Indagare Global Conversations

Latest Episodes:

Travel Experts Talk: Where to Go in 2022 Nov 11, 2021

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Where should you travel in the new year ahead? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with travel experts about the top destinations for 2022 from the U.S. and the Caribbean to Europe, Africa, South America, Asia and beyond, Plus, top hotel news, tips on how to navigate the ever-shifting travel landscape in the coming months and much more.

Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle and Astonish Me: Wandering Heart Nov 04, 2021

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Author Maggie Shipstead talks with Melissa about some of her most memorable travel adventures, why she is drawn to “windswept wastelands,” the importance of protecting wild places, solo travel, going remote, the destinations on her wish list (from Central Asia to Africa), life lessons learned from being a wanderer at heart and more.

Elizabeth Lesser, Omega Institute co-founder and author of Cassandra Speaks: The Seeker’s Journey Oct 28, 2021

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What’s the best way to cope with uncertainty? Melissa Biggs Bradley looks for the answer with spiritual coach and author Elizabeth Lesser, as they talk about getting out of your comfort zone, new ways of seeing others (and ourselves), relaxing into the mysteries of life and her hopes and predictions for 2022. Plus: the scoop on the annual Insider Journey retreat she and Melissa are hosting at Miraval Arizona in January and much more.

Christy Turlington Burns, Founder of Every Mother Counts: Going the Extra Mile Oct 21, 2021

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Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with Every Mother Counts founder and model Christy Turlington Burns to talk about the nonprofit work she’s doing around the world and the impact you can have when you go the extra mile to connect with people when you travel. They also discuss the benefits of a peripatetic life, how travel has changed since the 70s, 80s and 90s, the places she’s been (hint: everywhere) and the ones on her wish list (from Colombia to Central Africa) and much more. everymothercounts.org

Marcus Samuelsson, Top Chef, Restaurateur: The Greatest Showman Oct 14, 2021

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In the aftermath of the pandemic and its devastating impact on the restaurant industry, Melissa Biggs Bradley sits down with top chef Marcus Samuelsson and discusses everything from his brand-new Bahamas restaurant to the foods of his Swedish childhood—and nothing’s off the table: his Ethiopian roots, home cooking, DEI, how a restaurant is like a circus and how food can foster community—and belonging. Plus, his favorite destination and cuisine for eating and inspiration and much more!

Gay Gassmann, Art Historian and Architectural Digest Contributing Writer: An American in Paris Oct 07, 2021

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What’s it really like to be an American in Paris? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with Gay Gassmann about seeing the world (and the City of Light) through an expat’s lens and how travel, her career, (and her combined passions) have intertwined at the nexus of art and collecting, design and fashion. Plus, her favorite parts of the city and the best design cities beyond Paris—including Tokyo, Kyoto, Antwerp, Marrakech, Venice and more.

Alison Levine, Leadership expert, polar explorer and mountaineer: Climb Every Mountain Sep 30, 2021

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How do you work through your greatest fears so you can make it to the top of the mountain (and not let your failures define you)? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with mountaineer Alison Levine about the incredible places she’s been, completing the adventurer’s grand slam: climbing the seven summits and skiing to both the North and South Poles; plus, life lessons learned along the way—and why going backward doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Melissa Biggs Bradley, Indagare CEO and author of Safari Style: Wild Kingdom Sep 23, 2021

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Why does unplugging in the bush return you to your more primitive senses and enable you to hear your inner voice? Indagare founder Melissa Biggs Bradley and Simone Girner discuss Melissa’s lifetime of safari experiences and her new book Safari Style, which showcases the design and conservation innovations of some of her favorite safari camps across seven African countries. Plus, how to plan a safari (and what to pack), her most memorable wildlife encounters—and why standing still (and staying quiet) may sometimes be the best advice.

Teesa Bahana, Director of 32° East, Ugandan Arts Trust: The Art of Self-Expression Sep 16, 2021

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Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with Teesa Bahana about her non-profit work in Africa—building community and social change through contemporary art—what it means to have the freedom to express yourself (and why making art accessible matters). Plus, how to not be afraid of failure and why travel can transform the way you live and show you that there are other ways to be.
https://ugandanartstrust.org/

Patrick Robinson, Fashion Designer: A Passion for (Sustainable) Fashion Sep 09, 2021

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How do you find meaning in the work you do and leave your mark on the world? Melissa Biggs Bradley talks with fashion designer Patrick Robinson about what it means to have a connection to the clothes we wear (and the people behind them), his journey from early days with Giorgio Armani to his sustainable brand Paskho and building a marketplace for makers across America. Plus, how to shop sustainably, break bad habits and support local communities; why travel helps unlock creativity and much more.
https://paskho.com/