Learn why Japan is so amazing and important to visit, and the value of incorporating world travel into your parenting. In Part 2 of this interview, Zoe Moore talks about her role in organizing the Latino Travel Fest and Nomadness Fest (which centers BIPOC travel experiences). She then explains how living in Korea inspired her world travels, and shares highlights from trip she organized to Ghana in 2019 for the Year of Return. Next, Zoe talks about traveling with her teenage son to Puerto Rico, Colombia, Japan and the impact those travels had on his life. She also talks about her time in Tokyo, the powerful and emotional experience she had in Hiroshima, and why Kamakura is her favorite place in Japan. Finally, Zoe reflects the impact travel has had on her life.
Episode #299: BIPOC Travel Conferences, Reflections on Japan, and Raising Kids to be Travelers with Zoe Moore
Episode Summary
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About the Guest
Chiriga Moore
Chiriga Moore (aka “Zoe”) is an entrepreneur, world traveler, U.S. Army veteran, and the founder of Moore Consulting Agency, a consulting firm affectionately known as “Grow with Zomo” which focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the hospitality, events and tourism industries. She is the Director of EDI for the Meeting Professionals International Georgia chapter and in 2023 she was awarded the Global Social Impact award by the Events Industry Council.
What You'll Learn
- Behind the Scenes Perspective on both Latino Travel Fest and Nomadness Fest
- Why Japan is so Special, Unique and Important to Visit
- Why and How to Incorporate World Travel into Parenting
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LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
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- California
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- Colombia
- Egypt
- India
- Italy
- Japan
- Korea
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- United States (US)
- Egypt
- Memphis
- Playa de Carmen
- Puerto Rico
- South Africa
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[1:11] Event Planning for Latino Travel Fest
[6:08] Nomadness Fest 2024
[10:10] Living in Korea and Being Inspired to Travel the World
[13:20] Going to Ghana for The Year of Return
[15:27] Traveling to Colombia with Her Son
[20:18] Reflections in Visiting Hiroshima, Japan
[25:28] Tokyo
[28:10] Kamakura
[30:18] Incorporating Travel into Her Son’s Life
[34:15] How Travel Has Impacted Zoe
[36:19] The Lightning Round
[39:05] How to Follow and Connect with Zoe
