Want to start flying for free? ✈️ In this episode of the Traveling Black Women Podcast, host Dr. Nadine C. Duncan sits down with award travel expert Reese J, who has unlocked over $250,000 in free travel by strategically using credit card points and airline miles.

Reese shares her journey into the world of travel hacking, breaking down how Black women can turn everyday spending into global adventures without blowing the budget. From choosing the best credit cards for travel rewards to avoiding common mistakes, she offers a clear, relatable guide to earning and redeeming points with confidence.

This episode covers:

• How to use credit card points for free flights and hotel stays
• Best strategies for earning miles and travel rewards
• Common travel hacking mistakes and how to avoid them
• Why financial responsibility is key to maximizing your benefits
• Step-by-step tips for booking travel using rewards programs

Whether you're new to travel rewards or ready to level up your points game, Reese delivers actionable advice that will help you travel smarter, not harder.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to make your credit cards work for you—and start planning your next trip using points and miles for free travel.

Journey with Reese on Facebook & Instagram: @journeywithreesej

S4, Episode 8 – Volunteering Abroad with Kamryn Kinlow

Culture Shock, Growth & Life in Spain

In this inspiring episode of the Traveling Black Women Podcast, Dr. Nadine C. Duncan sits down with education administrator and travel writer Kamryn Kinlow to explore her transformative journey volunteering and living in Spain. Kamryn opens up about cultural immersion, identity, and how living abroad shaped her perspective as a Black woman traveler.

From adjusting to life with a host family to navigating the emotional return home, Kamryn shares what it truly means to embrace discomfort, grow through new experiences, and represent Black culture abroad.

Whether you're planning to teach, volunteer, or just curious about living internationally, this episode offers honest insight and empowering reflections.

Hit play to discover how volunteering can reshape your mindset, lifestyle, and sense of identity...especially as a Black woman traveling the world.

Kamryn's guide to Spain - Sol Search: A Journey Through Spain will be available Fall 2025!

You've heard folks say, "Google It!" but let's talk about the ins and outs of how to find and be found on Google!

In this episode of the Traveling Black Women Podcast, Dr. Nadine sits down with travel blogger and digital strategist Tomiko Harvey, founder of Passports and Grub and TomikoHarvey.com We explore how Tomiko uses the gems she learned from the Google Creator Summit to upgrade her content strategy.

If you're building a blog, planning group trips, or dreaming of becoming a trusted voice in the travel space, this episode will break down how to get the most out of Google whether you’re planning your next trip or building your brand.

Plus, we close out the episode with practical ways to support Black women travel bloggers and or start your own!

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between Googling as a consumer vs. an influencer
• Travel safety tips and destination research hacks
• SEO advice for new and seasoned bloggers
• Tomiko's experience at Google’s Creator Summit
• How to find and support Black women travel creators