345: From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula Gean
345: From Colombia to Botswana: Life-changing Safaris, Immigrant Solidarity, and Co-Founding Africa Culture Journeys with Paula GeanDescription
Learn about the similarities between Colombian and Botswana culture, and how to take a life-changing camping safari. _____________________________
Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter
where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can
consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.).
Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram
____________________________________
Paula Gean joins Matt for a wine night and talks about her experience being born in Colombia amidst the cartel violence of the 1980s, immigrating to Chicago and living in poverty, and then growing up in East Texas and navigating her Colombian-American identity. She reflects on the complex experience of going back to Colombia at age 14, then talks about the origins of her lifelong activist journey and gives tips on how
to stand in solidarity with immigrant communities in the U.S. today. Paula then explains how she learned about Botswana through her husband, describes her magical first trip to the country, and shares her journey learning about the history and making connections between Colombian and Botswana culture. She talks about co-founding Africa Culture Journeys with local Botswana people, and explains how she navigated the neocolonial dynamics in the African tourism space to build a sustainable company that empowers and benefits local people. Finally, Paula describes how you can experience a life-changing trip to Botswana with Africa Culture Journeys and get a special Maverick Show discount.
FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING ARE AVAILABLE HERE.
____________________________________
See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads
See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads
See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)
Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn
See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend
See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)
____________________________________
ENJOYING THE SHOW?
Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.
You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)
United States
