Pelumi Nubi: The Power of Solo Travel

#72: In this engaging conversation, Pelumi Nubi shares her inspiring journey as a trailblazing travel content creator, adventurer, and the first black woman to drive solo from London to Lagos. She discusses the courage it takes to travel alone (especially as a woman!) and the importance of community support. Pelumi also opens up about her experience with dyslexia and how it shaped her perspective. Through her travel series One Week In, she aims to change the narrative around African destinations, showcasing their beauty and culture. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of travel, the joy it brings, and the importance of taking courageous steps in life.

 

Takeaways:

• Traveling alone as a woman requires courage and determination.
• Community support is vital during challenging journeys.
• Dyslexia can be a barrier, but it can also be a source of strength.
• Travel fosters personal growth and self-awareness.
• Cultural respect is essential when traveling to all destinations.
• Joy is a choice that can be cultivated through travel.

 

Referenced in this show:

Pelumi’s series 28 Days of Brave: https://www.tiktok.com/@pelumi.nubi/video/7467990401132006689

Her TedX Talk: How to embrace imperfect action:  ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qplHjdyoXtQ

 

Find Pelumi online at:

WWW.PELUMINUBI.COM

https://www.instagram.com/pelumi.nubi/?hl=en

 

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