TWE 374: Turning Discouragement into Empowerment Through Travel with Riza Rasco

Guest host Laurie McAndish King talks with Riza Rasco, an academic and scientist who reinvented herself as an intrepid world explorer—visiting all 203 countries in the world and multiple territories. In this inspiring episode, Riza shares how travel helped her transform discouragement into empowerment, beginning with a nine-month overland journey across Africa that reshaped her sense of courage, resilience, and purpose. Now the founder of Explore Africa for Impact, Riza explores how travel can foster personal renewal while also creating meaningful, community-based change. She also offers practical wisdom for women interested in solo travel, cultural immersion, and traveling with intention. Her new memoir, The World Is My Mirror, tells the story of a journey rooted in service, connection, and discovery. A must-listen for adventurous women, world travelers, and anyone seeking inspiration through travel. ========================================== Learn More about The Women's Eye Online Magazine and Podcast: Website: ==========================================

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TWE 374: Turning Discouragement into Empowerment Through Travel with Riza Rasco is an episode from The Women's Eye Radio with Stacey Gualandi and Catherine Anaya | Women Leaders, Entrepreneurs, Authors and Global Changemakers | Women's Issues by Pamela Burke.

This episode is 37:20 long.

This episode was published on Jan 28, 2026.

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