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284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene

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    Episode #284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene

    Hosted by Matt Bowles

    284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene

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      Episode Summary

      Learn about growing up as a Palestinian-American, traveling to Gaza as a kid, and how you can help stop the genocide. Rasha joins Matt from Dahab, Egypt, and starts by sharing what she loves about Egypt.  Rasha then talks about her parents’ experience growing up in Palestine and immigrating to the U.S.. She then reflects on growing up in Detroit in the post-9/11 era, taking trips back to Gaza as a kid, and her connection with the Black community and hip-hop culture in Detroit.  Rasha then talks about her passion for riding motorcycles and how she has incorporated that into her travels.  She then talks about her career trajectory, entrepreneurial journey, path to becoming a digital nomad, and building the ‘Roam with Rasha’ brand.  Next, she gives budget travel tips and reflects on the impact travel has had on her.  Finally, Rasha talks about the experience of her relatives in Gaza during the genocide and shares ways you can help to stop the genocide.

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      Rasha Mediene

      Rasha Mediene is a Palestinian-American digital nomad.  Born in Detroit, Michigan to a Palestinian immigrant family from Gaza, she is now a content creator, author, actor, motorcycle rider, and fully-remote serial entrepreneur who travels the world with no base.

      What You'll Learn
      • Rasha’s Experience Growing up in a Palestinian-American Immigrant Home
      • How to Create a Path to Location Independent Entrepreneurship
      • How You Can Help Stop the Genocide in Palestine
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      Time Stamped Show Notes

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      [2:24] Introducing Rasha Mediene

      [3:14] What Rasha loves about Egypt

      [5:12] Rasha’s Family Growing up in Palestine and Immigrating to the U.S.

      [7:51] Traveling Back to Gaza as a Kid

      [9:56] Growing up in Detroit in the Post 9-11 Era

      [11:45] Rasha’s Connection with the Black Community and Hip Hop Culture

      [13:22] Rasha’s Passion for Riding Motorcycles

      [15:51] Motorcycle Rally for Palestine in LA

      [17:12] Incorporating Motorcycle Riding into Her World Travels

      [19:01] Career Path Moving to New York and California

      [26:19] Acting and Entrepreneurial Journey in L.A.

      [30:48] Path to Location Independence

      [33:10] Roam with Rasha

      [35:29] Budget Travel Tips

      [39:07] The Impact Travel Has Had on Rasha

      [40:25] Rasha’s Family’s Experience During the Genocide in Gaza

      [43:36] How People Can Help to Stop the Genocide

      [46:23] How to Read Rasha’s Book and Follow Her

      [47:28] The Lightning Round

      [51:35] How to Connect with Rasha

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