Rhythm & Roam with Benef, Paul, & Trecia
We explore cultural diversity, highlighting differences, similarities, and misconceptions. Our global experiences have revealed a range of cultural clashes, beliefs, stereotypes, opinions, and values.
Episodes
What happens when your dream travel hits a wall? Join us for a candid look at the frustrations of travel. This is for anyone who has had to pivot while traveling or planning to travel. We explore expectations when travel goes sideways and why it matters to talk about the moments that don't make it onto social media. We also talk about recent changes in our lives and what we expect for the future. Tune in now. Visit RhythmAndRoam.co...
What does the world look like after decades of documenting it from the inside?
Television director, documentary filmmaker, author, and global storyteller Craig D. Forrest has traveled to more than 160 countries and produced, direct...
Born in Sicily to Bengali parents and now based in Montreal, Italian-Bengali author, speaker, mentor, finance professional, and host of Stories Beyond Borders, Urmi Hossain shares how growing up across cultures shaped her identity, sense of belonging, and definition of home. She discusses immigration, language, cultural expectation...
Everybody is talking. Very few people feel heard. David Beckemeyer joins the Rhythm & Roam podcast to break down the outrage economy, political polarization, and the simple but difficult practice of seeing people as more than a label. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful conversation episodes.
What happens when life hits reset at 50 and you answer with a passport instead of fear?
In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Tina shares how a series of life-changing moments pushed her to rebuild from the ground up through solo travel. We talk about identity, reinvention, loneliness vs. freedom, and why travel later in life isn't a last chapter; it's a reset. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more information about the show.
What happens when a 27-year educator leaves it all behind and moves permanently to Mexico? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, hosts Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with author and former educator Queen D. Michele to explore her decision to become a permanent resident of Jalisco, Mexico, and the unexpected spiritual awakenin...
Travel is more than flights and photos; it is a mirror for our inner world. In this episode, Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Katie Krimitsos, founder and CEO of the Women's Meditation Network, a global family of meditation podcasts. Katie also recently launched the new show "Meditation for Travel," created to support trav...
What if talking to a stranger could help bridge a divide? David Deighton, creator of Triptych Dialogue, joins Rhythm & Roam to explore travel, conceptual art, active listening, and how to find common ground in a polarized world. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful conversation episodes.
On this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker, who spends up to eight months a year walking long-distance trails across regions and countries. She shares how moving slowly through towns and villages reshapes her view of culture, identity, and community, and how house-sitting lets her "live inside" a place rather than pass through. We also dig into midlife adventure, plan...
Step into a crowded Irish pub, the fiddle starts, the pints are flowing… and you're wondering if it's okay to clap, sing, or join in. In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Irish fiddle player, podcaster, author, educator, tour guide, and arts manager, Tara Connaghan, to unpack the unspoken etiquette of traditional Irish music sessions. If you've ever dreamed of traveling to Ireland,...
In this episode, we sit down with Renae Ninneman, founder of Going Beyond Tourism and CulturalQ, to explore what it really means to develop cultural intelligence (CQ). We go beyond surface-level awareness to unpack how CQ shapes how we travel, connect, and show up in diverse spaces.
What does it really take to sell everything, leave land behind, and sail across the world? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, we sit down with author and world traveler Alison Gieschen, who made the bold decision to walk away from conventional life and embrace full-time sailing across the globe. From confronting fear in the open ocean to discovering humanity through strangers in faraway places, Alison shares what it trul...
From tourist to traveler, this travel podcast dives into slow travel, cultural immersion, meaningful travel stories, and purpose‑driven adventures beyond tourism. Benef, Paul, & Trecia sit down with Dan and Mikkel. Two storytellers who've built a lifestyle around intentional exploration and seeing the world through history, curiosity, and human connection. They unpack how to design a life that makes room for deep journeys, not ...
This episode of Rhythm & Roam is for every dreamer who ever said, "What if I just kept driving?”
We sit down with Matt, who did exactly that, driving solo from Los Angeles to Panama through Mexico, Central America, and a few unexpected roadblocks along the way (literally). He opens up about fear, freedom, and what it means to be an outsider welcomed in. From being stuck for days at a Nicaraguan barricade to finding ...
In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, co-hosts Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Queen Michele, Founder of the Fula History & Genealogy Society of America, to explore her remarkable journey tracing her maternal lineage to the Fula people of Guinea-Bissau through African Ancestry DNA.
They discuss the differences between African Ancestry DNA and commercial ancestry tests, the emotional impact of reconnecting with anc...
Rhythm & Roam goes behind the headlines to uncover what happens when a cornerstone of global development, USAID, loses its funding. Our guest, Julie, a former director, shares firsthand what the shutdown means for the communities, programs, and people who relied on America's aid. From healthcare initiatives to education projects, we explore the ripple effect of political decisions on the world's most vulnerable population...
What happened to R&B groups, and why does it matter?
In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with DJ, professor, and author Amani Roberts to unpack the cultural, political, and business legacy of Black R&B groups, from The Isley Brothers to TLC. We go way beyond nostalgia.
We discuss how R&B has shaped Black culture in America and abroad, and its global impact. Amani shares insights from his book, The Quiet St...
Meet travel trailblazer, April, who literally traveled to 7 continents and 193 countries. In this episode, we unpack the mindset it takes to dream this big, the solitude behind adventure, and what happens when "everywhere" becomes home. Her story aims to inspire travel enthusiasts and adventure seekers by showing that your travel journey is about more than destinations. It's about discovering identity and belonging. Visit our websi...
What's it like to travel the world as a gay man, a filmmaker, and a truth-teller, in places where your very existence challenges tradition? In this Rhythm & Roam episode, our guest, Neil, reveals the courage it takes to capture authentic stories while navigating laws and cultures that don't always welcome you. We also explore Neil's novel series "Prime Time Travelers", a fictional reimagining of world history through an inclusi...
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