World-Class Women: How Bougie Black Girls Are Redefining Luxury with Makeiba Winclas

World-Class Women: How Bougie Black Girls Are Redefining Luxury with Makeiba Winclas

Author: Desiree Simone November 9, 2025 Duration: 43:35

This week I sit down with Makeiba Winclas — founder of the global luxury travel network Bougie Black Girls — to talk about visibility, access, and elevating the Black woman travel experience. Makeiba shares the story behind BBG and her mission to place Black women in spaces where we’ve historically been excluded, overlooked, or told we didn’t belong.


From private villas and yachts to Michelin-star dining and curated international adventures, Bougie Black Girls isn’t just about travel — it’s about expansion, liberation, and rewriting the narrative of who gets to experience luxury. We dive into the power of community, identity, and seeing women who look like us thriving across the globe. This is an invitation to dream bigger, elevate unapologetically, and take up space — passport in hand.


If you’re ready to enter rooms, countries, and levels you once thought were impossible, this conversation is your boarding pass.


To learn more about Bougie Black Girls, visit: https://form.jotform.com/253086900011446?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnaDQ5QxKcmm7n2qrTGHgpHgDRBPbZny_P0_020rwmg1QRernz-M3Q6eurLJc_aem_dl0CJrOXeC_iJjzo9i4q9g


Desiree Simone blends her expertise as a personal development and brand coach with a refreshingly honest approach in Growth on the Rocks. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with a trusted friend, one that isn't afraid to explore the messy, real-world application of self-improvement principles. You'll hear discussions that weave together practical mindset strategies, insights on navigating personal and professional relationships, and the ongoing journey of building a life that feels authentic. True to its name, this podcast doesn't present growth as a sterile, textbook process; instead, Desiree often lightens the mood, making space for laughter and the occasional libation as she delves into topics like love, self-discovery, and building a brand that aligns with your core values. The result is an engaging mix of education and relatable storytelling, perfect for anyone who wants to reflect on their own path while feeling genuinely accompanied. Tune in for a podcast that proves working on yourself can be both deeply meaningful and surprisingly enjoyable.
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