Episode 62: On Taking on The Travel Industry and Serving Your Community with Kent Johnson of Black & Abroad

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Do you ever feel like your dreams are frivolous? Have you stopped pursuing your passions in order to be do what’s “practical” or “responsible”? Today’s episode will remind you that you can have an impact by serving your community through your passions. Kent Johnson is an attorney that had the courage to transform his hobby into his career. His story reminds us that you can pursue your dreams in order to create a happier life with a law degree.

What you’ll learn:

About Kent’s journey in the law
How Kent ended up in the travel industry
The origins and purpose of Black & Abroad
More about his transition
Kent’s travel wish list
How to better manage your time as an entrepreneur
The importance of accountability partners
Tips & tricks to better organize your tasks
What’s next for Kent and Black & Abroad

Best Advice for Finding Happiness:

“Remembering why you did it, if the answer doesn’t still remain the same you need to do something else.”

“No matter where you are and what you are doing, you are still a lawyer.”

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Connect with Kent:

On His Website: https://www.weareblackandabroad.com/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackandabroad/

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackandabroad

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareblackandabroad

On Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/blackandabroad

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