Hey there! I'm Kenda ☺️ I missed out on traveling and living life to the fullest in my 20s because of family obligations so I'm ready to see and experience everything as I approach my 30s!

I feel like a world-traveler even though I didn't get my passport until late in life because I've always been a voracious reader and lover of culture. Over the years, I've attended countless cultural festivals and events to learn as much as I can about this beautiful world and people who inhabit it!

I own a small social media engagement firm called KEF & Co which I am super proud of! I'm interested in living a digital nomadic lifestyle and starting my firm was one of the pieces of the puzzle.

Overall, I'm a pretty upbeat, positive and personable person. I hate small talk and enjoy making meaningful connections and having genuine conversation!

PHILOSOPHY: If it's not a 'Hell yes!", then it is a resounding "NO!"

Meaning- I only want to do and experience things that set my soul on fire!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet cool people and to gain a better global view of the world by memorable experiences and not just through reading.

Interests

• arts
• culture
• writing
• theater
• performing arts
• interior design
• spas
• dancing
• yoga
• meditation
• gardening
• reading
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• lakes
• food
• nature
• watching movies
• relaxing
• waterfalls
• biking
• different cultures
• rum
• creative writing
• african culture
• international food
• african dance

Music, Movies, and Books

I love all types of music but my favorite genres are Old School Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul, Soukous, Afro Beat, House, and Trap

I love documentaries, feel-good sappy-make-you-cry movies, historical dramas, foreign films, and biopics

I love historical non-fiction particularly as it relates to the African diaspora. I'm also a huge self-help book reader, 'Big Magic' by Elizabeth Gilbert is a great book for creatives and changed my life!

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Just one?!

Got a tattoo in the mountains of Puerto Rico
Going on a 'Eat, Pray, Love' style trip July- August 2017

Teach, Learn, Share

TEACH: I work in social media and I can teach you how to grow your following and engagement for your personal or business accounts!
LEARN: I'm interested in learning phrases in other languages, the culture and history wherever I am, and learning to make cultural dishes!
SHARE: Positivity + Light ✨

What I Can Share with Hosts

Social Media advice, cultural perspective specific to the Black American experience, a meaningful connection

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Sweden

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States