In Episode 1 of "Black Beyond Borders," host Ebony Walden sits down with Luisa Batiz, founder of Nuguchu, an eco-friendly retreat center located in a Garifuna village in Tela, Honduras. Luisa, a proud Garifuna and Brooklyn native, shares her journey from working in the education space to building a life centered on healing and organic farming. Luisa discusses her decision to leave the US, her passion for sustainable living, and the challenges and joys of creating a new life in Honduras. Tune in to hear how she's reconnecting with her roots and paving a new path forward.

You can find her on instagram and tiktok @sexy_sustainabilty or check out www.Nuguchu.com.