From Coloring Books to Culture Trips with Tiffany Heard of Hues of Africa

Ep #121 — From Coloring Books to Culture Trips with Tiffany Heard of Hues of AfricaPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series 🖤What if the way we learn about Africa has been broken this whole time — and the fix is a coloring book?Tiffany Heard built Hues of Africa, coloring and activity books plus culture immersion trips after a six-week study abroad trip to Ghana left her crying because she didn't want to leave. What started as one book has grown into three, with group trips to Ghana, Tanzania, and Thailand and nearly 100 travelers taken across the world.What We Talk AboutWhy Tiffany chose coloring books, not a novel, as her entry point for teaching African history and culture — and how her social work background shaped that choiceHow a chance conversation in a Target parking lot turned into five years of hosting group trips to Ghana, Tanzania, and ThailandThe unexpected turn: what a naming ceremony actually feels like, and why Tiffany believes you should never host a trip somewhere you haven't been yourselfIf you love origin stories that turn a personal obsession into a business, this episode is for you.All about Tiffany HeardYou're gonna love Tiffany; she's a proud Howard University graduate, author, social worker, and world traveler who has explored more than 20 countries. As the founder of Hues of Africa LLC, she creates books and experiences that use coloring, culture, and conversation to inspire learning, connection, and exploration. She also speaks at schools and organizations about culture, travel, and entrepreneurship.Things We MentionedHues of Africa - (books: Hues of Africa, Hues of HBCUs, and the newest release, Hues of Love, which pairs coloring and conversation cards to talk through love, grief, self-love, and more)Culture immersion trips: Tanzania (late October), Thailand (November 9), Ghana (December 28–January 5)Sweet Tiffys- Tiffany's personal travel pageInternational Interludes Tiffany's podcast on love and dating abroadChapters00:07 — Introduction to Black Business Month03:31 — The Impact of Travel on Cultural Understanding11:22 — Cultural Immersion and the Spirit of Travel20:19 — Misconceptions About Group Travel Costs27:02 — The Journey of Hosting Trips34:22 — The Journey of Entrepreneurship42:40 — Navigating Dietary Preferences on TripsThis series is supported by Off the Grid, a podcast for small business owners who want to leave social media without losing their clients. Find them at offthegrid.fun 🖤Connect with Tiffany HeardIG: @hues_of_africaTravel page IG: Sweet TiffysWebsite: huesofafrica.comStay Connected 📬 Get the noseyAF Dispatch → Subscribe here 🏡 Grab the Good Neighbor Playbook → Download it freeMore ways to connectEmail: [email protected] on IG: @stephaniegrahamListen to more episodes: noseyaf.comSupport & FeedbacknoseyAF is listener-supported; thank you for being here. 💛🫶🏾 ⭐ Rate & Review the Show📣 Share noseyAF with a friend who needs to hear thisEpisode CreditsProduced, Hosted, and Edited by Stephanie GrahamLyrics: Queen LexInstrumental: Freddie Bam FamCover Art: Emma McGoldrick