The Weekly Passport

Welcome back travel fam!

Hey Culture Travels fam — we're back with stories that connect Black creativity, global movement, and storytelling that matters. This week, we’re diving into an exclusive conversation with one of the most influential casting directors in the game, spotlighting the beauty of nature in Scotland, and sharing some huge updates from behind the scenes of our travel media brand.

COMPANY UPDATES
We’re Pitching Our Food Travel Show to Unheard TV!

Big news — we’ve been invited to pitch our original food travel show, Flavors of Travel, to Unheard TV, a platform celebrating untold Black stories across the globe.

The show is hosted by our own Marie, and follows her from street markets to kitchen counters, discovering food stories rooted in culture, memory, and Black identity. We’ll keep you posted, but just know — we’re building something special.

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Ashley Wilson is Changing the Face of Travel TV

What do Issa Rae, Meta, Nike, and Uber have in common? ✨ Ashley Wilson. ✨

She’s the powerhouse casting director behind campaigns and productions for the biggest brands — and now she’s taking her talents global with a travel-based reality series featuring six travel creators of color.

We caught up with Ashley to talk about how she’s using casting to center authentic voices, how travel has shaped her creative journey, and why she’s betting big on reality TV as a tool for cultural connection.

🔥 This one’s full of gems.
📍 Watch the full interview here.

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Our Readers Are Feeling the SOUL!

Issue #4: SOUL is getting so much love, and we’re deeply grateful.
This week, we’re sharing some of your photos, reactions, and heartfelt reviews. From cover to cover, this issue was created to celebrate Black movement, culture, and memory—and we love seeing it in your hands.

Scroll down this collage of community love!

 Order your copy here! Newsletter fam gets an exclusive discount—use code SOUL25 at checkout! Limited copies, so don’t wait!

🛂 SHARE THE LOVE, BUILD THE COMMUNITY

Until Next Time...

Thanks for riding with us. Don’t forget to grab your copy of SOUL here. Whether in Scotland, San Antonio, or your hometown, we hope this inspires your next adventure. Travel boldly, travel with culture.

– The Culture Travels Media Team