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How to Travel More Responsibly, Impactfully, Sustainably and Ethically with Dr. Vincie Ho (Ep 160)

Learn how an anti-oppression lens can expose extractive tourism and help travelers make more empowering choices abroad. Dr. Vincie Ho takes...

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Founding “Hijabi Globetrotter” and Building a Travel Community for Adventurous Muslim Women with Kareemah Ashiru (Ep 159)

Hear how traditional family expectations shaped her path to solo travel, life abroad, and greater personal independence. Kareemah Ashiru talks about...

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Joshua Stephens on Being a Nomadic Writer: Reflections on Dislocation, World Travel, and James Baldwin (Ep 158)

Learn why he weaves politics into unexpected stories and the techniques he uses to write tighter, more powerful prose. Joshua Stephens...

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Pro-Democracy Protests in Thailand, Rising Fascism in the U.S., and the Anti-Austerity Uprising in Greece with Joshua Stephens (Ep 157)

Learn how conspiracy theories, class dynamics, and media blind spots can shape political movements across borders today. Joshua Stephens shares his...

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Anarchism, Zapatismo, and the Transformative Impact of Palestine Solidarity Work with Joshua Stephens (Ep 156)

Hear how direct action, punk culture, and organizing abroad shaped his understanding of power, politics, and change. Joshua Stephens shares the...

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Decolonizing Ourselves, Cultivating an Anti-Oppression Lens, And Living in the Hyphen with Justine Abigail Yu (Ep 155)

Hear how an inter-cultural relationship deepened her thinking about solidarity, allyship & storytelling across cultures. Justine Abigail Yu takes us on...

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Remote Year President Sam Pessin on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Building the World’s Largest Work-Travel Program (Ep 154)

Learn what building a global travel company taught him about hiring, remote culture, leadership, stress, and resilience. Sam Pessin talks about...

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Traveling the African Continent with Wazha Dube (Ep 153)

Learn how post-colonial power, local ownership, and allyship can shape more responsible travel choices across Africa. With his roots in Botswana...

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Diversity in Travel, Connecting the Global African Diaspora, and Creating the ABC Travel Green Book with Martinique Lewis (Ep 152)

Learn how Black travel history can guide safer trips, support Black-owned businesses, and challenge the travel industry. Martinique Lewis shares her...

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Sunken Forests, Bioluminescent Bays and Swinging Off the End of the World with Jen Ruiz (Ep 151)

Learn how she turned a passion for travel into multiple income streams while keeping local connection at the center. Jen Ruiz...

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