Take a Wander with Shebs

I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking to Garance Choko about her life, career and her travels up to the present day.

Garance spoke to me about her early life journey and how she found it difficult growing up in Paris, France. She explains that she had always wanted to leave due to not feeling welcome due to her race. You will see why this was the case as we spoke in detail about racism in society as a whole.

She talked to me about the journey she took that led her to parts of South America and eventually made her way to New York, where she is the founder and CEO of Codasocieties. Garance does explain to me what she aims to achieve with the company.

I spoke with Garance about what it's like to be away from her family and friends. Having embarked on this journey, you will find out what type of impact it has made on her life. I also asked whether she had found New York as the place where she could call her home.

We discussed some of the memorable places she's travelled to and how those places have impacted her. She also spoke to me about the meaning of her travel.

It was a great talk, and I loved how open and honest Garance was with me. I look forward to the next chapter in her journey and meeting up with her the next time I am in New York. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/867zyO1agTk). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome, Garance, how she's been 
• Start of Garance’s journey 
• Travel journey starts with her parents 
• Never felt French? 
• Still produce new music
• Continued journey to New York 
• Did you ever miss family, friends 
• Codasocieties
• Favourite spots
• Memorable moments 
• What appeals to you when you travel 
• Writing a book on your story? 
• Summary & outro 

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I sat down and spoke to Jeanine about her life and career up to the present day.

Jeanine is quite eclectic in her pursuits. She is a travel writer and photographer, fashion and product designer, comedy screenwriter, and entrepreneur. (Her line of clothing, bags and wallets can be found here
http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/store/)

She has visited 100 countries and all 50 states, often bicycling, hiking, or Nordic skiing. Her quirky comedy short film that she wrote, 'Such A Deal,' debuted in 2020.

Jeanine spoke to me about her early love for travel. She tells me that growing up in a dysfunctional household only made her want to achieve her goals more.

We discussed how she got into writing, as it wasn't in a conventional way. Her articles have been published in magazines, newspapers and websites that include the Washington Post, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Forbes, National Geographic Traveler, Huffington Post, Virtuoso Life and CNN Travel.

She also appeared back in 1989 on an episode with David Letterman on the David Letterman Show talking to him about nutrition.

We also discussed her work-life balance and where she gets time to wind down with so many projects on the go. You will see that she doesn't like to pinpoint any of her work as her outstanding piece, as she puts 100% effort into whatever she does.

Jeanine also spoke about a few essential trips in her life that she looks back on with joy, but she cannot pick a favourite. The longer the travel journey, the more she feels for a place. There are places she told me that she would like to travel to in the coming years.

I thoroughly enjoyed having Jeanine on my show. It was a delight to get to know her, and I look forward to seeing more of her work and perhaps bumping into her on one of my travels.

#traveljournalist #travelwriter #travelpodcast

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/4w6B_fPQ3TY). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Jeanine 
• How did the travel begin
• Jeanine’s various lines of work 
• Early home life leading to success
• Entrepreneurial life
• Publications-Secret to her success
• Pioneering the road less travelled 
• What work stands out for her 
• Defining travel moments 
• Hobbies
• Describing herself in one word 
• Summary & outro

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Website
http://www.jthetravelauthority.com/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/JCreatureTravel
Instagram
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I spoke to Sucheta Rawal, a travel expert with a mission to raise awareness in the world through meaningful travel and cultural understanding.

Sucheta spoke to me about when she moved away from India at the age of 17 to America. In particular, we discussed some fundamental reasons why telling that story, whether it is through writing or other various social media outlets, was a vital narrative to inform and inspire, especially as she is from a south Asian background. We spoke about going from working in the corporate world to writing articles on food and eventually pursuing her passion for food and travel.

That passion led Sucheta to become a Writer, and she has regular publications with the likes of CNN, Creative Loafing, CheapOair, and The Huffington Post.

From our talk, you will also see that she likes to draw on her own experience of travelling to 100 countries across 7 continents and inspiring others to travel sustainably to give back to communities.

This passion led her to form 'Go Eat Give' in 2011. We discussed what the organisation can provide grassroots around the world and how it offers customised travel experiences to individuals and groups.

I also discussed with Sucheta about her successful children's illustrative books on travel, 'Beato Goes To.' What led her to want to create this for kids, and whether there are more books on the way.

With her passion for food, she spoke to me about her love of cooking a different cuisine each night.

Sucheta was a delight to talk to. It was quite an in-depth talk we had, but I could have spoken to her for days and not gotten bored. Her story is an inspirational one, and I will be keeping an eye out for what's next to come, as I am intrigued to see her succeed more. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/dDiiK6jk_Eg). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Sucheta
• Visit to Antarctica 
• What Sucheta looks for when she travels
• Where did the love for travel come from
• Leaving India at 17
• Community in Atlanta 
• Sucheta's Work-Go Eat Give, Beato Goes To, Diversity in Travel
• Writing & Journalism 
• Travelling during uncertain times
• Any other interests, hobbies
• Memorable place
• Enjoy going back home from a trip?
• Summary & Outro

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Stay connected with Sucheta
Website;-
https://suchetarawal.com/
Go Eat Give Blog
https://goeatgive.com/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/sucheta.rawal
Twitter
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https://www.instagram.com/suchetarawal/
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I sat down and spoke to Robin about his travels and his love for photography.

Robin discussed how he first started travelling and how that led him to explore more as time went on. He spoke to me about his love for Iceland and the Faroe Islands. He has the ambition to see more of the world and talked to me about a few places on top of his bucket list.

We spoke about over-tourism as well. Our discussion was based on places like the Faroe Islands having too many tourists visiting that the locals can't handle it. Can there be something to tackle this?

Robin also told me about his visit to the Faroe Islands and the time of the year he went when there was nothing open. He said he managed to survive somehow, which you will find out as there was no food for him to eat, and he was travelling solo.

We spoke about Robin's photography skills and where that passion started. He talked to me about the type of photography he likes to take and his ambitions to get even better than he is now.

It was great to have Robin on the show, and I look forward to seeing his next adventure. I shall give him a ring when I visit Belgium myself.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/RlafDxG3nQM). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #podcast #travelphotographer
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Robin 
• Where did the love for travel come from
• Robin’s photography skills 
• Favourite photograph & cameras to use
• Faroe Islands & No food
• Over tourism
• Favourite place
• Where would you travel next
• How many languages can you speak 
• Summary & outro 

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Max Taucher is a very charismatic young man. I sat down with him and spoke to him about his life, his YouTube channel, and what got him to start making travel videos.

Max was born deaf, but with a successful cochlear implant technology in his ears, this now allows him to hear and speak. Max desires to have his 'Deaf Boy Abroad' channel grow and would like to reach 1,000 subscribers very soon. Perhaps also get international recognition.

Also, in the future, he would love to work in the production industry. Specifically for Netflix, either as a film editor or cameraman or perhaps become a director and have his on film one day.

It was wonderful speaking with him, and I can't wait to see where his journey takes him.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/8Hw4qoHQgko). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Max
• Explains how he can speak, even though he's deaf
• Reason why Max loves to travel
• Deaf Boy Abroad
• YouTube channel, why not involve more deaf people?
• What goes into the content
• Who inspired Max
• Hobbies
• What you want to do in the future
• Summarise & Outro

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Stay connected with Max on his journey
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZmkkRRwPbZ0__yZKapEmXQ
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/deafboyabroad/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/deafboyabroad/
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Blogspot
http://deafboyabroad.blogspot.com/
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Yashodha Edirisinghe and I sat down and spoke about some of her experiences travelling around her home country, Sri Lanka.

We talked about why it was important to her to travel around her home first before embarking on a journey abroad. There were some specific places she spoke to me about and places where she recommended.

Yashodha also spoke to me about why waterfalls were always on her list of things to see and experience. Plus we talked about the types of food to eat, and what to try when visiting Sri Lanka.

We also discussed the online abuse she gets. She explained that she would just ignore any abuse she would get online, but it had become too much in recent times. Majority of the abuse wherefrom men on a sexual harassment level. Yashodha discussed with me how she tackled this.

We also spoke about some of the places she would like to travel to once she feels she has done enough of Sri Lanka.

It was a very intriguing talk, and I thank Yashodha for being so honest with me, especially about the abuse she gets. I wish her the best, and I look forward to meeting her when I travel to Sri Lanka.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/-iWSzPzgwDM). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #podcast #srilankantravel
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Chapters

• Intro 
• Welcome Yashodha & how she is 
• When did travel begin 
• Why travel around Sri Lanka first 
• Love for waterfalls 
• Where would you like to go abroad 
• Cyberbullying  
• Recommendations on Sri Lanka 
• Sri Lankan Food 
• Summary & Outro

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I spoke with Safoura Taheri about why Iran is a place to travel.

Safoura spoke to me about the country's beauty and why there is a misconception about Iran from the western media. We talked about some of the places she loves to visit and that perhaps people should put on their bucket lists.

She spoke to me about wanting to travel abroad after she has seen all of Iran. Some of the places on her list include Europe and the United States.

Safoura is married and said she would love to travel even more when she has a family, as she would want her kids to experience and learn from what life has to offer. To her, there is no better way of getting an education than travelling.

It was a great joy to have Safoura on my show, as I wanted to show the world that Iran is a place of beauty and it should be a destination people think of and a country not overlooked.

I look forward to visiting Iran soon and looking forward to Safoura and her family's future journey. 

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/hJrSJ60bZm0). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. 

#travelpodcast #podcast #irantravel #iraniantraveller
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Chapters

• Intro
• Welcome Safoura
• Situation now in Iran with pandemic 
• Passion for travel 
• Where to visit Iran 
• Why has Iran perceived as a place not to travel
• Types of people who visit Iran
• Aspirations to travel outside of Iran after visiting everywhere in Iran
• Future, travelling with kids?
• Favourite place in Iran, favourite food
• Favourite photo taken & cooking
• Summary & Outro 

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I had the pleasure of talking to Lola about her life and career up to the present day.

Lola is internationally recognised for her work and has won numerous awards. Some of her work has been featured in the likes of CNN Travel, National Geographic Traveller, and BBC Travel.

We spoke about how it all started for her in the industry. Lola told me that she moved to Maryland, USA, and started her education there and then eventually moved across to Europe and settled up in Sweden. She started her career as a field journalist at Eco-Challenge, and then years later, she decided to pursue her love for photography and go full-time as an entrepreneur.

Lola and I spoke about her work, including some projects that she has ongoing. We also spoke about the one work that got her noticed, which was a photograph of a husky she took for the National Geographic Traveller.

As an established author, we spoke about some of her published books. She recommended one to pick up if you haven't read any of her books before.

She spoke to me about how she went about launching a new academy recently. She hopes the academy will inspire a new generation.

We also spoke about her family life, being married with 2 kids. She told me how she balances her work being a mother.

There are some other new projects on the cards, and she will continue to work on her photography.

It was a real pleasure talking to Lola. Her passion and commitment are inspiring. I learnt a lot just by talking to her and have instilled some of the sage advice she gave me into my work. I look forward to seeing where Lola goes next in her entrepreneurial life.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/u6X_g6r44pk). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

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Chapters

• Intro 
• Welcome Lola
• Where did the love for travel come from 
• Moving to USA 
• Strong headed 
• Recognition & structural racism 
• Portfolio of work
• New Academy 
• Being an Author 
• Family life 
• Memorable experiences & over-tourism 
• Favourite photos taken 
• Any new developments
• Summary & Outro 

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Websites
https://academy.geotravelermedia.com
https://www.akinmade.com
https://www.geotravelermedia.com
Twitter
https://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade
Instagram
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Karl and I sat down and spoke about some of his experiences in travel and what it took for him to start his travel channel, 'Karl Watson-Travel Documentaries.'

We spoke about some of his early days and where his love for travel started. The conversation then led to us talking about filming documentaries and where that all started. He has gone on to make some wonderful feature-length films, usually as a one-man band, occasionally with the help of others.

He spoke to me about a few key points when starting and what the content should consist of. He mentioned if there is no relevance to what the audience wants, then they will switch off. Consistency throughout the film is important, from what I gathered, which isn't an easy feat when filming a travel documentary.

We also spoke about some of his travel experiences, and in particular, we spoke about travelling for the reason of wanting it and not necessarily doing it to tick a box or tick a country off a bucket list.

I also spoke to Karl about the effects of travelling on his relationships.

It was a brilliant talk, and I loved every bit of our chat. Karl came across as a down-to-earth, no-nonsense type of guy. His channel is so successful as there is a clear mindset on what he wants, which is vital.

I look forward to more of his new work soon.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/VPLJHcRq0r4). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube.

#travelpodcast #traveldocumentaries #youtuber
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Chapters

• Intro 
• Introducing Karl
• Lockdown activities 
• Early travel experience 
• Passion for creativity 
• Talk about Karl’s YouTube Channel
• Interacting with his followers 
• Ticking off countries on a list? 
• Where is the YouTube channel headed?
• Any favourite series filmed
• Few tales? 
• Talks about his masterclass 
• Travelling affected relationships 
• Friendships & social media 
• What has been learned from pandemic 
• Looking forward to travelling again!
• New projects and finishing off
• Summary & outro 

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Stay connected with Karl
Website
https://www.karlwatson.net/
Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/karlwatsondocs
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/karlwatson18
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/karlwatsondocs/
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I sat down and spoke to Rutuja Kulkarni about some of her experiences regarding her travels.

Rutuja is a solo female traveller from India. Not many females from India travel solo, but she spoke to me about why she explores solo. One of the big reasons behind it was due to her relationship as she was married. She talked to me about the different mindsets and environments in which the man she married had grown up. Perhaps how that stopped her from wanting to explore more about her inner self and life.

We talked about some of her memorable places. What she was looking forward to seeing in the future.

It was a pleasure having Rutuja on the show, and I hope people took some inspiration away from our talk.

I look forward to bumping into her when I next visit India.

You can also watch the episode on my YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/zpvYFnZujzQ). For people with hearing impairment, subtitles are available on YouTube. 

#travelpodcast #podcast #solofemaletraveller
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Chapters 

• Intro
• Welcome, Rutuja, and how is India 
• Love of travel 
• Solo travelling & why
• Relationship breaking down, cultural issues 
• Inspiring other females to solo travel from India 
• First place to open her eyes to travel 
• Obstacles travelling solo as an Indian traveller 
• Any dangerous moments travelling
• Reality in travel changes your plans along the way 
• Future for travel 
• First place to want to visit after the pandemic
• Favourite cuisine 
• Summary & Outro 

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