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Zero To Travel Podcast

How to Travel Using Artist Residencies (Even if You’re Not an “Artist”) + a Creative Approach to Life With Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6866 Ratings

🗓️ 26 November 2023

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

Mi’jan Celie Tho-Biaz is with me today to share how she’s traveled the world for the last 15 years by utilizing artist residencies. You may be surprised to discover that these opportunities aren’t just for artists in the usual sense but creatives like writers, scientists, and even psychoanalysts! Mi’Jan is a Kennedy Center Citizen Artist, an expert speaker with the U.S. Department of State, and a current Fulbright awardee. She moves between the realms of oral history, art, media, and ritual to produce large-scale cultural projects & live events. In this episode, Mi’Jan gives us the breakdown on artist and creative residencies, fellowships, and how to find these kinds of opportunities within our own niche. We also talk about her experience as a professional speaker and actionable advice on the topic, how to stay grounded at home and on the road, the story behind why traveling with her children was the best decision she’s made as a parent, and so much more. What programs or residencies could be available to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a monthly bonus episode (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click here to try Premium Passport for only $1. Tune In To Learn: Mi’Jan’s work with cultural projects and nonprofits and how that led to traveling the world  Why travel can be the best gift for your children and a lesson on having accountability and support What a burlesque dancer taught her about grounding practices (and advice for public speaking) How ritual and daily activities can help you while traveling How artist residencies can help you travel and who they’re right for (it’s broader than you think!) The four questions she asks herself every year for clear vision Pro tips for researching residencies, finding programs that work with your intentions and goals, and preparing for residency requirements  Advice for leveraging your skills and interests to travel The impact that her work in oral history has had on her life And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Subscribe to our FREE newsletter Today's Sponsors - Airbnb, US Bank, Holafly Visit Mi’Jan’s website Connect with Mi’Jan on Instagram, LinkedIn Residency resources: Artist Communities, Res Artis, TransArtists Want More? Following Inspiration Towards A Life Of Travel with Mark and Steffi (The World’s Only Chapman Stick Duo) The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj Thanks To Our Sponsors Sometimes, it just makes more sense. Book your next group stay with Airbnb! This episode is also sponsored by US Bank's Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip.  Stay connected wherever you go with Holafly’s eSIM. Get 5% off when you go to https://esim.holafly.com/ and use the promo code ZEROTOTRAVEL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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