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

Join Dr. Nadine for the powerful Season 4 finale of the Traveling Black Woman podcast, where we reflect on the transformative journeys that shaped us as Black women travelers. This season explored the depths of racial anxiety in travel, the economic power of Black travelers, and how we can redefine ambition through meaningful experiences abroad.

In this finale episode, discover key insights about overcoming travel barriers, embracing rest as a revolutionary act, and finding liberation through teaching and volunteering internationally. Dr. Nadine highlights how Black women are changing travel narratives while building community and prioritizing self-care in their pursuit of fulfilling travel lifestyles.

Key Topics Covered:

• Confronting and overcoming racial anxiety while traveling
• The significant economic impact of Black travelers on the global tourism industry
• Personal growth through transformative travel experiences
• Integrating rest and self-care into travel lifestyles
• Teaching abroad as a path to liberation and new perspectives
• Using SEO and blogging to amplify Black travel voices
• How volunteering internationally transforms worldviews
• Redefining ambition and success through travel

Whether you're a seasoned Black woman traveler or just beginning your journey, this season finale offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and community connection for embracing travel as a lifestyle while staying true to your identity.

Perfect for: Black women travelers, solo female travelers, travel lifestyle enthusiasts, digital nomads, and anyone interested in diverse travel perspectives and overcoming travel anxiety.

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!