Podcast # 46 - Interview with Darrion Willis (Teacher / Global Educator)

Podcast Discussion Points with Teacher Darrion WillisDarrion's introduction, educational accomplishments and years spent teaching, including his time teaching abroad.Growing up in DC, specifically the infamous "Washington Highland Dwellings" projects, known as one of the city's most notorious sections, and what it was like during that time.Discussion of his Medium article STRIVE FOR GREATNESS, where he mentioned negative male archetypes in his community and how positive influences steered him towards education.How Darrion's mother and family were instrumental in steering him to the books.How motivational speaker Eric Thomas influenced him in high school and college.The importance of mentors at an early age and what Black men can do to find mentors.How a random conversation encouraged Darrion to teach abroad, his acceptance into Overseas Education Group (OEG), and leaving for Thailand.Adapting to life abroad and how faith in God helped his journey.The benefits of English teaching for new travelers.Adapting to life as an English teacher.Reflecting on five years abroad, dealing with homesickness, and trips back home.Maintaining spirituality while abroad.Making friends and associates while traveling.Brief reflection on dating Thai and Vietnamese women.Importance of having a goal, a purpose and understanding your "why."His advice on teaching in South East Asia and why he prefers Vietnam for teaching but Thailand for quality of life.Plans for travel in the future.Words of wisdom for those who want to follow in his footsteps.How people can contact him on social media. Get full access to HOMEBOY AND THE PYRAMIDS - BLACK MEN TRAVEL GUIDE at www.homeboyandthepyramids.com/subscribe