S4, Episode 8 – Volunteering Abroad with Kamryn Kinlow

Culture Shock, Growth & Life in Spain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this episode, we cover:

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

In this episode of the Traveling Black Women Podcast, I sit down with educator and author Tori McNealy to talk all things teaching abroad.

From the UAE to Nigeria, Tori shares her incredible journey and the powerful lessons she's learned along the way—both inside and outside the classroom.

We dive into how teaching abroad offered her the work-life balance she never thought possible, the cultural experiences that shaped her, and why her book Teaching Abroad: From Abu Dhabi to Abuja (part of the Diary of a Traveling Black Woman series) is essential reading for any Black woman educator thinking about taking her talents overseas.

Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting to consider international education opportunities, this episode is packed with insights, encouragement, and real talk about what it’s really like to live and work abroad as a Black woman.