World Footprints is a heart-centered Social Impact travel media company where travelers of conscience and culture can come for information, engagement, education, entertainment and inspiration in the travel space. The multi award-winning World Footprints platform was founded by Tonya & Ian Fitzpatrick, two lawyers who have merged their passion for meaningful travel and their support for social justice. World Footprints is guided by a belief in our common humanity. That principle is expressed ...
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NEW PODCASTS AT: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-footprints/id1444486965 World Footprints connects you to the world one story at a time. We bring deeper conversations in the travel space as we explore our cultural connections, common history and the ways we are similar. In addition to our website, https://WorldFootprints.com, our podcast can be heard on: Apple Podcast iHeart Radio Spreaker Spotify Stitcher Google Podcast Public Radio Exchange TuneIn Soundclous RadioPublic coming ...
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Unveiling Liberation: Inside the National WWII Museum’s Liberation Pavilion
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n this episode of World Footprints, hosts Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick take you on an unforgettable journey through one of the most poignant chapters of history—the liberation at the end of World War II. Joined by special guest Michael Bell, Executive Director of the Institute for the Study of War and Democracy, the Fitzpatricks delve deep into the ne…
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Experiencing the Power of Children exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
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In this episode of World Footprints, hosts Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick share the Power of Children exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. They speak to Monica Ramsey, Director of exhibits and interactive media, as she guides them through the Power of Children: Making a Different exhibit and shares the stories of four extraordinary children…
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God’s Little Acre: Continuing the underrepresented stories of America’s African heritage, Part 2
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In this second episode of our interview with Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society, we continue learning about Newport's underrepresented history during our walk through God’s Little Acre.In Episode One, Keith introduced us to prominent Africans like Pompey Brenton who lay buried in God’s Little Acre. In this second episo…
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God’s Little Acre: America’s Colonial African Cemetery preserving history in stone - Part 1
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In this episode of the World Footprint podcast, we have the privilege of interviewing Keith Stokes, advisor to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. Keith walks with us through the colonial African burying ground of God's Little Acre in Newport, Rhode Island and he shares many of the unrepresented stories that are etched in the grave markers.…
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Did you know that there is a connection between Emmett Till's murder and Rosa Parks? That is one of many stories we learn about as we walk through the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See exhibit as the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. In today’s episode, we speak to Shanna Martin, director of training and professional development…
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Walking through the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience
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Shalom Y'all!In this World Footprints episode, Kenneth Hoffman, Executive Director at the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (MSJE), gives us a guided tour and explains in depth how Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the cultural heritage of their local communities. Tune in to learn more about the Museum of the South…
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Green Book Global - A TripAdvisor for Black Travelers
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In this episode, we speak to Lawrence Phillips, founder and CEO of Green Book Global, which is on the mission to inspire and empower black travelers so they can travel the world in confidence. And his website has become one of the trusted sources that black travelers rely on, not just for every experience, but to learn about destinations from a saf…
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Vue Orleans: A Love Letter to New Orleans
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Who doesn't love New Orleans? It's one of America's greatest cities and a World Footprints favorite because of it's rich culture, history and constant innovation. Oh yeah...the food!!!In this episode of World Footprints, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick talk with Vue Orleans developers Paul Flower and Henry Coaxum. They will share a bird’s eye view of New…
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Winston Churchill’s Connection to a Small Midwestern Town
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In this World Footprints podcast, Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick explore the life and times of Winston Churchill, his impact on the world and his relationship with the small town of Fulton, Missouri (MO).بقلم World Footprints
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Take Me To The River: New Orleans - a celebration of music history and legacy
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Music is a powerful universal language where white musicians and black musicians come together, protect and stand by each other to create something special for their audience. And this inter-generational reach of music is the highlight of Martin Shore and Ian Neville's new film Take Me To The River: New Orleans.…
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Traveling Today: What You Should Know
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The world has changed and so has the way we travel. We can no longer grab our passport and go. There are new requirements and other considerations so more thought and planning has to be incorporated before we pack our bags.In this episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to award-winning travel journalist Tim Leffel about the things we should know …
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Dancing in the Streets: A History of the Second Line
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Whether you’ve been to New Orleans or not, you’ve seen them—the brass band that parades through the streets in a somber march only to erupt in a celebration of music, color and dance. Like the pied piper the band draws crowds who dance through the streets like it’s Mardi Gras.That is the Second Line.So what is a Second Line exactly?In this episode …
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”Don’t Buy the Cheap Tickets” and more tips from an airline insider
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Airline industry expert Kewwin McKenzie shares important airline tips that he's gained from his experience of traveling around the world during the pandemic and the common mistakes people make when booking airline tickets.بقلم World Footprints
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No Boundaries: Women Explorers and Scientists who are Changing the World
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On this World Footprints episode, Ian and Tonya Fitzpatrick speak to National Geographic Explorer and conservation photographer, Gabby Salazar, to hear about some inspiring stories of women change-makers profiled in her new book, No Boundaries. Enjoy this interview with National Geographic Explorer, Gabby Salazar, as she shares inspiring stories fr…
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Traveling deeper with Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
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In this episode, World Footprints hosts Tonya and Ian travel deeper with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, as he discusses his journey into the world of travel, with particular focus on his "5th Gear" as an immigrant and lessons learned from his experiences.Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G adventures, the world's largest small group advent…
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Martha’s Vineyard: Along the Deaf Heritage Trail and beyond
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Nancy Gardella, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce, says that Martha’s Vineyard is so much more than its pretty beaches and famous residents. Among the stories Nancy reveals is the Vineyard’s troubling story of colonization and the island’s surprising legacy of sign language.…
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How should we think about history when there's nothing to support a narrative?The National Trust recently awarded 40 sites and organizations over $3 million in grants to preserve African American history. We'll hear about the mission and work of the African American Cultural Heritage Fund and we'll learn about this year's grant recipients. Some gra…
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In Karen’s new book Travel Mania: Stories of Wanderlust she explores the life-changing moments that only five decades of traveling can provide. With more than 90 countries under her belt Karen started her life of adventure and travel addiction when she left home at 17 for a solo trip in Europe.بقلم World Footprints
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There are many accidents, illnesses and medical mishaps that happen when we’re traveling and now we are adding COVID to the list. But the Travel Doctor will offer some sage advice on how to deal with it all.Dr. Yvette McQueen, a travel enthusiast who travels for pleasure and work as an emergency physician. She’s on a mission to educate about health…
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Travel and Beauty According to a Gifted BIPOC Plus-Sized Model
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There were several stories that emerged during our interview with Kimberly Stone including her advocacy for mental health awareness, her art brokerage company and editorial work in the fashion, luxury and beauty space. There may be a mention of some of those stories but we focused on her travels and her journey as a Black and gifted plus-sized mode…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Washington, DC
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DC’s history is America’s history and there is so much of this country’s back story that JoAnn Hill has uncovered. In Secret Washington, DC, JoAnn unlocks some interesting history that’s been hiding in plain sight.بقلم World Footprints
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Inspirational Life and Travel Journeys from a Woman Marine
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Dr. Betty Moseley Brown is one of the first women of color to join the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1970s. The U.S. Marine Corps is known as one of the most formidable military forces in the world, and its reputation is well-earned. So what would inspire a young Black woman in the 1970s to enlist in the Marine Corps and go through weeks of boot camp be…
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Celebrating “Down to Earth Month” with Sustainable California Wines
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For "Down to Earth Month" in April, California Wines is celebrating the state's global leadership in sustainable winegrowing with a series of fun and informative virtual events and videos on Facebook Live and Instagram. Throughout April, the free livestream events and videos will present a variety of discussions, cooking demonstrations and virtual …
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Military Women’s Memorial: A little known gem preserving HERstory
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Like many of you who have visited Arlington National Cemetery, we have passed by the beautiful Military Women’s Memorial without realizing its significance OR the travel stories, life journeys and rich legacy of American Women’s Military history it maintains. Behind the beautiful walls of the Memorial’s Hemicycle structure is a 33,000 square foot b…
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Franklin, Tennessee’s Fuller Story: History beyond the Battlefield and Whiskey
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Meet Matthew Maxey, Associate Director of Public Relations at Visit Franklin (Tennessee). He discusses the expanded historical narratives that Franklin is sharing beyond the Battlefield and Whiskey Trail.If the streets could talk it would tell stories that many would soon forget because Franklin’s chapter in American history is a dark one thanks to…
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What’s is like traveling with a hidden disability?Meet Marika Devan, a self-described clumsy Californian with an obsession for exploring the world. Marika started a blog called Clumsy Girl Travels. But, truth is, Marika isn’t clumsy. She has a hidden disability called Ataxia.Join us as we learn what it is like to travel the world with a hidden disa…
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Traveling Insights from a deaf Traveler
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Have you ever thought what it would feel like to travel the world in silence? For Nehama Rogozen, an avid traveler who happens to be deaf, her journeys around the world have not been in total silence because of Cochlear Implant technology. Nehama points out that she is deaf but not Deaf with a capital D and she explains the difference between those…
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Discoverying the Hidden History of a Free Black Brotherhood
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Economy Hall was the meeting place for the Société d'Economie et d'Assistance Mutuelle (Mutual Aid), a benevolent society that was formed in the early 1800s by Louisiana Creoles and free people of color in response to oppressive whites’ efforts to diminish their rights and prosperity. The strength of Economy Hall’s community endured through the era…
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Experiencing the fight for freedom along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail
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Deborah Douglas, author of the Moon’s U.S. Civil Rights Trail guide, talks with World Footprints about the places, people and events that were integral to the civil rights movement. Deborah traces the stories about the movement she grew up hearing about and she brings those stories to life in her book.With profiles of national leaders and local her…
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Expanding America’s Hidden Historical Narratives
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Cordell Reaves is a Historic Preservation Program Analyst with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. In his role, Cordell strives to do preserve and illuminate the historical stories that have been overlooked and purposefully hidden from our historical narratives. Cordell helps to develop educational programming …
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Schuyler Mansion: History, Enslavement and Alexander Hamilton
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History Has Its Eyes On You is one of our favorite songs from the Broadway musical, Hamilton. The lyrics hold a cautionary reminder that “…You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your story…”. As we know, the historical stories we’ve heard do not generally portray accurate and full narratives, especially, those involving early settlers l…
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Experiencing the World as a Blind Traveler
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Meet Dale Reardon, a blind traveler from Australia who has not let his disability limit his love for exploring the world. We asked Dale about his travel experiences as a blind person. Some of what he shared may be surprising.Dale’s experience as a blind traveler is inspiring a community overlooked in the travel space. He tell us that nearly 25% of …
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Discover President Joe Biden’s Delaware
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In honor of America’s 46th President, World Footprints will share a cultural slice of President Joe Biden’s home state of Delaware.Delaware is known as the “First State” because it was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution. Its place in American history and colonialism is uniquely blended with the state’s European influences. Join us as we enjo…
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Tourism in Washington, D.C. amid COVID and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration
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Washington, D.C, is a very popular tourism destination but, like all destination around the world, COVID-19 has put a stranglehold on its tourism product. In addition to the pandemic the District of Columbia has also dealt with months of social unrest and a recent violent and unconscionable insurrection.With all of the challenges facing Washington …
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Enjoying the World as a Plus-size Traveler
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World Footprints continues its foundational value of sharing the voices of all travelers and their unique experiences and inspiring stories. Today we walk in the footsteps of a plus-size traveler.Plus-size travelers face challenges that aren't generally considered—lack of appropriate accommodations, one-sized fits all robes that don’t fit larger bo…
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Who are the Appalachian people? Whoever you think they are you’re probably wrong. Author and scholar Nancy Brown Diggs joins World Footprints to peel back the layers of Appalachian culture that she uncovers in her new book, In Search of Appalachia. Her book shares her years of research and it paints an honest and authentic portrait of this misunder…
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Traveling the world in a powered wheelchair
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Cory Lee joins World Footprints hosts Tonya and Ian Fitzpatrick to talk about the joys and challenges of traveling the world in a powered wheelchair.At the age of two, Cory was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a form of muscular dystrophy. Because this disease is progressive it has served as a catalyst for Cory to see as much of the world as…
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Revisiting the Little Rock Nine experience with Ernest Green
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On September 23, 1957, Ernest Green and eight other African American high school students, known as the ‘Little Rock Nine’, integrated the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. This event was the first experiment in school integration came three years after the U.S, Supreme Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education landmark ruling that…
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Traveling according to your Zodiac sign
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What can the stars tell you about where you should travel and what destinations you are compatible with? If you’re looking to get a jump-start on your travel planning in the coming months hear what intuitive astrologer Haley Comet has to say before you start charting your journey.Haley combines Western astrology and positive psychology in her speci…
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When Monet Hambrick was pregnant with her first child many people told her that she would have to retire her wanderlust. However, Monet and her husband James knew that they could not live without travel, and they didn’t…nor have their two children.Monet has taken her family across the globe from the time her children were infants. She created her b…
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Imagine: Reflections on Peace and the travel community’s role
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How do you imagine hope in a seemingly hopeless situation? And once that hope is imagined, how do you manifest those dreams into a sustained reality? These are the questions at the heart of IMAGINE: REFLECTIONS ON PEACE (Hemeria/SparkPress, October 6, 2020) by The VII Foundation (VIIF).Editor and VIIF co-founder, GARY KNIGHT, shares the remarkable …
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Author James Whittaker on Andrew Carnegie’s Mental Dynamite and Transformative Travel
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Author James Whittaker joins World Footprints with inspiring lessons from transformational thinker Napoleon Hill that is based on his 1908 conversation with billionaire industrialist Andrew Carnegie. These conversations are annotated and edited by James Hill in his new book Andrew Carnegie’s Mental Dynamite: How to Unlock The Awesome Power of You.J…
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Eric Deggans, NPR TV critic and Author of ’RACE-BAITER” on Language, Travel and Media
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Eric Deggans is NPR’s TV critic, MSNBC media and culture analyst, and author of Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide a Nation. Eric joined World Footprints to talk about his book that examines the role cable news networks and social media play in inciting fears around racism, sexism and prejudice. He says that conflict sells …
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Flaws in American Democracy examined and Home Exchanges for Travel
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What does American democracy look like from abroad? Author Elizabeth Rusch answers that question in her newest book, You Call THIS Democracy?Fundamentally, America’s democracy is dysfunctional at best and Elizabeth identifies where this country fails. Elizabeth also offers international comparisons and shows the simple solutions that other countrie…
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Global Pandemic, Climate Change, Virtual Tourism: Twenty Twenty novel predictions from 1995
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In 1995, the late author Nigel Watts published his highly acclaimed fictional book, Twenty Twenty, that foretold the events the world is experiencing today in the year 2020.Twenty Twenty was published in 1995 by Hodder and Stoughton and received rave reviews from The Times, Time Out, Sunday Times and more. After nearly 30 years, Twenty-Twenty was r…
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Philanthropist and Author David Rubenstein on Leadership and Travel
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David M. Rubenstein, author of The American Story, visionary cofounder of The Carlyle Group, and host of Bloomberg TV’s The David Rubenstein Show returns to World Footprints to discuss his newest book: “How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers.”The billionaire philanthropist has long been fascinated with leade…
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Rick Steves “For the Love of Europe” and his Travel-Driven Social Ethos
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Today on World Footprints, we welcome back, author and television host, Rick Steves. We enjoy a very thought-provoking discussion about a range of topics from the current pandemic and social issues to the challenging issues facing the travel industry today. Rick generally spends 100 days a year in Europe but like the rest of us he is stuck at home.…
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What does the future of travel look like?
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What does the future of travel look like? We asked a travel industry insider, Helen Hernandez, CEO of the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) for her insights.In a previous episode we learned about Helen’s path from her humble beginnings in California, to her work with the labor union movement, to Hollywood where she worked with fa…
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Helen Hernandez: Connecting the dots from Labor Unions to Hollywood to Travel Journalism (Part 1)
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Helen Hernandez has worn a lot of hats in a storied career that’s taken her from the trenches of labor union activism to becoming the CEO of the North American Travel Journalist Association (NATJA) - one of the leading organizations that brings destination managers and travel journalists into the same tent. And in between it all, she has been a pre…
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Author Janet Cheatham Bell on Literature, American History and Travel
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Janet Cheatham Bell is an author, scholar, budding playwright and mother to CNN host, W. Kamau Bell, of United Shades of America. Having lived through America’s Civil Rights Movement, Janet joins World Footprints to reflect on her life journey from a segregated Indiana to her interracial marriage that defied the laws of the era.We also talk to Jane…
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