3 RECS ON TRAVEL, CULTURE & LIFE BEYOND BORDERS

I’m heading to Washington, DC today for a week of Palestine solidarity events.  If you’re in town or planning to pull up, shoot me reply to this email so we can plan to link up!   -Matt

Meet Me at Black Travel Summit in Milwaukee on October 15-18, 2026 to celebrate Black culture in travel with speakers, workshops, films, and amazing parties!  This is one of my favorite travel events of the year and a bunch of Maverick Show guests will be there too!  Get 10% off your ticket with code “Maverick”. See all the details and grab your ticket. 

Visit South Korea with the Hybrid Tours for an unparalleled experience and insight into South Korean culture and history. South Korea’s story is layered: shaped by a history of kingdoms, Japanese colonisation, a war that never officially ended, and people who rebuilt everything from nothing to become a global force in technology, cinema, and culture. This trip is led by Hira Aftab (eps 317 and 318) and you won’t just visit South Korea, you’ll understand its history, heritage, and culture. Register here and use the code “MaverickNow” for $300 off.

Meet the Black Travel Summit Team, Hosts, and Speakers. I just created this playlist featuring Maverick Show interviews with upcoming speakers at the 2026 Black Travel Summit as well as this year’s host.  It also includes interviews with the BTS founder, team members and speakers from years past.  This playlist includes over 30 Maverick Show episodes with incredible guests from across the African diaspora who share stories of living abroad, long-term travel, and moving between cultures. These conversations explore the nuances of Black identity abroad and the realities of building community and finding belonging around the world. How many have you heard?  Listen on Spotify or Listen on the Website (and see some fun pics  🙂

Lauren Gay joins Matt for a wide-ranging conversation about the experiences that shaped her into the Outdoorsy Diva. She shares how chasing waterfalls with her son helped ignite her passion for outdoor recreation and how a pivotal trip to the Azores gave her a new vision for her life. Lauren tells stories of swimming with whale sharks in Mexico, encountering incredible wildlife in the Galápagos, exploring the landscapes of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, dog mushing through Arctic Norway, witnessing the northern lights after a decade of trying, watching a whale breach in Alaska, and experiencing a profound sense of connection while visiting Zimbabwe. Listen on your favorite platform.

It would really mean a lot to me if you could leave an honest rating and review for the podcast. I read every one personally and it really helps out the show. Thank you!

Send me a DM on Instagram @maverickshowpod. I read and respond to all of them personally and woud love to hear from you!  Or just reply to this email and I’ll read that too.  -Matt

Affiliate Disclosure: The Maverick Show may receive compensation when you purchase through some of the links in this newsletter, at no additional cost to you—and it’s a great way to support the show!

Unsubscribe from The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter