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EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 58 MIN

Reclaiming the Narrative: Faith, Africa & the Black Diaspora

from The Travel Hour · host Joc James & Matthew Morgan-Pegues

This conversation goes deep. Joc sits down with Kam an African diaspora traveler + storyteller. They get into African traditional religions, how Black history shapes who we become, and what it means to grow up in the church while staying curious about the world beyond it. Kam breaks down her journey from questioning different religious beliefs to finding herself fully at Howard University, where being at an HBCU gave her the freedom to just be. They talk about the power of HBCU connections that literally change your life trajectory, and how those relationships led Kam to make a bold move to Ghana right after graduation. From navigating life in Ghana to surviving and thriving through the pandemic abroad, this episode is packed with real talk about growth, exploration, and what happens when you stop playing it safe. If you've ever felt caught between tradition and curiosity, or wondered what life looks like when you actually take that leap internationally, this one's for you. Press play.Follow Kam's adventures:Instagram: @adventurousKamTikTok: @adventurousKamChapters00:00 Introduction to Black History Month08:13 Understanding Watch Night Service13:18 Curiosity about Other Religions22:24 Conversations about Different Religions28:58 Transition to Howard University35:01 Freedom to Be Black42:42 Life in Ghana: A Bold Move After Graduation59:53 Pandemic Experiences and Traveling Again

This conversation goes deep. Joc sits down with Kam an African diaspora traveler + storyteller. They get into African traditional religions, how Black history shapes who we become, and what it means to grow up in the church while staying curious about the world beyond it. Kam breaks down her journey from questioning different religious beliefs to finding herself fully at Howard University, where being at an HBCU gave her the freedom to just be. They talk about the power of HBCU connections that literally change your life trajectory, and how those relationships led Kam to make a bold move to Ghana right after graduation. From navigating life in Ghana to surviving and thriving through the pandemic abroad, this episode is packed with real talk about growth, exploration, and what happens when you stop playing it safe. If you've ever felt caught between tradition and curiosity, or wondered what life looks like when you actually take that leap internationally, this one's for you. Press play.Follow Kam's adventures:Instagram: @adventurousKamTikTok: @adventurousKamChapters00:00 Introduction to Black History Month08:13 Understanding Watch Night Service13:18 Curiosity about Other Religions22:24 Conversations about Different Religions28:58 Transition to Howard University35:01 Freedom to Be Black42:42 Life in Ghana: A Bold Move After Graduation59:53 Pandemic Experiences and Traveling Again

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