FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with international speaker, Ivy League professor, best-selling author, and guide to personal reinvention, Roger Osorio.Roger’s work centers on exploring life's most important journey: the one from a life of expectation to a life of intention. He specializes in helping successful people break free from "The High-Achiever's Trap"—the paradox where the strengths that built your success become the cage that keeps you from fulfillment. As the best-selling author of The Journey to Reinvention: How to Build a Life Aligned with Your Values, Passions, and Purpose, and host of The School of Reinvention Podcast, Roger is living proof that anyone can break free from limiting beliefs to carve their own path and live a life on their own terms.They talk all about the transformative power of travel, going with the flow and knowing with the flow, a world of maps and compasses, and much, much more.Let’s fly with the wizard of reinvention Roger Osorio on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Link: Roger OsorioFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with legendary travel journalist and host Joseph Rosendo.This multiple-Emmy-award winner has been a travel, food and wine journalist and travel broadcaster in print, radio, and television for more than 40 years. And since 2007, he has hosted not one, but two award-winning PBS travel television series: Joseph Rosendo’s Travelscope and Joseph Rosendo’s Steppin’ Out.They talk about growing up in Florida, variations on the theme of life, choosing to pivot and expand at any age, the power of public media, and much, much more.Let’s fly with the indomitable Joseph Rosendo on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: Joseph Rosendo PresentsFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Chef Bri.Born and raised in The Bahamas, Chef Bri started her career in Canada and is now internationally-known, having won the “Culinary Clash of Chefs” competition. Through her company, Authentique Delights, Chef Bri has whipped up delicious delectables for celebrities such as 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes, Kim Fields, Mike Epps, NBA and CFL athletes, and corporate clients such as Netflix, TD Bank, Pinterest and more. She’s also been featured in The Miami Herald, Canada’s Globe and Mail, and Cruise Critic.Ernest had the chance to enjoy her culinary masterpieces, reflecting the spice and life of the African Diaspora, while sailing on Ama Waterways’ unique Soulful Experience river cruise in the South of France. Recorded directly from the luxurious AmaKristina along the Rhone River, they talk about creating culture through food, the harmony of perfect cornbread, the sublime uses of bacon, choosing happiness, edible art, and much, much more.Let’s fly with Chef Bri of Authentique Delights on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: Authentique DelightsFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with journalist and explorer Shebs Alom.Shebs is a broadcaster, writer, and editor based in the UK. His work has been featured in the BBC, The Express, Daily Mirror, Travel Weekly, and more. Shebs also runs Voyagers Voice magazine and hosts the podcast Take a Wander with Shebs.We talk about Shebs’ long-term obsession with travel, the magic of life, representation in the media, expanding from influencer to journalist, Halal travel, each other’s hair, and much, much more.Let’s fly with broadcaster Shebs Alom on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: ⁠⁠⁠Shebs the WandererFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with travel entrepreneur and fellow fly brother, Aaron Jones.A native of Michigan, military veteran, and passionate proponent of travel and connectivity, Aaron has parlayed his love of life and experiences into a multiplatform travel business, Travel Jones. Including travel consulting and personalized itineraries for new and not-so-new travelers, video and written storytelling from exotic locales around the world, and collaborative opportunities for fellow storytellers and destination management organizations, Travel Jones revolves around the power of connection and interaction across background and boundary.They talk about travel as romance, living before dying, the points and miles game, his love of languages, people, thrill-seeking, adventure, and much, much more.Let’s fly with influencer and entrepreneur Aaron Jones of Travel Jones on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: ⁠⁠Travel JonesFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with Jazzmine Douse, fly sister, fellow Scorpio, and Senior Director of National Accounts for luxury river cruise company, AmaWaterways.Jazzmine is known for thoughtful leadership, trusted partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to championing diversity in the luxury travel space. As a founding member of NorthStar Travel Group’s Black Travel Advisory Board, Jazzmine advocates for greater inclusivity in the industry and has led the development of AmaWaterways’ Soulful Experience River Cruises: a culturally rich series that celebrates the Black and African Diaspora and invites deeper connection through travel.Recorded from the stylish and relaxing AmaDahlia ship on the Nile River itself, they talk about Jazzmine’s most memorable travel experiences, the beauty and impact of Egypt’s Black culture, the enjoyment of river cruising, transformative power of travel, and more.Let’s fly with travel maven Jazzmine Douse of AmaWaterways on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: ⁠Discover and Book an AmaWaterways Luxury River CruiseFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with Matthew Kepnes, better known as Nomadic Matt, founder and CEO of the popular travel portal NomadicMatt.com, and best-selling author of Ten Years a Nomad and How to Travel the World on $75 a Day.Matthew has traveled to nearly 100 countries and territories, flown hundreds of thousands of miles, slept in all sorts of places, tried weird food (including fried maggots), made life long friends, learned multiple languages, and, most importantly, discovered that one doesn’t need to be rich to travel.It’s his mission to help travelers to realize their travel dreams. He has helped millions of people to travel more with tested and proven tips and advice.They talk about Matt’s origin story, what’s changed in travel over the years, some of his favorite destinations, overcoming fears, advice to his younger self, updates to the newest edition of How to Travel the World, and more.Let’s fly with author and master traveler Matthew Kepnes on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: Nomadic MattFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube⁠

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with Beth Santos, entrepreneur, community builder, author, and founder of Wanderful, an international collective of travelers and travel content creators on a mission to make travel better for all women.On this mission, Beth created the WITS Travel Creator Summit, a leading event for women and gender diverse travel creators, the annual Bessie Awards to honor women of impact in travel, and the first major outdoor travel festival by and for women, Wanderfest. Named one of 17 changemakers shaping the future of the travel industry by Business Insider, one of 12 women to follow by Conde Nast Traveller, and one of 20 influential women in the travel industry by Travel Pulse, Beth is the author of WANDER WOMAN: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World. They talk about elevating and edifying women travelers and the sheroes who’ve come before, the highs and lows of global entrepreneurship, the personal power of twerking, trust in yourself as the key to having it all, her travel creator to entrepreneur accelerator and more.Let’s fly with entrepreneur and community builder Beth Santos on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links: WanderfulTravel Creator-to-Entrepreneur AcceleratorBook - WANDER WOMAN: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the WorldFLY BROTHER Links:⁠⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with Dalton Richardson, brilliant and engaging aquarist at the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium.Dalton has been an aquarist at Monterey Bay, along the ruff and rugged coast of California just south of San Francisco, since 2019. From cleaning the windows of the aquarium to feeding the fish, he absolutely loves his work.They talk about the highs and lows of aquarium life, his personal journey from island to inland, the beauty of the Monterey Bay area, how to be better stewards of our oceans and more.Let’s fly with aquarist Dalton Richardson on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Link: Monterey Bay AquariumFLY BROTHER Links:⁠FlyBrother.com⁠⁠FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.org⁠⁠FLY BROTHER on YouTube

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with award-winning actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur Kim Fields.Having started in television at the age of 7, Kim has brought joy and inspiration through storytelling on multiple hit series and movies, including The Facts of Life, Living Single, and The Upshaws, and many more.In addition to her expansive career in film and television, Kim has created a health and wellness space called Refresh by KF, which helps people create fulfilling lives via digital and in-person inspiration, including wellness retreats hosted by Kim herself.Recorded aboard a luxury cruise on the Rhone River in the South of France, they talk about the joy of traveling, finding beauty on the road and in the mirror, empowering ourselves, and we laugh…a lot.Let’s fly with storyteller and entrepreneur Kim Fields on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!Links:Refresh by KFRefresh Retreat by KFChannel Refresh on YouTubeFLY BROTHER Links:FlyBrother.comFLY BROTHER with Ernest White II TV Series at PBS.orgFLY BROTHER on YouTube

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with international bestselling author and multi-hyphenate travel maven Lola Akinmade. Born in Nigeria and based in Sweden, Lola is an award-winning visual storyteller and entrepreneur, having dispatched from over 80 countries, and having been featured in National Geographic, New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, and many, many, many more. Lola’s five published books—spanning photography, travel narrative, and fiction—include her newest novel, Everything Is Not Enough, now available online and at bookstores. And she runs photography experiences around the world through Geotraveler Media Academy, helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft. They talk about Ernest flubbing the title of her book, personal motivation in the face of perceived setbacks, staying the course and staying grounded, optimizing your visual storytelling game, life in Sweden and more! Let’s fly with bestselling author and travel maven Lola Akinmade on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with global relationship mentor and matchmaker Joy Nordenstrom, who has dedicated her career to helping people connect deeply across background and boundary. Joy's community-building skills include guiding individuals to be their personal best in partnership, to find and maintain love, make friends, and create amazing, fulfilling relationships. As founder of Joy of Romance, Inc. and host of the "Intelligent Love" vodcast, Joy guides singles looking for their forever partner, and mentors individuals already in relationships to optimize and create the best partnerships of their lives. Based on science, practical wisdom and intuition that comes from a lifetime of experiences, Joy's work spans nearly two decades of detailing unique relationship blueprints, guiding individuals in choosing partners wisely, and laying solid foundations in the art of interdependence. They talk about the romance of life, the correct mindset to have when traveling, the best body language tactics, top tips for people looking for meaningful connections while traveling, and more! Let’s fly with global relationship mentor and matchmaker Joy Nordenstrom on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest chats with Luis Gramajo and Hans Schrei, co-founders of The Sunday Afternoon Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a sense of belonging through shared stories. Their journey in the United States started in 2019, when they moved from their home country of Guatemala to Austin, Texas, and grew a farmers’ market stand to an astounding five million dollar business by 2021. Though they eventually left the company behind, the lessons they learned through it planted the seed of what they found to be their purpose: to create a world of belonging, where everyone gets to come as they are, a world of shared safe spaces. They talk about the lure of the American Dream, homophobia in Guatemala and the United States, the need for everyone to feel like they have a safe space, the power of storysharing, the beauty of travel, and much more! Let’s fly with Luis and Hans of The Sunday Afternoon Project on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest White II chats with Rafael Norat, wealth-builder, real estate investor, and mindset master who helps people create financial freedom, one of the essential elements of a traveling lifestyle. Rafael served as an engineer for the Army for over 17 years before establishing a real estate rental portfolio which allowed him to leave his job and help create the Real Estate Wealth Institute, which is now a national real estate network of over 45,000 like-minded investors across the country.  Rafael now works with everyday folks to maximize their income and their opportunities to build long-standing relationships within their communities as a foundation to get out into the world. They talk about traveling virtually and physically, real estate investing as a way to financial freedom, aligning mindset and heartset, being the change you want to see in your life, and much more! Let’s fly with wealth builder Rafael Norat on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest White II chats with Amanda Powers, an advertising professional-turned-transformational travel creator dedicated to helping people create their own epic journeys. Over the years, Amanda realized that true happiness comes from blending skill with passion. This insight led her to her own transformative experience in Northern Spain, where she walked 500 miles along the famous Camino de Santiago. Her Camino journey helped her slow down, find clarity, and appreciate the little things. Now, Amanda focuses on helping others discover their own paths through walking and cycling adventures worldwide, encouraging personal and spiritual growth and life-changing experiences. They talk about transformative experiences while walking the Camino, meeting memorable people–including yourself–, trusting the journey, and much more! Let’s fly with Amanda Powers of Find Your Camino on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest White II chats with Justin “JC” Collins, a body and mindset transformation specialist who has assisted in helping over 2,000 clients and counting achieve their weight loss/weight gain, fitness, mindset, and health goals in his Fitness by JC Program. An athlete, model, actor, and motivational speaker, JC has helped Ernest create lasting habits and a healthier lifestyle, no matter where he is in the world. They talk about transforming your heartset and mindset, discipline over mood, sticking to a nutrition plan on the road, building the body and life of your dreams, and much more! Let’s fly with transformation specialist Justin Collins on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW!

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest White II chats with Scott Brills, international entrepreneur and adventure capitalist, currently focused on making his mark in the travel and tourism space. Having started his adventure and business career at the age of 19 in the field of technology, he has since traveled to nearly 100 countries and has started companies in six of them along the way. He is currently focused on culinary and adventure tourism in Japan and Tanzania. They talk about creating a nomadic life, creating multiple businesses, creating opportunities for others to travel, and creating magic all around the world! Let’s fly with adventure capitalist Scott Brills on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW! Discover more at https://pamojasafaris.com and https://scottbrills.com Stay connected with FLY BROTHER: Website and TV Show Viewing Information https://flybrother.com FLY BROTHER & FRIENDS https://flybrother.net/100 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flybrother/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlyBrotherFly YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/FlyBrother

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, Ernest White II chats with Kim Haas, Executive Producer, Host & Creator of public television travel series Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. Kim has been active in Afro-Latino issues for more than a decade and is founder of losafrolatinos.com, a blog celebrating Afro-Latino culture. Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is in its second season, this time featuring the culture and people of Colombia, and viewers get to learn about Colombia's Afro-descendant population and the breathtaking natural beauty that the country has to offer. According to the Pew Research Center, 25% of Latin America's nearly 600 million people have African ancestry and Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas aims to shed light on the remarkable stories and achievements of Afro-Latinos throughout the region. They talk about the beauty of the Black communities in Cali, Buenaventura, and San Cipriano; the challenges of producing a public television travel series; the delight of singing background for Nidia Góngora; y mucho más! Let’s fly with producer y exploradora Kim Haas on the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW! Discover more at https://travelswithkimhaas.com Stay connected with FLY BROTHER: Website and TV Show Viewing Information https://flybrother.com FLY BROTHER & FRIENDS https://flybrother.net/100 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flybrother/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlyBrotherFly YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/FlyBrother

In this episode of the FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOW, host Ernest White II chats with his friend Alissa Sanders, a singer, writer, and traveler extraordinaire. Born in Hollywood, California, she has spent much of the past two decades in Brazil, studying voice with mentors such as Wagner Barbosa, Adriana Godoy, and Neto Costa. Alissa sings a multilingual mix of jazz and Brazilian music. Alissa has performed in many major jazz festivals and appeared on NBC’s "Carson Daly Show." Throughout their discussion, Alissa shares how her passion for travel influences her music. She takes Ernest through the founding of her project, “Finding My Voice.” The project follows Alissa as she searches for her sound and artistic identity. She left her home in Salvador da Bahia, Brazil, and spent a year traveling and performing with musicians in Israel, Ethiopia and her hometown of LA. This cross-cultural musical exchange resulted in a web series. Alissa believes that the best way to learn and experience the culture of a new country is to fully immerse yourself, avoid isolation, and live among the people by participating in the community and learning the language. Throughout the episode, Alissa looks back on the days when she first hopped on a plane to live abroad as an expat. Alissa and Ernest discuss their time living in Brazil, particularly their unique shared experience as Black expats exploring the Afro-Brazilian culture and furthering their immersion within the African diaspora through travel. Get ready to learn all things Brazil and the Black expat experience. Let’s Fly! Chapters: 0:00​ - Intro 1:10​ Alissa’s introduction 2:53​ Alissa’s journey from the U.S. to Brazil 13:48​ Alissa’s experience in Salvador 17:22​ Connecting with people in a new country 22:18​ How Alissa relates travel and music 26:44​ The creation of “Finding My Voice” 37:37​ What draws Alissa to Brazil 39:51​ Socio-cultural differences between the US and Brazil 43:26​ Safety as a Black woman abroad 45:50​ Finding community abroad 50:00​ Socio-political issues in Brazil 57:52​ What Alissa loves most about living in Brazil 59:44​ Black Brazilian culture 1:05:02​ Outro Stay connected with Alissa: Website https://alissamusic.com/​ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alissasande...​ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/alisajan...​ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alissasanders​ Stay connected with FLY BROTHER: Website and TV Show Viewing Information https://flybrother.net/​ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flybrother/​ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FlyBrotherFly​

On this episode, I talk with Greg Gross, journalist and explorer who spent four decades writing for publications such as the San Francisco Examiner, the Associated Press, and the San Diego Union-Tribune. Greg started his blog I’m Black and I Travel in 2009 and runs Trips by Greg, which connects intrepid travelers with the countries and cultures of Africa. We talk about traveling cross-country by car in the 1960s, connecting across cultures, multilingualism, travel history, Canada, the Gambia, and a whole lot more. Tune in and let's fly!