How has fear held you back in life and in travel? What is your relationship with fear after travel?Today's guest is writer, humanitarian advocate, and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola. She is also the author of a must-read book, Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired By A Life On The Move which we do get into a bit in this chat and that you can pre-order right now!In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, privilege, and why you can and should do many varied things in life (no niching required).What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at
Jason@ZeroToTravel.com.Tune In To Learn:07:30 Meaning & Power Behind A Name10:30 Defining A Mission For Yourself Authentically13:15 Travelling While Black18:35 Privilege: Doing Your Part For Change22:10 Bearing Witness & Making Room For People To Work Together26:20 How Can I Make Travel Connected To The Stories Of The World 29:35 Wrestling With Travel vs The Environmental Impacts34:25 Environmental Alternatives Can Enhance The Travel Experience38:05 Why Your Values Will & Should Guide You In Decisions39:15 Opening Hearts & Borders To Asylum Seekers46:40 How The Media Fails Us 54:10 How Travel Changed Your Relationship With Fear58:55 Learning About Yourself: What Is Your Song?01:01:30 Separating Travel For Travel's Sake & The Business Of TravelAnd so much moreResources:Find Nanjala on her websitePre-order your copy of Travelling While BlackFollow Nanjala on TwitterBessie Stringfield Wikipedia PageLocation IndieCamp IndieWant More?Solo Travel, Coffee, & Blackpacking w/ Jarika JohnsonThe Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman w/ Oneika RaymondFinding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels