Global Conversations with Jeannette

Meet Fin Gómez. He's a White House Producer for CBS News. Fin has accomplished many firsts in his career, including being the first Latino on the White House Correspondent's Association Board. He's covered four presidential campaigns to date. On this episode, Fin shares about his Latino roots and inspiring stories of travel - to all 50 states in the US and 63 countries he's visited around the world.

For anyone who still has South Africa on their bucket list, Sonto is definitely the woman you want to know. On this episode, we get to know Sonto on a personal and professional level. As the former Global Manager of Business Tourism at South African Tourism (SAT), Sonto is now the CEO at the Limpopo Tourism Agency. Recently, her leadership at the Limpopo Tourism Agency was awarded the Top Gender-empowered Organization in Tourism by the Standard Bank Top Women Conference. This year, Sonto gave the keynote address to Limpopo Women in Tourism.

Hugo Balta shares why Hispanic and Latino voices in the media matter. He comes with an extensive background working as a journalist and producer in the media at MSNBC, Telemundo, ESPN, and NBC. Hugo is a diversity and inclusion specialist – and the former President of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Now, Hugo is the News Director at WTTW, the PBS station in Chicago, and the Host of Chicago Tonight: Latino Voices.

Learning about the African influence and culture in Latin America with Kim Haas. She's the Executive Producer and host of a new travel series currently airing on PBS. On this episode, Kim shares what propelled her to specifically focus on Afro-Latino issues for the past ten years. On the show, Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, she explores and tells the much-needed stories of Afro-Latinos.

From Italy to the Yucatan jungle of México, Rocco Bova shares his worldly journey to becoming General Manager of the Chablé Yucatán. We further discuss how wellness, hospitality, and México are all aligned.

Over the years, Simon Mayle has been paving the way for The LGBTQ+ community and luxury travel. He's a strong voice and leader as the Event Director of ILTM Americas, ILTM Latin America, and PROUD Experiences. Simon shares who were his role models, how got started in the travel industry, how the public can amplify the LGBTQ+ community and be more inclusive. Such an insightful conversation, you don't want to miss it!

Let's meet Ernest White II. A journalist and travel writer, who worked hard for many years in the travel industry. Black, gay, and paving the way for a more inclusive travel movement. As the producer and host of television docu-series FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II, his show is now airing on Public Television Stations and Create TV nationwide.

What's happening in México? Listen to my conversation with Cairo Bermúdez in Spanish. She's a reporter and producer for the show, "México un Mundo de Turismo" on México Travel Channel.

Bella Cruz on the importance of accountability, mentors, and coaches. Author of the best-selling book, Accountability Performance: A High-Performance Coaching Tool for Leaders, Bella shares why mentors and coaches are different but equally important for a successful career.

What's happening in the cruising industry? Listen to my conversation with Dan Blanchard, the CEO and Captain of UnCruise Adventures. Based in Alaska, UnCruise Adventures is a non-traditional cruise line that focuses more on wilderness and unique experiences.