These Two Black Women Transformed Luxury Cruises for Black Travelers | The Layover Podcast

What happens when you put dozens of Black travelers on a luxury riverboat cruise through Europe to learn about our hidden history? You get one of the most profound travel experiences of your life. We sat down with Jazzmine Douse and Crytsal August—the two Black women behind AmaWaterways' Soulful Experience—to talk about creating space for us in the luxury travel industry, navigating backlash, and why they refuse to apologize for centering Black joy. This conversation will change how you think about travel, representation, and what we deserve.