Learn about growing up as a Palestinian-American, traveling to Gaza as a kid, and how you can help stop the genocide. Rasha joins Matt from Dahab, Egypt, and starts by sharing 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.
Episode #284: Roaming with Rasha, Riding Motorcycles Around the World, And Helping to Stop the Genocide in Gaza with Rasha Mediene
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About the Guest
Rasha Mediene
Rasha Mediene is a Palestinian-American digital nomad. Born in Detroit, Michigan to a Palestinian immigrant family from Gaza, she is now a content creator, author, actor, motorcycle rider, and fully-remote serial entrepreneur who travels the world with no base.
What You'll Learn
- Rasha’s Experience Growing up in a Palestinian-American Immigrant Home
- How to Create a Path to Location Independent Entrepreneurship
- How You Can Help Stop the Genocide in Palestine
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WAYS TO HELP STOP THE GENOCIDE IN PALESTINE
- Find and support Palestine solidarity encampments near you
- Demand an Immediate Ceasefire and a Stop to U.S. Aid to Israel
CHECK OUT THE ‘ROAM WITH RASHA’ WEBSITE
GET A COPY OF RASHA’S BOOK: ‘HABIBTI, WHAT’S WRONG?’
HOW TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS WITH GOOGLE FLIGHTS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM RASHA WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS
CITIES WHERE RASHA GREW UP
UNIVERSITY WHERE RASHA GOT HER ACTING DEGREE
TOP 5 HIP-HOP EMCEES
OTHER PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
MOTORCYCLES RASHA OWNED
LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Cairo, Egypt
- Gaza
- San Francisco, California
- Europe
- Jamaica
- Hawaii
- Lebanon
- Miami
- Michigan
- North Korea
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Spain
- Turkey
- United States
CONTACT RASHA
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:24] Introducing Rasha Mediene
[3:14] What Rasha loves about Egypt
[5:12] Rasha’s Family Growing up in Palestine and Immigrating to the U.S.
[7:51] Traveling Back to Gaza as a Kid
[9:56] Growing up in Detroit in the Post 9-11 Era
[11:45] Rasha’s Connection with the Black Community and Hip Hop Culture
[13:22] Rasha’s Passion for Riding Motorcycles
[15:51] Motorcycle Rally for Palestine in LA
[17:12] Incorporating Motorcycle Riding into Her World Travels
[19:01] Career Path Moving to New York and California
[26:19] Acting and Entrepreneurial Journey in LA
[30:48] Path to Location Independence
[33:10] Roam with Rasha
[35:29] Budget Travel Tips
[39:07] The Impact Travel Has Had on Rasha
[40:25] Rasha’s Family’s Experience During the Genocide in Gaza
[43:36] How People Can Help to Stop the Genocide
[46:23] How to Read Rasha’s Book and Follow Her
[47:28] The Lightning Round
[51:35] How to Connect with Rasha