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Episode 4: MelSta is Back and Ridding Toxicity
In the voice of Kevin Hart, “See what had happened was…” Life just got real China-y. I had to disappear for a while and recover. Living abroad may seem glorious from a distance, but it just ends up being tons of easy and sometimes bizarre challenges that need solutions. And in my case, the challenges […]
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Episode #3: DANGER! DON’T TRAVEL! IT’S NOT SAFE!!
Hey hey! On this episode of Melanated Stamps, I’m talking about how to critically assess safety levels based on news articles. EVERY time I go somewhere, someone has an opinion on if I should travel anywhere. It’s always AFTER I purchase the plane ticket and it’s ALWAYS people who have NEVER left their neighborhood. Well, […]
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Episode #2: Caribbean, Brooklyn, Morehouse, China, and Beyond
Episode 2 of Melanated Stamps features Kane Jacob. He is from Brooklyn, New York with roots in the Caribbean. He graduated in 2016 from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia with a degree in Political Science and a double minor in Chinese and International Relations. He’s been to Curaçao, Grenada, Ghana, Morocco, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, Mexico, […]
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MelSta: Episode #1
It’s finally here, guys! And what a time to celebrate–on the first day of Black History Month. For the record, we should be celebrating Melanated folks EVERYday and honoring the culture, creative, and epicness of Black and Brown folks ALL the time. Check out the first episode of Melanated Stamps on Stitcher, iTunes, and wherever […]
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Coming Soon to the Podcast Airwaves
Check out the trailer for my new project! I’ll be sharing soon about how you can follow my work and stay abreast of new episodes. For now, make sure you sign up for updates to my website. It’s the best way to make sure you’re not missing out. Much love from Shenzhen. JLP
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What is MelStamps?
This blog is the internet base for my actual project–a podcast focused on the stories and voices of Black and Brown American global travelers. I was thinking about what impact I want to leave in the world (like any millennial), sat down, and wrote This blog is the internet base for my actual project–a podcast […]
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Intro to MelStamps
Welcome to Melanated Stamps!