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Deeply Well with Devi BrownREPLAY - The Power of Travel: Insights from Jessica NabongoJessica Nabongo, the first black woman to travel to every country in the world joins Devi to discuss the complexities of navigating relationships while traveling., cultural differences, and the lessons learned from global travel. Jessica shares her journey, the importance of living in the present, and how her travels have shaped her understanding of humanity, love, and fear. The discussion emphasizes the power of connection and kindness in a diverse world. In addition, more profound themes of humanity, dignity, karma, love, grief, and self-discovery through the lens of travel and personal experiences are also explored. Finally, they emphasize the im...2025-06-191h 00
Trip NotesWhat one woman learnt from visiting every country on Earth - with Jessica NabongoJessica Nabongo is in a rare club - she is one of the few people to have travelled to every country on Earth, achieving the feat in 2019 and is one of the only Black women to have done so. And for much of her travels, she has gone to these countries by herself. For the last episode of the season, Lorna is joined by Jessica to discuss how she has made a career out of travelling the world, which of the 195 countries she would recommend - and which countries she didn't enjoy. See omnystudio.com/l...2025-05-1935 min
CREATOR: The PodcastJessica Nabongo: Making History as the First Black Woman to Travel EverywhereContent Creator and Travel Expert Jessica Nabongo (@jessicanabongo) joins CREATOR: the Podcast to discuss her journey as the first Black woman to visit every country in the world. She explains how reading about another traveler's global journey in 2017 inspired her to undertake her own mission to visit all 195 countries—completing it just months before the pandemic hit in 2019. Jessica offers a candid look at how she funded her travels without major brand partnerships, and the challenges of reaching remote destinations in the South Pacific and Central Africa. The conversation explores her evolution as a creator and entrepreneur: from launching a...2025-03-2541 min
Tell Me What HappenedRescued From a RavineSocial media comes to the rescue.Stacey Eno loves to travel. Her friend Mikey does too, and so they made plans to meet up and explore Bali. After settling into their hotel, they decided to take a scooter to the town of Ubud for dinner. As they returned to the hotel in the dark, they veered off the road and tumbled into a ravine. They were left there for hours, critically injured, unable to move. Mikey was, however, able to send a six-word Facebook post. That set in motion hundreds of people trying to help. In the e...2025-03-1029 minDeeply Well with Devi BrownThe Power of Travel: Insights from Jessica NabongoJessica Nabongo, the first black woman to travel to every country in the world joins Devi to discuss the complexities of navigating relationships while traveling., cultural differences, and the lessons learned from global travel. Jessica shares her journey, the importance of living in the present, and how her travels have shaped her understanding of humanity, love, and fear. The discussion emphasizes the power of connection and kindness in a diverse world. In addition, more profound themes of humanity, dignity, karma, love, grief, and self-discovery through the lens of travel and personal experiences are also explored. Finally, they emphasize the im...2025-03-061h 00
Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel TipsBooks as Inspiring Blueprints for Solo Travel AdventuresHave you ever wondered how a single book could change your life trajectory? As someone who has been profoundly influenced by literature, I invite you to join me on an exploration of how books serve as a bridge between our dreams and reality. From the soulful journeys in "Eat Pray Love" and "Under the Tuscan Sun" to the rugged paths of "Wild," these stories are more than mere narratives; they're blueprints for embarking on real-life adventures. Through this episode, I share my personal experiences with these influential books and discuss how they offer both inspiration and practical travel insights...2025-02-1114 min
Black Women Leave AmericaBlack Women React: Jessica Nabongo The First Black Woman to Visit Every Country🌍✈️ Hold onto your passports, because the tea has been spilled! Black women are making incredible revelations about why they choose to flee America. We can't help but react to Jessica Nabongo's eye-opening journey! Get ready for some mind-blowing insights and wanderlust-inducing stories. 🌟
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Lit Society: Books and DramaThe Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica NabongoWhy do you travel? Is relaxation your strongest motivation, or is it a desire to fill your IG feed with enviable photos? Do you look for comfort when abroad? Or do you hunger to taste the culture of others? Would you like to be treated like royalty? Or do you humbly present yourself as a guest in the home of another? One woman shares with us her travel philosophy as she strives to become the first Black woman to visit every country in the world.
The woman: Jessica Nabongo
The book: The Catch Me If...2024-03-211h 19
Lingokids: Stories for Kids —Learn life lessons and laugh!Black History Month: Tales of Triumph and CourageReady to continue the journey through the culture and inspiring stories of the Black community? 🌍 In this episode of Stories for Kids, you will hear the fascinating tales of Byron Scott, a basketball star 🏀, Jessica Nabongo, a globe-trotting adventurer ✈️, and Corina Newsome, a wildlife superhero 🦸♀️, as they share their dreams and passions. Join us in observing Black History Month in a way that's engaging and educational for kids! Don't forget to look up 'Growin' Up by Lingokids' to find full interviews with Byron, Jessica, and Corina for more incredible stories. Episode Transcript. ☀️ Parents, Inside the Lingokids app...2024-02-1710 min
Women Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerMore Solo Travel With Jessica NabongoIn 2019, friend of the podcast Jessica Nabongo became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world—and document it all along the way. We check back in with her to find out how and where she’s traveling in 2024, and revisit a conversation about solo travel from an earlier episode.
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Pick My Adventure ShowWoni Spotts' Incredible Journey To Become The First Black Woman To Travel To Every Country (Audio Only)
Woni Spotts has one of the more unique travel journeys you’ll hear. She traveled to 160 countries before the age of 19 as the host of a travel documentary shot from 1979 to 1982. However, the documentary lost funding for the final year of shooting and Woni didn’t travel much for the next 30 years.
That is until 2014 when Woni decided to finish the journey she started as a teenager, completing all 195 countries in 2018.
Not seeking any sort of fame or attention, Woni decided to bring her story to light upon hearing of another black female trav...2024-01-181h 06Pick My Adventure ShowWoni Spotts Is The First Black Woman To Visit Every Country In The World (Video)
Woni Spotts has one of the more unique travel journeys you’ll hear. She traveled to 160 countries before the age of 19 as the host of a travel documentary shot from 1979 to 1982. However, the documentary lost funding for the final year of shooting and Woni didn’t travel much for the next 30 years.
That is until 2014 when Woni decided to finish the journey she started as a teenager, completing all 195 countries in 2018.
Not seeking any sort of fame or attention, Woni decided to bring her story to light upon hearing of another black female trav...2024-01-181h 06
The JamirSmith Show PodcastJessica Nabongo-“ The 1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country” InterviewTravel influencer, writer and nomad, Jessica Nabongo, takes time to chat with us about the most interesting places she have visited, advice on traveling the world, and her new book, “Catch Me If You Can”. Support this amazing creative on Instagram @JessicaNabongo & thecatchmeifyoucan.com2023-07-2740 min
Real Gems With Erin Ashley SimonReal Gems Ep.6 - Jessica NabongoToday's episode we get a sneak peek into the elusive life of Jessica Nabongo, the first Black woman to travel to every country in the world. She’s been traveling all her life, but in recent years has shared the beauty of her adventures on her IG (@jessicanabongo), her blog, and her book.JOIN OUR REAL GEMS COMMUNITY📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/realgemswitherin🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/realgemserin🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgemserinFollow our Guest!Jessica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...2023-07-1839 min
Ed Stott & The Big Life QuestionsSolo Travel Secrets with Jessica NabongoJessica Nabongo is the first black woman to travel to every country in the world & 89 of those trips were solo. If you've got a spot on your travel bucketlist but no travel buddy or if you're just keen for a life-changing adventure, this is the episode for you. Jessica shares her top tips, biggest mistakes & reasons why you should absolutely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime, regardless of budget or confidence. If you enjoyed this episode, you're going to love this conversation with bad-ass feminist Clementine Ford on How To Be A M...2023-06-2928 min
The Queen's Archives with Achieng AgutuMY BIG SIS ONCE SAID... Ft. Jessica NabongoThis week, Achieng is joined on the pod by travel blogger and bestselling author Jessica Nabongo to give their big sisterly advice on all things travelling, content creating, love, friendship, and everything in between. The two pour a glass of Prosecco and talk Jessica's historic achievement of being the first Black woman to travel to every country on Earth, why Obama is a style icon to Achieng’s dad, making grown men cry, getting vulnerable online without giving specific details, and so much more!Achieng: IG / TikTokJessica: IG ...2023-05-2639 min
You should have been therePODCAST 154 AROUND THE WORLD WITH JESSICA NABONGOJessica has visited every country world and is almost certainly the first black woman to do so. She shares her tales of favourite and not so favourite places, of inspiring encounters and lessons learnt along the way. You can follow Jessica's journeys on https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com . Her new WhatsApp docuseries, Crossing Cultures, is about the world's diasporas and starts in London's Peckham : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzndKNV9HrE2023-05-1628 min
Marc Summers UnwrapsJessica NabongoJessica Nabongo models what it looks like to follow a dream - wherever it may take you. Before becoming the first black woman to visit every country on the planet, Jessica worked for the UN and ran a travel agency. Originally from Detroit - with dual Ugandan citizenship - Jessica shares the empowering joy that comes from visiting with communities around the world. What countries are the most difficult to get to, which are the most surprising, and what does the world look like to someone who has seen so much of...2023-03-271h 11
The Dr. Daf ShowMeet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the WorldWelcome to the Dr. Daf Show!
We are joined by well-renowned and expert world traveler, Jessica Nabongo. Jessica discusses her experiences traveling the world, the highlights of her travels, how she’s been able to afford travel, her tips and must-haves for traveling, safety while traveling the world, what it's like being a black woman traveling to certain countries, her favorite countries to visit, countries with the best food and experiences, traveling solo vs groups, her partnership with National Geographic, and much much more! Enjoy!
Check out Jessica’s website: https://www.jessicanabongo.com/
Read Jessica’s book and blog posts...2023-03-141h 04
Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!How to Become an Adventurer: we ask the woman who visited every countryWe're joined by Jessica Nabongo, a world traveler and adventurer. Jessica shares her inspiring journey and gives tips on how kids can become adventurers too. Segment 1: Kids learn about things they need to pack when going on an adventure. History about some famous adventurers, including Bjarni Herjolfsson and Leif Ericksson. Segment 2: How to be an Adventurer Who is Jessica Nabongo: Jessica Nabongo is a world traveler, blogger, and entrepreneur. She was the first black woman to travel to every country in the world. Jessica shares her story of how she became an adventurer and gives...2023-02-2412 min
Trials To TriumphsHow Jessica Nabongo Cultivated a Life She LovesGlobetrotter and bestselling author of The Catch Me If You Can, Jessica Nabongo has always valued freedom. The record-breaking traveler and Ashley reflect on their shared experiences of being raised by parents who encouraged their independence at a young age. This sense of autonomy cultivated the boldness Jessica called upon to take major risks, like abandoning a successful corporate career to explore the world. Empowered by the belief that “everything in life is a choice,” Jessica refused to submit to a fear of the unknown, choosing instead to embrace curiosity and rely on excellence in work and relationships as her...2023-01-2340 min
Marc Summers UnwrapsTrailer: Marc Summers UnwrapsComing February 13, 2023. Marc Summers has built a remarkable career as the quintessential American television host. From “Double Dare” to “Unwrapped,” with scores of additional credits, Summers has seen and been through it all. One of the lucky few not to be pigeon-holed into one area, Summers is thrilled with the many types of programs he has been able to host, produce and create. Now he's ready to expand his hosting skills into the world of podcasts in his new show, “Marc Summers Unwraps.” Launching Feb. 13, 2023, the show will be available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast...2023-01-1702 min
Passport to Everywhere with Melissa Biggs BradleyTravel Trailblazers: Jessica Nabongo of The Catch Me If You CanThis week Melissa welcomes Jessica Nabongo, a writer, photographer, and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in the travel industry for a conversation about solo travel, the power of community, and bringing worlds, people, and cultures together. Her luxury lifestyle brand, The Catch, connects people across the world by providing small-scale artisans with a platform on which they can offer their goods to the global market. When she landed in the Seychelles in 2019, Jessica became the first Black woman to visit every country in the world and she uses her platform - with The Catch, for...2023-01-1248 min
Not LostNot Lost Chat: Where Am I? (Jessica Nabongo & Tegan and Sara)Brendan talks with Jessica Nabongo, the author of “The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World” about the mysterious community of “country counters” and the non-mysterious eurocentricity of most travel media. Then Canadian pop duo Tegan and Sara talk about surviving life on tour, plus answer your burning questions about road trips (good), bed and breakfasts (bad), and guided tours (you’ll just have to listen to find out.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-01-1135 min
The Mindset Shift With Jezelle's podcastSession 288: Setting Your Intentions for TravelThe Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Happy New Year y’all! It’s January and although a new year might not necessarily mean becoming a new you, it most definitely means new opportunities for you to do things to astound and impress yourself. We’re kicking off our year with our annual January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we’ll be speaking with lauded...2023-01-0446 min
Therapy for Black GirlsSession 288: Setting Your Intentions for TravelThe Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible versions of ourselves. Happy New Year y’all! It’s January and although a new year might not necessarily mean becoming a new you, it most definitely means new opportunities for you to do things to astound and impress yourself. We’re kicking off our year with our annual January Jumpstart mini-series. All month long we’ll be spe...2023-01-0446 min
Life and Art from FT WeekendTravel mini-series: Jessica Nabongo visits every countryIn the second episode of our special mini-series on travel, Lilah talks with Jessica Nabongo. Jessica is one of the few people, and the first black woman on record, to have visited every country in the world. Her book, The Catch Me If You Can, was published by National Geographic earlier this year. Jessica tells us about acts of kindness in Iraq, Zanzibar’s beaches, the food in Senegal, and more stories from some of the 195 countries she’s visited. She also gives us tips for where to go and how to travel well.--------------Want...2022-11-0913 min
The Blackest Questions with Dr. Christina GreerExperiences, Advice and Photography with Expert World Traveler Jessica NabongoThe first Black woman to visit every country on the planet shares her stories. World Traveler Jessica Nabongo joins Dr. Chrisitina Greer to dish on her favorite places, share travel advice and test her geography knowledge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-09-2033 min
Black Girls Texting213: What Is The Farthest You’ve Ever Been from Home? feat Jessica NabongoHey Group Chat!
On this week’s episode we are joined by the amazing Jessica Nabongo, who is the world’s first Black woman to ever visit every single country in the world. She not only talked about how she got to break this record but also about traveling as a black woman in different parts of the world and why she believes her and Anthony Bourdain should’ve met.
And make sure to stick till the end, because this week’s what would you do gets real on our sisters from Good Moms, Bad...2022-09-141h 11
School’s Over...Now What?What Really Happens In Bali - Jessica NabongoThis is a clip from “The 1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country w/ Jessica Nabongo EP 220” She is the best selling author of “The Catch Me If You Can”We will be discussing the following:- What she learned in Bali - What drives her - Her desire to be interviewed by Oprah - How Bali lead her to where she is nowFollow Jessica on Instagram here 👇🏾https://instagram.com/jessicanabongo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=To listen to the full episode click here 👇🏾https://p...2022-08-2402 minSchool’s Over...Now What?The 1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country w/ Jessica Nabongo EP 220What would you learn if you could travel and see every part of the world? On todays episode I sit down and interview the 1st black woman to visit every country Jessica Nabongo. She is the best selling author of “The Catch Me If You Can”We will be discussing the following:- Growing up in Detroit as an immigrant Star- How to take trips even with a budget - Creating a blog with the intent to share her travels - Partnering with National Geographic Follow Jessica on I...2022-08-1223 min
Get Hooked On The Transformative Full Audiobook Experience!The Catch Me If You Can by Jessica NabongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/58785to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Catch Me If You Can
Author: Jessica Nabongo
Narrator: Jessica Nabongo
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 07-12-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:2022-07-1212h 25Grab: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Thriller Fans.The Catch Me If You Can by Jessica NabongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2219to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Catch Me If You Can
Author: Jessica Nabongo
Narrator: Jessica Nabongo
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 07-12-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:2022-07-1212h 25
WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie WiegandVisiting Every Country in the World wsg. Jessica NabongoJessica Nabongo is the first black woman to visit every country in the world; she is also a Detroiter who went to CYO Camp in Michigan's Thumbcoast. Learn how this Michigan girl ventured out and explored the world so she could share it with readers in her book, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman's Journey to Every Country in the World. Learn more about Jessica Nabongo here: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/LIMElight with Jessie is part of the WGRT 102.3 FM Podcast Network. For the latest episodes of all of...2022-07-1214 minImmerse Yourself In: This Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.The Catch Me If You Can by Jessica NabongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/70352to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Catch Me If You Can
Author: Jessica Nabongo
Narrator: Jessica Nabongo
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 07-12-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Adventure Travel
Publisher's Summary:2022-07-1212h 25Embrace The Full Audiobook That Keeps Book-Lovers Hooked.The Catch Me If You Can by Jessica NabongoPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2219to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Catch Me If You Can
Author: Jessica Nabongo
Narrator: Jessica Nabongo
Format: mp3
Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins
Release date: 07-12-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 183 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:2022-07-1212h 25
WCBS Author TalksChapter 212: Tara Moss, Fiona Barton & Jessica NabongoA noir series with a feminist twist by Tara Moss. Fiona Barton chats her first new thriller in over four years. And we travel around the world with Jessica Nabongo who has visited every country on the map. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-07-0832 min
Perspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S34/Ep25: Jessica Nabongo has the itch to travelJessica Nabongo loves to travel, so much so that she has visited the world’s 195 countries and 10 territories. She came away with two key lessons. First, most people are good. Second, we are more similar than we are different.” In her inspiring travelogue, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World, she describes her journey around the world, highlighting 100 countries with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections.2022-06-2724 minPerspectives with Condace PressleyPerspectives S34/Ep25: Jessica Nabongo has the itch to travelJessica Nabongo loves to travel, so much so that she has visited the world’s 195 countries and 10 territories. She came away with two key lessons. First, most people are good. Second, we are more similar than we are different.” In her inspiring travelogue, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World, she describes her journey around the world, highlighting 100 countries with fascinating stories of adventure, culture, travel musts, and human connections.2022-06-2724 min
The Possibility PodcastJessica Nabongo: Kindness Beyond BordersMeet Jessica Nabongo, our Change Maker from Detroit, USA.In 2019, Jessica Nabongo became the first documented black woman to travel to all 195 Nations across the planet. Author of ‘The Catch Me If You Can’, her brand new book published by National Geographic represents a new approach to travel and being.In this candid conversation with Award-Winning Photographer Mukul Bhatia, Jessica shares the never-heard-before fables from her grand voyage, the urgent need for undivided attention, and how she affirms the Possibilities of this Planet without borders, 100 years from now.2022-06-2638 min
Joe Madison the Black EagleJessica Nabongo Has Visited Every Country In The WorldJessica Nabongo, the first documented Black woman to visit every country in the world, talks with Joe Madison about her incredible travel book "The Catch Me If You Can."Buy the book today at: https://thecatchmeifyoucan.com/
2022-06-2315 min
Travel With HawkeyeNational Geographic's Jessica Nabongo Visits Every Country on the PlanetEpisode 213 - Jessica Nabongo is on the few people to have visited every country on the planet and she is very proud to be the first black woman to do so. Her new National Geographic book The Catch Me If You Can chronicles her journey and her wonderful insight into our amazing world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-06-2017 min
After Hours with Defo and Lubie061622 - National Geographic Travel Expert Jessica Nabongo, Plus NBA Finals Game 6Jessica Nabongo was a business woman who decided NO MORE, she made her hobby of travelling a job. She has since become the first African American woman to travel every single country in the world. She has a new book out with National Geographic, THE CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. Today on After Hours Lubie bumped Defo for his wife, travel blogger, Shearly Reyes-Lubitz.
They talked with Jessica about what made her switch for the corporate world to the world of travel full time. What are some highlights she wanted to share in the middle of hundreds of h...2022-06-1625 min
The 1st Black woman to travel to all 195 Countries, Jessica Nabongo discusses the content and generosity of strangers and her upcoming book with National GeographicJessica Nabongo, the 1st Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world, chats with EJ about the power of human connection and why she believes there’s still some good in the world. Social Handles Host: @iamejjames Guest: @jessicanabongo “The Catch Me If You Can” Book & Tour Dates Show: whosoncontent | @therealdba Produced by Dear Media.2022-06-1024 minThe 1st Black woman to travel to all 195 Countries, Jessica Nabongo discusses the content and generosity of strangers and her upcoming book with National GeographicJessica Nabongo, the 1st Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world, chats with EJ about the power of human connection and why she believes there’s still some good in the world. Social Handles Host: @iamejjames Guest: @jessicanabongo “The Catch Me If You Can” Book & Tour Dates Show: whosoncontent | @therealdba Produced by Dear Media.2022-06-1024 min
Overheard at National GeographicWhere in the World Is Jessica Nabongo?In 2019 Jessica Nabongo, author of the popular travel blog The Catch Me If You Can, became the first documented Black woman to travel to every country in the world. From swimming with humpback whales near Tonga to eating delicious dumplings in Georgia, the world traveler shares how globe-trotting changed the way she sees the world and humanity.For more information on this episode, visit natgeo.com/overheard.Want more?Check out Jessica Nabongo’s forthcoming book, The Catch Me If You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the...2022-05-2425 min
SideHustlePro299: How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The WorldThis week in the guest chair we have Jessica Nabongo. Jessica is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel expert, most widely known for being the first Black woman on record to visit every country in the world. At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that interconnects her passions and talents. A first generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents. As her career path changed, Jessica realized that travel, writing and photography continued to show up as vehicles of self expression and were essential parts of her...2022-05-1154 min
Side Hustle Pro299: How Jessica Nabongo Became The First Black Woman to Travel To Every Country In The WorldThis week in the guest chair we have Jessica Nabongo. Jessica is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel expert, most widely known for being the first Black woman on record to visit every country in the world. At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life and career that interconnects her passions and talents. A first generation American, Jessica was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents. As her career path changed, Jessica realized that travel, writing and photography continued to show up as vehicles of self expression and...2022-05-1151 min
She's WELLthyFacing Fear and Cultivating Courage with Jessica NabongoMy guest today is one of the most impressive women I’ve ever met. Jessica Nabongo is a writer, photographer, entrepreneur, travel expert, influencer, and public speaker. You might know her from her blog, The Catch Me If You Can. Or maybe you know her as the first black woman on record to visit every country in the world. Today, I speak to Jessica about how she accomplished her incredible goal of traveling to every country in the world. I ask her about the important lessons she’s learned about life from her experiences, how she manages her f...2022-04-2736 min
Eye on Travel with Peter GreenbergRobert De Niro's missing 7 million frequent flyer miles & woman who travels more than Peter Greenberg
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the wild story of Robert De Niro and the case of the 7 million missing Delta SkyMiles, a travel update with the first Black woman to travel to every single country in the world and much more with ViewfromtheWing.com Founder Gary Leff, Writer & Author Jessica Nabongo and the Today Show's The American Story Creator Bob Dotson.
To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...2022-01-1249 min
In Your EllementHow Will Travel Affect My World View? A Talk with Jessica Nabongo - Ep 7As a teenager, maybe you've been fortunate enough to already do some travel, or maybe you've just dreamed of it. Our guest Jessica Nabongo comes onto the podcast to talk to host Abby Jones about her experiences as the first black woman to travel to every country and why it inspired to live by the belief that the "world is our neighborhood."A first generation American, born to Ugandan parents, Jessica Nabongo is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer. At her core, she is a dreamer looking to craft a life...2021-12-2224 min
Blue DopeJessica NabongoToday on the show we had the pleasure of speaking with the extremely well-traveled and TED talking Jessica Nabongo. Well-traveled might be a bit of an understatement as Jessica has done something only 300 people ever have done: visited every single country in the world! In addition to talking about her passion for travel, Jessica discussed her upbringing in Detroit while being of Ugandan descent. We also wanted to know what sparked Jessica’s curiosity and passion for traveling. But the entire show wasn’t solely about travel, we got to know Jessica on a more personal level--from her e...2021-11-231h 08
The Travel DiariesJessica Nabongo, first black woman to visit every country in the worldJessica Nabongo is the first black woman in history to have visited all 195 countries in the world. On top of that, she travelled to 89 of these countries solo. All by the age of 35. She’s an influencer, photographer and businesswoman, and shares with us what she learnt throughout this epic journey. From Tuvalu and Eritrea to Turkmenistan and Djibouti, Jessica’s travel diaries literally take us all over the world.Destination Recap:Punta Mita, Mexico UgandaQueen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda,Lamu, KenyaJapanMt Fuji, JapanHiroshima, Japan Bali, IndonesiaNamibia Islamabad, PakistanLahore, Pakistan...2021-11-0959 minThe Travel DiariesMagical Kenya - Destination SpecialToday, we’re embarking on a journey to the east of Africa, to a country of spectacular wild and natural landscapes, where the wildlife is abundant, the famous Big 5 roaming free. A country of great plains, mountains, lush forest, and white sand beaches. It has captivated and travellers adventurers the world over. It is of course, Kenya.On today’s episode, we’ll be hearing first from some of my previous podcast guests who have chosen parts of Kenya in their travel diaries, wildlife cameraman Gavin Thurston returns to the podcast to share his experiences having spent...2021-10-1247 min
Tough Girl PodcastJessica Nabongo - Ugandan-American World Traveller, who became the first Black Woman to travel to every country in the world! Jessica is a Detroit-born Ugandan-American who got her start with traveling when she was just four years old, and in October 2019, she became the first Black Woman to travel to every country in the world. Jessica is a cultural ambassador, writer, photographer, travel expert and entrepreneur, whose work is about changing the travel narrative and making the travel space more inclusive. She is the founder and CEO of The Catch, a lifestyle brand featuring goods acquired during her global adventures. Jessica is committed to raising cultural awareness and encourages people to think positively about other countries and the world at large...2021-08-0428 min
Travel OraclesTravel Oracles: Lauren in Los AngelesJoin us each Wednesday on the Travel Oracles Podcast as I have conversations with worldly women. This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with LAUREN RANDOLPH - entrepreneur, events specialist, world traveler - currently in sunny Los Angeles. Places discussed: California, Spain, Bali, Belize, Tokyo______________________________________GUEST: LAUREN'S LINKSKin Collective BoxWedding CoursesMENTIONED LINKSPadma Lakshmi show 'Taste the Nation'Jonathan Gold Documentary 'City of Gold'Michelle Obama's Book 'Becoming'Follow Travel Noire, Spirited Pursuit, Jessica Nabongo, Kellee EdwardsHOST: CARRIE'S LINKS...2021-07-1555 min
Age of PlasticTurning Old PPE into New PPEWe went #3 in the US in the Earth Science category! Thanks so much for listening! For the start of this new series, find out about the innovation creating new PPE from old PPEAndy Straisfeld is the VP of Business Development of Lifecycle Revive in Canada. lifecyclerevive.cainfo@lifecyclerevive.ca End Plastics Now Founder;https://twitter.com/SadrachNirere Article on Black female travel writer Jessica Nabongo https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/she-visited-every-country-on-earth-heres-what-she-learned2021-06-1841 min
Women Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerHow Has the Travel Industry Supported the Black Community Since Last Summer?This week, Evita Robinson, founder of the Nomadness Travel Tribe and Audacity Fest, and Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country in the world, are back on the podcast, joined by Martinique Lewis, author of the ABC Travel Green Book and a Condé Nast Traveler advisory board member. Throughout the episode, they chat about how some parts of the industry have turned a moment into a long-term commitment to the Black community—and how others haven't moved beyond a black Instagram square. Along the way, they shout out organizations like the Black Travel Alliance, of which Mart...2021-03-2433 min
The WomenWhat's Next for the First Black Woman Who Traveled to Every Country in the World?Jessica Nabongo is a writer and photographer, and the first Black woman to visit all 195 countries. Less than 300 people have done that - and less than 30 women have visited all 195 countries. More than 200,000 people have followed Jessica’s journey.She has documented almost every aspect of her quest - the highs and the lows - from crystal blue waters in Indonesia, warm and welcoming strangers in Sudan, and the foothills of the Himalayas - and she’s captured the other side - difficult border crossings, sad moments at airports, and other travel fails. As a daughter of Detro...2021-02-2545 min
Eye on Travel with Peter GreenbergBlack History Month Special: Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights Author Dr. Gretchen Sorin, Jet Black CEO & First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in The World Jessica Nabongo and more
This week's Eye on Travel Podcast with Peter Greenberg covers the reality of being Black and present-day racism, a modern day Green Book and traveling to every country in the world as a Black woman with Driving While Black: African American Travel and the Road to Civil Rights Author Dr. Gretchen Sorin, The Points Guy Travel Reporter Victoria Walker and Jet Black CEO & First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in The World Jessica Nabongo.
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human2human with Stacy IkeJessica Nabongo On Catching Flights to FreedomIn this episode, Stacy chats with her favorite jet setter Jessica Nabongo — the first documented black women to travel the WORLD about her pursuit for freedom, radical self-belief, and love as the true universal language.
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The WomenDirector of Smithsonian on Reckoning & Reconciliation, Love & Covid, Trauma & ArtStephanie Stebich is the director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum - that means she is responsible for the nation’s premier collection of American art and major exhibition, research, publication, education and digital-media programs at the museum and its Renwick Gallery. Before moving to Washington DC, was the executive director of the Tacoma Art Museum for 13 years. She was the assistant director of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts from 2001 to 2004, and assistant director at the Cleveland Museum of Art from 1995 to 2001. Stephanie studied art history at Columbia University and got her master’s degree with a concent...2021-02-1240 min
Let's Go TogetherEncore: Black Travelers Breaking BarriersJessica Nabongo, the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world, and cross-cultural communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Tayo Rockson talk with host Kellee Edwards about their experiences as Black travelers and why destinations across Africa should be on your bucket list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-02-0322 min
Now, What’s Next?Reimagining TravelBarren airports, anchored cruise ships, vacant hotels—it’s impossible to run a tourism business when international borders close and most of the world shelters in place. There is no doubt the pandemic has pushed the travel industry into a corner: one estimate suggests the industry will lose a trillion dollars in 2020 alone. How do you come back from that? For the time being, it feels like travelling for pleasure is a thing of the past, but the urge to leave home for a little while and explore something new is strong. And pent-up demand from locked-down, would-be tourists coul...2020-12-0225 min
The Upgrade by SUITCASE MagazineFreedom to Travel: Meet the First Black Woman to Travel to Every Country in the WorldThis week we chat to trailblazer Jessica Nabongo, an influencer with actual influence. Her following – 197,000 and counting – watched her, as we did, become the first Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. She slept in a yurt in Mongolia, toured pyramids in Sudan and broke bread in Pakistan before finishing her two-and-a-half-year race around the world on the shores of the Seychelles. We couldn’t think of a better guest to have on Episode 6 of The Upgrade podcast, which coincides with the launch of our Volume 31: The Freedom Issue. It comes at a time when th...2020-08-1850 min
No Country For Young WomenTravelling: Solo, Black & FemaleLockdown has had us all dreaming about holidays and wanting to get away. I wanted to speak to travel guru, journalist and the first black woman to travel to 195 countries, Jessica Nabongo, along with award-winning podcaster Tolani Shoneye (aka ‘Tolly T’ from the Receipts Podcast) to talk about what their experience is like travelling as a black female.2020-08-1844 min
Influência NegraIntercâmbio é coisa de preto? - Episódio #8 (1ª temporada)Conhecer outros países e idiomas é algo que nós queremos, mas essa possibilidade não cabia no nosso bolso até conhecermos o mundo dos intercâmbios! Bel Oliveira (@Belferroliv) e Leandro Vicente (@Levvitalk) estão de volta e, junto com Gerson Saldanha (@gerson_saldanha), vieram contar suas histórias de intercâmbio.
Dessa vez, o #INDica é GIGANTESCO!
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Black DiplomatsCatch Me If You CanJessica Nabongo is the first Black woman to document traveling to every country in the world. She is a writer and photographer, and now she's added lifestyle guru to her resumé with the founding of her travel company Jet Black.Nabongo was born and raised in Detroit to parents who immigrated from Uganda. Her family thought nothing of hopping on a plane to any destination, and after getting a graduate degree from the London School of Economics, Nabongo decided to visit every country she hadn't seen—and to do it by the age of 35. She made it hap...2020-07-1833 min
The Unearth Women Podcast1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Jessica Nabongo, on Passport Privilege and Racial Diversity in TravelThe Unearth Women podcast celebrates travel through the stories of women. In this episode, we speak to Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country on earth, all before the age of 35. Get full access to Unearth Women at unearthwomen.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-0142 min
The Unearth Women Podcast1st Black Woman to Visit Every Country, Jessica Nabongo : Passport Privilege and Racial Diversity in TravelEpisode Overview:
The Unearth Women podcast celebrates travel through the stories of women. Nikki Vargas, Founding Editor of Unearth Women, chats with Jessica Nabongo, the first black woman to visit every country on earth, all before the age of 35. They discuss racial diversity in the travel space, passport privilege, and lessons learned from Jessica's record-breaking trip.
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Unearth Women: @unearthwomen...2020-07-0142 minLet's Go TogetherBlack Travelers Breaking BarriersJessica Nabongo, the first documented black woman to visit every country in the world, and cross-cultural communication, diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Tayo Rockson talk with host Kellee Edwards about their experiences as Black travelers and why destinations across Africa should be on your bucket list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-06-2422 minWomen Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerHow the Travel Industry Should Support Black WomenIn the wake of ongoing protests against police brutality and systemic racism across the U.S. and all industries, much has been made of listening and learning—and amplifying Black voices in the process. Which is why this week, we’re passing the mic. Hosted by Them's executive editor Whembley Sewell, featuring Jessica Nabongo and Evita Robinson, our latest episode focuses on how the industry as a whole can and must step up for Black travelers. Whembley, Jessica, and Evita are all members of the Women Who Travel advisory board, women we've trusted to challenge us over the last nine...2020-06-1038 min
Lovelly Travels#1 - Welcome to Lovelly Travels PodcastMeet your hosts!
The woman I mentioned in the show who was the first black woman to visit every country in the world was Jessica Nabongo. Read more here.
Correction: Emma mentioned Swaziland had changed their name. The country is now known as the Kingdom of Eswatini.
Emma did state she's not awesome at geography (face palm)
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Limitless LifeThe Powerful Lessons She Learned From Visiting Every Single Country, with Jessica NabongoYou know when you connect with someone and you just GET each other? Well, that’s how I felt while chatting with Jessica. As a travel lover myself, I was super eager to chat with her and just learn more about her travels. Like, what did she learn from visiting every country on the planet? How did it feel as a single woman? And why is it particularly significant that she did it as the first black woman in history? Don’t you worry, we get into ALL of that in today’s episode! But first, in case y...2020-05-071h 01
Time to Eat the DogsReplay: Jessica Nabongo is Traveling to Every Country in the WorldAnnette Joseph-Gabriel speaks to Jessica Nabongo about her quest to be the first black woman to travel to all of the countries of the world. Joseph-Gabriel is an Assistant Professor of French and Francophone Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Nabongo is a writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Jet Black, a boutique luxury travel company that promotes tourism to Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.2020-04-0122 min
The DWNTWNWRLD ShowThe World Is Yours With Jessica Nobongo 038The conversations you never get to hear with DWNTWN. In this week's episode, we celebrate our special guest Jessica Nabongo (@thecatchmeifyoucan on Instagram) in #SHEHUSTLE. We discuss what it's like for her to be the first black woman to have travelled to every country in the world. Her journey on Ted Talks x Detroit, why she feels there are good people in the world and more. To get in contact visit our website at https://dwntwnwrld.com2020-03-0249 min
The Trip That Changed MeThe Entire World with Jessica Nabongo: fearlessness, responsible influencing, and treating the world as your neighborhoodJessica Nabongo (@thecatchmeifyoucan) has been traveling internationally since she was just four years old, born to Ugandan immigrant parents who were no strangers to adventure and exploration. At a young age, she set a lofty goal for herself – to travel the entire world – and officially met her goal at just 35 years old. On today’s episode, Jessica shares stories from her experience as the first black woman to visit all 195 countries and document her journey along the way. She describes how she became an accidental influencer, the planning that goes into each of her destinations (which surprisingly isn’t too much...2020-02-2042 minWomen Who Travel | Condé Nast TravelerHow I Visited Every Country in the World: Jessica Nabongo on Setting RecordsIf you've been following Women Who Travel over the past two years, chances are you're familiar with Jessica Nabongo. The founder of boutique travel company Jet Black, Nabongo became the first black woman to visit every country in the world in 2019, and throughout her two-and-a-half year journey she's stopped by the studio (and called in from some very inconvenient time zones) to update us on her travels—the good, the challenging, and the downright exhausting.But one thing we haven't been able to chat in-depth with her on is what it takes to become a country counter in t...2020-01-2934 min
Our VoicesVOA Our Voices 207: Women We WatchedThis week on #VOAOurVoices, as 2019 draws to a close Ayen Bior, Auriane Itangishaka, Hayde Adams FitzPatrick and guest co-host Tatenda Gumbo reflect on a pivotal year for African women. From South African runner Caster Semenya to Somali-American U.S. Congresswoman Illhan Omar, Nigeria's Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Uganda's Jessica Nabongo, the year came with personal, professional and historical changes and challenges for many African women across the world. In this year's final #WomentoWatch segment we feature the trailblazing Nigerian director Tope Oshin, who is changing the norms for women in film.2019-12-2728 min
Behind the BrillianceJessica Nabongo on Seeing the World + Taking RisksAfter traveling to every country in the world, Jessica Nabongo joins Lisa to pull back the curtain on her journey from Detroit to Japan to trotting the globe. The dynamic entrepreneur opens up about her best experiences, why she's not afraid to see the world alone, and how she thinks about her purpose as a visible leader charting new territory. Behind Her Brilliance: Confidence + Authenticity Say hi to Jessica on Instagram: @thecatchmeifyoucan2019-12-121h 16
Empowered HealthJessica Nabongo: the first black woman to travel every country in the worldIn October 2019, Jessica Nabongo became the first black woman to travel to every country in the world. Not only is Nabongo an expert traveler, but she has a wealth of knowledge on international tourism and development. Between her Master’s degree from the London School of Economics, being employed by the UN, starting two tourism-focused companies, and hitting all 195 counties in the world, Nabongo is going to give us the scoop on how to be the ultimate female jetsetter.2019-11-2543 min
Dreams In DriveThe Dream - How Jessica Nabongo Traveled To Every Country In The World By The Age of 35Wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer Jessica Nabongo is the first documented Black woman to travel to all 195 countries in the world. How did she do it? What was her journey like? Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan to Ugandan parents - She attended St. John’s University in New York, where she earned her undergraduate degree in English literature. In just a few years after college, she started (and ended) a career in pharmaceutical sales, moved to Japan to teach English, and completed a graduate degree at the London School of Economics. She realized that the conv...2019-11-2557 min
The Goal Digger Podcast | Top Business and Marketing Podcast for Creatives, Entrepreneurs, and Women in BusinessHow to Work and Travel: Get Ready to Grab Your PassportHey Siri, define Digital Nomad. Location independent, use technology to perform their job. See also, dream job.Jessica Nabongo is the first documented Black woman to travel to every country. All 195 of ‘em. I’m totally enamored by Jessica’s story. The way she documents each country on Instagram and her dedication to important causes along the way will open up a whole new vision of travel for you.How does life work as a digital nomad? Can you actually make money while you jet set? What are the keys to safe and productive solo travel...2019-11-1143 min
The Goal Digger Podcast309: How to Work and Travel: Get Ready to Grab Your PassportHey Siri, define Digital Nomad. Location independent, use technology to perform their job. See also, dream job. Jessica Nabongo is the first documented Black woman to travel to every country. All 195 of ‘em. I’m totally enamored by Jessica’s story. The way she documents each country on Instagram and her dedication to important causes along the way will open up a whole new vision of travel for you. How does life work as a digital nomad? Can you actually make money while you jet set? What are the keys to safe and productive solo travel...2019-11-1141 min
Call Your GirlfriendColor Full Lives (sponsored episode)In a bonus episode to promote the current season of the Color Full Lives podcast, presented by State Farm we listen into Aminatou with co-hosts Tonya Rapley and Angela Yee. This season is all about financial planning for big life milestones. Amina, Tonya and Angela share their travel-saving tips and are joined by Jessica Nabongo who has visited every country in the world.
Listen and subscribe to Color Full Lives on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Soundcloud.2019-11-0542 min