One of the first things that is said to me when I tell people I’m going somewhere out of the country is “*Gasp!* Be safe out there!”
Is it Safe and Secure Out There?
Long time, no see!
It's been a while since I posted something! A couple quick questions... I was going through some of my old photos (yes, the one above is old...say no to COVID), and started looking forward to the time when we'll be able to safely travel again. It got me thinking... 1. What are some places you've... Continue Reading →
Safety First! Broaden Magazine
One of the first things that is said to me when I tell people I’m going somewhere out of the country is “*Gasp!* Be safe out there!” It’s coming from a good place. Me being me, though, my initial response is usually something like “Be safe out there?..."
Black Traveler Spotlight!
If you’ve seen any of my previous posts, or basically any part of my blog site, you know at least one thing about me: I LOVE to travel. In travel-related media, though, there’s almost zero representation of Black people. Try this: Google something generic, like “people traveling,” or “people on vacation,” or “traveler,” and click... Continue Reading →
I Coach, Too!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to share one of my other passions with you: career coaching! I'm a freelance consultant, and while I mostly provide services like writing resumes and cover letters for people, I also do interview coaching. I was recently featured on the Mission Matters podcast where I talked about my side business.... Continue Reading →
The Weirdest Part About Traveling
You wanna know what one of the weirdest parts of traveling is?
What Ideas Do YOU Have?
Well that made me wonder: What other things COULD I write about that I’m just not remembering or thinking about? Here's where I'd like some help...
My Galápagos Islands Trip!
I went to the Galápagos Islands for three days with a group I was traveling with, and it was everything I thought it’d be!
Flight Anxiety? Me Too
I was gripped by fear. I was having what I now recognize as my first full panic attack, and I was mid-air and had no idea what to do about it.
I Traveled With My Mom
“Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of?” You ever been asked that? Because I have! I don’t particularly like that question though because I don’t think all of my accomplishments need to be evaluated with respect to each other. Some of them, maybe, but not all of them. Anyway, someone asked me that recently, so I thought about it, and I realized I have an answer for that question that actually makes sense to me. I took my mom with me to Spain and Croatia for about 2 weeks!
Brandon the Gallant 