<![CDATA[Melanated Traveler]]>The Melanated Traveler Podcast is more than a travel podcast — it’s a movement, a mindset, and a platform dedicated to showing the world through the lens of Black exploration, culture, and connection. Inspired by the growing Black travel movement and the power of storytelling in travel media, the podcast dives into the real, raw, and transformative experiences of traveling while melanated across the globe. 

Hosted by Aston Williams, The Melanated Traveler takes listeners beyond the glossy highlight reels and into authentic conversations about what it truly means to step outside your comfort zone, embrace unfamiliar cultures, and redefine freedom on your own terms. From the streets of Medellín to the pyramids of Pyramids of Giza, the beaches of South Africa, and the energy of Singapore, each episode brings stories that inspire, educate, and challenge perspectives.

This podcast is built for the dreamers, the first-time passport holders, the seasoned travelers, and especially those who may have never seen themselves represented in global travel spaces. Through powerful interviews with entrepreneurs, expats, digital nomads, and everyday travelers, listeners gain insight into navigating the world with confidence while embracing their identity unapologetically.

But The Melanated Traveler isn’t just about destinations. It’s about personal growth, faith, resilience, entrepreneurship, and legacy. It explores how travel changes your mindset, expands your vision, and can become a tool for healing, self-discovery, and generational impact. Conversations touch on everything from travel hacks, cultural etiquette, and international dating, to building businesses abroad, investing globally, and breaking the cycle of fear that keeps so many people boxed in.

At its core, The Melanated Traveler stands on one belief:

I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:03:19 GMTSat, 13 Jun 2026 01:58:44 GMT60Melanated Traveler<p><b>The Melanated Traveler Podcast</b> is more than a travel podcast — it’s a movement, a mindset, and a platform dedicated to showing the world through the lens of Black exploration, culture, and connection. Inspired by the growing Black travel movement and the power of storytelling in travel media, the podcast dives into the real, raw, and transformative experiences of traveling while melanated across the globe. </p><p>Hosted by <b>Aston Williams</b>, The Melanated Traveler takes listeners beyond the glossy highlight reels and into authentic conversations about what it truly means to step outside your comfort zone, embrace unfamiliar cultures, and redefine freedom on your own terms. From the streets of Medellín to the pyramids of Pyramids of Giza, the beaches of South Africa, and the energy of Singapore, each episode brings stories that inspire, educate, and challenge perspectives.</p><p>This podcast is built for the dreamers, the first-time passport holders, the seasoned travelers, and especially those who may have never seen themselves represented in global travel spaces. Through powerful interviews with entrepreneurs, expats, digital nomads, and everyday travelers, listeners gain insight into navigating the world with confidence while embracing their identity unapologetically.</p><p>But The Melanated Traveler isn’t just about destinations. It’s about <b>personal growth, faith, resilience, entrepreneurship, and legacy</b>. It explores how travel changes your mindset, expands your vision, and can become a tool for healing, self-discovery, and generational impact. Conversations touch on everything from travel hacks, cultural etiquette, and international dating, to building businesses abroad, investing globally, and breaking the cycle of fear that keeps so many people boxed in.</p><p>At its core, The Melanated Traveler stands on one belief:</p><p></p><p>I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.</p>episodicMelanated Travelerthemelanatedtraveler@gmail.comyes<![CDATA[MT #7- Hidden Gem in South America, Cambodia, Japan & Phillipines ft. Mark Gordon]]>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into traveling to 6 out of the 7 continents in the world. Do you have Asian  counties on your destination list? Cebu Phillipines, Cambodia, Japan, etc.  Touring around Europe and the hidden gym in South America.

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]]>0ac0332c-00a6-4027-a1bc-259c096e6a04Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:49:53 GMT<p>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into traveling to 6 out of the 7 continents in the world. Do you have Asian  counties on your destination list? Cebu Phillipines, Cambodia, Japan, etc.  Touring around Europe and the hidden gym in South America.<br /><br />WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: <br />-If you enjoyed the podcast LEAVE A COMMENT and LEAVE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST LISTENING PLATFORM</p><p></p><p>FOLLOW THE GUEST<br />IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/mark13banger/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mark13banger/</a></p><p></p><p>FOLLOW US ON IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/</a></p>no00:55:18MT #7- Hidden Gem in South America, Cambodia, Japan & Phillipines ft. Mark Gordonfull<![CDATA[MT #6- Brooklyn Bred Entrepreneur & Boxer; Business In Medellin Colombia Ft. Coach Marc Mitts]]>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep Coach Marc being raised in Brooklyn, NY.  Transforming into a boxer now coach, Marc Mitts embarks on a new journey of starting a business is the vibrant city of Medellin.  Why it is so important to connect with the culture and so much more. 

We talk in detail about why he decided to start a business in Colombia as opposed to other countries and reasons that you should get out of your comfort zone. 

After this episode, Colombia will definitely be a destination you add to the list. 
 I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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]]>84718fdf-6f08-41d1-b130-976ca82e4e33Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:14:04 GMT<p>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep Coach Marc being raised in Brooklyn, NY.  Transforming into a boxer now coach, Marc Mitts embarks on a new journey of starting a business is the vibrant city of Medellin.  Why it is so important to connect with the culture and so much more. <br /><br />We talk in detail about why he decided to start a business in Colombia as opposed to other countries and reasons that you should get out of your comfort zone. <br /><br />After this episode, Colombia will definitely be a destination you add to the list. <br /> I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.<br /><br />WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: <br />-If you enjoyed the podcast LEAVE A COMMENT and LEAVE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST LISTENING PLATFORM</p><p></p><p>Follow us on IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/</a></p><p></p><p>FOLLOW THE GUEST<br />IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/coachmarcmitts/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/coachmarcmitts/</a></p>yes00:52:27MT #6- Brooklyn Bred Entrepreneur & Boxer; Business In Medellin Colombia Ft. Coach Marc Mittsfull<![CDATA[MT #5- Why You Should Visit Antigua, Finland & Iceland ft. KJ Aponte]]>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the the beautiful country of Antigua. Also cover other countries like Finland & Iceland; giving you insight on why these destinations have become popular to travelers. 

Get some insight on some amazing countries like travel tips and details on amazing destinations you should visit and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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]]>4c7f9394-2a8e-47bb-9474-9d80a36efad8Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:07:54 GMT<p>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the the beautiful country of Antigua. Also cover other countries like Finland &amp; Iceland; giving you insight on why these destinations have become popular to travelers. <br /><br />Get some insight on some amazing countries like travel tips and details on amazing destinations you should visit and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.<br /><br />WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: <br />-If you enjoyed the podcast LEAVE A COMMENT and LEAVE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST LISTENING PLATFORM</p><p></p><p>FOLLOW THE SHOW ON IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/melanatedtravelertv/</a></p><p></p><p>FOLLOW THE GUEST<br />IG: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/always_travel_light/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/always_travel_light/</a><br />PODCAST: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-around-…" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kj-around-…</a></p>no00:49:17MT #5- Why You Should Visit Antigua, Finland & Iceland ft. KJ Apontefull<![CDATA[MT #4- Did I see my Auntie in Colombia? ]]>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the concete jungle of New York, New York. Did I see my auntie in Colombia? Breaking the myth that blacks are just in a certain geographical area. We (The Diaspora) are everywhere. Is the Eiffel Tower overrated?

Digital nomad life and so much more. 

Get some insight on some amazing countries like Bali, South Korea, Paris, Colombia and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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]]>948ca0af-d318-49b0-9a6c-f78baf334daeSat, 27 Jun 2026 18:52:02 GMT<p>In this episode of the Melanated Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into the concete jungle of New York, New York. Did I see my auntie in Colombia? Breaking the myth that blacks are just in a certain geographical area. We (The Diaspora) are everywhere. Is the Eiffel Tower overrated?<br /><br />Digital nomad life and so much more. <br /><br />Get some insight on some amazing countries like Bali, South Korea, Paris, Colombia and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.<br /><br />WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: <br />-If you enjoyed the podcast LEAVE A COMMENT and LEAVE A REVIEW ON YOUR PODCAST LISTENING PLATFORM</p>yes01:09:55MT #4- Did I see my Auntie in Colombia? full<![CDATA[MT #3- Considering Moving My Family Overseas, Granny is the New Plug Ft. Earnest Lewis]]>In this episode of the Melanted Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into why black families should consider starting a new life overseas, grandmas are the new plug, and so much more.  This guest owns over 13+ acres of land, raising his own chickens, and grows his own vegetables. Get some insight on some amazing countries like UVI, Jamaica, Mexico, Cayman Islands and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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]]>665b4d8c-2011-4def-b70f-03e186a08d58Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:58:22 GMT<p>In this episode of the Melanted Travelers Podcast, we dive deep into why black families should consider starting a new life overseas, grandmas are the new plug, and so much more.  This guest owns over 13+ acres of land, raising his own chickens, and grows his own vegetables. Get some insight on some amazing countries like UVI, Jamaica, Mexico, Cayman Islands and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.<br /><br />FOLLOW THE GUEST:<br />Youtube:  <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@travelnwiththelewz2415" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@travelnwiththelewz2415</a><br />IG: https: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/1elew/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/1elew/</a><br />FACEBOOK: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/ElewSwag" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ElewSwag</a><br /><br /><br /><br /></p>yes01:00:583MT #3- Considering Moving My Family Overseas, Granny is the New Plug Ft. Earnest Lewisfull<![CDATA[MT #2- From Side Hustle to Main Hustle, Traveled to Over 30 Countries & Counting ft. Rokeya Thomas]]>In this episode dive deep into overcoming adversity, the side hustle is the new main hustle, and traveling to over 30 countries. Traveling all over Europe; stares by the locals in Croatia and so much more. Get some insight on some amazing countries like Croatia, London, Paris and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.

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]]>f982d512-81e7-4ce2-b988-9bc44458f981Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:37:34 GMT<p>In this episode dive deep into overcoming adversity, the side hustle is the new main hustle, and traveling to over 30 countries. Traveling all over Europe; stares by the locals in Croatia and so much more. Get some insight on some amazing countries like Croatia, London, Paris and so much more in this episode I'll see you at the top because the bottom is just too crowded.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@MsQueenRoIG" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@MsQueenRoIG</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/msqueenro/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/msqueenro/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://royalconsultingbiz.com/FOLLOW" target="_blank">https://royalconsultingbiz.com/FOLLOW</a></p><p></p>yes01:16:362MT #2- From Side Hustle to Main Hustle, Traveled to Over 30 Countries & Counting ft. Rokeya Thomasfull<![CDATA[MT #1- Why Blacks Should Travel ft. Jamilah Hakim ]]>We dive deep into why blacks should travel with Jamilah Hakim. Did you know that only 49% of African Americans travel domestically and only 17% travel internationally? Well we want to change that narrative one episode at a time sharing amazing stories to inspire the culture. Get some insight on some amazing countries like El Salvador, Thailand and Jamaica in this episode

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]]>c498002c-8570-4875-a6cb-ee25338734d0Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:16:36 GMT<p>We dive deep into why blacks should travel with Jamilah Hakim. Did you know that only 49% of African Americans travel domestically and only 17% travel internationally? Well we want to change that narrative one episode at a time sharing amazing stories to inspire the culture. Get some insight on some amazing countries like El Salvador, Thailand and Jamaica in this episode</p><p></p><p>Guest Information:</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jamilahthealchemist/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jamilahthealchemist/</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jamilahtravels/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jamilahtravels/</a></p>yes01:01:131MT #1- Why Blacks Should Travel ft. Jamilah Hakim full