Join us on Instagram Live for bi-weekly digital sessions with a variety of Black travel influencers, travel industry professionals, and more as we discuss a variety of topics.

Topics include the Black experience in travel, ways to create and market your brand successfully, making a living while traveling, growing the Black travel industry, and more!

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February 14, 2021 -

More information coming soon!

Previous Sessions

April 5, 2020 -

On April 5th, we met with Cle Hunnigan, founder of Wind Collective, and discussed the following topics:

• How him and his team have made Wind Collective one of the most sought after Travel Groups
• Thoughts on COVID-19 and what this could mean for the Travel Industry
• How he is creating local opportunities in the Travel Industry
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-xU_eoJrEg/

April 19, 2020 -

On April 19th, we met with Romie Williams, a Travel Influencer who has been featured by the likes of Essence and Voyage ATL. In this session we discussed:

• How Social Media has affected Black Travel
• Her thoughts on travelling during the pandemic
• How to truly travel on a budget
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_RMFlrFtxx/

May 3, 2020 -

On May 3rd we met with Erica Knowles, founder of Collective Drift. In this session we discussed:

• Finding your niche, applying it and turning it into a successful business
• How your current job can provide you with the skill-set to become an entrepreneur
• The right way to leave your 9-5 to travel the world
• And much more...

Watch the recap: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_8eZlipzKZ/

May 24, 2020 -

On May 24th we met with Nii & Kristin, founders of Certified Africa. In this session we discussed:

• The importance of entrepreneurship in the Black community
• Unseen opportunities in the motherland
• Thoughts on The Year of Return and its impact on Ghana
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CAl0BlHpCFL/

May 31, 2020 -

On May 31st we met with Alishia & Randi, founders of We Go Too. In this session we discussed:

• Life as founders of a Black Travel Group
• Undertaking their #COVIDTravelStories project
• How COVID-19 has affected their travel business
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CA3IM7tJP7Z/

June 14, 2020 -

On June 14th, we met with Kennedy, founder of Green Book Travel and discussed the following topics:

• Connecting travelers with global Black businesses
• Why service projects are important
• The story behind Green Book Travels, the mission for the community
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBbKRaIpeXy/

June 28, 2020 -

On June 28th, we met with Adebola (@mybreakingviews) and co-founder of Black Travel Creators alongside @wanderlustcalls to discuss:

• Why diversity in the travel industry is important
• Being a Black Travel Creator during COVID-19
• Their goal to connect Black Travel Creators w/ brands
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CB_O_8XpiTr/

July 12, 2020 -

On July 12, we met with Dawud founder of The Sporadic Traveler and discussed:

• Mental Health in the Black community
• Why mental health is important
• Mental health & travel
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCjSOMbpkuq/

August 16, 2020 -

On August 16, we met with Reis, founder of The Hostel Healer and discussed the following topics:

• Life as a travel writer & series producer
• Why hostels are the way forward
• Life as a Black-American expat living in Australia
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CD9Zv_AJSgV/

September 13, 2020 -

On Septemebr 13, we met with Apex, a UK-based documentary filmmaker who recently traveled to the Amazon rain forest for the experience of a lifetime, to discuss:

• What inspired him and his team to travel to the Amazon to experience such a life altering event
• The importance of de-colonial/pre-colonial BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) travel experiences
• Tips into getting into travel documentary-making, and more!

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFFgtTrlIse/

October 17, 2020 - Cancelled due to Movement Webinar. View here

November 15, 2020 -

On November 15th, we met with Ernest White II, founder of Fly Brother, to discuss:

• Edifying Black representation in the travel space and media
• Normalizing the idea of Black travelers in TV programming
• The idea of choosing an identity when traveling
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHnz5_WFPwO/

December 13, 2020 -

On December 13th, we met with Lawrence Phillips, founder of 'We Work to Travel,' to discuss:

• The importance of Black traveler reviews⠀
• The increasing attention on the Black Travel community and businesses in 2020⠀
• One process to start your travel business⠀
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CIv6FPugxpM/

January 24, 2021 -

On January 24th, we met with Erick Cedeno aka the 'Bicycle Nomad,' to discuss:

• The unexpected travel experience⠀
• Riding through history; cycling the Underground railroad
• Creating an adventure travel business
• And much more...

Watch the recap here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKcE2O5gUkc/