Happy Black History Month! Grace Simmons welcomes Shannon Walker, host of Your Hair Made Simple, to discuss the intersection of solo travel, natural hair journeys, and confidence-building. Shannon shares how an international trip as a teen kickstarted her natural hair journey and how solo travel helped her build resilience, embrace change, and step into new experiences with confidence. From navigating Hawaii’s breathtaking landscapes to embracing self-care on the road, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to travel solo and grow along the way.

Episode Highlights:

• How an international trip led to Shannon’s natural hair transformation.
• The connection between hair, identity, and travel for Black women.
• The importance of self-care and confidence while traveling.
• Planning and budgeting tips for solo travel.
• How embracing solo travel can lead to personal breakthroughs.

Shannon Walker is the Founder and Podcast Host of Your Hair Made Simple, a platform dedicated to sharing authentic stories and information to help people embrace their natural hair with clarity, confidence, and courage. She is also the founder of Elise Enablement Services, where she facilitates strategy development and planning workshops for entrepreneurs and leadership teams. With a professional background in Strategy, Enablement, and Operations, and a foundation in Business and Education, Shannon brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. An adventurer and a lover of life, she finds joy in exploring new places and inspiring others to embrace their journey with confidence.

Stay connected:

• Website: yourhairmadesimple.com
• Instagram: @wanderingtomyself
• Your Hair Made Simple Podcast: Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
• Social Media: @yourhairmadesimple (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

• Shannon’s podcast Your Hair Made Simple
• National Parks in Hawaii (Volcanoes National Park)
• About the Green Sand Beach: https://www.lovebigisland.com/quick-and-remarkable-facts-about-hawaii/green-sand-beach/

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• Follow Grace Simmons on Instagram @amethystpalaverhut & @random.wonderful.