171: traveling for the soul: solo trips vs group trips, benefits of leaving America, and exploring the world as a Black woman w/ Aspen Cierra

Let's Just Be Real with Marissa Tonge · Aug 20, 2026 · 40m

Marissa gets real with photographer, travel enthusiast, and beauty content creator, Aspen Cierra to talk TRAVEL. We dive into:

- The myths & fears of solo travel

- Pros and cons of group travel

- Planning to escape the USA

- Traveling as a Black woman

- Favorite travel locations and bucket lists

- How we manifested going Thailand

RETREATS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join me in THAILAND for the Lotus & Luxe Retreat in April 2027! Details ⁠⁠here⁠⁠

LET'S CONNECT:

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