleEngineered by Evans Location: Patchwerk Studio Atlanta, GA Follow On Social MediaInstagram: @DopeChickWithAmbitionTwitter: @DCWAPodcas
Kate interviews her Milton Hershey School classmate Deesha Dyer. Deesha Dyer is the Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm. Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community organizer, and sought-after keynote speaker. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her journey began at a community college and led to her role as social secretary for the Obama White House. Dyer worked with the President and First Lady to plan and arrange all official and personal events hosted at the White House. Dyer is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. Additionally, she oversees Black Girl 44, a scholarship fund for young black women seeking internships in Washington, D.C., and the Deesha Dyer Second Chance Scholarship at the Community College of Philadelphia. Her work has led to her being named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world and the Root's most influential African-Americans. She has also been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and in 2022, Deesha was awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Travel journalist Jeff Jenkins didn't step foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but once he did, he started living by his mantra "life begins where your comfort zone ends." His mission is to inspire those who look like him to travel without fear and push past their perceived limitations to experience everything the world has to offer. Never Say Never follows Jeff as he travels the world testing the limits of his physical abilities -- from attempting to climb 70-foot mountain faces, to rafting class 5 rapids, to sailing in a windstorm at the end of the world. Throughout his global odyssey Jeff makes deep connections with locals and learns not just about the world, but also about himself.Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning Travel/ Food Journalist, speaker, podcast host, and Influencer based out of Austin, Texas. Jeff most recently is proud to add travel documentarian to his list of adventures as he stars in a show that explores diverse cultures, locations and overcoming fears, backed by National Geographic.In the summer of 2002, Jeff got on his first plane and started his journey as a camp counselor on American Military bases around the world through the program, Camp Adventure. He continued this work for six summers exploring new places, cultures and creating a love for adventure.Jeff knew he wanted to blog about traveling, it was then that he found, or rather didn't find Fat Black Men represented, with that, Chubby Diaries was born. Since starting Chubby Diaries in 2017, Jeff has added a podcast, Chubby Diaries Annual Travel Awards, and most recently a campaign to give people in his community financial access to passports. He has been featured in Forbes, New York Times, Washington Post, Google, Travel Noire, Essence, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Texas Monthly, Outdoor Retailers, and The Points Guy. Jeff was most recently named one of Travel + Leisure's 50 Notable People in travel. Jeff is currently working on multiple projects and is excited for the National Geographic show to launch. Continuing his work and mission to “Redefine what it looks like to travel.”
Travel journalist Jeff Jenkins didn't step foot on a plane until he was 20 years old, but once he did, he started living by his mantra "life begins where your comfort zone ends." His mission is to inspire those who look like him to travel without fear and push past their perceived limitations to experience everything the world has to offer. Never Say Never follows Jeff as he travels the world testing the limits of his physical abilities -- from attempting to climb 70-foot mountain faces, to rafting class 5 rapids, to sailing in a windstorm at the end of the world. Throughout his global odyssey Jeff makes deep connections with locals and learns not just about the world, but also about himself.Jeff Jenkins is an award-winning Travel/ Food Journalist, speaker, podcast host, and Influencer based out of Austin, Texas. Jeff most recently is proud to add travel documentarian to his list of adventures as he stars in a show that explores diverse cultures, locations and overcoming fears, backed by National Geographic.In the summer of 2002, Jeff got on his first plane and started his journey as a camp counselor on American Military bases around the world through the program, Camp Adventure. He continued this work for six summers exploring new places, cultures and creating a love for adventure.Jeff knew he wanted to blog about traveling, it was then that he found, or rather didn't find Fat Black Men represented, with that, Chubby Diaries was born. Since starting Chubby Diaries in 2017, Jeff has added a podcast, Chubby Diaries Annual Travel Awards, and most recently a campaign to give people in his community financial access to passports. He has been featured in Forbes, New York Times, Washington Post, Google, Travel Noire, Essence, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Texas Monthly, Outdoor Retailers, and The Points Guy. Jeff was most recently named one of Travel + Leisure's 50 Notable People in travel. Jeff is currently working on multiple projects and is excited for the National Geographic show to launch. Continuing his work and mission to “Redefine what it looks like to travel.”
Zoe Smith is a British-Grenadian entrepreneur and former journalist, founder, and creator of the Exodus Collective. She is a self-described repat to Grenada and wants to make it easier for people to move to the Caribbean. "She founded the Exodus Collective as a platform to inspire people in the African Diaspora to relocate to the Caribbean and to help equip them with the knowledge the need to do so" (Travel Noire). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
For those of you who've been rocking with (A)Broad in Education for a while, you vividly remember Episode 43, A Romance Scam from Abroad. It was such a pivotal life experience that I shared the story publicly, even in an article with Travel Noire. Part of that experience was connecting with other women about their relationships abroad and I mentioned before that the previous episodes were recorded in 2021. Well, it's been three years post-scam, and two years post-recording, so I decided to reach out to Nichole @thesoulfulexpat for a semi-quick check in to discuss how things have changed about relationships abroad, how they've remained the same, and even evolved. Her idea about showing up for ourselves and learning to become our own relationship gurus is golden and you'll definitely appreciate it listening about it in this conversation. Connect with Nicole on Instagram: @thesoulfulexpatWant to continue this conversation? Subscribe to the (A)Broad in Education newsletter. SUPPORT US: Want to Contribute to (A)Broad in Education?1. Subscribe: Hit the subscribe button on whichever platform you listen to your favorite podcasts!2. Share an episode: Like what you're listening to? Got someone in mind who might like it too? It literally takes a second to click and send. Listenership helps with sponsorship and with sponsorship, we all win!3. Leave a Review: Right on your podcast app or over on Twitter or Instagram, tell me what you think. What's on your mind?4. Leave a donation: Think of a donation as a virtual “round of applause!” Zelle: tlsmith15@gmail.comPaypal: @tiffanysmith0315
In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Shay Sane, Founder and Executive Director of Black Girls On The Go, Inc. ®, an innovative wellness brand for ambitious, conscious, dynamic, trailblazing, Strong Black Women (SBW) to Live in Wellness, Exuberance & Happiness™. Their mission is to help women prioritize their mental health through advocacy work, conferences, facilitating seminars, delivering training and workshops, and facilitating Therapeutic Travel Experiences aka (TTraVsperiences®). After being diagnosed with high-functioning major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and epilepsy, Shay became a Mental Health Advocate. She is currently in training to become a Facilitator with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and is also a Brand Ambassador for Invisible Disabilities. Her work of creating an outlet for black women to heal has been featured in Black Enterprise, Rolling Out, Travel Noire, Madame Noire, and Work Your Business Magazine, and she was selected to participate in Facebook's Leadership Summit. To date, Shay has amassed a tribe of over 30,000 women who desire to heal and build sisterly bonds through travel. In the episode, Christine and Shay discuss:How her personal journey has inspired the community and experiences she creates for black women to heal through travelTherapeutic travel experiencesThe increased need for more mental health support in recent yearsGetting out of the box when creating your businessHow women can create communities of support in their affinity spacesUpcoming events by Black Girls On The Go, Inc. ®Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Shay Sane.
Dive into thought-provoking conversations with successful business leader Zim Flores as she shares unconventional strategies of learning how to embrace creative thinking to seize unique opportunities in the marketplace. Expand your mind and transform your business journey as you find your bandwidth to dream. Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment. Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee who has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, ELLE, Glamour, The Nation, Essence, and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism. We cannot wait to see you all at the Unashamedly You conference this September 22 and 23rd. If you've not yet- make sure you grab your conference ticket at https://www.unashamedlyyou.com/event-details/unashamedly-you-conference (https://www.unashamedlyyou.com/event-details/unashamedly-you-conference) Come ready for a full day of sessions sure to leave you
Chrishan Wright is the founder of Blaxit Global, a platform dedicated to empowering and inspiring members of the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad. Chrishan is also the host and producer of the Blaxit Global podcast. Since its launch, Blaxit Global has been featured in numerous media outlets including The New York Times, Huffpost, Travel Noire, InStyle Magazine, The Miami Times, PBS, The Houston Chronicle, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, Condé Nast Traveler, Bloomberg Business and Ebony Magazine. Chrishan is a multiple award-winning digital marketing expert. She's received several prestigious industry awards including the 2019 Gold ARF David Ogilvy Award for the Advil PM Dance Campaign, and the “40 Under Forty” award from The Network Journal magazine. Chrishan earned her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees from SUNY Albany, and a Mini-MBA in Digital Marketing from Rutgers University. She is a mom of two and plans to move to Portugal in 2023. To follow Chrishan's journey and the work of Blaxit Global, visit our website www.blaxitglobal.com or join our private community Blaxit Global Passport - https://blaxit-global-passport.mn.co/ Instagram - https//www.instagram.com/blaxitglobal YouTube - / blaxitglobal Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blaxitglobal Listen to the Blaxit Global podcast on all major podcast platforms. Grab your free Move Abroad Starter Kit - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60f728... Blaxit Global Move Abroad Course - https://chrishanwright.thrivecart.com... - Thank you for taking some time to listen to this episode and for leaving your constructive feedback. The success of our show and the promotion of mental health in underrepresented and global communities depends on your support. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, @aspire_counselingwell, and if you are interested in receiving more relevant mental health information, visit www.aspirecounselingwell.com and subscribe to our newsletter to join our community. You can also follow us on Instagram at our new account, @blackexpatexperience and on Twitter at @blackexpatlives, and lastly, the show is now available on the following podcast platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google, and Spotify. Please subscribe, like, share, and rate the show! Be well and remember to prioritize your mental health today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackexpatexperience/message
Niqua, Journeyer and founder of Financially Winning and Traveling With Niqua, joins the Journey to Launch podcast to share how she paid off $21,000 of student loan debt while balancing a full time job and traveling the world. Her inspiring debt payoff story and her captivating travel experiences earned her recognition in Travel Noire. She's been to over 30 countries and 30 states and helps others travel more with tips, hacks and strategies. In this episode, you'll learn more about: Practical tips on maximizing PTO, remote working, and benefits so you can travel throughout the year How Niqua's upbringing influenced her decision to pay off $21,000 of student loan debt The best free and cheap travel deals Niqua has scored because of credit card travel hacking Traveling tips and tricks: apps to use internationally, reducing phone bills while abroad, travel strategies you may not have thought of + more Other Links Mentioned in episode: How One Black Woman Conquered 21K Of Student Loan Debt In 11 Months, While Traveling The Traveling Child The Mom Trotter Airalo Travel.State.Gov CBP Mobile Passport Control Check out my new personal website here. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Niqua: Traveling with Niqua Website Its Financially Winning Website Instagram:@FinanciallyWinning Instagram:@TravelingWithNiqua Facebook:@FinanciallyWinning Facebook:@TravelingWithNiqua Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide
Rafael Peña is a travel expert and contributing journalist for Travel Noire. In this episode, we talk about the best hospitality he's experienced, hotels vs short-term rentals, culture, storytelling and more.See Rafael's work:Meet the Two Black Hoteliers Changing the Hospitality IndustryNBA Star Reggie Bullock Purchases Private Island In BelizeFirst Look At The Four Seasons Private Residence In Los AngelesConnect with Rafael: LinkedInInstagramTwitter What did you think about this episode? Join the Hospitality Daily community on LinkedIn and share your thoughts. If you care about hospitality, check out the Masters of Moments podcast where Jake Wurzak interviews top leaders in hospitality. His conversations with Bashar Wali and Matt Marquis are a great place to start, but also check out his solo episodes such as how he underwrites investment deals and a deep dive into GP fees you know about. Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands
A reckoning that most media companies contend with, Blavity Inc has started the revenue diversification efforts of moving from a display advertising-first business model to include more reader revenue options, like commerce. To help with the transition, Melody Brown was hired as Blavity Inc's new associate vp of consumer media in Sept. 2022 from Travel + Leisure to help with the construction of this revenue stream, including launching a new home interior brand “Home & Texture.” But the push into commerce doesn't stop there. Brown said on the latest episode of the Digiday Podcast that the company's lifestyle brand 21Ninety and travel title Travel Noire were both also pivoting to a commerce-first business model to both bring in a new revenue stream, but also to give readers more assistance from the content they're already reading. “We're shifting from display first advertising, because we've seen that the effectiveness of that form has really dropped. Readers and audiences are focused more on the content that they desire. The focus here is commerce-first, not display ad-first,” said Brown.
Called to share this beautiful interview with Thérèse Cator, who was interviewed at October 2022's Soul of Business Summit now named Ancestrally Rooted Business Summit. We met when I guided a hypnosis healing at a Leadership retreat over 9 years ago- and I've been celebrating her from the sidelines so time to highlight her Ancestors and powerful work in the world! Thérèse shares her renewed conscious connection occurred during her dad's crossing over a decade and her journey of breaking up with white spirituality. * Divesting from white spirituality * Rooting into her family's sacred medicine * Being aware of the medicine and learning to embody it * How we may ignore Soul gifts and talents because it's so normal for us * What does the process of embodiment look like * Acknowledging trauma and giving ourselves time to heal * We all get to eat with Radical Leadership * What is Radical Generosity? * Version of leadership for BIPOC is often about sacrifice * Alchemizing Trauma * How do we do we step into Revolutionary Leadership * How it begins with the body and land- the points of severance Thérèse is going LIVE today! February 3, 2023 on IG LIVE Find me: @embodiedblackgirl 2:15pm EST Connect: https://embodiedblackgirl.com https://theresecator.com BIO: Thérèse Cator Thérèse Cator (she/her/hers) is the founder of Embodied Black Girl is a global community that centers the healing and liberation of Black women, femmes and non-binary beings across the diaspora. She's also a mother, a leadership coach with over 13 years of experience, a Somatics practitioner and educator, an anti-oppression facilitator, an artist and a healer from a deep lineage of medicine people and revolutionaries. Over the years, Thérèse has worked with thousands of people from all backgrounds and her work has been featured in publications such as Essence, Forbes, Travel Noire and Jezebel. Thérèse's work exists in the world to support Black women and femmes to untether from somatized colonial violence and unearth their deepest expression of embodied healing and leadership. This is about decolonization, reclamation and mobilization to weave the new world.
While media companies from CNN to Buzzfeed have faced layoffs, one digital network focused on Black millennials has continued to forge ahead. Morgan DeBaun, CEO of Blavity, which reaches some 100 million users through brands like Travel Noire and Afrotech, has defied the odds — repeatedly. Morgan's experience offers lessons about financial discipline and focused patience, as well as the untapped value in multicultural consumers. An adviser to big companies like American Airlines and an advocate for the Black tech community, Morgan illuminates how openness and opportunity reinforce each other, for enterprises at all scales.Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Adventurer and author Zim Flores went from living on a shoestring budget to building multiple successful niche businesses. In her conversation with Ashley, Zim confesses that even as children, she and her brother were like “little grown adult kids.” She kept cultivating an independent spirit as she explored many career paths. From the university biology lab where she cloned a gene, to her experience living full-time in India, Zim discovered a talent for diving into adventure which evolved through travel and entrepreneurship. The savvy business mind launched a boutique travel agency, Travel Noire, cultivated from her observation that “people who look like me are often the ones that are traveled to, but we're not the travelers.” She has since stepped away from Travel Noire to expand her business ventures elsewhere, and learned that becoming financially free meant “being able to own your time.” Now Zim shares her experiences to advise others on creating generational wealth for themselves and their families.
Yo Quiero Dinero: A Personal Finance Podcast For the Modern Latina
Episode 172 talks about how to pursue semi-retirement, featuring Kassandra Dasent, Holistic Wealth Advocate. Listen now!Kassandra Dasent is a holistic wealth advocate and a thought leader in the personal finance space, certified project manager (PMP/CSM), certified commercial credit analyst (GCC), and certified financial education instructor (CFEI).She is also an accomplished singer-songwriter and has performed as a solo artist and as a vocalist in festivals from Mali to Montreux, as well as in galas, television shows and concerts, including with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil. She has also co-written and collaborated on numerous tracks for other artists. Kassandra appeared as a singer in several feature films, the most recent being “I'm Not There”, a musical biopic of Bob Dylan.Kassandra has been featured in numerous media outlets including Grammy.com, Forbes, US News & World Report, Business Insider, Fast Company, Travel Noire, Thrive Global, Yahoo! Finance and News, and Glamour. A twice immigrant, and fluent in French, Kassandra was born in Trinidad, West Indies, raised in Montreal, Qc, Canada, and currently lives in Florida.You can follow Kassandra on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube.For full episode show notes, visit here.Loving this episode? Leave us a review if you're listening on Apple podcasts and be sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube!Until next time, stay empowered, stay inspired and #staypoderosa ✨WANT TO KICKSTART YOUR FINANCIAL JOURNEY?Download our FREE 14-page guide covering all the topics you need to start making your dinero moves. Visit here. From money mindset, to budget basics, we've got you covered. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/YoQuieroDinero. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet Rukiya McNair! She is a mom, an artist, an entrepreneur, and a YouTuber who shares her travels abroad. She and her family have lived in Thailand, Indonesia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana. She's been featured in stories by HGTV, the New York Post, BBC, and Travel Noire. By sharing her story she aims to inspire Black people to harness their creativity and intuition and fulfill their dreams of living abroad and traveling the world. Enjoy! Connect with Rukiya McNair: IG: @melanin_migration Website: MelaninMigration.com YouTube.com/MelaninMigration Theme Song: EMOTION by MuhTeyOh. BLOG: Episode Notes. Follow the show on all social media platforms @josiahsvoicepod. This episode is sponsored by Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. HTTP://anchor.fm/app. Listen to this episode at www.newsly.me or download the app on IOS or ANDROID. For a Free 1 Month subscription use my PROMO CODE: J0S1AHV01CE. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
This week we interviewed Shakeemah who has travelled to well over 50 countries solo and enjoys empowering and equipping women with tools to start their own travel journey around the world. She has been featured in Essence, Forbes, Business Insider, USA Today, The Washington Post, Pop Sugar, and Travel Noire. She also started Travel Like a Bawse and created several courses where she teaches women how to master solo travel safely and confidently without draining their bank account!! Listen
Niqua of @travelingwithniqua is a travel blogger originally from the Virgin Islands. Her travel platform is focused on helping individuals travel more, by sharing budget travel tips, travel tricks and strategies! She has been featured on Travel Noire and has traveled to over 20 countries and 27 states and is currently on a journey to travel to all 50 states. In this episode, Niqua and I discuss how to visit the Virgin Islands on points, the best airline routes, points hotels, excursions, and more! I had the chance to visit the British Virgin Islands myself during a press trip with Bilt last year, and the islands are absolutely incredible! In case you haven't heard of Bilt, I'm a senior advisor for them and their product makes it easy to earn points on rent without having to pay any fees. They can wire your landlord an ACH payment or mail a physical check, and the points you earn can be transferred to partners like American Airlines, United, Hyatt, and more! Also, while having the Bilt card can help you earn points much faster, you can also earn a lot of free points by completing different challenges in the Bilt app even if you don't have the card! If you are interested in supporting this show when you apply for your next card, check out geobreezetravel.com/cards Bilt card: https://www.biltrewards.com/card/referral/JULIA-ZUACK?utm_source=inf&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=Julia-Menez&APP_SOURCE=partner_paid_marketing&lang=en&locale=en_US&sub_channel=Digital&vendor_code=BL Download App in the Air at: https://links.appintheair.mobi/geobreezetravel You can find Niqua at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelingwithniqua YouTube: www.youtube.com/travelingwithniqua You can find Julia at: Website: https://www.geobreezetravel.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Credit card links: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/cards Masterclasses: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/hangouts Patreon to access recordings of masterclasses: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Award travel coaching call: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/calendly Sign up for the newsletter and get exclusive access to sign up for free coaching calls: https://www.geobreezetravel.com/free-coaching Geobreeze Travel is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites, such as milevalue .com. This compensation may impact how and where links appear on this site. This site does not include all financial companies or all available financial offers. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress .com to learn more.
Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote in Travel Noire, about almost being deported from Argentina. The article was very interesting and I wanted to speak with him about the way he had moved abroad, wherein he lived like a local, which made his experience more enjoyable. Travel Noire travel writer Rafael has moved back to America to be near family and plan his future with his fiancée, specifically he moved to Atlanta, a city that has plenty of food options and good people. The city has a balance of city life and suburban life, making it the perfect place to settle down. With its many cultural attractions and its diverse population, Atlanta is a city that has something for everyone. And although it's wonderful that Rafael is happy to be there, for a while, in America he felt like he was existing, working in corporate America, instead of living and he had an overwhelming desire to travel. So Rafael decided to move abroad for a short while and travel. He and his fiancée planned for months, they had both dreamed of seeing the world and knew they didn't want to do it under the confines of a traditional 9-5. So they took the leap, handed in their resignations, and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They've seen more of the world than they imagined and are excited to continue seeing it together in years to come. February 2019 marked a turning point in their life, they decided to take a leap of faith and travel to Bangkok, Thailand. It was a decision that would change everything. In Bangkok, they started their lives over, exploring new careers and lifestyles. Rafael became a travel writer contributing to Travel Noire, documenting their experiences for the Travel Noire site. His partner became a teacher, helping Thai students learn English. They embraced Bangkok and found a new sense of freedom. They were no longer constrained by the expectations of society; instead, They were able to forge our path. And that is what moving abroad is all about. It is about breaking down barriers and embracing the unknown. The countries Rafael visited in his 3 years while living abroad were : Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Sicily, Greece, Portugal, and Argentina. To read the article written by Travel Noire travel writer Rafael, and read more fantastic articles in Travel Noire, clickhttps://travelnoire.com/traveler-story-that-time-i-almost-got-deported-during-a-worldwide-pandemic ( here). If you want to know more insider knowledge on living abroad like a local, tune in to episode 18 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast and hear more fromhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ ( Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael)!Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Support the podcast, donate, and keep the cool interviews with https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/study-in-the-netherlands-why-study-abroad/ (guests from around the world) going! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!)When you share the podcast, tag us as well: IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod https://www.facebook.com/groups/525591089170200 (JOIN THE ARE WE HOME YET PODCAST FACEBOOK COMMUNITY) ! Check out the https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/blog/ (blog )for more resources about living abroad, and buy handyhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/e-book/ ( moving and making a home abroad ebook guide), with a great moving abroad...
How do y'all get back into the swing of things after a vacay? This ep is a recap of an amazing Girls trip I took to St. Maarten with friends. We talk about our favorite parts of the vacation, being content with where you are in life, and the real on turning 40!--Patrice's IG: https://www.instagram.com/patricecameauCAMPspace's IG: https://www.instagram.com/campspacesKrissy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/kris_5_9Erica's IG: https://www.instagram.com/ericaakpanStacie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/__stacielynnTell us what you think: https://forms.gle/xAnDesNS3fRVz2Ma6SXM Mini Vlog: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cd8M2pbDGrY/Mompreneurs, true contentment is possible. Click here.Open your own content studio: https://www.campworkspace.com/franchiseBuzzsprout is the BEST podcast host!Wanna partner with me, let's talk: info@campworkspace.comSHARE THE EPISODE WITH A BIZ OWNER ** SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A COMMENT!
Travel Noire travel writer Rafael is this week's guest, he writes for a travel site that focuses on the experiences of Black travelers who travel the world. Travel Noire founder Zim Ugochukwu, created the site in 2013. Travel Noire has become a go-to resource for Black travelers seeking honest and relatable travel content. In addition to featuring travel stories and destination guides, Travel Noire offers a travel directory and travel deals. Its mission is to inspire people of color to travel more and to see the world as a source of opportunity.I read an article Rafael wrote in Travel Noire, about almost being deported from Argentina. The article was very interesting and I wanted to speak with him about the way he had moved abroad, wherein he lived like a local, which made his experience more enjoyable. Travel Noire travel writer Rafael has moved back to America to be near family and plan his future with his fiancée, specifically he moved to Atlanta, a city that has plenty of food options and good people. The city has a balance of city life and suburban life, making it the perfect place to settle down. With its many cultural attractions and its diverse population, Atlanta is a city that has something for everyone. And although it's wonderful that Rafael is happy to be there, for a while, in America he felt like he was existing, working in corporate America, instead of living and he had an overwhelming desire to travel. So Rafael decided to move abroad for a short while and travel. He and his fiancée planned for months, they had both dreamed of seeing the world and knew they didn't want to do it under the confines of a traditional 9-5. So they took the leap, handed in their resignations, and set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They've seen more of the world than they imagined and are excited to continue seeing it together in years to come. February 2019 marked a turning point in their life, they decided to take a leap of faith and travel to Bangkok, Thailand. It was a decision that would change everything. In Bangkok, they started their lives over, exploring new careers and lifestyles. Rafael became a travel writer contributing to Travel Noire, documenting their experiences for the Travel Noire site. His partner became a teacher, helping Thai students learn English. They embraced Bangkok and found a new sense of freedom. They were no longer constrained by the expectations of society; instead, They were able to forge our path. And that is what moving abroad is all about. It is about breaking down barriers and embracing the unknown. The countries Rafael visited in his 3 years while living abroad were : Thailand, Italy, Indonesia, Sicily, Greece, Portugal, and Argentina. To read the article written by Travel Noire travel writer Rafael, and read more fantastic articles in Travel Noire, clickhttps://travelnoire.com/traveler-story-that-time-i-almost-got-deported-during-a-worldwide-pandemic ( here). For more information about the dark period of history which Rafael mentioned in his interview, https://www.google.com.hk/search?q=argentina+history+black+people&oq=argentina+history+black+people&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l8j0i390.5875j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 (click here for resources.) If you want to know more insider knowledge on living abroad like a local, tune in to episode 18 of the Are We Home Yet Podcast and hear more fromhttps://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/guests/ ( Travel Noire Travel Writer Rafael)!Tune in every week for 2 new episodes with people from around the world! Support the podcast, donate, and keep the cool interviews with https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/study-in-the-netherlands-why-study-abroad/ (guests from around the world) going! https://arewehomeyetpodcast.com/podcasts/ (Subscribe, Download, Share, Rate, Review the podcast!) When you share the podcast, tag us as well: IG and FB : @arewehomeyetpodcast Twitter: @arewehomeyetpod...
This conversation with Raychelle Heath is part of CBAW's #UnitedAgainstSilence interview series. Find more information and Raychelle's workshop offerings, such as her twice monthly meditation workshops, at www.theraychelleheath.com, and you can listen to her podcast, Black Women in Wellness, by clicking this link: anchor.fm/bwiwinterviews Raychelle Heath is a poet, artist, teacher, yoga and meditation instructor, podcaster, and digital nomad. She holds a BA in languages from Winthrop University and an MFA in poetry from the University of South Carolina. While she primarily writes poetry, she considers herself a storyteller. She uses her poetry and her podcast to tell the multifaceted stories of black women in the world. She also explores her experiences with the culturally rich communities that she has encountered in her travels. Her work has been published by Travel Noire, Fourth Wave, Yellow Arrow Journal, The Brazen Collective, and Community Building Art Works. She currently works as curriculum director, sanctuary coach, and facilitator for the Unicorn Authors Club. She also regularly facilitates workshops for BIPOC Writing Party and The World We Want workshops. For more information about CBAW workshops visit www.cbaw.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cbaw/support
From cloning a gene to investigate cardiovascular genetic disorders to becoming the youngest precinct judge for the state of North Carolina to founding a massively successful boutique travel company, Zim Flores (nee Ugochukwu) is a force to be reckoned with! Join us today as we dive into Zim's past, present and future. We start the discussion with the achievement that she feels most proud of (the answer will surprise you!), and the breakthrough that she had when she sold Travel Noire. We dive into the challenge of separating yourself from your business as an entrepreneur, and why the Travel Noire experience was founded on the idea of creating tension. Zim also tells us how she came to appreciate tension during travel, and she shares some of the successes and failures in her career. As a woman of God, we learn how His Plan saved Zim in terms of timing, and how she is incorporating her faith in her next venture. We wrap up with why it's so key to take a break from creating, and how Zim is using this time to be present. So, for all this and so much more, press "Play" now!Key Points From This Episode:Why cloning a gene is the achievement Zim is most proud of!The breakthrough that selling Travel Noire lead Zim to. How Zim came to terms with letting go of a company that she founded her identity on.Why tension is something to strive for.What led Zim to appreciate tension, and how she engineered it as part of the Travel Noire experience. A few examples of tension successes and failures. Letting go of your company: why leaving was a blessing in disguise. How Zim came to terms with God's plan for her, and the wonder of the timing. Taking time out from creating, and Zim's advice on being present. Zim's latest adventures: from Glory Road to Morning Assembly, and what's to come!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Zim Flores on LinkedInZim FloresTravel NoireReach RecordsPortrait CoffeeStanford d.schoolJeremy Utley Marcus Hollinger
Niqua is the founder of Financially Winning and she completed her debt-free journey, tackling $21K of student loan debt, in 11 months. Originally from the Virgin Islands, Niqua uses her brand to focus on providing resources and tips to help individuals win with their finances. Niqua provides personalized coaching sessions to help each client create a financial action plan to improve their overall financial wellness and build wealth. Niqua is also a travel blogger and was featured in Travel Noire, where she shared her inspiring debt payoff story and travel experiences she had while she paid off her debt. Niqua has traveled to 20+ countries and 26 states. Her travel platform, traveling with Niqua, shares travel tips, hacks, and strategies. In this episode you'll learn: The steps Niqua took to pay of debt in 11 months How Niqua was able to travel while paying off debt Actionable travel tips and hacks Connect with Niqua: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/financiallywinning Traveling With Niqua www.youtube.com/travelingwithniqua www.Instagram.com/travelingwithniqua http://www.instagram.com/travelingwithniqua Connect with us: Instagram: @richbyintention Twitter: @richbyintention Get our FREE cheat sheet to get on the same page about money with your partner, Click Here.
#TravelingWhileBlackInSeattle - In this episode of Traveling While Black in Seattle when the Love's tell us all about the iconic historical figure and pioneer, George Bush of Tumwater, WA. Bush was a black man who was one of the first to settle in Washington State and the first black man to own land in Evergreen State. Be sure to check our interactive map if you're visiting Seattle at www.travelingwhileblackseattle.com #WWConverge #BlackMediaMatters #BlackTravel #TravelNoire #BlackSeattle #BlackInSeattle
Cinneah El-Amin (pronounced: sin-ee-ah el-ah-meen) is the creator of Flynanced, an online platform that teaches ambitious 9-5 women how to make travel a financial priority so that we can build wealth AND claim the lifestyles we want RIGHT NOW without shame. Since 2020, Flynanced has grown into a sought-after money and travel advice platform with over 50,000 community members across social media.Fed up with her own challenges of living paycheck to paycheck and drowning in debt, Cinneah made the decision to become debt free in 2020 after paying off over $23,000 of credit card debt, personal loan and student loan debt in 12 months. She reached her first $100k net worth milestone in 2021 at 26 years old. She is an avid traveler, visiting 30 countries and previously living abroad in Tulum, Mexico. Cinneah works remotely as a product manager in NYC. Her story has been featured in prominent media like Travel Noire, Black Enterprise, The Points Guy, and CNBC. She is a graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University and Wake Forest University School of Business.Find us online!https://www.instagram.com/fly.nanced/https://twitter.com/flynancedhttps://www.tiktok.com/@flynancedhttps://www.instagram.com/chubbydiaries__/https://www.facebook.com/Chubbydiariestravelhttps://www.pinterest.com/chubbydiaries/_created/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEAMJe2-AwcKjE_iq1HMhzwWe'd like to offer a special thanks to Roy, our audio editor, for helping make this episode possible!
1. La prestigiosa revista de turismo Travel Noire reseñó un artículo de un estadounidense que vino a Puerto Rico y decidió quedarse a vivir aquí. Pero no es de los que viene sin pagar impuestos aprovechando el paraíso fiscal bajo las leyes 20 y 22. Hoy converso con Kamar Gore quien rechaza lo que hacen sus compatriotas a los que muchos aquí los llaman los nuevos colonizadores. No se puede perder esta entrevista. 2. Hoy terminamos el primer mes del 2022, hacemos un repaso de lo increíble que han sido estos 31 días del año. 3. Impune la violencia doméstica en la Policía. 4. Representante Lise Burgos con referido a Ética, confirma el presidente cameral, Tatito Hernández. Esto a raíz de las denuncias surgidas contra su exdirectora de oficina, Janise Santiago, por la celebración de la graduación de un colegio de su propiedad en la que se utilizaron recursos del Capitolio. 5. Gobernador Pedro Pierluisi ahora critica a su antiguos clientes: la Junta de Control Fiscal. 6. ¿Qué se sabe de la nueva versión de la variante ómicron, que se detectó en más de 40 países y podría ser 1,5 veces más infecciosa que su predecesora? Éstas y otras noticias, hoy En Blanco y Negro con Sandra. - - - Este programa se transmite por las siguientes emisoras, y por sus respectivas plataformas digitales, y aplicaciones para dispositivos Apple y Android: 1. Radio Grito 1200AM: Lares 2. Radio Grito 93.3 FM Aguadilla 3. X61 610 AM: Patillas y toda la zona sureste 4. X61 94.3 FM: Patillas-Guayama 5. WLRP 1460 AM Radio Raíces: La voz del Pepino en San Sebastián 6. Cadena WIAC - WYAC 930 AM: Cabo Rojo-Mayagüez 7. Cadena WIAC – WISA 1390 AM Isabela 8. Cadena WIAC - WIAC 740 AM: Área metropolitana 9. Mi Podcast: Anchor, SoundCloud y demás. https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto Redes Sociales: FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN · E-mail: Enblancoynegroconsandra@gmail.com · BLOG: http://enblancoynegromedia.blogspot.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sandrarodriguezcotto/support
Meet Yvonne! Yvonne attended IBWTJ in 2020 and 2021. She's a writer, leads epic retreats and is an all around dope lady to know. She describes herself as a dreamchaser, wordweaver, shapeshifter, wanderluster, and a storyteller. She just had her first travel writing piece published in Travel Noire in January 2022. Check her out! Join… Continue reading Meet Yvonne! Black Women Travel Conference | IBWTJ21✈ The post Meet Yvonne! Black Women Travel Conference | IBWTJ21✈ appeared first on Black Women Travel Podcast.
Today I am joined by one of my dear friends, Odelia Pyron. We walked down memory lane and discussed some challenges that we experienced together such as delayed plans. Our proven strategies helped us live like every day was a special occasion and we are grateful for this time in our lives. In this episode, we chat about the following:Pivoting our career dreams.Traveling and how it changed us.Enjoying our current season (Don't put your life on hold!)Questions to Ask Yourself Are you disappointed by delayed plans? How can you make the most of your current season?What things do you enjoy and why?Recommendations: 1. G Adventures: https://www.gadventures.com2. Travel Noire: https://travelnoire.comOur Podcast music was provided by The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.Check out this episode and more at Apple Podcast and Spotify
The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the racial wealth gap. Merriam-Webster defines a Griot as a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet, or musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition and is often seen as a leader due to their position as an advisor to royal personages. As a result of the former of these two functions, they are sometimes called a bard.As such, we tell the stories that others don't. Stories that we should share for growth, opportunity and understanding. Beyond that we talk about Finances. Specifically, how to become Financially literate, incorporating actionable steps and ultimately building generational wealth. So there you have it, The Financial Griot or TFG for short. You will be in for a treat. The hosts were able to amass over $2 Million in wealth in about 8 years and are on track to retire early. If you want the secrets; we will gladly share them since opportunity is abundant and Win-Win. Connect with TFG Crew: Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast @its_alaintaLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelusLawrence Delva-Gonzalez - Federal Auditor, Blogger and Tax Specialist @theneighborhoodfinanceguy
In honor of Black History month (yes, we're on CP time!) and because we are 4 black women who travel, this episode celebrates black culture, black cuisine, and black businesses to consider when traveling. Do you have some black-owned businesses we should visit when we're galavanting or travel tips to share? Let us know! Email us at info@gogtravels.com Travel Resources Highlighted in this Episode: Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html Black & Abroad: https://www.weareblackandabroad.com/aboutus Nomadness: https://www.nomadnesstv.com Soca Caribbean Yacht Charter: https://socayachtcharters.com/about-us/ Travel Noire: https://travelnoire.com/ Taste Makers: https://www.watchtastemakers.com/ Wind Collective: https://thewindcollective.com/About-us1 Carnival Jumpers: http://www.carnivaljumpers.com Good Eats! Black Restaurant Week: https://blackrestaurantweeks.com/ 2021 best of Black owned food businesses by State: https://www.travelandleisure.com/food-drink/restaurants/black-owned-restaurants-businesses-yelp Cane - Washington, DC: https://www.cane-dc.com/menu/ Love That Spice, Highland Park, IL: https://www.lovethatspice.com Follow us across social media sites @GOGTravels everywhere you're social on the web.