Melanin and Miles Travel Podcast

Hear Joi’s Oahu trip recap including her visits to Lanikai Beach, Moana Hike, Polynesian Cultural Center, Ala Moana Shopping, Botanical Gardens. Also hear the story of her first experience in first class with Delta One.

Malikah is a serial expat, frequent traveler and content creator. She was born in New York and has traveled to over 30 countries. Malikah first moved abroad to Italy, and is currently living in Beirut, Lebanon. You can find her on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube at Where is Malikah to learn more about how to make travel part of your lifestyle and plan for your move abroad.

Renée Cheréz is a Black woman writer and travel liberationist creating magic at the intersections of travel, identity, and liberation. Her work focuses on her personal experiences as a traveler existing at various intersections, including immigrant and queer, and her deep belief that travel is a tool for Black liberation. Through her digital guides and forthcoming workshops and coursework, Renée g...

Gina Nelson, founder and host of the Diving for Pearls Podcast, a podcast about women in the UAE who are thought leaders, innovators and visionaries making transformative inroads in their industry. She is an avid traveler who has now been to 54 countries across 5 continents. She has lived and worked in three countries and is currently working and living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Learn mo...

This week we interviewed Cindy, who is currently living in Germany but has traveled all over the world. Listen to hear about how she balances work and travel, some of her favorite travel experiences, and how she found a passion in travel. Follow Cindy on Instagram to follow more of her travel story!

This week Janelle talks about her experience with travel while being in graduate school. Her research involves a lot of international travel and explains how she was able to do a lot of internships, conferences, and research experiences outside of her hometown.

Casey talks all about living as a female entrepreneur across varies countries in Africa. Most recently, she has been living in Kenya and talks about her experience there and different trips she has taken to Ghana, South Africa, and more. Listen to learn more about how she balances travel and her career. Learn more about Casey on instagram and her website . You can also check out her business here...

This week we want y’all to reach out to us by email (hello@melaninandmiles.com) or by dm (IG: melaninandmiles) and send us a pitch as to why you want to share your travel story on the podcast. We’re looking for Black women travelers or those that can offer inspiration to Black women for travel. Reach out and we’ll set up an interview with you soon. Don’t forget to check out my favorite travel jewe...

This week we interviewed Christina, founder of Melanin Travels Magic a company that that books group trips for black people all over the world.  Christina has lived and traveled to over 40 countries and shares her travel experience with us in this interview. Be sure to follow her travel story on Instagram and find out more about Melanin Travels Magic on the website and on social media . Don’t...

This week Janelle talks about her time in the Cayman Islands during the months of January and February. Listen to hear about some of her favorite and least favorite things about these Caribbean islands. Don't forget to check out my favorite travel jewelry! Go to shop.analuisa.com/melanin this sale is too good to be true, and won't last long! Enjoy 20% OFF the entire Ana Luisa's website today! http...

This week we interviewed Jash, who shows others the good, bad, and ugly of slow travel and life abroad. Listen to learn about Jash’s experience teaching abroad and living all over the world. Follow more of Jash’s story on instagram and her website .

Learn everything that you need to see, eat, shop and do in Philadelphia no matter what season you’re visiting. As mentioned in the episode “Restaurant Week” List: https://centercityphila.org/explore-center-city/ccd-restaurant-week

This week we interviewed Danthea Doe , founder and creator of Money and Mimosas – a wealth education company for the self-employed. As an avid traveler and financial wellness expert, Danetha has an incredible story to share about how her approach to money has created a life of ease and grace. Over the past 18 months, while operating and growing her business, Danetha has practiced social distancing...

This week we interviewed Lamaria, who recently traveled to Colombia and tells us all about her experience in this country. She really loves a lot about the country and found the place rich in diversity, culture, and people and history. In addition, Lamaria shares why she found a passion for travel and content creating. Learn more about Lamaria’s travel story on her instagram and youtube .

This week we interviewed Kemoy who has traveled to over 40 countries. Kemoy is a real estate investor and short term rental coach that helps people create financial freedom so they can travel the world. You can learn more about Kemoy in this episode and through his instagram and website . Click here to join his upcoming FREE masterclass.

This week we interviewed Courtney Simone, founder of Adventure in Black. Adventure in Black is a travel company dedicated to uplifting black travelers for both domestic and international experiences. Learn more about Courtney and Adventure in Black on this episode and on their instagram and website .

This week we interviewed Sojourner a recent graduate and current travel blogger. On our previous episode with Sojourner, she discusses past experiences studying abroad in Granada, Spain and Morocco, living abroad as a Fulbright Fellow in Logroño, Spain and interning abroad in Berlin. This week she talks about recent travel, train rides across the US, and life after grad school. Learn more about So...

This week we interviewed Shelby , founder of the Travel Connect Podcast. On the podcast, Shelby connects with travel lovers and  talks about all things travel — how to travel like a pro, how to travel within a budget, food faves, and so much more. Listen to this episode to learn more about Shelby and the podcast. Also, check out her instagram and website .

This week we are doing a quick recap of our trip to Puerto Rico. We went to San Juan and Vieques, PR. Make sure you listen to the entire episode to hear both the pros and cons of our trip and what we would recommend if you’re looking to plan a vacation. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin

It’s the end of the year so this week we are doing a quick recap of 2021 travel and talking about our travel destination bucket list for the new year. Receive a complementary Melanin & Miles enamel pin when you leave a review on Apple Podcasts — claim yours at melaninandmiles.com/pin Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hu...

This week we interviewed Christina, a world traveler that wanted to share her travel story. Listen to learn more about her experiences around the country and the world. Follow Christina on Instagram to see more of her travel story. Make sure you get your hands on our free Budget Babe travel guide to learn the top 10 ways you can be saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars on your next travel a...

This week we interviewed Jada, a United Airlines flight attendant that documents a lot of her travel experience on Youtube and Instagram. Listen to learn about life as a flight attendant, some of her travel stories, and upcoming plans. Follow Jada on Instagram and see some of her travel stories by subscribing to her channel on Youtube .

This week we interviewed Malaika Lue , founder of Jetset squad travel company and luxury travel designer . Malaika believes that seeing the world's beauty empowered her to see, value, and embrace everything around me. Listen to learn more about Malaika’s personal travel experiences, her travel business Jetset and her fashion line Hidden Gems .

This week we are interviewed Anita, founder of Noire Escapes, a company dedicated to leveling up the melanated millennial travel experience. Listen as she shares some of her recent and upcoming travel stories and more about Noire Escapes. Follow trips hosted by Noire Escapes on their website and Instagram .

This week we interviewed Asshur, founder of Young Black Travelers , a blog and podcast inspiring youth to take the leap to explore the world one post at a time. Listen to learn more about YBT and some of Asshur's favorite trips. Find out more about YBT on Apple Podcasts and Instagram .