90: Empowering Kids to Explore the World through Children's Books with Shambrekia Wise

Shambrekia Wise tells her story of growing up in a small, low-income Arkansas town with less than 1,000 residents but having a loving community and developing her passions for science, adventure, and learning about the world through books. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ After getting her Master’s Degree in Public Health, she opens up about being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, turning to writing as a healing process and publishing her first book. She then tells the story of traveling with her 6-year-old daughter, Sandy, and experiencing new adventures together but also coming to terms with racial and class inequality. She explains how it was Sandy’s desire to help other kids to travel that led to the creation of the “Sightseeing with Sandy” children’s book series. Shambrekia shares how she and Sandy co-created the series as a way to empower kids to explore the world without the financial burden of travel and to inspire kids to learn about other cultures until they are able visit those places in person. Shambrekia breaks down the statistical benefits of child travel on improving educational performance and explains the boost in curiosity and confidence kids get from traveling. She then talks about Sandy’s empowering experience co-creating the book series and helping to market the books. She concludes by sharing her top overall parenting tips, her favorite travel destinations, and her Top 5 Hip Hop MCs of all time. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)