The Globetrotter Lounge

Jet Set Lisette
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The Globetrotter Lounge

In this award-winning interview show, host Lisette Austin talks to diverse women who have found creative ways to travel more. Their inspiring stories and experiences provide helpful tips and resources, and practical advice for making dream travel a reality.

  1. Ep 66 | Gina Paige: African Ancestry Reunion Trips

    03/04/2022

    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. 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.

    38 min
  2. Ep 65 | Antoinette Harrell: Genealogy Research Travel

    02/18/2022

    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. 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.

    43 min
  3. Ep 64 | Kelly McCoy: Cultural Heritage & Adventure Travel

    02/04/2022

    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 shares what sparked her love of travel, about upcoming travel projects highlighting Black history, tips for planning heritage travel - and much more.

    33 min
  4. Ep 63 | Joy Barnett: Solo Black History Road Trips

    01/21/2022

    Ep 63 | Joy Barnett: Solo Black History Road Trips

    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.

    42 min
  5. Ep 62 | Nikki Vargas: Celebrating Travel & Women's Stories

    01/07/2022

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

    I talk with Nikki Vargas, a travel editor, author, producer and public speaker. Nikki is Co-Founder of Unearth Women, a unique publication that celebrates travel and women’s stories. 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 the Unearth Women magazine and what it offers to travelers.

    37 min
  6. Ep 61 | Mickela Mallozzi: Dance & DNA Travel

    12/17/2021

    Ep 61 | Mickela Mallozzi: Dance & DNA Travel

    In this episode I talk to returning guest Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy award-winning host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet, a PBS travel series highlighting the diversity of dance. Mickela shares why she devoted an entire season of her show to DNA travel, what it was like to travel to the places her ancestors are from, and much more.

    43 min
  7. Ep 60 | Terrell Lozada: American Artist in Paris

    12/03/2021

    Ep 60 | Terrell Lozada: American Artist in Paris

    In this episode I talk with Terrell Lozada, an American visual artist living in Paris since 2018. Terrell shares what sparked her love of travel, what led to her decision to move to Paris, and how she was able to make it happen.

    30 min
  8. Ep 59 | D'mitra Smith: Taking a Break from the United States

    11/19/2021

    Ep 59 | D'mitra Smith: Taking a Break from the United States

    I talk with D’mitra Smith, a talented musician, civil rights activist and most recently former Chair of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights. D’mitra shares about early transformative experiences abroad, the intersection of travel and human rights, and traveling while Black.

    36 min
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In this award-winning interview show, host Lisette Austin talks to diverse women who have found creative ways to travel more. Their inspiring stories and experiences provide helpful tips and resources, and practical advice for making dream travel a reality.

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