Karen Akpan is a mom, wife, freelance writer, travel enthusiast, and full-time RV'er. She has traveled to over 30 countries and 25 states with her family. She’s the founder of Black Kids Do Travel, an organization, and community of over 22,000 families created to inspire and encourage families of color to travel, bring about diversity, as well as bridge the gap. Karen is the face behind the blog, the Mom Trotter where she writes about parenting, travel, homeschooling, and her mission to educate and raise global citizens who are open and accepting of other cultures.

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Karen Akpan

Founder & Writer

Currently traveling full-time in an RV across the United States, Karen runs both a widely-read blog and a community organization with more than 22,000 family members built around multicultural travel. Her work sits at the intersection of adventure and advocacy—documenting the joys and logistics of family road life while championing more inclusive representation across the travel space.

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EXPERIENCE WITH PROPS

A writer and community builder whose platform reaches a deeply engaged audience of multicultural families interested in travel, homeschooling, and raising globally minded children. Karen's content blends personal narrative with practical resource writing, making her a natural fit for travel, family lifestyle, and educational brands seeking authentic multicultural reach.

Subject Matter

Family travel, cultural education, and multicultural lifestyle. Karen's work spans destination guides, homeschooling resources, and advocacy content—all filtered through the lens of a family that has visited more than 30 countries and 25 states together.

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Content Formats

Long-form blog writing, social media, and community programming. Karen balances personal storytelling with practical resource content—trip planning, school-on-the-road logistics, and cultural insight—across both her personal platform and her advocacy organization.

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