The Globetrotter Lounge

Ep 66 | Gina Paige: African Ancestry Reunion Trips

I talk with Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA company that traces African lineages using genetics. She travels the world helping people of African descent demystify their roots so that they may better understand who they are by knowing where they’re from. Gina shares what sparked her love of travel, what led her to co-found African Ancestry, and how their company is different. She also talks about their curated "family reunion" heritage trips, and how one African country is now offering citizenship based on DNA results. You can learn more about Gina Paige  through the African Ancestry website [https://africanancestry.com], and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/africanancestry/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/africanancestry/] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/AfricanAncestry]. Visit my website [https://jetsetlisette.com] to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette See Full Show Notes [https://jetsetlisette.com/episode66] Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Partners & Offerings Waypoint Goods [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1375410&u=2111195&m=89618&urllink=&afftrack=] designs accessories that support and inspire women travelers, including their signature travel scarf with hidden zipper pocket. Enter JETSET at checkout for a 15% discount.

Ep 65 | Antoinette Harrell: Genealogy Research Travel

I talk with Dr. Antoinette Harrell, renowned community activist, genealogist and historian specializing in African American History in Louisiana. For the past two decades she has researched peonage and modern day slavery across sixteen states. This work was featured in the VICE documentary, The Slavery Detective of the South. Antoinette shares what led her to genealogy, how travel became intertwined with her family history research, and how she began helping others uncover their roots. She also talks about what peonage is, what she is doing to raise awareness about this little known history, recommendations for researching enslaved ancestors, and tips for planning genealogy research trips. You can learn more about Antoinette Harrell on her website [https://peonagedetective.com], and follow her on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/AntoinetteHarrell]. Visit my website [https://jetsetlisette.com] to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette See Full Show Notes [https://jetsetlisette.com/episode65] Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Partners & Offerings Waypoint Goods [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1375410&u=2111195&m=89618&urllink=&afftrack=] designs accessories that support and inspire women travelers, including their signature travel scarf with hidden zipper pocket. Enter JETSET at checkout for a 15% discount.

Ep 64 | Kelly McCoy: Cultural Heritage & Adventure Travel

I talk with Kelly McCoy, a Seattle-based travel product developer and consultant specializing in cultural heritage and adventure tourism. She loves researching and illuminating little-known history in special places, and bridging the past with the present. Kelly shares what sparked her love of travel, her experiences traveling to African countries, and what led her to work in tourism. She also talks about upcoming travel projects highlighting Black history, her recent research trip to Charleston, tips for planning heritage travel - and much more. You can learn more about Kelly McCoy on her website [https://www.gearshopcollective.com/], and follow her on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flygurl/]. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette See Full Show Notes [https://jetsetlisette.com/episode64] Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Partners & Offerings Waypoint Goods [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1375410&u=2111195&m=89618&urllink=&afftrack=] designs accessories that support and inspire women travelers, including their signature travel scarf with hidden zipper pocket. Enter JETSET at checkout for a 15% discount.

Ep 63 | Joy Barnett: Solo Black History Road Trips

In this episode I talk with Joy Barnett, copywriter and solo road tripper based in Austin, Texas. So far she has driven over 6000 miles, primarily going to U.S. destinations that are important to Black history. Joy shares what sparked her love of travel, why she started road tripping solo, and about some of the places she's visited. She also shares how travel can offer space for healing, why she focuses on Black history, and her top road trip tips – particularly for women traveling solo. You can learn more about Joy Barnett on her website [https://www.joybarnett.com/], and follow her on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/joy.l.barnett] and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wherejoywanders/]. Visit my website [https://jetsetlisette.com] to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette See Full Show Notes [https://jetsetlisette.com/episode63] Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Partners & Offerings Waypoint Goods [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1375410&u=2111195&m=89618&urllink=&afftrack=] designs accessories that support and inspire women travelers, including their signature travel scarf with hidden zipper pocket. Enter JETSET at checkout for a 15% discount. Join Wanderful [https://wanderful.samcart.com/referral/6VBfRisV/Pz6OeuaTEOCrdIYS], the leading travel collective that helps all women travel the world by connecting them to each other. Enter JETSETLISETTE for $50 off annual membership.

Ep 62 | Nikki Vargas: Celebrating Travel & Women's Stories

In this episode, I talk with Nikki Vargas, a travel editor, author, video producer and public speaker based in New York City. She is the Founding Editor and Co-Founder of Unearth Women, a unique publication that celebrates travel and women’s stories. Nikki is also an editor for Fodor's Travel, and her bylines have appeared in VICE, Food & Wine, Roads & Kingdoms, Cosmopolitan, and more. Nikki shares what sparked her love of travel, what led her to become a travel writer and editor, why her family left Colombia, and what drew her back. She also talks about co-founding Unearth Women, what it offers to travelers, and about her related book that will be published in early 2022. You can learn more about Nikki Vargas on her website [https://www.nikkivargas.com] or the Unearth Women website [https://unearthwomen.com], and follow her on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/niknakvar/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/niknakvargas/] or Twitter [https://twitter.com/MsNikkiVargas]. Visit my website [https://jetsetlisette.com] to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette See Full Show Notes [https://jetsetlisette.com/episode62] Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Partners & Offerings Waypoint Goods [https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1375410&u=2111195&m=89618&urllink=&afftrack=] designs accessories that support and inspire women travelers, including their signature travel scarf with hidden zipper pocket. Enter JETSET at checkout for a 15% discount. Join Wanderful [https://wanderful.samcart.com/referral/6VBfRisV/Pz6OeuaTEOCrdIYS], the leading travel collective that helps all women travel the world by connecting them to each other. Enter JETSETLISETTE for $50 off annual membership.