Karisma Shackelford takes us on her journey growing up in Los Angeles, developing her desire to travel internationally, and creating her entrepreneurial path. She talks about the importance of mindset in overcoming obstacles, changing life around, and achieving goals. Karisma shares her experience “world schooling” her son across 15 countries, and reflects on the impact it has had on him. She tells stories from their month in India together and reflects on many of the lessons learned. Karisma then talks about organizing a series of events called: “Moving Forward: An Anti-Racist Town Hall for the Travel Industry” and reflects on the powerful conversations and outcomes of those events. She then talks about founding the “Color Me World” Community for Black and Brown travelers, and how it includes virtual content, expert trainings, social networking, and group travel opportunities. Karisma reflects on what travel means to her and then offers tips on how we can be more socially conscious travelers as well as more eco-friendly travelers. She then gives tips for Black and Brown world travelers, as well as her tips on how white travelers can be better allies. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #137: Color Me World, Anti-Racism in the Travel Industry, and World Schooling Her Son in 15 Countries with Karisma Shackelford
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About the Guest
Karisma Shackelford
Karisma Shackelford is an African-American world traveler, entrepreneur, business coach and founder of Color Me World—a global travel, lifestyle and empowerment community primarily for Black and Brown world travelers. The Color Me World community represents the underrepresented traveler of color demographic and is made up of over 10,000 trend setters, innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, influencers and change makers, all with a passion to unplug from the norm and elevate their mindset, health, wealth, power, and freedom. Color Me World also hosts group trips, retreats and events that immerse it’s members in culture, adventure, spirituality, wellness, creativity and giving back. Born in Los Angeles, California, Karisma has been to over 35 countries, including world-schooling her son in 15 of those countries. Karisma also organized “Moving Forward: an Anti Racist Town Hall for the Travel Industry”, a series focused on solutions-oriented dialogue for Black creators, allies, and brands to discuss actionable steps to foster anti-racism in the travel industry. Featured in Forbes and named a “change maker” by Business Insider Magazine, Karisma is committed to inspiring today’s generation to cultivate a conscious life filled with true freedom, purpose, and fun.
What You'll Learn
- The powerful impact of world schooling your kids
- How and why to join communities of Black and Brown world travelers
- How white travelers can be better allies and support anti-racism in the travel industry
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- Sedona, Arizona
- Beverly Hills
- Costa Rica
- Santa Barbara, California
- Los Angeles, California
- Dubai
- Hawaii
- India
- Lake Tahoe
- Louisiana
- New York City
- Oakland
- Paris
- Thailand
- Turkey
- West Africa
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[3:36] Matt and Karisma talk about the Los Angeles
[5:33] Karisma’s Cultural Background and Universal Political Principles
[11:35] Her Early Interest in World Travel
[14:11] Karisma’s Entrepreneurial Journey
[15:57] The #1 Obstacle Karisma Helps Her Coaching Clients Overcome
[18:39] “World Schooling” Her Son in 15 Countries
[22:53] Karisma’s Destination Selection
[24:05] Traveling Through India for a Month with her Son
[27:56] Karisma’s Travel Cadence and Duration
[29:20] The Impact of “World Schooling” on Her Son
[30:45] Moving Forward: An Anti-Racist Town Hall for the Travel Industry
[36:45] Founding the “Color Me World” Community
[40:32] Tips for Being a More Conscious Traveler
[43:37] Tips for Being a More Eco-Friendly World Traveler
[45:37] What Travel Means to Karisma
[47:29] Tips for Black and Brown World Travelers
[48:40] Tips for How White Travelers Can Be Better Allies
[51:38] The Lightning Round
- #1 Book Karisma Recommends
- #1 Travel Hack
- #1 Piece of Advice Karisma Would Give to Her 18 Year Old Self
- Top 3 Favorite Travel Destinations
- Top 3 Bucket List Destinations
[55:35] Karisma’s Top 5 Hip Hop MCs of all time
- What Hip Hop Means to Karisma
- Why She Has an Affinity for East Coast Hip Hop
[1:02:12] Contact and Follow Karisma
About the Guest
Karisma Shackelford
Karisma Shackelford is an African-American world traveler, entrepreneur, business coach and founder of Color Me World—a global travel, lifestyle and empowerment community primarily for Black and Brown world travelers. The Color Me World community represents the underrepresented traveler of color demographic and is made up of over 10,000 trend setters, innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, influencers and change makers, all with a passion to unplug from the norm and elevate their mindset, health, wealth, power, and freedom. Color Me World also hosts group trips, retreats and events that immerse it’s members in culture, adventure, spirituality, wellness, creativity and giving back. Born in Los Angeles, California, Karisma has been to over 35 countries, including world-schooling her son in 15 of those countries. Karisma also organized “Moving Forward: an Anti Racist Town Hall for the Travel Industry”, a series focused on solutions-oriented dialogue for Black creators, allies, and brands to discuss actionable steps to foster anti-racism in the travel industry. Featured in Forbes and named a “change maker” by Business Insider Magazine, Karisma is committed to inspiring today’s generation to cultivate a conscious life filled with true freedom, purpose, and fun.
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