Rhythm & Roam Podcast with Benefsheh, Paul, & Trecia
We explore cultural diversity, highlighting differences, similarities, and misconceptions. Our global experiences have revealed a range of cultural clashes, beliefs, stereotypes, opinions, and values.
Starting Over at 50: Rebuilding a Life Through Solo Travel
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...
The Magic Began in Mexico
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 ...
Culture Shock? Find Your Zen While Traveling
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...
Before You Book That Mission Trip ... (Listen to This!)
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...
Talking to Strangers in An Age of Outrage
In this convo, Rhythm & Roam and David Beckemeyer (host of Outrage Overload) unpack how outrage culture shapes our politics, our timelines, and even how we see the people sitting next to us on the plane.
Meeting Culture at Its Own Pace
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...
Unspoken Rules of Irish Music Sessions | (with Tara Connaghan)
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...
Cultural IQ: The Secret to Meaningful Travel?
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.
Making Waves: A Journey Around The Globe
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...
From Tourist to Traveler: Traveling Deeper
From tourist to traveler, this travel podcast dives into slow travel, cultural immersion, meaningful travel stories, and purpose‑driven adventures beyond tourism. Benef, Paul, & Trecia sit down with Dan and Mikkel. Two storytellers who’ve built a lifestyle around intentional exploration and seeing t...