Rising Star Mickela Mallozzi: “Why it is so important to connect with the locals when you travel”

The whole mission of Bare Feet is to inspire people to travel — and not just get on a plane and book a trip somewhere, but travel with intention. That could even mean traveling next door to a neighborhood you pass everyday but never visit. When I travel, I meet with, interact with, and connect with the LOCALS. The people of the place are what make my travel experiences so unique and memorable. How else would I learn these dances and songs and rhythms from each place I visit? It would be impossible without connecting with someone who is so passionate about their art and their culture. I hope to inspire people to travel THIS way — to talk to and connect with the people that live in the places where you visit.

As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing…