Bridging the Gap: Travel Inclusion and Equity with Brandon Miller of Too Fly Foundation

How can access to travel transform someone's life?

Brandon Miller is the co-founder and director of brand strategy for Too Fly Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide passports, travel grants, and educational experiences for students in underresourced communities.

In this episode, Brandon shares how his travel experiences shaped his outlook and ultimately led to his work creating a world where every student has the opportunity to travel.

We discuss the challenges of travel for these communities, how he went from a fun idea with friends in a bar to advocating for systemic change, and how his experience on The Kelly Clarkson Show amplified their mission.

Brandon's story proves that small actions can lead to big change, and our conversation offers valuable perspectives on the importance of supporting travel equity, fostering inclusion, and always staying curious.

How can you bring awareness to travel equity and inclusion on your adventures? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message.

*This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.

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Tune In To Learn:

• How Brandon's own privilege inspired the creation of Too Fly Foundation
• The impact of studying abroad and how he viewed his home country differently after having those experiences
• The barriers to travel for underserved communities and the "Too Fly Why" that fuels their work
• How he went from "turning up for a cause" to building a nonprofit 
• How he blends having a full-time career with running his foundation 
• Why being on The Kelly Clarkson Show and meeting Tyler Perry was an inflection point of their work
• His biggest takeaways from running an organization
• How travelers can create and bring awareness to travel inclusion and equity
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
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• Donate to Too Fly Foundation
• Follow Too Fly Foundation on Instagram
• Watch Brandon's interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show

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