Janna Zinzi talks narrative power, sustainable travel, and the “Bad Bunny” masterclass on Golden ...

Описание: What happens when we stop chasing “media hits” and start building narrative power? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend, media strategist, and WanderWomxn co-founder Janna Zinzi.


We dive deep into why the nonprofit world is often “starving its stories” and how the most powerful acts of resistance are found in the joy, art, and “Who-I-Am-ness” we bring to the global stage.


Key takeaways from the conversation


Narrative versus messaging: Janna breaks down why “vanity hits” in major outlets don’t matter if you aren’t building and advancing a long-term conversation that dismantles xenophobic and racist rhetoric.


The Bad Bunny effect: We couldn’t help ourselves! We had to spend some time analyzing the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show as a masterful demonstration of narrative strategy—proving that joy is the only weapon to be wielded in resisting and confronting pain, and that love is the only thing more powerful than hate and fear.


Sustainable travel must be anti-racist too: We explore the “invisible thread” between being environmentally conscious and socially conscientious. Janna explains why true sustainability must include cultural preservation and the sovereignty of local communities. She reminded me that I must be mindful of where the bulk of my spending power goes when I explore new worlds.


Protecting your magic: How to stay grounded in your creative integrity when dealing with “bottom-line” decision-makers who want the “vibe” without the investment.


If you’re a Golden creative, a small business, one-person-show, or non-profit, you’re going to want to read this… Janna’s about to launch a course to help you promote yourself, your work, and your business…


Sign up to her newsletter here to join her free one-hour coaching call (https://jaz.beehiiv.com/) . (For a limited time only.)


As a contributor to the newly released Lonely Planet Costa Rica guidebook, Janna knows exactly what it takes to land a spot in the world’s most trusted publications.





“Demystify Your Media Strategy” course by Janna Zinzi


Are you ready to own your expertise? Janna is launching a transformative new course specifically for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and artists who want to stop feeling “debilitatingly frightened” by the media spotlight. This program is designed to demystify the pitching process, helping you land interviews and speaking opportunities by building genuine, long-term relationships with journalists. If you’ve ever felt like your story is “starving” for the right platform, this is your invitation to build your own.


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Connect with Janna Zinzi


Janna is currently launching a course to help entrepreneurs and artists demystify the media process and own their expertise.


Website: JannaZinzi.com (https://JannaZinzi.com)


WanderWomxn Travels: WanderWomxnTravels.com (https://wanderwomxntravels.com/)


Socials: Find her on Instagram @JannaZinzi and TikTok @WanderWomxnTravels for incredible diaspora travel content.


Substack: She’s on here too… WanderWomxn Travels (https://substack.com/profile/42249766...) … Let’s show her some love and get her some subscribers!





The “Golden” momentum


In this whole conversation, Janna and I went deep into communications strategy. But before we went there, I took a hot second to celebrate the incredible institutional winds at my back with Brown Beyond Borders: Emerging Into Golden Multidimensionality (my book (https://books2read.com/brownbeyondbor...) ):


Brown Beyond Borders officially hit #4 on Amazon and #2 on IngramSpark in the multiracial categories!


BookLife (Publishers Weekly) released its review, awarding the book straight A’s for production and calling it a “perceptive roadmap for navigating multiple cultural worlds”.


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