Desperately Seeking Travel

Coronavirus 2019-20

What A Start to 2020!

We started the New Year out with hopes of starting new travel adventures and achieving new goals but in just a few weeks into the New Year our world was turned upside down! With the coronavirus bringing the world to its knees we are now isolated and confused on what is next to come. Please take this time to follow what the medical experts are saying will help stop the spread like social distancing and good personal hygiene. I have included some links to stay up to date while we wait for the all clear but in the meantime take virtual tours to all your bucket list destinations you were planning to go this year. Stay safe everyone!

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Women in Fashion and Arts

One thing is very clear tourist like to shop! Most economies depend on tourist dollars for their economy and Gambia is no different. Travel and tourism is one of the countries top earning and employment sectors which accounts for 22% of GDP of this small country. The fashion industry fits perfectly in the tourism economy and it is a major employer for many Gambians so it was very important for me to share this industry on my show not just in Gambia but all the places I travel around the world. In season 2 episode 122019 I speak to 2 designers that presented at Gambia's biggest fashion event Fashion Weekend Gambia. This event is the premier event where designers flock from neighboring african countries, europe, canada and the united states to present their luxurious brands to large fashion enthusiastic crowds. My first guest is not only a talented luxury handbag designer she is also one of the coordinators of Fashion Weekend Gambia. Adi Conteh is the Creative Director of Daraja Boutique a luxurious handbag company that features unique one of a kind designs. We talk all about her unique brand and what to expect from her brand in the future.

Photo taken at the Fashion Weekend Gambia 2018

Also on this episode I spoke to the young and talented

Lisa Sawaneh CEO of Lizmond Glamour.

She made her inaugural appearance on the Fashion Weekend Gambia 2018 stage this past December. Her line is young, fresh and distinctly african lux. I talk to this young designer about her brand and her experience on the big stage of FWG.

Photo by Mamos Photography

I concluded this episode with the multi-talented Mariama Colley who is a radio personality, gender right activist, stage and film actress with the passion of utilizing her platforms to effect change within her community. I had the pleasure of meeting Mariama while I was on my PR tour for The Desperately Seeking Travel Show in Gambia July 2018 on her very popular afternoon radio show on The Chill Zone.

I have a big passion for the performing arts so we talk about the state of the performing arts in Gambia and how she is making a name for herself in the acting community. With her 2013 nomination for the Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in the film "Hand of Fate" Directed by Ibrahim Ceesay I wanted to know what are her future plans on the big screen in Gambia and beyond.

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Food, Art, Beauty and Business

When I travel I love to discover new thing like restaurants, music, museums, spas etc... So while I was in Gambia my first trip I discovered one of my favorite places in the world to eat The Butchers Shop. The fine culinary dining experience at this restaurant is excellent. On Ep 4-9 of Destination Spotlight Gambia I had the pleasure of interviewing the owner of this gambian treasure Driss Bensouda while in Gambia. We talk about why he chose Gambia and what his future plans are for his very popular restaurant.

Interview at the Butchers Shop

The Butchers Shop

Driss Bensouda

Also on this episode I sat down at Wax Media Studios with the media mogul Sista Njie creator of the only music awards in the Gambia WMA. WMA is the Grammys for the Gambia so it is the must have awards in the music industry. Sister Njie is also the CEO of Brand Plus a multimedia company that offers branding, consulting and media production. Listen to my full interview on Ep 4-9 with Sista Njie via my podcast links on my website.

Sista Njie creator of WMA Awards

This episode I got very person with featuring my first love the beauty industry. My first guest is internationally known in the beauty industry with more than 50 years experience working with some of the beauty powerhouses like Vidal Sassoon London, Loreal and also the Artistic Director for Elizabeth Arden New York and he is the owner of The Salon in Gambia. He is also the owner of the African Living Art Gallery with amazing art for artist all over africa. He has been featured in many prestigious publications for his art collection. To hear our entire interview pleach choose the subscribe to my blog link on my website.

Suelle Nachif Owner of The Salon,

Artwork for the African Living Art Gallery

The other beauty professional featured on this episode is the talented Aminata Jawara owner of Mina's Hair and Makeup

I went to her salon not only to interview her but to get one of the best make up applications I have ever had! Aminata is not only an entrepreneur she is pursuing higher education as a student at the University of Gambia studying Biology. To hear the entire interview on episode 4-9 click the subscribe to my podcast option on my website.