Spirit in the Material World

Janna Zinzi
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Spirit in the Material World

Audible "Eat, Pray, Love" remixed with Old Bay and shea butter. Serving up arts, culture and spirituality conversations through a travel lens. Lifting up and learning from global changemakers especially from throughout the African diaspora. Delivering audio postcards from various corners of the world. 

Episodes

  1. Going Back to Cali...Colombia with Nyasha Franklin

    FEB 24

    Going Back to Cali...Colombia with Nyasha Franklin

    In this episode, host Janna Zinzi speaks with Nyasha Franklin, founder of World 2 the Whyze, [https://www.world2thewhyze.com/] an Afro Tourism agency specializing in Cali, Colombia. We discuss Nyasha's journey from Harlem to Colombia, and her experiences bridging Afro tourism and education. The conversation explores music and festivals as travel opportunities for learning, as well as the importance of research and collaboration among Black cultural workers to promote authentic experiences and support local communities. We dive into her insights on the future of Afro tourism and the potential for cultural exchange. Find Nyasha on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/world2thewhyze]!

    1h 4m
  2. Audio Postcard: Cap-Haitien, Haiti and the Citadelle

    JAN 22

    Audio Postcard: Cap-Haitien, Haiti and the Citadelle

    This audio postcard shares audio -- music and interviews -- from my visit to Cap-Haitien, Haiti in December 2019. We were there for a dance retreat and visited the Citadelle Laferrière to learn some Haitian Revolution history. At this time in history, we need some liberatory and ancestral inspiration.

    16 min
  3. Travel for Wellness: Overcoming Burnout + Food as Medicine

    12/19/2024

    Travel for Wellness: Overcoming Burnout + Food as Medicine

    Janna Zinzi speaks with Angel V. Shannon, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner and owner of the Seva Health Group [https://sevahealthgroup.com/], about her journey in health and wellness, the importance of integrative health, and the impact of burnout on individuals and communities. They explore the connection between travel and wellness, the significance of understanding healthcare systems abroad, and the necessity of having a strategic approach to life design, especially for those over 40. Angel shares insights on her upcoming food and wine retreat in Greece [https://sevahealthgroup.com/food-wine-tour-with-angel-in-greece/], emphasizing the importance of food as medicine and the joy of cooking.

    1h 8m
  4. Hot Take: Traveling with Food Allergies

    12/17/2024 · BONUS

    Hot Take: Traveling with Food Allergies

    I have a lot of feels and personal experience living and traveling with severe food allergies, and wanted to highlight the issue because of the tragic story of influencer Dominique Brown. I hope this advice for fellow travelers, friends of folks with allergies, event organizers, and tour operators will bring safer practices and awareness.

    10 min
  5. Fight or Flight? Black Women Moving and Living Abroad

    12/05/2024

    Fight or Flight? Black Women Moving and Living Abroad

    Considering moving abroad after this U.S. election? Many Black women are interested in life outside of the United States but don't know where to start. Host Janna Zinzi [https://wanderwomxntravels.com/] interviews Raychelle Heath and Twanna A. Hines, who have lived outside of the U.S. and all over the world for many years, about what you should know about moving to another country, and how to thrive abroad!

    1h 5m
  6. Indigenous Rights and Visiting Machu Picchu - Interview with Marinel M. De Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker

    06/02/2023

    Indigenous Rights and Visiting Machu Picchu - Interview with Marinel M. De Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker

    In this episode of "Spirit in the Material World," I chatted with Marinel M. De Jesus, Brown Gal Trekker and Equity Global Treks [https://www.browngaltrekker.com/bgtequityglobaltreks], a women-led trekking travel company. She is also the Founder of The Porter Voice Collective [https://theportervoicecollective.org] to discuss her documentary, KM 82, which focuses on the workers' rights of the Indigenous Inca Trail porters who take tourists to Machu Picchu in Peru. We talk about her journey from human rights lawyer to "mountain nomad," the issues of trekking porters globally, and how we as travelers can make more conscious choices during adventure travel. Watch the documentary here [https://theportervoicecollective.org/km%2082%20film/] and share with your travel trekking homies. Follow Marinel on IG at @browngaltrekker [https://www.instagram.com/browngaltrekker] Follow WanderWomxn Travels on IG [https://www.instagram.com/wanderwomxntravels] and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@wanderwomxntravels?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc] and Youtube:  @wanderwomxntravels  [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCdq7gXlWlxbKe_TVju-b4oQ]

    45 min
  7. From New Orleans to Tanzania: Connecting the Diaspora Through Art

    04/09/2023

    From New Orleans to Tanzania: Connecting the Diaspora Through Art

    An interview with Ifátùmínínú Bamgbàlà Arẹ̀sà, the founder and Head Revolutionary in Charge of A Black Creative's Guide. We discuss her travel and time as an artist in Tanzania, Nigeria and the African continent; her passion for connecting Black creatives from across the Diaspora; and the need for safe spaces for for Black folks to express themselves and appreciate art. Support their Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/611459350/a-black-creatives-guide]! Learn more about their work [https://www.ablackcreativesguide.com] and follow them [https://www.instagram.com/ablackcreativesguide/] on the 'Gram! Get more travel inspiration on WanderWomxn Travels [https://www.wanderwomxntravels.com/] and follow our adventures on IG [https://www.instagram.com/wanderwomxntravels/].

    49 min
  8. Living Her Best Life in Oman - Nicole Brewer of ILuv2GlobeTrot

    10/28/2022

    Living Her Best Life in Oman - Nicole Brewer of ILuv2GlobeTrot

    I chatted with Nicole Brewer, travel writer and the author of "An ABC Guide to Children's Games Around the Globe," about being cool traveling aunties, dating internationally and what it's like to live in Oman, UAE.

    32 min
  9. Foodie Friends! - Interview with Dr. Nicole Caridad (@eatenpathnola)

    09/21/2022

    Foodie Friends! - Interview with Dr. Nicole Caridad (@eatenpathnola)

    The return of Spirit in the Material World! Your host Jaz chats with Dr. Nicole Caridad of EatenPathNola.com [https://www.eatenpathnola.com/], New Orleans foodie influencer, blogger and concierge about Diaspora food connections, using food content to decolonize travel and why consistency is key as a content creator. We dig into Latinx Heritage Month and what you need to eat when you visit NOLA!

    33 min
  10. Ayibobo

    08/21/2020

    Ayibobo

    Host Janna Zinzi chats with Riva Nyri Precil about her mission of destigmatizing Haiti especially vodou and sharing the beauty of Haitian culture through folkloric dance, music and art. We discuss our trip to Haiti to study dance, visit historical sites and connect with revolutionary spirit.

    1h 5m
  11. What If Storytelling Is An Act of Revolution?

    06/16/2020

    What If Storytelling Is An Act of Revolution?

    Spirit in The Material world speaks with Tulsa entrepreneur Onikah Asamoa-Caesar, owner of Fulton Street Bookstore and Cafe, about the Black Wall Street legacy she is carrying forth.

    47 min
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Audible "Eat, Pray, Love" remixed with Old Bay and shea butter. Serving up arts, culture and spirituality conversations through a travel lens. Lifting up and learning from global changemakers especially from throughout the African diaspora. Delivering audio postcards from various corners of the world. 

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