Episode #35

Orion Brown from The Black Travel Box

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In this episode of Beyond the Inbox, host Sam welcomes Orion Brown, the founder of The Black Travel Box. The episode begins with Sam asking Orion to describe the mission behind Black Travel Box and how a trip to Japan led to its formation. Orion explains that Black Travel Box is a personal care products company specifically focused on the needs of travelers of color. She shares that her own experiences and the desire to feel and look her best while traveling inspired her to create products tailored to the unique needs of this demographic.

Throughout the conversation, Orion emphasizes the importance of self-care while traveling and the impact it can have on one's overall travel experience. She highlights the need for personal care products that cater to the diverse hair and skin types of travelers of color. Orion's background in corporate is also discussed, as she spent over 15 years in the corporate world before starting her own company. This transition allowed her to follow her passion and address a gap in the market.

The discussion explores the challenges and successes Orion faced in starting her own personal care products company. She shares insights into the needs of travelers of color and the motivation behind her brand. Orion also touches on the importance of representation in the travel industry and the positive impact it can have on individuals.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into the mission and journey of The Black Travel Box. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the needs and experiences of travelers of color and the significance of self-care while traveling. Orion's story serves as inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights the importance of addressing underserved markets.

Tune in to Beyond the Inbox to hear Orion Brown's engaging conversation with host Sam, as they explore the world of travel, personal care, and entrepreneurship.

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Read the transcript:

  • (00:00) Orion, welcome to Beyond the Inbox. Thank you so much for taking the time to join us.
  • (00:05) Yes, thank you so much for having me.
  • (00:07) Can you describe the mission behind Black Travel Box and how a trip to Japan led to its formation?
  • (01:02) Thank you so much for having me.
  • (01:05) Yes. So as you know, Black Travel Box is a personal care products company, really specifically focused on the needs of travelers of color. And it came about just by lived experience over the years. I spent over 15 years in corporate and clearly I started when I was a child, but I wanted to take vacation as much as possible as a form of my own self-kit to Burner. And it was something that every time,
  • (01:57) I'm sorry, I'm sorry, around
  • (01:59) The, so that I could just,
  • (02:01) The connection is terrible.
  • (02:03) Feel my best and look my best. I took a trip, it was spring and oh no. Okay.