284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene

Learn about growing up as a Palestinian-American, traveling to Gaza as a kid, and how you can help stop the genocide.

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ON THIS EPISODE

Rasha joins Matt from Dahab, Egypt, and starts by haring what she loves about Egypt. Rasha then talks about her parents’ experience growing up in Palestine and immigrating to the U.S.. She then reflects on growing up in Detroit in the post-9/11 era, taking trips back to Gaza as a kid, and her connection with the Black community and hip-hop culture in Detroit. Rasha then talks about her passion for riding motorcycles and how she has incorporated that into her travels. She then talks about her career trajectory, entrepreneurial journey, path to becoming a digital nomad, and building the ‘Roam with Rasha’ brand. Next, she gives budget travel tips and reflects on the impact travel has had on her. Finally, Rasha talks about the experience of her relatives in Gaza during the genocide and shares ways you can help to stop the genocide.

→ Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.

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