The Globetrotter Lounge

I talk with Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA company that traces African lineages using genetics. Gina shares what sparked her love of travel, what led her to co-found African Ancestry, and how their company is different. She also talks about their curated "family reunion" heritage trips, and how one African country is now offering citizenship based on DNA results.

I talk with Dr. Antoinette Harrell, renowned community activist, genealogist and historian specializing in African American History in Louisiana. Antoinette shares what led her to genealogy, how travel became intertwined with her family history research, and how she began helping others uncover their roots.

I talk with Kelly McCoy, a Seattle-based travel product developer and consultant specializing in cultural heritage and adventure tourism. She shares what sparked her love of travel, about upcoming travel projects highlighting Black history, tips for planning heritage travel - and much more.

I talk with Joy Barnett, copywriter and solo road tripper based in Austin, Texas. So far she has driven over 6000 miles, primarily going to U.S. destinations that are important to Black history.

I talk with Nikki Vargas, a travel editor, author, producer and public speaker. Nikki is Co-Founder of Unearth Women, a unique publication that celebrates travel and women’s stories. Nikki shares what sparked her love of travel, what led her to become a travel writer and editor, why her family left Colombia and what drew her back. She also talks about the Unearth Women magazine and what it offers to travelers.