Why We Travel Joshua Mejor
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- Society & Culture
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Host and Anthropologist Joshua Best (Mejor) uses a collection of personal interviews, academic research, and his own personal accounts of being born to travel to uncover the deeper reasons humans are compelled to migrate to new locations.
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WHY WE LIBERATE: FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH TRAVEL WITH CHRISHAN WRIGHT OF BLAXIT GLOBAL
This episode, we talked to Chrishan Wright, the visionary founder of Blaxit Global. Chrishan shares her incredible journey of self-discovery through travel and how it led her to create a platform dedicated to empowering the African diaspora to pursue a life abroad.We'll delve into the origins of Blaxit Global, born out of a need for community and support during challenging times, Chrishan's perspective on travel as "freedom" and her commitment to challenging preconceived beliefs. Tune in...
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WHY WE SPEAK: EXPLORING THE POWER OF LANGUAGE
In this episode of the Why We Travel Podcast, our host, Joshua Best, delves into the fascinating world of language policy and advocacy with guest Xiomara Rivera Pagan, the Director of Language Learning at Cricket eLearning. Xiomara shares her personal journey of travel and representation while discussing the importance of multilingualism and advocating for home languages. They explore the nuances of language policies, the power of live language classes, and the joy of connecting with div...
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WHE WE EMPOWER: HOW TRAVEL EMPOWERS BLACK WOMEN
In this empowering episode, we invite you to join us on an extraordinary journey of inspiration with Dr. Nadine C. Duncan. As an advocate, educator, and intrepid explorer with over 15 years of commitment to education, Nadine is on a mission to forge equitable opportunities and blaze unique trails for the next generation. But her impact doesn't stop there – she's the visionary behind the Traveling Black Women Network, redefining the way Black women experience the world.Throughout this episode,...
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WHY WE IMMIGRATE: FROM TOURIST TO LOCAL WITH MAFE
In this episode, we are joined by the visionary host and producer, Mafe. A digital nomad with a heart full of wanderlust, Mafe's remarkable podcast, 'From Tourist to Local,' chronicles her transformational journey from Venezuela to Canada.Mafe's captivating storytelling takes us through the kaleidoscope of cultures she's encountered, painting a vivid picture of the Latino travel experience. Her podcast, born during the pandemic, has become a powerful outlet to share her triumphs, challenges, ...
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WHY WE GROW: REDISCOVERING OURSELVES THROUGH TRAVEL
In this second installment for our new season, we embark on a captivating journey with digital nomad and GIS Analyst, Claire, as she shares her inspiring travel story and how it has led to profound personal growth and self-discovery.Join us as we explore how travel can be the ultimate means of self-exploration, nurturing curiosity, and forging meaningful connections across the globe. Our guest, Claire, a queer adventurer, has navigated both the joys and challenges of embracing her true identi...
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WHY WE MIGRATE
What makes someone a migrant? In this brand new season of Why We Travel, our host, Joshua Best delves into the essence of being a migrant, examining the innate yearning for exploration and the reasons that drive humans to embark on incredible journeys. Join us as we intertwine personal narratives with academic perspectives, bringing you a fresh take on the captivating world of migration. Stay tuned for the upcoming episodes, where we'll immerse ourselves in the mesmerizing travel stories...