Point Noir

Welcome to the Point! This week we feature entrepreneur, author, and traveler Ramon Smothers (@ramon_smothers)! Ramon walks us through his origins as an explorer and how quality time with his travel "muse" have brought them closer together, as well as sharing some powerful insights on how to map and achieve your goals. In addition to being a traveled brother he is also stylish and has launched a custom suit company (@legacylapels) creating some amazing pieces to empower the men who wear them. As always.. sit back and enjoy the session!📍

Welcome to the Point! To kick off the new year right, today we host guest Tamsir Genero Guiard-schmid (@tamsir24). A son of the African diaspora like many of our guests, Tamsir's perspective comes from his experience being raised in Paris and his continuous travels back to his Western African roots. Combined with a tonne of international travel experiences, you'll love listening to his insights, including why he wants to move back to Western Africa to establish the next phase of his life. Cheers everyone!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today we host special guest Cedric Wood (@med_ced) a South Carolinian turned traveler, doctor, musician, and blogger! Ced shares a tonne of his experiences and tips for exploring the world and making it affordable as well as hit perspective on things like solo travel and travel safety. If you didn't get enough in this episode, make sure to visit his adventure blog cedandthecity.com where he goes into much more depth about the regions he's visited as well as sharing his own flight deals with you. You're in for a treat!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today's session features born traveler and creator of Black and Well Traveled, Keon Steele (@keonjsteele). We sit today to talk about his views on travel and his mission to show that travel is possible and affordable for everyone. There are tons of tips on finding great deals and making travel more affordable and definitely don't forget to check out his site www.blackandwelltraveled.com or follow their IG (@blackandwelltraveled) for even more resources!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today's sessions features guest Kamal X (@rootedtraveler) who has not only a wealth of travel experience but also a lot of experience sharing his perspectives on life and adventure. We talk backpacking, Burning Man 2018, and why anyone can be a traveler, even without leaving the country. To keep up with Kamal's adventures and projects, follow him on instagram, check out his "We Are The Light" Podcast, or go to his website www.therootedproject.com !

Welcome to the Point! Today's session features adventurer, model, real estate professional, and all around globetrotter Kofi Mensah (@noirewayfarer). We learn about his travels across the 6 continents, jobs he's held that have allowed him to earn while exploring and even discuss self esteem and the power of nudism. Make sure to check out more of Kofi's thoughts and visuals at his website www.whilstaway.com after you enjoy today's episode!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today's special guest is Ronnie Dunston (@ronniedunston), an experienced traveller and co-founder of the brand Road to 100 Countries (@roadto100countries). We're super fortunate to have him on the show shortly after hitting his 100th country with his wife, Dr. Sheba and on the day of launching their new website Roadto100countries.com . Ronnie not only shares how he's been able to travel often for free while working a full time job but also how travel has opened his eyes and grown him as a person. Did someone say FREE TRAVEL?!? Check it out!!📍

Welcome to the Point! This week’s guest adventurer is Kenyon Walker (@punintened93). A true fan of the outdoors and authentic travel experiences, Kenyon talks about his many trips through the world, his perspective on cultivating authentic moments, as well as the types of activities he tries to engage in. You’ll definitely appreciate this young brother’s perspective so stay tuned!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today we have featured a very special guest, Daryl Parks (@mattic_ghost_doctor). You may be more familiar with one of his artist aliases such as Mattic or Dr. Outer.. he is an emcee, artists, world traveller and philosopher of life. I'm thrilled he agreed to be on the show as he's one of my big brother figures I was lucky enough to meet while in France. I got a tonne out of this talk with Daryl and I think you will too with an open mind and a little time to relax and listen. Enjoy!📍

Welcome to the Point! Today is an historic session for us here at Point Noir and something we're too excited to share... our first group of passport sponsorship winners! Featuring a short clip to hear their perspective and progress on attaining a passport, we'll here from Josh Fulton (@kuro_blackk), Nik Knight (@nikatnightt), Jackie Whitmill Jr. (@sirjvice), Cory J Adventures (@coryj_adventures), and Terry Hardieway (@hardieway). All of this awesomeness wouldn't be possible without the guests who've contributed to the show thus far and also a dope travel company called Passportrequired.com (@passportreq). You guys are in for a treat and make sure to stay tuned to learn how you, or someone you know can be one of our next sponsorship winners!📍