Best Carole Copeland Thomas Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE #42: The Great Debate Kamala Harris -vs. Donald Trump The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

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In the presence of 67 million worldwide viewers, The Great Debate, like no other, resulted in spectacular results earlier this week when Vice President Kamala Harris presented her reasons why she would make a better President than former President Donald Trump. The results weren't even close. Harris, who won the debate, dealt a crushing blow to Tru…

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EPISODE #41 Project 2025—The Presidential Playbook Chapter 14 Part 1: Control Women’s Bodies - Healthcare - Abortions 33:19

2M ago33:19

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Project 2025 is the 920+ page document that will become the playbook for the Trump Administration should he win the presidency in November 2024. It declares war on the cultural dynamics of American society, including the African-American community, other communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and those whose religious ideologies are left of cen…

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EPISODE #40 Project 2025—The Presidential Playbook Part 2: Eliminate The US Department of Education 41:40

3M ago41:40

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Project 2025 is the 920+ page document that will become the playbook for the Trump Administration should he win the presidency in November 2024. It declares war on the cultural dynamics of American society, including the African-American community, other communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and those whose religious ideologies are left of cen…

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EPISODE #39 Project 2025—The Presidential Playbook Part 1: Eliminate The US Department of Education 37:03

3M ago37:03

37:03

Project 2025 is the 920+ page document that will become the playbook for the Trump Administration should he win the presidency in November 2024. It declares war on the cultural dynamics of American society, including the African-American community, other communities of color, the LGBTQ community, and those whose religious ideologies are left of cen…

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EPISODE #38 THE STATE OF AMERICA: PEOPLE POLITICS PROTESTS With Bill Wells, Jr. 56:14

4M ago56:14

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There's so much going on in the United States that it's difficult to have thoughtful conversations without understanding the complexities of our issues. From the June 27th presidential debate to an attempted assassination to the Republican National Convention, Carole talks to her special guest to help clarify what is happening and why. Join us for …

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EPISODE #37 Learn About 5 Ways To Enhance Your Summer Cross-Cultural Collaborations 16:50

4M ago16:50

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Summer is the perfect time of year to sit back, relax, and enhance your cross cultural collaborations. Whether you're traveling to new destinations, exploring different cuisines, or engaging in cultural festivals, summer provides endless opportunities to immerse yourself in diverse traditions and perspectives. It's a season ripe for forging new fri…

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6/24/2024 EPISODE #36 LGBTQ PRIDE MONTH Religion, Resistance, Relationships 30:09

5M ago30:09

30:09

From LGBTQIA to she/her/hers, the language, descriptions, and ideological frameworks are ever-evolving. Gender identity is separate from gender expression. And these categories are also separate from sexual orientation. I self-identify as a cisgender woman whose sexual orientation affirms my attraction to men. What does all this mean? And how do yo…

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EPISODE #35 LGBTQ 101 & Words and Terminology You’ve Never Explored Part 1 23:52

5M ago23:52

23:52

From LGBTQIA to she/her/hers, the language, descriptions, and ideological frameworks are ever-evolving. Gender identity is separate from gender expression. And these categories are also separate from sexual orientation. I self-identify as a cisgender woman whose sexual orientation affirms my attraction to men. What does all this mean? And how do yo…

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EPISODE #34 Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Mai Du 44:47

5M ago44:47

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May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we end this month with the second of two terrific guests from the Asian American community. Today's guest is Mai Du (pronounced My-Dew) who entered the United States as a Vietnamese (and ethnic Chinese) refugee and has become one of the leading social justice advocates in Me…

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EPISODE #33 Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Stephanie Chen 36:21

5M ago36:21

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May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and we end this month with the first of two terrific guests from the Asian American community. Today's guest is Stephanie Chen, nutritionist by day and activist leader with the National Association of Asian American Professionalism (NAAAP) during her spare time. We learn about St…

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EPISODE #32 Exactly How Does Carole Market Her Business??? 26:55

6M ago26:55

26:55

Carole details the 10 different ways that she markets her business, stays relevant and keeps getting business year after year. 1 Email List - List Building (www.amyporterfield.com) 2 Lead Magnets 3 Referrals 4 Podcast 5 Books/Guidebooks 6 Exhibit Booths 7 Guest on Other Podcasts 8 Live Virtual Events 9 Live In-Person Events 10 Social Media Platform…

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EPISODE #31 Exactly How Does Carole Make Money??? 25:32

6M ago25:32

25:32

Bottom Line…You Have To Make Money In Order To Stay In Business!! This podcast will walk you through the 5 main ways that Carole generates income to sustain and grow her business. Speaking & Training. (carolecopelandthomas.com) Coaching and Consulting. (carolecopelandthomas.com) Sponsorships/Events (mssconnect.com) Memberships (mssglobalsummit.com)…

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EPISODE #30 Exactly What Does Carole Do For A Living??? 20:32

6M ago20:32

20:32

There are people in my family who still don't understand what I do for a living. This podcast will walk you through a day in my life and how I have been a professional communicator for more than 36 years. I've worked for large and small organizations and have continued to reinvent myself for decades. That's the best way to stay competitive and rele…

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Episode #29 BLACK CHURCH SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE AME CHURCH 37:15

7M ago37:15

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I'm a lifetime member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and have always been proud of its history. The AME Church is the oldest or one of the oldest Black denominations in the United States, with its 1787 roots nestled in Philadelphia as the nation formed its beginning. Richard Allen, the first elected and consecrated Bishop of the AME Chur…

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EPISODE #028 Reinventing Success: Galen Bingham's Corporate - Coaching Gameplan 36:12

7M ago36:12

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Leadership strategist Galen Bingham takes us on his personal journey through the corporate doors of success, evolving into executive coaching. He's a generation corporate veteran; Galen successfully leveraged three decades of executive experience at Kraft Foods, Imperial Sugar, and Coca-Cola, traveling and living in multiple states and cities acros…

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EPISODE #027: Why Black Greek Organizations Exist: Sororities, Fraternities, & Their History In America 38:51

7M ago38:51

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Steeped in history going back to the early 1900s, nine Black fraternities and sororities have paved the way to economic progress, educational aptitude, and social relevance throughout Black communities across the United States. They are a part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, founded in 1930, and it remains a vibrant organization in our nation…

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EPISODE #026 Big Shoes To Fill: The Legacies Of Dr. Dorothy Height and Sarah Ann Shaw 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

As we end our salute to Women's History Month, there are big shoes to fill when the conversation turns to two great Americans. One was a national icon who sat at the table with the great civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The other was a local/regional hero, the first African-American hired as a news reporter for WBZ TV her…

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EPISODE #025 The Truth About Critical Race Theory: What It Is. What It Isn’t. How It’s Been Hijacked. 23:20

8M ago23:20

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Critical Race Theory CRT has become a political football tossed around the United States so much that the original concept is unrecognizable to those who originated it in the 1970s. It is a legal framework that examines the complexities of racial discrimination, and it is connected to power, gender, and other societal categories. Contrary to popula…

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Episode #024: Come On In Live with Daniel Callahan & Iona Morris Jackson 45:00

8M ago45:00

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Today’s Special Guests of the upcoming One Man play, “Come On In-Live,” are Playwright and Artist Daniel Callahan and Executive Director Iona Morris Jackson. The play debuts at the Strand Theatre in Boston on March 28, 2024. A twisting journey through the mind of a Black artist fraught with inner demons and outer troubles, Come On In - Live is one …

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EPISODE 023: Navigating Film and Theater Arts with Nerissa Williams Scott - Executive Producer of “Come On In” 40:45

8M ago40:45

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Today's show features the executive producer of "Come on In," Nerissa Williams-Scott, one of Boston's creative dynamos in the film and theater arts industry. She shares her background and knowledge of the industry and how she is artfully managing an incredible portfolio of theater projects, films, and upcoming documentaries. Listen and get inspired…

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EPISODE 022: All In The Family During Black History Month 37:39

9M ago37:39

37:39

Black History IS American History, and Black Families Matter! Including my family! This podcast pays tribute to my past and present family members, whose shoulders I stand on today. Learn about my parents, brother, sister-in-law, grandparents, and an ancestral great-uncle who met with General William Tecumseh Sherman at the end of the Civil War! Di…

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Episode 021 High Stakes Backlash: CRT, BHM, & DEI Under Attack 33:49

9M ago33:49

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The catalyst for today's attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion began with Donald Trump's Executive Order 13950, signed on September 22, 2020. That ruling prevented diversity training programs from being taught to federal agencies and also banned diversity training for federal contractors. What was ignored by many has now exploded into state l…

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Episode 020 Fighting Backlash: Why Black History Matters 25:09

9M ago25:09

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Black History Month is under siege, and we must fight back! Its essence and value have been diminished by right-wing groups who want to see the celebrations and commemorations end. Listen to this podcast and find out the FIVE points to ponder as we look at the value and significance of Black History in the United States and beyond. America would be…

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EPISODE 019: Carole’s Journey Crossing The Panama Canal 32:09

10M ago32:09

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It started as a dream by French diplomat and businessman Ferdinand de Lesseps in 1880 and finally ended with an American effort that completed the Canal in 1914. More than 25,000 lives were lost building the Panama Canal, many of them Caribbean laborers and others from around the world who died from malaria, yellow fever, snakebites, and other heal…

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EPISOLE018: Exploring South America and Cartagena, Colombia with Dani Garcia 28:15

10M ago28:15

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Cartagena, Colombia, was the first stop on my South American cruise on the Norwegian Sun. I was delighted that Dani Garcia, my fantastic Tour Guide, allowed me to interview her for my podcast. She'll take us through the city's historical adventures that date back to 1533. From San Pedro Claver, the famous priest who dedicated his life to helping an…

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Episode 017: Family Treasures with Carole Copeland Thomas 18:21

10M ago18:21

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The holidays provided me with an ideal opportunity to learn more about my immediate family! I interviewed my daughters, son-in-law, and two granddaughters over the dining room table as my older daughter’s beloved dog, Kodi, wanted to have his turn to be interviewed! (The cat, Shadow, waited patiently in the basement!) I learned about their goals an…

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Episode 016: HELP! I've Been ROBBED While Traveling!!! 29:54

11M ago29:54

29:54

You get a stinking feeling when you know that you have been victimized. That's what happened to me a few weeks ago at the beginning of my cruise in Athens, Greece. It's not a fun story, yet it could have been much worse. I was ROBBED in a foreign country! Not only was that a costly nightmare, I had to make alternative plans that took me to another …

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EPISODE 015: Soha Speaks! Alexandria, Egypt Tour Guide In Action 35:03

11M ago35:03

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During my recent Middle East-Mediterranean cruise, I had a remarkable tour guide named SOHA, who demonstrated her passion and expertise and escorted us through the Alexandria Museum and the Library of Alexandria in Egypt. Her undergraduate and tour guide training prepared her to lead tours in this ancient cross cultural city. It was an exhilarating…

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Episode 014 De'Shawn Washington-The 2024 Massachusetts Teacher Of The Year! 48:13

11M ago48:13

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He's gone from his grandmother's encouragement to accounting to now becoming the Massachusetts teacher of the year. What an amazing journey he's been on… from an encourager, a top educator, and one who is planting seeds with fourth graders who will blossom in years to come. We're talking about De'Shawn Washington and a wonderful interview I've just…

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Episode 013 The Power of African Women Featuring Her Excellency, Dr. Justina Mutale 26:44

11M ago26:44

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She is a powerhouse in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and in other parts of the world. And a few weeks ago, she rocked our US UK Summit on Race event by delivering a spellbinding message on the significance of the group responsible for starting and expanding our entire world: Who is this group???? African Women!! Her Excellency Dr. Justina Mutale has …

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EPISODE 012: 18 Cruise And Travel Tips From Carole The Globe Trotter PART 2 39:57

12M ago39:57

39:57

Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part Two, Carole will share 10 different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call from a cruise…

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EPISODE 011: 18 Cruise And Travel Tips From Carole The Globe Trotter PART 1 34:03

12M ago34:03

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Part One Go from wishing to planning where you will travel by cruise ship in the next 3 to 5 years! In Part One, Carole will share eight different tips and techniques to use when organizing and planning for an upcoming journey across the world or across your country. From solo traveling to shore excursions, you can see the world and ports of call f…

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Episode 010: Understanding The History Of The Israeli Hamas Conflict: From Father Abraham To Modern Times 34:33

12M ago34:33

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RECORDED LIVE FROM GREECE: You have to go back several thousand years to the ancient days of Father Abraham to understand the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. War broke out on October 7, 2023, and has gripped the entire world with the carnage, heartbreak, and uncertainty of the region's future. In today's episode, Carole walks you through…

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Episode 009 Boston's Best--Selling Cities In Travel & Tourism With Martha Sheridan 31:10

1y ago31:10

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Ever wonder what it's like to work in the C-suite in the hospitality industry? How do you sell a city or region with enthusiasm and effectiveness? Today, we're talking to a travel and tourism powerhouse that is turning this upside down by orchestrating a monumental shift to reveal Boston as the ultimate international destination. My guest is Martha…

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Episode 008 Around The World With Cruise Adventurer Gary Bembridge 37:27

1y ago37:27

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With over 400,000 subscribers, he has created the number one Cruise channel on YouTube. And he takes us along wherever he goes on the planet, from Greenland and the Arctic Circle to Antarctica. He's been on over 109 cruises in the last 20+ years, and there's so much more to come. Gary Bembridge is my guest today, and you will be fascinated to learn…

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Episode 007 Unearthing An Asian American Identity: Leverett Wing's Journey from Summer Camp to Civic Leadership 45:58

1y ago45:58

45:58

From a Jewish summer camp, Leverett Wing embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery. Raised in Chelsea, Massachusetts, he found minimal connection to his Asian American heritage in the classroom. But through that camp, he unearthed the treasures of his culture. Today, as the leader of Boston's essential civic engagement organization, The Comm…

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EPISODE 006 ISRAELI HAMAS CONFLICT with Stephanie Cappadona SPECIAL EDITION 40:33

1y ago40:33

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A Special Edition Of Conversations With Carole Young revelers danced the night away in the heart of the Israeli desert, their joyous celebration turning into a harrowing dash for survival at the break of day. Innocent families perished within the secure confines of their kibbutz, desperately clinging to life as they remained devoid of any military …

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Episode 005 Hispanic Heritage Month with Oscar Mejias 35:26

1y ago35:26

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Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place between September 15th to October 15th as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week”, but it was later extended to a month…

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Episode 004 Salute To Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Tobias Vanderhoop 41:34

1y ago41:34

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Salute To Indigenous Peoples’ Day with Tobias Vanderhoop "Growing up in an extended family as I did, both in Everett and on the Island, definitely contributes to my sense of Tribe today. You didn't want for anything; we all shared what we had." You won’t want to miss this interview. Those of the insightful words of my special guest today, Tobias Va…

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Episode 003 Working For The Cause: Balancing Family and Business Pursuits with Carol Ann Whitehead 1:00:33

1y ago1:00:33

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Today’s podcast features Carol Ann Whitehead, an amazing social entrepreneur and civic activist from Manchester, England. She is the Managing Director of the UK based publishing and events agency, “The Zebra Partnership.” Carol Ann is currently living in Northern Ireland, chaperoning her teenage daughter, who is under contract with BBC Television. …

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Episode 002 Chronicling Resilience: The Legacy of African American Students at the University of Michigan (1853-1970) 26:39

1y ago26:39

26:39

They defied the odds and pursued educational excellence anyway. Despite racism, housing segregation, and academic hurdles, they pursue their dreams at The University of Michigan boldly and courageously. Now, a special project is archiving their years on the campus. African American students who attended U of M from 1853 to 1970 are now part of a un…

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Episode 001 Welcome To Conversations With Carole 6:08

1y ago6:08

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The podcast Conversations with Carole is meant to build a community where we can talk about current and historical issues relevant to our times. I've been in the cross culture business for many years and celebrate the past work I've done in radio. It made sense NOW to move the conversation to a podcast format where we can all get involved! Each wee…

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From Jail to Full-Time World Traveler - Jazzie 37:02

4y ago37:02

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" I decided to live 'fully and freely'. Those were the words that Jazzie promised herself while on probation and spending 15 weekends in jail for five years. Once her time was done, she and her husband reassessed their lives and took action to live life on their terms. In this week's episode she lays out her thinking on how she realized how her own…

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#4 Traveling the World While Black-What's it's like to be a Minority Nomad with Erick Prince 30:12

5+ y ago30:12

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Could you live the nomadic lifestyle, traveling from country to country, encountering different people, food, languages and cultures? What would you learn? What would you miss? What would be the added challenge if you were African American? Many people from the U.S. are embarking on this lifestyle. Surprisingly more and more African Americans are l…

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Episode #2 - Travel through history with Carole Copeland Thomas and special co-host Azaria 45:43

6y ago45:43

45:43

In this episode Diversity Coach and travel organizer Carole Copeland Thomas shares some of her amazing experiences during travel and enlightens us with some history along the way. She provides us with some off-the-beaten path travel why the world is a wealth of knowledge. I'm sharing the podcast with my special co-host 10-year old Azaria Cassells, …

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MYT Presents - Traveling The World While Black: Conversations with African American Travelers Abroad 1:04:42

6y ago1:04:42

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Most people love to travel, but oftentimes African Americans face some unexpected challenges. More and more they are discovering a world outside the U .S.In this episode, my guest is Brian Sheffey, writer and entrepreneur. Brian left on a 6-month trip to England and stayed for 30 yrs. This is his story to an "Unexpected Journey Home." What he learn…

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