Audible "Eat, Pray, Love" remixed with Old Bay and shea butter. Serving up arts, culture and spirituality conversations through a travel lens. Lifting up and learning from global changemakers especially from throughout the African diaspora. Delivering audio postcards from various corners of the world.
Steve Rosa shares reflections on queer identity, cultural context, and the power of dance as a form of self-expression while traveling, highlighting the value of stillness and connection in enriching personal growth in this interview with Janna A Zinzi.
29 May 2025
Documenting the Diaspora: Courtney Bowden of Black Expat Stories
Courtney Bowden of Black Expat Stories discusses the importance of storytelling and community in the Black expat experience, particularly in Mexico, during an interview with Janna A. Zinzi.
5 May 2025
#FindTaylorCasey: When A Loved One Goes Missing Abroad
Emily Williams discusses the disappearance of her friend Taylor Casey in the Bahamas, highlighting the challenges of international investigations and the impact of bias, in an interview with Janna Zinzi.
29 Apr 2025
Audio Postcard: Earth Day Meditation from Costa Rica
Janna A. Zinzi shares an audio postcard from Costa Rica, revealing the calming natural splendor and life lessons it offers during global uncertainty.
16 Apr 2025
Living Abroad as Liberation: Christine Job Is Flourishing in the Foreign
Christine Job of Flourish in the Foreign shares her transformative experience moving from Atlanta to Valencia, discussing migration, Black womanhood, and wellness, in an interview with Janna Zinzi.
1 Apr 2025
Breathe with Me: Kundalini Activation in Caribbean Costa Rica
Integrative somatic specialist Jameelah Nuriddin discusses the transformative power of Kundalini Activation, emphasizing ancestral wisdom and community healing in this interview with Janna, offering insights into emotional detoxification.
24 Feb 2025
Going Back to Cali...Colombia with Nyasha Franklin
Janna Zinzi interviews Nyasha Franklin about her journey from Harlem to Colombia, highlighting Afro tourism, cultural exchange, and supporting local communities through authentic travel experiences.
22 Jan 2025
Audio Postcard: Cap-Haitien, Haiti and the Citadelle
The host shares an audio postcard featuring music and interviews from a visit to Cap-Haitien, Haiti, exploring the Citadelle Laferrière and Haitian Revolution history.
19 Dec 2024
Travel for Wellness: Overcoming Burnout + Food as Medicine
Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Angel V. Shannon discusses integrative health with Janna Zinzi, exploring travel's impact on wellness and strategic life design, especially for individuals over 40, in this interview.
17 Dec 2024
Hot Take: Traveling with Food Allergies
The host shares personal experiences and advice regarding the challenges and safety measures involved in traveling with severe food allergies, aiming to raise awareness.
5 Dec 2024
Fight or Flight? Black Women Moving and Living Abroad
Host Janna Zinzi interviews Raychelle Heath and Twanna A. Hines about the considerations for Black women moving abroad and how to thrive in a new country.
2 Jun 2023
Indigenous Rights and Visiting Machu Picchu - Interview with Marinel M. De Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker
Marinel M. De Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker, discusses Indigenous Inca Trail porters' rights and conscious travel choices around Machu Picchu with the host in this interview.
9 Apr 2023
From New Orleans to Tanzania: Connecting the Diaspora Through Art
Ifátùmínínú Bamgbàlà Arẹ̀sà discusses connecting Black creatives across the Diaspora and the importance of safe spaces for artistic expression in this interview.
28 Oct 2022
Living Her Best Life in Oman - Nicole Brewer of ILuv2GlobeTrot
Nicole Brewer shares her experiences as a travel writer living in Oman, discussing international dating and the joys of being a traveling aunt, in an interview.
21 Sept 2022
Foodie Friends! - Interview with Dr. Nicole Caridad (@eatenpathnola)
Host Jaz interviews Dr. Nicole Caridad, a New Orleans food influencer, about Diaspora food connections and decolonizing travel through content creation, highlighting the importance of consistency.
21 Aug 2020
Ayibobo
Janna Zinzi interviews Riva Nyri Precil about destigmatizing Haiti and sharing the beauty of Haitian culture through folkloric dance, music, and art, highlighting their trip to study dance and connect with revolutionary spirit.
16 Jun 2020
What If Storytelling Is An Act of Revolution?
Entrepreneur Onikah Asamoa-Caesar discusses the revolutionary power of storytelling and her work carrying on the legacy of Black Wall Street in an interview.
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Steve Rosa
Courtney Bowden
Emily Williams
Christine Job
Jameelah Nuriddin
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16,480
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
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