STAMPED Travel Gene

Hello STAMPED listeners; I know it’s been a while, but as Black history month 2023 comes to a close, I’m so excited share what’s been going on in my world!

It’s been an extremely busy time, but one that’s been full of great things. In this quick update, I share information about my newly published article on Black travel, speaking engagements, and...STAMPED IS BACK!

Be sure to add STAMPED to your list of favorite podcasts so you don't miss an episode. 



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We're kicking off season 4 of STAMPED with a dynamic story from Candace Ricks! She opens the discussion by sharing the impact of her family on her decision to travel, paying special homage grandmother! Pick a destination, Candace has probably been there; building relationships with people in each place was a treasured take away from her time abroad. 

In this episode we're discussing study abroad, teaching abroad, serving as an au pair, and taking a radical sabbatical. Even more important is our discussion on wellness and intentional reflection. 

Enjoy...a Series of YES

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Hello and welcome back to another season of STAMPED!

By now schools are back in full swing and the start of this episode makes our third fall semester 😊 I guess you could say this is our junior year!

This year we hope to build out STAMPED in a way that provides more foundational information on study abroad while continuing to share impactful international education stories!

So for today we’re starting off with the basics.

1. What is study abroad?

2. What types of study abroad exist?

3. Where can you learn more?

Be sure to share this episode with someone you think needs to study abroad (or their parents lol)! 



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STAMPED is pleased to welcome Tyvi Small, Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Engagement at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. 

Our interview starts with Tyvi's early travel experiences as well as his introduction to the world of study abroad! He recounted that while in undergrad he was very engaged in various campus programs, but the one thing he didn't do was study abroad. Now, a higher education professional, Tyvi works diligently to provide international opportunities for all students. 

During this episode we discuss study abroad as one of AAC&U's High Impact Practices and what that means for students of color. Through the sharing of stories, Tyvi reminds us that we must be intentional about our work to diversify study abroad as it relates to participants and employees. He also shares information about the UT Success Academy, a program designed to maximize the transition to college for Black and Latinx male students. 

This epsiode is full of great tips; we hope you enjoy "A Conversation from the Field with Tyvi Small". 

To learn more about Tyvi or UT, visit Diversity and Engagement . 

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It is my pleasure to welcome Phelicia Price to STAMPED! I love when the experiences of friends and family align with the mission of STAMPED. Phelicia has been a dear friend of mine for roughly 20 years, so it was only natural that I wanted to share her story on STAMPED.

While obtaining a second bachelor’s degree, she did something rare…she read her email (lol). On that particularly day she found exiting news, an email about a study abroad program to Italy offered by the communication’s department at East Carolina University. She shared the opportunity with her parents and with their assistance she was off! Spending the summer in Italy really increased her love for travel and quickened the desire to travel internationally.

During our conversation about her study abroad experience, Phelicia talks candidly about taking in aspects of each location and really becoming a part of the way of life in each community. We also touch on intersections between race, gender and age and how that impacted her experience as well.

Since her college days, Phelicia has continued to explore new places and has even incorporated them into her life as a yoga teacher. In fact, she earned one of her certifications in Costa Rica! Check out her IG @fit.phe.yoga for the amazing photos.

Lastly, this episode is also extra special, today is her 5-year kidney transplant anniversary! Learn more about life after transplant and how working with the National Kidney Foundation has enabled her to travel and rep the USA at the same time!

Thanks for sharing your experiences with us Phelicia.

Until next time…You’ve Been STAMPED!



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Learn more about her life after transplant at Syndei the Kidney

For more inforamtion on her virtual platform, visit https://www.patreon.com/fitpheyoga


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I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Devin Walker, Director of Global Leadership and Social Impact at the University of Texas at Austin. Devin is also the CEO and founder of The World Walker Foundation, a 501(c) (3), which provides educational and financial resources to help students of the African diaspora participate in service-learning trips to the African diaspora.

Early travel experiences facilitated by his parents spurred his interest in people and places. He says with each trip his confidence grew as a result of the exposure he gained a new outlook on the world. During this episode, Dr. Walker takes us on a journey not only through his multiple study abroad experiences, but through his self-reflective process as well. You’re in for a treat!

We also discuss Dr. Walker’s research on Black male division 1 student athletes. A personal experience led to his dissertation that examined the intersection of race, sports, and education among this unique group of students. He says their study abroad experiences offered an opportunity for students to examine their identities from a lens that is separate from their athletic affiliations in their home country.

Lastly, he shares some tips for creating inclusive study abroad programs!


Relationships are important!
Telling students why they need to study abroad and then get to the how!
When creating programs, think outside of the box when promoting study abroad especially as it relates to students with limited or no experience with travel.
Be flexible and open to responding to students’ needs.

Stay in touch with Dr. Walker:

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Check out his recent article for Diverse Issues: Black Students Must Experience Black Life Outside the U.S.

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