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Media Coverage

Sampling of media coverage written about Venida Discovers Africa 365.

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Stories and Insights

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Venida Hudley. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Venida below.

Venida, appreciate you joining us today. Alright – so having the idea is one thing, but going from idea to execution is where countless people drop the ball. Can you talk to us about your journey from idea to execution?
 

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Embracing the unknown in Africa

Atlanta’s Venida Hudley, 68, set out in March 2023 on a 335-day, self-planned solo trip to Africa. It took two years to research her journey. She stopped in 12 countries, from Kenya to South Africa, spending an average of one month in each country, and volunteered in 10. Hudley says her goal was to create, discover and inspire others.... 

Blind Faith: The 335-Day Journey Alone
Across Africa with Venida Hudley

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Living Ageless & Bold with Christina Daves

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Venida Hudley is a solo world traveler, speaker, and author of Blind Faith: 335 Days Across Africa. After spending over 30 years in the corporate world, Venida embarked on a solo backpacking journey across Africa—an adventure that would reshape her life forever. With a deep-rooted passion for exploring cultures and connecting with people, she now shares her story to inspire others to trust their instincts, take bold risks, and embrace the unknown. In this episode, Venida Hudley joins Christina Daves to share the incredible story behind her solo journey across 18 countries in Africa. Venida opens up about the mindset shift that inspired her to leave everything behind and the transformative moments she experienced along the way. Her reflections on fear, intuition, and global connection offer powerful lessons for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

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