When I think of the word “missionary”, I think of a middle aged person wrapped in white cloth who is peace-loving and happy. I even think of them being a little granola if I’m honest.
That’s why this week’s BTB guest is so fascinating. She’s a 20-something black woman who left her fabulous life in Los Angeles to go serve as a missionary in the Philippines. Her story is an inspiring one.
We covered quite a bit of ground (pun intended) in this episode: travel, cultural gaps, the impact of American media on other cultures, and how the depiction of women of color in media affects us abroad.
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Listen to her interview below:
