DNA Travel, Multiracial Identity and Adoption

On episode 34 of the My American Meltingpot podcast we’re talking about travel, family and finding self. Yes, we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and travel is probably the last thing on anyone’s mind right now, but this episode isn’t about planning the perfect cruise or finding cheap flights. My guest on the show is Lisette Austin, and she shares how travel helped her find herself as a mixed-race Black woman who also happens to be adopted. And then we dive into this new trend in the travel world called DNA travel and how it connects with identity, family and finding self. Yes, these are our favorite things to talk about here on the Meltingpot. 

Lisette Austin is an award-travel expert and is the host of the Globetrotter Lounge podcast where she interviews women who have found creative ways to travel more. She is also the creator of the online course: Jet Set 101 – Becoming a Travel Hacker. When Lisette is not talking travel, she is a web designer who also spent years working in university research. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and teenage son.

Topics Discussed on the Show:

• Multiracial Identity politics
• Traveling while Black and Brown
• Why DNA Travel is a great option for adoptees and Black Americans
• How to DIY your own DNA Travel experience
• How travel can help you find your authentic self
• Why Lisette fell in love with Brazil and subsequently became a “Brazil nut.” 

For complete show notes, please visit the My American Meltingpot blog. 

Thank you for listening and always remember to live your life in color.