Ep000: Why I Chose to Become a Necessary Disruptor™ for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Just like sustainability is no longer only about the environment, disruption is no longer only about technology.

I’m Stephanie M. Jones, host of The Necessary Disruptor™ podcast. Join me and leading travel & tourism thought leaders as we dive into disruption through the lens of leadership, sustainability, innovation, DEI and social impact.

I began my disruptor journey in travel & tourism 10 years ago when I discovered the vast disparity for Black businesses in Black communities who were not actively participating or profiting in Florida’s tourism ecosystem. I remember walking the neighborhood of Little Haiti in Miami, and thinking to myself, “why aren’t these businesses and streets booming with t ...