Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler Tracee Ellis Ross Loves Seeing the World Solo
Mar 6, 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross, a talented actor known for her roles in Black-ish and American Fiction, discusses her journey into solo travel. She reflects on childhood memories with her mother Diana Ross and how they shaped her worldview. Tracee emphasizes solo travel as an act of radical self-care, sharing practical tips and her packing philosophy. She explores cultural differences in fashion from her time in Europe and highlights her upcoming Roku series, aiming to inspire personal growth through solo adventures.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Growing Up A Global Child
- Tracee Ellis Ross grew up moving between Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Switzerland, which shaped her identity as a "child of the world."
- She credits fashion as the doorway that revealed cultural differences and expanded her worldview.
Switzerland Feels Like Home
- Switzerland feels like home to Tracee because of school, family ties, and sensory memories like the taste of cheese.
- Paris also left a deep impression through fashion despite early language challenges and fear.
First Solo Trip To Pink Sands
- Tracee's first solo trip at 22 was to Pink Sands in the Bahamas and it was transformative for her sense of independence.
- She remembers enjoying her own company and learning to be comfortable asking simple questions alone.