Rhythm & Roam Podcast with Benefsheh, Paul, & Trecia

Everybody is talking. Very few people feel heard. David Beckemeyer joins the Rhythm & Roam podcast to break down the outrage economy, political polarization, and the simple but difficult practice of seeing people as more than a label. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful ...

What happens when life hits reset at 50 and you answer with a passport instead of fear? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Tina shares how a series of life-changing moments pushed her to rebuild from the ground up through solo travel. We talk about identity, reinvention, loneliness vs. freedom, and w...

What happens when a 27-year educator leaves it all behind and moves permanently to Mexico? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, hosts Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with author and former educator Queen D. Michele to explore her decision to become a permanent resident of Jalisco, Mexico, and the ...

Travel is more than flights and photos; it is a mirror for our inner world. In this episode, Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Katie Krimitsos, founder and CEO of the Women’s Meditation Network, a global family of meditation podcasts. Katie also recently launched the new show ”Meditation for...

Planning a mission trip, church group travel, or student outreach abroad? This episode is your blueprint. Dr. Joy, CEO of Butler Travel, joins Rhythm & Roam to break down the most common and costly mistakes travelers make when organizing international trips. We also explore how faith plays a role in...

What if talking to a stranger could help bridge a divide? David Deighton, creator of Triptych Dialogue, joins Rhythm & Roam to explore travel, conceptual art, active listening, and finding common ground in a polarized world. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful conversati...

On this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker, who spends up to eight months a year walking long-distance trails across regions and countries. She shares how moving slowly through towns and villages reshapes her view of culture, identity, and...

Step into a crowded Irish pub, the fiddle starts, the pints are flowing… and you’re wondering if it’s okay to clap, sing, or join in. In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Irish fiddle player, podcaster, author, educator, tour guide, and arts manager, Tara Connaghan...

In this episode, we sit down with Renae Ninneman, founder of Going Beyond Tourism and CulturalQ, to explore what it really means to develop cultural intelligence (CQ). We go beyond surface-level awareness to unpack how CQ shapes how we travel, connect, and show up in diverse spaces.

What does it really take to sell everything, leave land behind, and sail across the world? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam Podcast, we sit down with author and world traveler Alison Gieschen, who made the bold decision to walk away from conventional life and embrace full-time sailing across the glo...