In this soul-stirring episode of Most Memorable Journeys, I talk to author and storyteller Barbara Caver, whose path from South Carolina to Cuba took her far beyond geography and deep into the heart of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.

Barbara, a seasoned television and film professional turned memoirist, opens up about what it means to explore a homeland she had never seen but always carried within. Her book A Little Piece of Cuba chronicles a powerful personal pilgrimage, full of laughter, longing, color, and clarity, where she uncovers her Cuban roots and reclaims a part of herself that had long been tucked away.

Together, Elisabeth and Barbara dive into:

• The emotional layers of traveling "home" for the first time
• How Cuba reshaped Barbara’s understanding of family, culture, and womanhood
• The process of writing a memoir that blends adventure, humor, and heritage
• Why travel can be the most transformative form of healing
• And the joy of finding pieces of ourselves in the most unexpected places

This conversation will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they’re straddling two worlds or longing for a deeper connection to where they come from.

📝 About Barbara Caver:

Barbara Caver is the author of A Little Piece of Cuba: A Journey to Become Cubana-Americana. A former film and TV production executive, Barbara turned to writing to explore identity and belonging through storytelling. She writes the Substack Tiny Escapes with Barb and continues to travel, write, and inspire.

📖 Learn more about Barbara: barbaracaverauthor.com

📚 Order the book: A Little Piece of Cuba (She Writes Press, 2024)

📬 Read her stories: Tiny Escapes on Substack

💬 Memorable Quote:

"I thought I was going to Cuba to find my mother’s story but I ended up finding my own." – Barbara Caver

🎧 Listen now – and prepare to be transported.

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