Have you ever wished you could improve your storytelling skills surrounding travel?

This week I am joined by travel journalist and friend to the show, Oneika Raymond, to talk about the art of storytelling, what it’s like to be a travel journalist, and how her nomadic life has changed over the years.

Oneika has visited 120 Countries over six continents and is on a mission to educate, empower and encourage exploration. She started her career as a secondary school teacher, eventually becoming an award-winning journalist, speaker, podcast host, and Emmy-winning television host.

If you love the spirit of wanderlust, then you don’t want to miss this episode. We talk about why you should take an adult gap year, advice on what it takes to tell a great story, the top 3 cities you must visit, why completion is more important than perfection, factors to consider if you’re considering settling down, and so much more.

What are your favorite stories from traveling? I'd love to hear a few and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Why Oneika has slowed down her pace of travel and which countries she keeps revisiting
What motivated Oneika and her husband to settle in Miami after an adult gap year
The difference between being nomadic and being an ex-pat
The key factors to consider when looking for a place to settle down
Why the U.S. inspires Oneika as an entrepreneur
The elements required to tell a good story
How to understand and connect with your audience as a storyteller
Why its necessary to be adaptable when telling a story
The importance of having humility when storytelling
Similarities between entrepreneurship and traveling
Advice about being a successful entrepreneur
Why completion is more important than perfection
How to fake it till you make it and overcome imposter syndrome
The hack that will help you use people as inspiration rather than intimidation
Travel advice from a long-time nomad
The best and worst parts about being a TV personality
Which 3 cities Oneika says everyone should visit
3 Books everyone needs to read
Oneika’s most treasured travel memories
And so much more

Resources:

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The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman with Oneika Raymond
A Soulful Southern Road Trip: About The Journey With Oneika Raymond
Travel Role Models and The Minority Nomad w/ Erick Prince

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