Recognized as a leader in the tourism sector for more than 25 years, Petra Roach is the guiding force behind Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), assuming the role of CEO in 2021.

Under her leadership, Petra is proud to share the beauty, history and culture of Grenada as well as its sister islands Carraicou and Petite Martinique.

Since joining GTA, she has successfully lead the destination through the pandemic recovery process and leans into innovation and powerful relationships to continue making Grenada one if not the top Caribbean country for tourists visiting from all around the world.

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Charla L. Draper is a nationally recognized food influencer and culinary communications professional providing marketing services for food and food related products through her consultancy company It’s Food Biz!

She is also the founder of National Soul Food Month launched in June of 2001 to celebrates the heritage and history of foods and foodways of people from the African diaspora.

With a menu of guests lined up to celebrate its 23rd year, we’re talking about what makes a true soul food meal and all the helpings in this episode.

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Thomas Dorsey began championing Black travel stories 30 years ago to share a diverse perspective that was missing from the travel industry.

Black travelers have always been savvy and adventurous and most importantly want experiences that speak to who we are culturally.

That is where Soul of America comes in.

In this episode, Thomas is sharing why it was important to bring diverse voices and perspectives to the industry, where other sites and publications miss the mark when it comes to Black travelers and what is ahead for the Soul of America media platform.

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Diaspora Food Stories is produced by The Global Food and Drink Initiative, a 501c3 nonprofit. Together with your generous donation we can continue to preserve the oral history and culture of Black food and drink stories both in English and other languages spoken throughout the African diaspora. To donate, visit globalforgood.org.