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Encore: Road Tripping While Black Mar 03, 2021

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Writers Martinique Lewis and Lawrence Ross discuss the precautions they must take as African Americans in a country with a violent history towards Black motorists. Despite their heightened awareness, Martinique and Lawrence take us on a journey on how they discovered their love of the American landscape.

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Let’s Go Together Presents: Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala: Nairobi Feb 17, 2021

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Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala (a podcast from TED) is a journey across the globe in search of the world's most surprising and imaginative ideas. In this episode, Saleem Reshamwala explores AfroBubbleGum, an art movement from Nairobi, Kenya, that challenges the narratives often seen about Africa as limited to war, poverty and devastation. But sharing this joyous art is no frivolous task — it can even mean having your work banned. See why AfroBubbleGum faces opposition and what artists, like filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, are willing to do to fight for it. Also featuring an interview and music from "Blinky" Bill Sellanga.

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Encore: Black Travelers Breaking Barriers Feb 03, 2021

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Jessica Nabongo, the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world, and cross-cultural communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Tayo Rockson talk with host Kellee Edwards about their experiences as Black travelers and why destinations across Africa should be on your bucket list.

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Let's Go Together Presents Homemade: Marcus Samuelsson on Music, Food Memories and Making a Difference Jan 20, 2021

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While we're busy recording new episodes of Let's Go Together, check out this episode of Allrecipes' Homemade.

Chef, restaurateur, author, and philanthropist, Marcus Samuelsson, reminisces on his grandmother’s kitchen and shares how she made fish dumplings and apple jam. In this episode of Homemade, Samuelsson talks with host Martie Duncan about growing up in Sweden, traveling the US for No Passport Required, and seeing the best in people at the worst of times. They discuss the importance of Black cooks in American food history and how to support Black chefs in your community. Samuelsson also tells about his love of Thanksgiving and his secret ingredient for super crispy and delicious turkey skin.

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Encore: Traveling the Globe With Depression and Anxiety Jan 06, 2021

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Nearly one in five Americans has a mental illness, and these conditions can be unwelcome stowaways on vacation. Doug Leddin, a mental health advocate from Dublin, Ireland, hasn’t let depression and anxiety keep him from exploring the globe. He shares stories about his travels to Indonesia, Morocco, and more — and tips for how to manage your mental health while traveling.

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An In-depth Look at Faith-Based Travel Dec 23, 2020

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Elena Nikolova and Rabbi Daniel Bortz are two travel influencers who are deeply devoted to their faith. As a Muslim traveler, Elena helps travelers find the Halal travel destinations and interesting Islamic landmarks and Rabbi Daniel has extensive experience finding Jewish communities around the world. Elena and Rabbi Daniel talk to Kellee about the hardships and joys of faith-based travel.

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Exploring the World as a Deaf Traveler Dec 16, 2020

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Nyle DiMarco is a model, actor, activist, and the Executive Producer of the hit Netflix series, Deaf U, which takes viewers inside life at the U.S.’s only liberal arts university for the deaf. In this episode, Nyle talks to Kellee about his world travels—and how his deafness is an asset, not a limitation, when connecting with new people and cultures.

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Managing Diabetes as a Commercial Pilot Dec 09, 2020

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Bob Halicky is a commercial airline pilot who made history when he became the first Type 1 diabetic to ever fly for a major airline. In this episode Bob talks to Kellee about receiving his diagnosis, fighting to return to the cockpit, and his love of logging miles.

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Globetrotting as a Single Mom Dec 02, 2020

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Amoya Shante founder of Single Moms Do Travel and Libryia Jones co-founder of Wandering Moms Community sit down with Kellee to discuss the delicate balance of raising children as single moms and broadening horizons by taking their kids around the world.

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Encore: One-Way Ticket for One! Nov 25, 2020

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Professional travel blogger Gloria Atanmo offers tips for women traveling solo and explains how her once small travel blog grew into an independent business that has allowed her the freedom to travel the world, solo and at her leisure.

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