
50. "In Every Mirror She's Black" in Sweden with Lola Akinmade Åkerström

Episode 50:
Lola Akinmade Åkerström is a Nigerian photographer and travel writer based in Stockholm, Sweden. She is the editor-in-chief for Slow Travel Stockholm. Her works have been featured in the National Geographic Traveler, BBC, and CNN, among other publications. Her latest book, "In Every Mirror She is Black" is available on September 7th, 2021.
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In This Episode We Cover:
Attending University in the United States
Her Career in Photojournalism
Advice for Travel Journalists & Creators
Moving to Sweden
Understanding Swedish Culture
The Swedish Response to COVID-19
The Swedish Health System
Raising Bi-Racial Children in Sweden
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