Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard.

An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

The Importance of Travel

• Travel helps break down cultural barriers and expand perspectives.
• Experiencing different cultures makes people more open-minded and adaptable.

Overcoming Stereotypes as a Black Traveler

• Ri'chard shared experiences of racial stereotypes while traveling, including perceptions about Black Americans abroad.
• She emphasized the importance of representation in the travel industry.

Her Journey from Corporate Executive to TV Host

• Ri'chard held senior positions at Hilton Worldwide, Carnival Corporation, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.
• The COVID-19 pandemic led to her unexpected career shift, launching her travel show.

Creating Traveling with Denella Ri'chard

• The show provides insider travel tips, destination guides, and cultural insights.
• Ri'chard helps viewers plan trips with confidence by scouting locations firsthand.

Entrepreneurship & Reinvention

• Losing her corporate job during COVID-19 pushed her to pursue her dream of hosting a travel show.
• She encourages others to embrace change and take risks in their careers.

📘 About Denella Ri'chard
Denella Ri'chard is the host and executive producer of the award-winning travel show Traveling with Denella Ri'chard. She has been recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in USA Hospitality and Travel.

Her show airs in over 40 cities and explores luxurious resorts, cruises, and cultural experiences worldwide.

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For more insights, check out her interview here or learn more about her work here.

 

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