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Navigate the Now: Root • Rise • ReflectE9: Mindfulness + Transformation with Oneika MaysIn this episode we sit down with Oneika Mays, a writer, teacher, and multi-hyphenate facilitator. Oneika shares her journey from teaching mindfulness at Rikers Island to becoming a voice for healing, justice, and transformation. We discuss spiritual activism, METTA Meditation, embracing change, and how mindfulness can be a radical tool for liberation. Her upcoming memoir Sit With Me: A No BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation (HarperOne, releasing March 2026) is a reflection of the powerful work she’s doing, we’re honored to hold space with Oneika.Enjoy our conte...
2025-06-211h 02
CREATOR: The PodcastOneika Raymond: Translating Wanderlust into Media SuccessEmmy Award-winning presenter, TV host, and travel creator Oneika Raymond (@oneikaraymond) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss her remarkable journey in the travel content space. In this episode, Onika shares highlights from her recent five-and-a-half-month round-the-world adventure with her family through 24 countries, including surprising insights about destinations like Saudi Arabia. Host Ross Borden explores Oneika's transition from international educator to full-time creator in 2016, diving into her multi-year brand partnerships, her role as producer and host of Marriott Bonvoy's "About the Journey" podcast, and her approach to authentic content creation. Oneika offers behind-the-scenes perspectives on navigating the creator economy, plus...
2025-06-1728 min
Comeback with Erica CobbFertility Unfiltered | Ep. 4: Navigating Loss, Healing & Motherhood With Nomad Oneika RaymondOn the final episode of Fertility Unfiltered, I sit down with the incredible Oneika Raymond—renowned travel expert, journalist, and proud mother. Oneika opens up about her heartbreaking miscarriage experience and what it’s like raising a young daughter while living a nomadic lifestyle. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and redefining motherhood on her own terms. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. This episode is available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNvGdKNfAQI Check out my Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/comebac...
2025-04-291h 01
Best of Both Worlds PodcastKid-Friendly Adventures Abroad with Travel Expert Oneika Raymond EP 385Laura and Sarah open by discussing the top trips they've ever taken with kids, and whether they ever dreamed of living abroad. Then, Sarah interviewsOneika Raymond! Known as Oneika the Traveller, she is an Emmy-award-winning journalist, speaker, and TV host with a passion for travel and sharing all about it! She has a 5-year old, and shares tips, best destinations, and what she has learned over the years of including her daughter in her adventures starting from a young age.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for ideas to get through a...
2024-12-1746 min
About the JourneyMaui, Hawai’i: Practice Mindful Travel Through Language and Shopping LocalOneika Raymond ends her wellness journey in Maui, Hawai‘i's second largest island known for its diverse landscapes, from lush rainforests to sandy beaches. There, she meets up with locals who help her become a more mindful malihini, or visitor, to the island by connecting with the Hawaiian language and history and shopping local.Oneika begins her day with a morning Hawaiian language lesson on Kā‘anapali Beach with Luana Kawa’a, a language teacher who’s been instructing students to speak the melodic language for over 30 years. Luana knows that language is the gateway to cultivating a better...
2024-10-0425 min
F50Woman: Wisdom, Wins & Wake-Up Calls.Finding Comfort Behind the Shell with Oneika MaysSend us a text“As a young girl she was uncomfortable in her own skin. A black girl raised in a white neighborhood, she felt alone but had a deep desire to be seen. But she would eventually grow up and find a place where not only fit in but was also seen. That was just the beginning. Oneika Mays would go from feeling like she was finally seen by others to seeing herself for the first time in a whole new way. Come in and listen to Oneika Mays story. She’s type A, energetic, down...
2024-09-2152 min
About the JourneyMexico City, Mexico: Taste Your Way Through the Past and Present of This Global Food CapitalOneika Raymond is hungry. And, luckily, she’s headed to Mexico City, one of the most exciting culinary destinations in the world — and a place she always finds herself coming back to. There, she visits three eating and drinking spots that connect her to the layered flavors and history that give Mexico City its particular sabor, or flavor, to deepen her understanding of the dynamic capital. Oneika starts her day off early with a sunrise float through Xochimilco, an historic and active canal system perhaps best known for its weekend parties on the water. But, Oneika’s guide, An...
2024-09-2023 min
About the JourneyFamily Travel Hacks: Everything You Need to Know to See the World with Your KidsOneika Raymond chats with good friend and fellow expert traveler Monet Hambrick, founder of the family travel blog The Traveling Child, about the positive benefits of traveling as a family. Together, they offer up tips, tricks and all the tea for how to do family travel right.Monet started The Traveling Child in 2016 with her husband after an international trip with their 8-month-old first born led to tons of folks wanting to know how they pulled it off. Monet’s been encouraging and advising parents through her blog ever since. Today, she’s a mother of two young...
2024-09-0633 min
About the JourneyNew Orleans, Louisiana: Soothe Your Soul With Jazz, Culture and Comfort Food in NOLA’s Tremé NeighborhoodOneika Raymond heads to New Orleans, Louisiana to connect with the people and history of Tremé, one of the oldest Black neighborhoods in the U.S. There, she’ll sit with some of the Tremé culture bearers of music, food and history to build a deeper understanding of the city’s roots. Oneika sets off from her hotel, W New Orleans French Quarter. It’s a short commute to her first stop of the day in the Tremé: Kermit’s Tremé Mother in Law Lounge, the last standing jazz lounge in the neighborhood. She meets with Kermit Ruffins, the...
2024-08-2321 min
About the JourneySolo Travel Tips: How to Have a Life-Changing Trip with YourselfOneika Raymond sits down with solo travel expert Beth Santos, founder of Wanderful, a global travel community for women. Together, they talk about how traveling on your own can be an opportunity for personal growth and share expert tips on how to make the most of your solo travels.Beth takes a mindset-first approach to traveling solo on your own terms, and recently authored a book that explores her philosophy: Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. While traveling solo in São Tomé and Príncipe in 2009, Beth cre...
2024-08-0921 min
About the JourneySedona, Arizona: Where to Kick-Start Your Wellness Journey in the Verde ValleyOneika Raymond kick-starts this season in Sedona, Arizona, a desert oasis tucked in the Verde Valley and known for its stunning red rock formations and energy vortices. There, she embarks on a wellness journey to explore how Sedona encourages visitors to slow down to reconnect to themselves. She meets up with three locals who help her tap into Sedona’s must-visit stops to experience self discovery and mindful travel.Oneika starts her day with a morning hike to Yavapai Vista to meet with Melina Fuhrmann, the owner of SpiritFlow Sedona, a wellness center that helps others reconnect to...
2024-07-2621 min
About the JourneyIntroducing Season 4 of About the JourneyAbout the Journey is back! This season, host and travel journalist Oneika Raymond goes on a wellness journey to four distinct places with the power to transform those who come to visit. Join us every other Friday through early October as we mindfully get to know ourselves and the world around us through meaningful, nurturing travel.
About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, MNTRA, and Oneika Raymond. Listen and follow the show here.To read full episode transcripts from About the Journey and see photos of each f...
2024-07-1902 min
Motivational Mondays: Conversations with LeadersVoices of Pride: Journeys of Courage and Inclusion (Feat. Oneika Mays, Greg Louganis, Peppermint, Rob Scheer, Jennifer Brown, & Giselle Phelps)In this special Pride Month Rewind episode of Motivational Mondays, we explore inspiring stories from notable LGBTQIA+ figures who have championed authenticity and resilience. Wellness expert Oneika Mays emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and mindful living, sharing her journey and practical advice to help others embrace their true selves. Olympic icon Greg Louganis reflects on his challenges as an openly gay athlete in the 1980s, highlighting his courage and the path he paved for future LGBTQIA+ athletes. Listen to these motivational stories and more…Performer and trans advocate Peppermint discusses why she initially declined RuPaul's Drag Race, fo...
2024-06-1755 min
Wholiness ConnectionLove & Disruption ft. Oneika MaysONEIKA MAYS: Teacher Writer Speaker Activist HumanCultivating community thru joyful transformationConnect with Oneika-- https://linktr.ee/oneikamays Welcome to Wholiness Connection! Free **guided meditation** --"Our Energetic Connection" when you sign up for my newsletter! Oneness Practices provides content and support for exploring and practicing our our deep connection, our fundamental Oneness.I’m Sonja, and I hope that you find a sense of support and connection here on your spir...
2024-04-2149 min
Motivational Mondays: Conversations with LeadersFinding Yourself Through Yoga (Feat. Oneika Mays)Self-love is often the most difficult kind of love there is, but it’s also the most powerful. If you’re searching for tools to deepen your own sense of self and to love your most authentic self, you can’t miss this week’s episode.Oneika Mays, yoga teacher and facilitator for authentic connection, joins Motivational Mondays to share her wisdom, gleaned from her own transformative yoga practice and her experience leading yoga classes for prisoners at Rikers. Mays shares with us the many forms a yoga-informed lifestyle can take and how it can transform...
2023-12-0430 min
Lessons Learned for VetsSeason 3 Episode 137: Advice from a Dual Military Married Couple with Curtis and Oneika BrownSend us a textOn this episode, we welcome a dual military married couple that have both retired from the Air Force. Oneika Brown retired first, after working in aviation maintenance and intel. Since leaving the military in 2018, she has been working for a government contractor using her administrative skills. In addition, she uses her creative skills in sewing and launched an alterations and custom fashion design business. Curtis Brown had a diverse career in the Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic, healthcare program manager and military training instructor. Since his retirement in 2019, Curtis...
2023-09-2054 minAbout the JourneyKreuzberg, Berlin: Support the City’s Women-Led Eateries with a Michelin-Starred ChefOneika Raymond is off to Berlin's neighborhood of Kreuzberg, a thriving multicultural district just south of Mitte, for the final stop on her journey. There, she meets up with Dalad Kambhu, the chef and owner of Michelin-starred Thai restaurant, Kin Dee. Together, they take a walking tour through Kreuzberg to get to know the district, and its large and growing collection of women-led eateries. Oneika and Dalad meet each other in front of Kitten Deli, a women-owned breakfast joint that serves Israeli and Middle Eastern fare near to the Landwehr canal. The popular dining spot is located i...
2023-09-0820 minAbout the JourneyBronzeville, Chicago: Tour the City’s ‘Black Metropolis’ with a Local TikToker and HistorianOneika Raymond dials into Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, where historian Sherman ‘Dilla’ Thomas takes us on a bus tour through the birthplace of gospel music and Black History Month located just four miles south of the city’s downtown. Bronzeville has quickly become the most popular neighborhood tour that Dilla offers through his bus tour company, Chicago Mahogany Tours, thanks in part to the viral TikToks that Dilla makes to illuminate the history and contributions of Bronzeville, formerly known as the Black Metropolis. On his tour, Dilla brings the energy of his TikToks, and the stories of Bronz...
2023-08-2518 min
MotherlandWhat Season of life are you in? Are you enjoying it?Send us a textThe seasons of our life are constantly shifting as we navigate, learn and grow. We should be shifting from pruning, growing to even hibernation. Learning to embrace your season, and breathe in that space can be hard. Come sit with Isabel and Oneika as they discuss navigating the seasons of life.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-08-1445 minAbout the JourneyLittle River, Miami: Go Beyond the Beach to Uncover the City’s Dynamic Latin Music SceneOneika Raymond heads to Little River, Miami, a creative hub north of downtown and across the bay from Miami Beach. There, she’s joined by local entrepreneur Isabella “Izzy” Acker for a driving tour of the area where Isabella launched Tigre Sounds, a global music discovery platform with a focus on Latin artists. Through it, Isabella hosts live Tigre Sessions, or music events in lesser-known neighborhoods and venues across the city. Oneika meets up with Isabella at Sweat Records, an independent record store in Little Haiti and a go-to location for music lovers. Oneika has recently moved to Miami...
2023-08-1120 minAbout the JourneySouth Central, Los Angeles: Find the Magic in South LA’s Everyday Moments with a Local Cycling EnthusiastOneika Raymond dials into South Central, Los Angeles, where local cycling enthusiast Michelle Moro takes us for a tour in her beloved hometown. Born and raised in South Central, Michelle knows her neighborhood inside and out - but she still takes the time to explore like a traveler when she documents her bike rides on her TikTok, @miche1ada. To showcase the past and present of historic South Central, Michelle hops on her glittery blue bike for a ride up South Central Avenue, one of the longest roads in the city. She begins the tour at the i...
2023-07-2821 minMotherlandSoulmates vs. Twin Flames: What is the mysterious connection?Send us a textJoin us in this requested episodes of Motherland as we explore the enchanting realm of soulmates and twin flames. Delve into the profound depths of these mystical connections and uncover the differences between them.Soulmates vs. Twin Flames takes you on a journey through the intricacies of soul connections that have become a fascination for many of us. Isabel and Oneika share their wisdom and insights, shedding light on these extraordinary unions.Discover the unique qualities that set soulmates and twin flames apart, and learn how to recognize the si...
2023-07-2438 minAbout the JourneyPeckham, London: Explore This British-Nigerian Hub with a Local AuthorOneika Raymond travels to the heart of Peckham, a bustling neighborhood in South London just a few miles southeast of the Thames River. There, she joins local author Jendella Benson for a walking tour of the district she holds dear. Peckham is where Jendella set her debut novel, Hope and Glory, in order to pay tribute to the town and its Nigerian-British community.Oneika meets up with Jendella at Peckham Rye station to kick off the tour of Rye Lane, Peckham’s main thoroughfare and the place to shop its local markets, dine on international flavors, and pe...
2023-07-1422 minAbout the JourneyWashington Heights, NYC: Embrace 'The Little Dominican Republic' and Its Unexpected Running SceneHost Oneika Raymond takes the A-line up to Washington Heights, a loud, vibrant Dominican neighborhood in New York City, to join local Hector Espinal for a walking tour of his hometown. Hector is the co-founder of We Run Uptown, the first-ever running group in uptown Manhattan, and the perfect guide to get to know the streets of Washington Heights. Oneika joins Hector at Locksmith Bar, a popular local watering hole and the meeting point for We Run Uptown’s weekly Monday runs, before heading out to visit some of Hector’s favorite sights, restaurants and running routes in the ar...
2023-06-3018 minMotherlandWhat is your Archetype? Interview with Mariko FrederickSend us a textInterview with Mariko Frederick, founder and CEO of Soul Priority. Oneika and Isabel deep dive into discovering the Four Soul Archetypes™. Which one are you? Learn how to live more in your wholeness.Mariko’s unique approach stems from her ability to help people around the world discover and embody the assignment on their soul through what she's termed theFour Soul Archetypes™.Mariko is a transformational speaker, # 1 international best-selling author,board certified by the National Certification Commission For Acupunctureand Oriental Medicine In Asian Bodywork Therapy...
2023-06-2658 minAbout the JourneyIntroducing Season 3 of About the JourneyWhat does it mean to truly know a city? About the Journey is a travel show about getting off the beaten path to better understand the places we visit. In Season 3, travel journalist and Marriott Bonvoy member Oneika Raymond visits lesser-known neighborhoods in six iconic cities across the world. With the help of locals who know their neighborhoods best, Oneika learns what makes these destinations one-of-a-kind: from the sights, sounds and flavors, to the hidden gems, and so much more.About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, and Oneika Raymond...
2023-06-2302 minMotherlandEmbracing Vulnerability: A Path to Healing and TruthSend us a textVulnerability is an emotion that often makes us want to retreat, seeking comfort in our walls of self-protection. However, the truth is that embracing vulnerability is crucial for personal growth and transformation. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Oneika and Isabel fearlessly delve into the depths of vulnerability, exploring its various facets and sharing invaluable insights on navigating this complex terrain in your own life.Join Oneika and Isabel as they embark on a compelling conversation, unveiling the power and potential found within vulnerability. Through personal anecdotes and heartfelt discussions, they reveal...
2023-06-2051 minMotherlandA little of everything - Lucid Dreaming, Energy Healing and MeditationSend us a textOneika and Isabel discuss a little of this and a little of that. They discuss lucid dreaming, energy healing and mediation. How they have worked with each one of these tools and tips on how you can as well. Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-06-061h 05MotherlandInterview with actress Jessica Joan and her healing journeySend us a textActress Jessica Joan sits down and has a conversation with Oneika Mays and Isabel Franke about her healing journey. She opens up about how she has navigated life from a traumatic childhood, to the NXIVM cult and so much more.Jessica Joan is an actress, poet and storyteller author of The Untouchable Jessica Joan: A Real Life Journey Of Love, Forgiveness, And Evolution From The Jane Doe Who Helped Bring The NXIVM Cult To Justice - available on AmazonJessica Joan can be found on Instagram: https://www...
2023-05-2957 min
insideLINES PodcastOneika Raymond | Emmy Award Winning Travel Expert, Journalist & HostHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode! Tia shares a funny story about her husband and his passport. Atoya has been juggling invites for bar mitzvah celebrations with her daughter and preparing for Lil Nate’s graduation. Next up Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the WNBA’s two game suspension of Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon. Hammon was suspended for comments she made to Dearica Hamby prior to Dearica being traded to the Los Angeles Sparks in January. The WNBA also rescinded the Aces 2025 1st round draft pick. Finally, Tia an...
2023-05-231h 12MotherlandSpiritual Growth Expectations vs. RealitySend us a textOneika May and Isabel Franke discuss the reality of what spiritual growth looks like. We often envision it as this smooth and perfect ride but our growth can be messy and that is ok. Listen as they share their own personal stories on how they learned to listen and grow. Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-05-221h 01MotherlandTrusting your GutSend us a textOneika, Isabel and Mel share with you what trusting the gut looks like for you but also for them. They get personal with stories on how they have had to learn to listen. Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-05-1557 minMotherlandG-O-D , Who is God?Send us a textIsabel Franke, Oneika Mays, and Melanie Esperon follow up their discussion to the Interview with Aurelia Dávila Pratt. They discuss who God is for them, and others viewpoint.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-05-0844 minMotherlandInterview with Aurelia Dávila Pratt - Reclaim your IntuitionSend us a textIsabel Franke, Oneika May and Melanie Esperon sit down and interview Aurelia Dávila Pratt author of A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim your intuition and step into your power. They speak of all things from intuition, family, the process of writing of her book.Aurelia Dávila Pratt is a pastor, writer, and sacred spacemaker who finds joy in helping people live into the fullness of their God-given divine image. She is the lead pastor as well as a founder of Peace of Christ Church in Round Rock, Texas, and co-creator and...
2023-05-011h 35MotherlandThe Mother Wound and BoundariesSend us a textMelanie Esperon, Isabel Franke and Oneika Mays discuss the mother wound and creating boundaries. How does the past, and karma affect our life today? They share their personal stories, and tips in healing.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-04-241h 13MotherlandThe Fluidity of SexualitySend us a textOneika, Melanie and Isabel are breaking down the stereotypes around Sex. They discuss the fluidity of sex from many different viewpoints. With the added element of their personal stories and always tying it into spirit.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-04-171h 03MotherlandConversation with Geminelle - Power of WordsSend us a textMelanie, Oneika and Isabel chat with singer/ song writer Geminelle about the creation of her music, the power of words and so much more.Geminelle San Diego born and bred R&B Singer, Multi-Instrumentalitst, and producer Geminelle, music and healing are one and the same.Website: http://www.geminelle.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geminelle/Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-04-1059 minMotherlandWhat are your Psychic Abilities?Send us a textOneika Mays, Melanie Esperon, and Isabel Franke discuss psychic abilities. Are you psychic? Is everyone and how do you know which ability you have? They openly share about their experiences in their life and how they discovered their abilities. Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-04-031h 11MotherlandEmbracing JoySend us a textWhat does Joy look like? What does it feel like? Join the discussion with Oneika, Melanie and Isabel as they break down the feeling of Joy and share their experiences in life.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-03-271h 18MotherlandToxic Positivity and Spiritual BypassingSend us a textWhat is spiritual bypassing? What is toxic positivity? The more and more social media grows the more these two terms are relevant. Come listen and learn not only what they mean but if you are doing it. This conversation with Isabel Franke, Melanie Esperon and Oneika Mays hits straight to the point as they share how they have been affected by both of these items. Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.co...
2023-03-201h 12
MotherlandWelcome to MotherlandSend us a textOneika Mays, Melanie Esperon and Isabel Franke come together to welcome you to Motherland. These women share with you their beginnings into this spiritual world. Come and get to know them, and where they started.Make sure to Subscribe and follow us at:Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/motherlandthepodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@motherlandpodcast/Email: podcastmotherland@gmail.com
2023-03-1356 min
Zero To Travel PodcastOneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Nomad Life, How To Choose A Home Base, And What It’s Like Behind The Scenes As A Travel TV PersonalityHave you ever wished you could improve your storytelling skills surrounding travel? This week I am joined by travel journalist and friend to the show, Oneika Raymond, to talk about the art of storytelling, what it’s like to be a travel journalist, and how her nomadic life has changed over the years. Oneika has visited 120 Countries over six continents and is on a mission to educate, empower and encourage exploration. She started her career as a secondary school teacher, eventually becoming an award-winning journalist, speaker, podcast host, and Emmy-winning television host.If you...
2022-11-081h 20
Real Talk with IsabelJoy, BIPOC and Spirituality discussion with Oneika MaysSend us a textIn this episode Isabel discusses the various viewpoints of Joy with Oneika Mays. They discuss how to embrace Joy in not only spirituality but also in the BIPOC community. They mention topics that no one is discussing regarding spirituality and much more.Oneika Mays is a yoga, meditation, writer and mindfulness coach at Rykers Island Correctional Facility. She has been featured in numerous interviews as well as on Lost Resort TV series. Oneika MaysWebsite: https://www.oneikamays.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneikamays/Cont...
2022-10-1350 minAbout the JourneySan Francisco, CA: Celebrate Queer History in the CastroOneika Raymond walks Castro Street with filmmaker and drag performer Joshua Grannell (he/him) on their way to opening night of Frameline, the largest and longest running queer film festival in the world.The Castro is a historic San Francisco neighborhood which first became known as a hub for the Gay Civil Rights Movement of the 1970s. Oneika meets up with Joshua, or Peaches Christ, outside Queer A.F., a queer arts space dedicated to keeping LGBTQ+ artists in the Bay Area. It’s also the site of Castro Camera, the former headquarters of Harvey Milk, the fir...
2022-09-3025 min
The Perfectly Imperfect JourneyChange The World By Changing Ourselves with Oneika MaysOneika Mays has always been a seeker, even as a young child. She grew up in a stable family structure, went to good schools, and even landed in a fulfilling career she loved. But there was always something nagging at her, just below the surface: she wanted to trust herself, but couldn’t quite get there. Then, one day in yoga class, her instructor said “You can change or be comfortable, but not both.” As tears streamed down her face she realized she needed a change, and was ready to embrace the discomfort. Fast forward to today and Oneika is stil...
2022-09-2838 minAbout the JourneyVancouver, B.C.: Explore Canada’s Largest ChinatownOneika Raymond dials into Vancouver's historic Chinatown to learn how local entrepreneur Carol Lee has been leading the charge to save the historic neighborhood. Carol is the chair and founder of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation, and is dedicated to revitalizing the neighborhood without losing its invaluable cultural heritage.Oneika learns about the history of the Chinese community in Vancouver, and how Chinatown became home for many after the Canadian Pacific Railroad was completed in 1885. While Chinatown has experienced a gradual decline in the last 20 years, Vancouver locals have a special place in their hearts for the area...
2022-09-2324 minAbout the JourneyDallas, TX: Celebrate Juneteenth at the Texas Black Invitational RodeoOneika Raymond makes her way to Dallas, Texas on Juneteenth weekend for the legendary 33rd Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo to get to know Black cowboy culture and history, a part of the American story that often goes untold. From galloping horses and the hoots and hollers of the more than 300 competing Black cowboys and cowgirls to the reverential sound of the Black National Anthem performed by Dallas local Angel White, we take you behind the scenes of one of the most popular rodeo events around. We’ll hear from Charles Hearn, the great-grandson of Cleo Hearn, also...
2022-09-1617 minAbout the JourneySan Juan, PR: Restore the Red Mangroves of Laguna del CondadoOneika dials into Puerto Rico to talk about regenerative travel with Carmen Portela and Iris Landruá of Local Guest, a tourism agency that connects visitors to sustainable experiences.She’ll learn about the rich natural beauty of the Caribbean island and hear how Local Guest is partnering with locals to share their knowledge of the island with visitors looking to travel more consciously. Carmen and Iris give us insight into how nature and city life collide in San Juan, something they felt acutely when hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated their home island only a month after launching the...
2022-09-0918 minAbout the JourneyDenver, CO: Hit the Inclusive Hiking Scene at Genesee ParkOneika Raymond travels to the Mile High City and hits the trail at Denver’s Genesee Mountain Park to learn more about how we can make the outdoors a more welcoming place for all.She’ll lace up her hiking boots to join Denverite Beth Bradley for a short trek along the Genesee Summit Trail, a short drive from downtown Denver. Beth is a plus-sized hiker whose relationship with her body and her hometown were transformed forever when she went for her first hike. We’ll hear how Beth didn’t always feel included in Denver’s vibrant ou...
2022-09-0221 minAbout the JourneyWashington, D.C.: Visit a Black-Owned Bookstore in Historic AnacostiaOneika Raymond heads to Anacostia, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Washington D.C., to visit Mahogany Books, the community's first Black-owned bookstore in over two decades selling works by Black authors. She'll meet with co-founders Derrick and Ramunda Young – partners in business and life – to discuss the impact of selling Black literature in a predominantly Black neighborhood, their own ties to Southeast D.C. and how their community has warmly embraced their shop tucked inside the Anacostia Arts Center. Here, we'll get a more holistic view of our nation's capital by leaving the typical circuit of museu...
2022-08-2626 minAbout the JourneyIntroducing Season 2 of About the JourneyAbout the Journey is back! This season, host and travel journalist Oneika Raymond takes us on a six-city journey around North America to chat with locals and ask them what it means to travel better. Join us every Friday through September 30th as we see the world in more meaningful ways. About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, and Oneika Raymond. Listen and follow the show here.
About the Journey is a podcast produced by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, AT WILL MEDIA, MNTRA, and Oneika Raymond. Listen and fol...
2022-08-1902 min
The Pure Social PodcastEp.60:Mindfulness & Healing w/Oneika Mays, LMT, E-RYTOneika Mays shares her journey and gets vulnerable about the complexities and beauty of the human experience. From deep wounds to incredible triumphs - she highlights the process of inner transformation that is liberating and empowers one to thrive.Oneika Mays (LMT, E-RYT) transitioned to yoga and meditation from a 20-year career incorporate retail leadership over 10 years ago. Oneika used that experience to support socialjustice non-profits and teach meditation/yoga inside jails. Today, she is the first MindfulnessCoach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility. At Rikers she works one-on-one with community...
2022-05-1749 min
The Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikabecoming that b!tch (or guy) in 2022 by goal setting & ACTUALLY achieving themHi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I talk about common mistakes that are made when goal setting and how to avoid them. I also talk about how to achieve your 2022 goals and become that b!tch (or guy). Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2022-01-2118 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikagorgeous gorgeous girls (& guys) reflect on 2021Hi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I reflect on my 2021 and what I’ve learned. I also talk about where I’ve been for the past 5 months. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2022-01-0720 min
About the JourneyToronto-Montreal: A Great Canadian HomecomingJamaican Jerk Chicken in Toronto, towering museums in Ottawa, and matcha eclairs in Montreal. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip from Ontario to Quebec to see some of the diversity of people, places, and foods that Canada has to offer. We start our journey in Toronto, where Oneika grew up. On Eglinton Avenue, we meet up with Oneika’s friend and local newscaster Brandon Gonez to learn about the neighborhood of Little Jamaica. We hear about some of the best food on this strip at places like Randy’s andSunlight Bakery, along with the historic signi...
2021-12-1722 min
About the JourneyMemphis to New Orleans: Hit the Blues HighwayIt’s known as the birthplace of the blues. An area that helped define American sound. And if you travel through the Mississippi Delta today, you’ll find this musical tradition still runs strong here. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip along the Blues Highway, from Memphis to New Orleans, as we uncover the vibrant music history that sustains the region and its culture. Along the way we’ll take in a classic juke joint, a Mexican dish with Southern flair and a music store for music people.We start our journey in Clarksdale to learn a...
2021-11-1917 min
About the JourneyBoston to Portland: A Coastal Maine EscapeAn iconic lighthouse, storied blueberries and the freshest lobster you can eat. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip up the Maine coast to get a sense of the endearing character that northern New England has to offer.Our first stop is in York, Maine to enjoy one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine, the Nubble Lighthouse. We’ll hear from locals just what makes the Nubble so special — beyond its reputation as a tourist attraction.Then, we’ll make a stop in Kennebunk, Maine to hear from the loyal customers of Wallingford Farm a...
2021-10-2217 min
I'm Curious with Ashley AstiFinding Joy with Oneika MaysAt 40 years old, Oneika Mays found herself in limbo. After walking away from a great paying job with all the perks she could never have imagined possible for herself growing up, she found herself in the middle of a sweaty hot yoga class in New York City and on a threshold. In the throes of chair pose, she realized she didn’t know the way forward, but she knew it wasn’t what she had been doing—the way ahead was outside her comfort zone. Today, Oneika is a Mindfulness Coach working full-time in Rikers Island Correctional Facility in New Yo...
2021-10-0752 min
About the JourneyGreen Bay to Chicago: A Day On Lake MichiganSailing on Lake Michigan, a sweet treat in dairy country and authentic Chicago blues. Join host Oneika Raymond on a trip along the west coast of Lake Michigan for a refreshing spin on the Midwest.We'll start our road trip off in the “Malibu of the Midwest”, Sheboygan, Wisconsin to learn about sailing from SEAS, a local organization that's making the sport accessible to all. There, we’ll speak to visually impaired local teen Mayah McWherter about how she takes to the open waters. Then, we’ll cool off at the oldest frozen custard stand in Wiscon...
2021-09-1716 min
Ompractice Presents: Practice Makes PurposePractice Makes Purpose: Oneika MaysThis week we sit with Oneika Mays (@oneikamays) to discuss her path from the beginnings of her practice nearly a decade ago and how it now allows her the chance to serve inmates on Rikers Island. Oneika candidly discusses many of the frustrations she feels and how her practices prepare her to hold space for and sit with darkness and complexity rather than avoid it. When asked about those who think yoga/mindfulness and social justice do not mix, Oneika pointedly and compassionately said, “Well then they aren’t practicing.”
The episode closes with a centering practice and some sound to sea...
2021-08-3040 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikahow i’ve romanticized my life at 19!Hi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I discuss how I’ve become “that girl.” The girl who’s romanticized her life and every aspect of it. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-08-2715 min
About the JourneyLos Angeles to San Diego: Rolling into SoCalFrom roller skates to birria tacos, this episode takes us southbound on the 5 from Los Angeles to sunny San Diego. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip down one of the most famous coastlines in America to get a taste of southern California culture.We start our journey heading south down Whittier Boulevard to catch a glimpse of the iconic low-riders of LA. We’ll park on a stretch of Long Beach called Junipero Beach. There we’ll speak with roller skater Rubina Bernabe, best known for her roller skating on Instagram, and her organization of the...
2021-08-2017 min
Life WisdomOneika Mays on Wisdom and Social ActivismHow do you engage in social activism in a healthy, balanced sustainable manner? This podcast features the considerable social justice wisdom of Oneika Mays (she, her, certified meditation teacher, E-RYT, LMT and energy worker) who teaches mindfulness to incarcerated people at Rikers Island Correctional Facility in NYC. We discuss the significance of self-care and self-inquiry to social activism, and much more! Oneika is on Twitter: @oneikamays. Some things mentioned in the interview:
On Forgiveness- Responsive Conference
Social Justice and Yoga- Chitheads Podcast
The Future of the yoga teacher- Embodied Philosophy
Lost Resort | TBS.com
CTZNWELL
Raj Balkaran is a...
2021-08-1848 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikathe end of hot girl summerHi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I share what I did this summer and I discuss the stigma around the term “hot girl summer.” Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-08-1313 min
Full-Time Influencer PodcastLeveraging Your Strengths as an Influencer & Get Paid What You’re Worth (Ft. Oneika Raymond) | S1 E4Everybody wants to get paid more, but negotiating that pay increase is easier said than done- unless you’re Oneika Raymond. Nobody knows the art of the deal better than Oneika, who’s turned her small travel blog into a multiple six-figure brand, and she’s here to teach you how to negotiate your way into getting PAID to live your best life!Welcome to the Full-Time Influencer Podcast. I'm your host Tina Lee (@ofleatherandlace) I'm sharing some of my expertise and industry information, to help you decode social media, and create content that helps aspiring creatives like y...
2021-07-3051 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikamy views on fast fashion, cancel culture & tiktokHi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I share my views on fast fashion, cancel culture and tiktok. I discuss overconsumption, influencers and shadow banning. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-07-3015 min
About the JourneySeattle to Portland: Finding Community Spirit in the PNWWorld class glassblowing, a diverse farmers market and even a bit of kayaking: join Host Oneika Raymond on a road trip through the Pacific Northwest, exploring the local communities between Seattle and Portland. We’ll hear stories from area insiders along the way as we stop in Tacoma, Washington; Olympia, Washington; and Estacada, Oregon. First, we’ll head south from Seattle to Tacoma, Washington to visit the Museum of Glass. There, we’ll speak with glass artist Benjamin Cobb who’s been creating glass art for a live audience at the Museum of Glass for 19 years.Next...
2021-07-1617 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneikanew podcast, who dis?Hi, welcome to the Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika. On today’s episode, I give a life update and explain my reasonings for rebranding the podcast. I also share my upcoming plans for the show. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/tmvpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2021-07-1609 min2021-07-0900 min
About the JourneyWyoming’s National Parks: Witness WildlifeLegendary grizzlies and a sanctuary for mustangs. In this episode, we’re driving around Wyoming’s National Parks in search of some serious wildlife. Join Host Oneika Raymond as we practice sustainable tourism throughout some of the most dramatic landscapes in the United States. We’ll base our trip at the Springhill Suites Jackson Hole in the mountain ski town of Jackson, Wyoming. There we’ll explore the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Persephone’s, and Snake River Brewing. We’ll meet Mark Labelle, wildlife photographer from the band Dirty Honey who takes his photos in Yellowstone Nat...
2021-06-1518 min
About the JourneyNew York to D.C.: Taking the BackroadsThe key to enjoying this busy East Coast commute? Slow it down, and take a break from the highway. Join Oneika Raymond as she discovers the hidden treasures between these two hubs, from world-class birdwatching to the area’s Black history to three rival sandwich shops competing for the throne.First out of New York, we’ll go on a Garden State birding tour through Sandy Hook, New Jersey, with Lindsay McNamara from the American Bird Conservancy. At the Gateway National Recreation Area, we’ll look for loons, scooters and sea ducks, skimmers, terns, herons, gulls and other s...
2021-05-1815 min
About the JourneyThe Florida Keys: Drive the Overseas HighwayTo reach Key West, the southernmost point in the United States, the legendary Overseas Highway travels 113 miles over more than 40 islands, each with its own story to tell. In this episode, we join host Oneika Raymond on a journey through these Florida Keys, traveling from Miami to Key Largo and all the way down to Key West. Along the way we’ll hear from the people who are preserving the Florida Keys’ unique flavors, history and culture. Our first stop is at mile marker 82 in Islamorada to meet Craig and Cheryl McBay, owners of the Florida Keys Brewi...
2021-04-1716 min
Speaking Highly with Jon HuckYoga with Oneika MaysThis week on Speaking Highly Jon & Indy zen out over YOGA - how it can improve your overall quality of life and how it can help you feel like you didn't sleep crumpled up in a suitcase. Then Jon talks to Oneika Mays who was most recently seen on TBS's Lost Resort. We get into how she re-found yoga, what the practice can do for you and her job teaching yoga and mindfulness to inmates at the notorious Rikers Island in New York. This is a pretty fantastic episode. Enjoy... and then get on the mat!
2021-02-251h 14
Ancestors AllianceNo.4 Spirituality Meets Community Service with Oneika MaysOneika Mays is a Meditation teacher, E-RYT and LMT. She has been teaching for over a decade. She discovered yoga over 20 years ago while working as a leader in retail. She was inspired to change careers because she found that the mindfulness and movement practices transformed her life. Since then she's used what she's learned to support social justice non-profits and marginalized communities. Currently, Oneika teaches as a Mindfulness Coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility.
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Follow her on Instagram: @oneikamays
You can find out more about Ancestors Alliance at www.ancestorsalliance.com
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2021-02-1951 min
About the JourneyOahu’s North Shore: Connect with Island LifeOahu is famous for Waikiki and Pearl Harbor, but where do the people who live here really spend their time? Join Host Oneika Raymond as she takes off on a short, but packed road trip around the island’s North Shore, trying the poke at a locally loved shop, discovering ocean conservation efforts at a popular surfing beach, and exploring a lush valley with deep ties to Hawaiian culture. We’ll make our first stop for Shoyu Poke at Kahuku Superette, a grocery store run by Tina Lee and her husband Harmon Lee that offers some unique local...
2020-12-2221 min
About the JourneyAtlanta to Asheville: A Soulful JourneySchool bus graveyards, soul food, and Native American folklore await travelers who know where to stop between Atlanta, Georgia and Asheville, North Carolina. Join Host Oneika Raymond on a Southern road trip full of culture, food and characters. First along Highway 85 in Alto, Georgia, Alonzo Wade Auto Parts, where owner Walter Wade reveals a School Bus Graveyard, a sprawling art installation painted on old buses that was started by artist Nick Morris.Next, head to Toccoa, GA to meet Shirley Combs, owner of Shirley’s Sole Food Cafe. Her cafe is famous for cabbage casserole, mac n...
2020-12-2216 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with OneikaA Cup of Advice: Stress, Anxiety, and SadnessHi, welcome to another episode! In this episode, I give my advice on dealing with stress, anxiety, and sadness. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/acotpodcast Stress Management: Stress Management | American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management Stress vs. Anxiety NIMH » I’m So Stressed Out! Fact Sheet https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/so-stressed-out-fact-sheet/index.shtml National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 Lofi Playlis...
2020-09-2315 min
Planet ThirtyEpisode 31: Oneika PhillipsOneika Phillips is a burst of energy. She has the type of personality that can light up an entire theatre. And she does… quite often. Oneika has been dancing from ever since she can remember. Born in Guyana and raised in Grenada, Oneika was exposed to musicals via her parents VHS collection. Jesus Christ Superstar was her favorite.
Oneika’s colorful personality and obvious talent and love for dance eventually lead her to attend University in Virginia. She admits that those years were not always the most joyous, however what they did was allow her to look with...
2020-09-152h 25The Mixed Views Podcast with OneikaCollege in a Pandemic? The Real Tea.Hi, welcome to another episode! College is known to be the best years of someone’s life, but can I really say the same during a pandemic? In this episode, I spill the tea on college telling you the good, the bad and the ugly. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/acotpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-09-0920 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with Oneika18 Things I’ve Learned at 18Hi, welcome to another episode! This episode is a special one because it's my birthday!!! In this episode, I talk about 18 things I've learned at 18. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/acotpodcast--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-2608 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with OneikaMicroaggressions and the Black Lives Matter MovementHi, welcome to another episode! In this episode, I talk about my experience with common microaggressions and the Black Lives Matter Movement. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/acotpodcastAccounts I mentioned: Pull Up for Change: instagram.com/pullupforchange Influencer Pay Gap: instagram.com/influencerpaygap Discover Black Creators instagram.com/discoverblkcreators--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-08-1211 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with OneikaWhat’s the Quarantea?Hi, welcome to another episode! In this episode, I talk about what I’ve been doing in quarantine and I also tell you what I’ve learned. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: Instagram.com/acotpodcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-2911 minThe Mixed Views Podcast with OneikaWho I Am and Why You Should Listen!Hi, I am so excited to finally have my podcast up and running! In this episode, I introduce myself and this podcast. Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy. Please subscribe/follow for more episodes and follow on Instagram: instagram.com/acotpodcast Also, follow Oneika @oneikaaa or @oneikaeats and discover new content creators @discoverblkcreators. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
2020-07-1507 min
Keep It Quirky podcastTraveling Solo as a Woman of Color, with Oneika Raymond (2017)Oneika Raymond is the woman behind “Oneika the Traveller” -- the blog and Instagram platform -- and she’s also a video host personality and international speaker.This episode was originally posted in 2017 when Oneika and I had just finished shooting a video series together in the USA. It was episode #2 of this podcast!! I LOVE this episode, and am reposting it to give it new life now, as it is just as relevant right now as it was then. If you enjoy this podcast, you will LOVE this episode. Relistening to it made me feel inspir...
2020-06-2600 min
The Unearth Women PodcastTravel Channel Host, Oneika Raymond: Navigating Motherhood During CoronavirusEpisode Overview:
The Unearth Women podcast celebrates travel through the stories of women. Nikki Vargas, Founding Editor of Unearth Women, catches up with Travel Channel host and journalist, Oneika Raymond. They discuss the changing landscape of travel content, how Oneika is navigating new motherhood amidst a pandemic, and the process of growing with your brand.
Today’s episode is adapted from an Instagram Live and edited by our Co-Founder, Elise Fitzsimmons. Liked today's episode? Please make sure to like, share, and subscribe.
Social Media:
Unearth Women: @unearthwomen
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2020-05-2830 min
CTZNBeyond Incarceration: Oneika MaysThere’s a strange reference right now about how being in isolation is akin to being locked up. We’re seeing that narrative replicated around the country in the many white-led riots against the stay-at-home rules. Let’s be clear: this quarantine is NOTHING like what people experience in prison. In fact, the outbreaks in prisons around the country reveal that incarcerated people are both more exposed and less able to protect themselves. But beyond the current circumstances, many are questioning the role and efficacy of incarceration all together. And one of those advocates is Oneika...
2020-05-101h 00
NYC Local GuidesOneika Raymond: Career opportunitiesOneika Raymond hosts two digital Travel Channel shows and is a TV correspondent for shows like New York Live. She left teaching to move to NYC and talks about how it has given her some of her best opportunities like working with American Express. She has traveled to 118 countries and has lived in large cities like London and Hong Kong every two years for most of her adult life, staying the longest in NYC. Four years later, she still loves Midtown because it is the NYC of film and television from the skyscrapers to the yellow cabs. Only a...
2020-02-2738 min
PoPolitickinEpisode 374 - Oneika Elliott | @oneika.elliottIn this episode of PoPolitickin, we politick with Oneika Elliott.Growing up in Hackensack, NJ, Oneika found the best way to express herself was through writing poems, thoughts, feelings, and the many things she had observed. From a young age, Oneika began singing, with her influence ranging from Soul, Reggae, and R&B. She realized her God given gift, when she began to sing in church, it is where she noticed the strength in her voice. To sing on a stage in a crowded room filled with people, was the dream Oneika held on to. As years go...
2019-12-1523 min
Po PolitickinEpisode 374 - Oneika Elliott | @oneika.elliottIn this episode of PoPolitickin, we politick with Oneika Elliott.Growing up in Hackensack, NJ, Oneika found the best way to express herself was through writing poems, thoughts, feelings, and the many things she had observed. From a young age, Oneika began singing, with her influence ranging from Soul, Reggae, and R&B. She realized her God given gift, when she began to sing in church, it is where she noticed the strength in her voice. To sing on a stage in a crowded room filled with people, was the dream Oneika held on to. As years go...
2019-12-1523 min
The @IAMDEZRA ShowEp. 3 - When Love Calls (with Oneika McCarthy)Have you ever loved and lost? What happens when love calls you again? Will you be ready to answer? Author, Oneika McCarthy joins us to talk to us about being a author, super Mom, entrepreneur and trying to love again?! Episode features Dr. Robbie Peters.
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2019-07-2327 min
FLY BROTHER RADIO SHOWEp 104: Let's Fly with Oneika the TravellerOn this week's show, I'm interviewing my good friend and fly sister Oneika Raymond, aka Oneika the Traveller, direct from New York City. Oneika is a freelance writer and travel media maven who's been to over 90 countries and worked in several, including Hong Kong, Mexico, and the UK. We laugh and talk life and, obviously, travel on the Fly Brother Radio Show. Tune in and let's fly!
2019-07-2028 min
CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)Oneika Mays on Privilege and Incarceration (#93)In this episode, we discuss: Yoga as activism in the context of freedom and agency How her contemplative practices have shifted her relationship to racism and how anger isn’t the only way to create change The many tracks of activism and how can we work together What a practice looks like in the context of a correctional facility or rehab facility Impact of meditation and yoga and how they can address the unique challenges that folks who are incarcerated experience Privilege and reparations around race, indigenous peoples, homophobia, sexism and poverty Our relationship with social media – are you “meditating” on Facebook...
2019-06-041h 02
This Week in TravelOneika The TravellerThis Week in Travel - Travel News Podcast. Regular hosts Gary Arndt, Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week's guest: Oneika Raymond from OneikaTheTraveller.com, travel blogger, Travel Channel web host and recent Lowell Thomas award winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2018-10-041h 06Keep It Quirky podcastOn Traveling the World As a Woman of Color with Oneika RaymondThis week I'm excited to have Oneika Raymond on the show. She is the woman behind Oneika the Traveller, a blog & Instagram platform that tackles issues of travel, race, gender and all the cross-sections of those topics. She's also a video host personality, and I snagged some time with her for this interview amid a video shoot I was co-hosting with her for the Travel Channel. In this episode, we talk about traveling alone as a woman, and further, as a woman of color. She opens up about why she travels, why she is compelled to share her travels...
2018-03-0700 min
XX, Will Travel: A Podcast for Independent Women TravelersOneika the Traveller, Travel Journalist and Travel Channel HostOneika Raymond has traveled to 100+ countries and has documented everything along the way on her wildly successful blog, Oneika the Traveller. In this episode, Oneika shares the details of her journey as a blogger as well as what’s next, including her new Travel Channel Show, Big City, Little Budget. We examine social media’s increasing role in the blogosphere, our feelings on why Instagram might not be so insta-great (do we really need more pics of boho girls in floppy hats looking out over exotic locales?), and why maybe it’s better just not to care. As strong advocates of tra...
2017-10-1144 min
The Marketplace: Online Business | Marketing | Finance| LifestyleBlogging without Borders: Travel and Blog Talk with Oneika The TravellerOneika, a serial expat and travel junkie who has travelled to 70 countries on 6 continents. She has taught and traveled all over the world. Travel for her just isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle. She writes about all of her fun adventures at Oneika the Traveller and talks travel on the Huffington Post. We discussed; Some of her favorite places of travel The sites she uses to monitor flight deals (Secretflying.com, Airfarewatchdog.com and Theflightdeal.com) The biggest lessons learned on her travels How has race and or gender has affected her trav...
2017-05-2228 min
Yes, Girl!Bill Bellamy and Oneika the TravellerAfter the last 100 days with Trump, we need a good laugh. Thankfully, comic and actor Bill Bellamy (@billbellamy) gives us the levity our spirits craved as he tells Cori and Yolanda how he coined the term “booty call.” (fact.)
Is it possible to meet a keeper while traveling the world? Travel blogger, Oneika the Traveler found her husband doing just that. We're talking international dating do's and dont's and how to find your happy ending overseas.
2017-05-0400 min
NLS In PodcastEpisode 15. NLS In: Camille Chedda, Oneika Russell, Phillip Thomas and Prudence Lovellhttps://nlsin.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/nls-in-conversation-with-camille-chedda-oneika-russell-phillip-thomas-and-prudence-lovell.mp3
2017-03-2900 min