Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Mickela Mallozzi.Mickela is the four-time Emmy-winning host of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance that airs on PBS nationwide and on Amazon Prime around the world. A professional dancer and trained musician, Mickela decided to start a journey around the world, taking her camera with her to follow dance in the lives of everyday people wherever she went. From rediscovering her family’s heritage in southern Italy to dancing tango on the mainstage in Buenos Aires, Mickela’s series covers her adventures as she experiences the world one dance at a time. She has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Forbes, AFAR, and more, and she has performed on various television shows–including Sesame Street.Christine and Mickela discuss:· The way Mickela has been able to bring her love for travel and dance together· Inspiring others to seek out local performances and dance culture· The types of connections that slow travel allows· Building your dream job and how much goes on behind the scenes· Why it’s so important to be relatable and authentic as we share our journey Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Mickela Mallozzi.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts. Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi at https://www.travelbarefeet.com/.Book your Bare Feet Tour with Mickela to see the world through the lens of music and dance.Get your copy of Your Brain on Art, Mickela’s current read.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Mickela Mallozzi (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Alexis Bowen.Alexis Bowen is a respected expert in the travel and tourism industry and co-founder of Elsewhere, a travel marketplace connecting travelers with local experts worldwide. She has been featured by top publications such as the New York Times, Vogue, and USA Today, and was chosen as the face of Canva’s ‘Start-up Success Story’ in their prime-time international television campaign. Drawing on her experience working with major industry players, and as a response to the state of the industry, Alexis co-launched Elsewhere in 2021 to shake up the all-too-traditional tourism space with a digital approach, values-driven mission, and direct-to-local model. The company was acquired by Lonely Planet in 2022. When not focused on growing her company, Alexis can be found exploring. She has hitchhiked and couch-surfed her way around the world and is happiest in her simplest state – with only a backpack and a limited schedule. A California native, Alexis spent the last ten years living in Paris before recently relocating back to her home city of San Francisco to begin a new adventure - raising her little girl.Christine and Alexis discuss:· Shared passion for getting economic impact direct to local economies and communities· How to avoid economic leakage in tourism· How local experts add incredible value to travelers’ experiences· Roller coaster of the entrepreneurial journey· Being acquired by Lonely Planet· Alexis’s solo travel journey to London with a case of wine as her only luggageJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Alexis Bowen.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts!🌎​​​​​​​​Discover your next adventure with Elsewhere by Lonely Planet.Connect with Alexis on LinkedIn. 🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Alexis Bowen (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Allison Boyle.Allison Boyle is a backpacking educator and life coach. She is the founder of the outdoor blog She Dreams of Alpine and the creator of the outdoor coaching program, Become a Backpacking Badass, where she teaches women how to become safe, confident, and self-sufficient in the outdoors. Allison loves having the chance to talk about hiking and backpacking every day, and has become an inspiring outdoors content creator and entrepreneur.Christine and Allison discuss:· How one backpacking trip in Yosemite changed the course of Allison’s life· Growing confidence on the trail· How leaving the airport can be the first win of many on a solo international trip· Going all-in on an identity of travel and outdoor experiences· How one idea leads to another in entrepreneurship, and the power of following your curiosityJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Allison Boyle.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Get to know Allison and explore the outdoors at She Dreams of Alpine.​Join the waitlist for the next Backpacking Badass Program.Connect with Allison on social media: Instagram / Facebook / Pinterest / YouTube🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Allison Boyle (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Maria Baltazzi.Happiness explorer and travel designer Maria Baltazzi is an Emmy-winning veteran television producer and wellbeing teacher whose extraordinary life has taken her to every corner of the globe. Her remarkable journey across all seven continents, walking over 8,500 miles for charity, summiting Kilimanjaro twice, and trekking to Everest Base camp in search of her own road to happiness, is a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact. With a Ph.D. in Conscious-Centered Living and an MFA in film, Maria is well-equipped to inspire others to embark on their epic treks toward happiness. Maria also offers script consulting services through Stage 32, the premiere writer’s platform with over a million members and going. You can choose to attend Sojourn Wholebeing classes, experience transformative adventures with Sojourn Explorers, or delve into Maria's insightful award-winning book, "Take A Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want,” which, accompanied by an interactive app, offers practical, creative, and inspiring ways to embrace conscious living.Christine and Maria discuss:· The inspiration for Maria’s book and how it surfaced during her time as a TV producer· The intersection between wellbeing and travel· How we can understand happiness as a state of being and not a destination· How Maria’s book helps readers develop their own relationship with happinessJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Maria Baltazzi.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. Support the podcast on PayPal. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​Get your copy of Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want.  Visit https://mariabaltazzi.com to learn more about Maria and connect with each of her projects. Book your next solo or small group travel experience with Maria and Sojourn Explorers.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Maria Baltazzi (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Beth Santos. Beth is an award-winning changemaker out to change the landscape of travel for women worldwide. She founded Wanderful as a travel blog aimed to explore the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. Today, Wanderful has exploded into an international community and social network with the active membership of over 40,000 women and gender-diverse people of all ages and backgrounds who participate in chapter and community events and trips.Beth's new book, Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo, helps women uncover the confidence they need to see the world for themselves, by themselves. Christine and Beth discuss:· Beth’s new book, Wander Woman, which arrives nearly the same as her third child, what that timing has meant in her life· Authenticity in parenthood and being a community builder and creator· Creating your own version of work-life balance· The 85 Percent Podcast, where Beth interviews accomplished women in travel and tourism and tells their stories of success — and their advice for a more inclusive travel industry· World Herstory, Beth’s travel docuseries highlighting food, culture, and history through the eyes of women around the world🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal. Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​Get your copy of Wander Woman, now available! Learn more about Wanderful and WITS at https://sheswanderful.com/.Get to know Beth and each of her projects at https://bethsantos.com/.Listen to 85 Percent: The Podcast.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. IG: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns, @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Beth Santos (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kirsten Gardner.Passionate about the people, landscapes, and cultures of the Americas and Asia, Kirsten is the Co-Founder of Outlier Journeys, a small tour operator offering thoughtfully crafted private adventures for the modern explorer. She's been lucky to spend her entire career - all 18 years - working in various arms of the tourism and travel industry, and was particularly inspired by her time with Clark Kotula Representation, where she worked closely with independently owned luxury lodges throughout Latin America that were deeply committed to conservation, cultural preservation and supporting local economies. Kirsten is an advocate for slow travel, time in nature, digging into the multiple facets and narratives of a place and of small, under-the-radar hideaways that redefine luxury as something extraordinary and rare as opposed to homogenous and highly repeatable.Christine and Kirsten discuss:· How a powerful experience during Kirsten’s Semester at Sea Program changed how she thinks about travel, what it means to be a traveler, and how she can bring that awareness into her work at Outlier Journeys· Some of the ways she advocates for independent properties· How she layers impact into multiple facets of her business· Looking at personal journeys, leading through loss, and developing grace and a workplace culture that honors the broad spectrum of humanityJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Kirsten Gardner.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Outlier Journeys to book your custom global travel experience.Connect with Kirsten and Outlier Journeys on your favorite social media network! Facebook / LinkedIn / LinkedIn / Instagram🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kirsten Gardner (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with community facilitator and creator of WOACA the Camino, Alysa Golden.Alysa loves empowering women to reach their potential through psychotherapy, coaching, and community development. She has recently added “pilgrim” to her resume as she prepares to solo walk 900km across Spain on the Camino de Santiago this Spring. She created WOACA, the Camino Community, a collective of over 8000 women all over the age of 50 preparing for and walking the Camino. Together, the community wrote and published the book Hearing the Camino's Call: Stories of Inspiration and Celebration from Women 50+ Walking the Camino de Santiago. The group also started The Camino Love Fund, which helps women walk the Camino with more safety and ease through financial support. Christine and Alysa discuss:· Alysa’s own call to walk the Camino and the resistance she experienced, as well as the support she’s received in WOACA· The need for women over 50 to gather and talk about their experience and to prepare for the Camino in a supportive space· Hearing the Camino’s Call: Stories of Inspiration and Celebration from Women 50+ Walking the Camino de Santiago· The Camino Love Fund, which helps women walk the Camino with more safety and easeJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Alysa Golden.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​If there are any women over 50 listening who are hearing the call of the Camino, they are more than welcome in our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/woacathecamino.Donate to the Camino Love Fund.Get your copy of Hearing the Camino's Call: Stories of Inspiration and Celebration from Women 50+ Walking the Camino de Santiago. 🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Alysa Golden (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kelly Kimple.Kelly assumed the reigns of Adventures in Good Company in 2020, successfully leading the company through the industry’s biggest crisis and returning it to pre-pandemic levels. Her vision is to build a business that makes a difference in the world, inspires women, builds community, and is the world’s most trusted tour operator.Founded in 1999 by Marian Marbury, Adventures in Good Company is a pioneer in the world of women’s adventure travel. AGC believes everyone needs adventure in their lives and is committed to providing the highest quality trips that introduce women to some of the world’s most wonderful places. They also believe that the most fulfilling challenges are the ones we choose for ourselves and strive to create group experiences where each individual's desires and needs are met. From handling all the logistics to helping people prepare, AGC aims to ensure that travelers can fully relax and embrace the excitement of their adventure.Christine and Kelly discuss:· Kelly’s unexpected journey into the travel industry and being a business owner· What it was like to take over a well-established business during a time of global crisis in the industry· Growth and scale, and finding support from other business owners and travel colleagues· Carrying on an established travel and corporate culture🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​Visit the Adventures in Good Company website to find your next adventure. Follow Kelly and Adventures in Good Company on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kelly Kimple (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks.As an experienced international tour leader, Jessica’s journey led her to Mongolia, where she has been based since 2006. In 2010, she co-founded Eternal Landscapes with a local partner, challenging traditional tourism perceptions of the country. Eternal Landscapes is a business with a social conscience driven by a clear set of ethics and values. Their pride lies in their commitment to making a positive impact in Mongolia, supporting a diverse spectrum of Mongolian society, and challenging the conventional stereotypes and clichés associated with tourism in Mongolia. A highlight of their commitment is 'Chandmana Erdene,’ an initiative to provide long-term tourism training and employment opportunities for Mongolian women.Christine and Jess discuss:· The sense of family, love, and joy fostered by the Mongolian communities visited by Eternal Landscapes· The power of slow, mindful travel· Nature-positive travel, responsible photography, and true community-based tourism· Ways to create responsive itineraries based on community engagement and respectJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jessica Brooks.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal. Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​Visit https://www.eternal-landscapes.co.uk/ to find out more about Eternal Landscapes Mongolia. Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter. Learn more about the community center Jessica and her team are building.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jessica Brooks (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kat Medina.Writer, world traveler, and public speaker, Kat Medina is the author of The Joys of Jet Lag: How to Use a Traveler’s Mindset to Not Be an A-Hole in Daily Life. She’s traveled to more than 35 countries and lived in Ecuador, Argentina, France, and Spain. Kat draws upon her passion for travel to inspire joy in others, teaching people how to show up and live fully by embodying a traveler’s mindset in daily life.  She currently lives in South Lake Tahoe, California, with her husband, two sons, and giant Golden Retriever named Donut.Christine and Kat discuss:· How to find the magic moments in travel and life, and how to use those moments to help us understand, reflect, and question what we’re looking for in life· Finding ways to bring the traveler’s mindset home· Tapping into genuine presence–and how kids can help· Letting go of stories that hold us back and designing a life we loveJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Kat Medina.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Get to know Kat and learn more about The Joys of Jet Lag on her website! https://www.katmedina.com/Check out Kat’s free 7 Days to Joy Challenge.Get your copy of The Joys of Jet Lag here.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kat Medina (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this very special episode of Soul of Travel, we take a look behind the scenes for a soulful conversation between podcast creator and host Christine and guest Carly Oduardo, who is SOT’s podcast producer and content magician.Christine and Carly discuss:· How Carly and Christine met and formed a lifelong friendship· Behind-the-scenes details of the podcast· Celebrate our milestones and accomplishments· Take a look into the future of the Soul of TravelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Carly Oduardo.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Check out Carly’s family travel projects, Arvada Things to Do, and Growing Up Elsewhere.Learn more about Christine’s soulful travel experiences at Lotus Sojourns. Check out The Arctic Hive for Mollie Busby’s upcoming Alaskan adventures and yoga training, and listen to Christine’s Soul of Travel Interview with Mollie Busby here.Learn more about Vincie Ho and RISE Travel Institute and consider making a monthly donation to this impactful 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides sustainable and mindful travel education.Shop Threads Worldwide to make an impact through the fair trade of artisan jewelry and home goods.Contact personal trainer and adventure coach Becki Rupp of Trailblazer Wellness to prepare for your next journey.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Carly Oduardo (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Megan Ryder-Burbidge & Linsey Sherman-Zekulin.Sororal was co-founded by women's rights advocates Megan Ryder-Burbidge & Linsey Sherman-Zekulin to prioritize safety education and economic security for women in hospitality and tourism spaces around the globe. Through consultation and collaboration with women-owned and led businesses, as well as nonprofit organizations in destinations such as Kenya, Costa Rica, Denmark, Sicily, Nicaragua, and Morocco, Sororal is disrupting existing standards for equity and independence for women in tourism with mindful cultural exchange, fair compensation, and local talent. At the heart of its small group travel experiences, Sororal seeks to change the conversation around what effective, equitable support looks like in tourism and put the future of success for women directly into women's hands.Christine, Megan, and Linsey discuss:· How they formed this partnership and brought Sororal to life· How we can use travel as a catalyst for change· The importance of finding the right co-founder and community when launching a business· Their shared love of bringing women together in travel and lifeJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Megan Ryder-Burbidge & Linsey Sherman-Zekulin.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe!🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Sororal.Travel to learn how to #TravelLikeASister and find your next great adventure.Get to know Megan, Linsey, and Sororal on your favorite social media networks.Facebook / LinkedIn / Linsey’s LinkedIn / Megan’s LinkedIn🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Megan Ryder-Burbidge & Linsey Sherman-Zekulin (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jayni Gudka, Founder and CEO of Sama Sama International and Unseen Tours.Jayni is a social entrepreneur with the vision of making the tourism industry more inclusive of marginalized communities and their stories. She founded Sama Sama International in 2023 following a research project where she designed a toolkit for co-creating walking tours with marginalized communities in the most ethical and responsible way. Unseen Tours is a multi-award-winning social enterprise that provides opportunities for people affected by homelessness to curate and lead walking tours of London. Jayni holds a Master’s degree in Responsible Tourism Management, where her research focused on how marginalized communities can be more authentically represented in walking tours of their own communities, and an earlier Master’s degree in Asian Politics, where she focused on land rights and tourism in Myanmar. She has previously worked on attitudinal change projects with NGOs and developed community-based tourism initiatives in Southeast Asia and West Africa.Christine and Jayni discuss:· Balancing passion and purpose with our own capacity to manage our workload· How Nnseen Tours is helping to break the cycle of homelessness· Taking your power back by determining how and when you share your story· Amplifying the stories of marginalized people· Jayni’s new social enterprise, Sama Sama InternationalJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jayni Gudka.🌎​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. Visit Unseen Tours to learn more about Jayni’s team and their work in the UK and beyond. Connect with Jayni on your favorite social media network! Jayni’s Facebook / Linkedin. Unseen Tours: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter (X). Donate to the Unseen Tours Winter Fundraiser on Crowdfunder.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on IG: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jayni Gudka (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Dr. Morgan Brosnihan.Dr. Morgan Brosnihan is a physical therapist, thru-hiker, and van dweller dedicated to combining her passions to bring quality injury care to long-distance hikers. She has a sidekick with four legs named Honey and has helped over 1,200 hikers continue on their journeys to hike from Mexico to Canada with her unique business model. Morgan’s hiker training series provides 20 home workouts with education about injury prevention and backpacking tips.Christine and Morgan discuss:· From helping hikers on the PCT to a mobile rehab business· Van life and its challenges and benefits· Long-distance hiking· Creating a business aligned with the life we want to leadJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Morgan Brosnihan.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Blaze Physio to learn more about Morgan’s mobile physical therapy.Purchase Morgan’s proven Pre-Hike Training System or PCT E-Book!Connect with Morgan on your favorite social media network! Instagram / Facebook🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Morgan Brosnihan (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Samantha Smits.Samantha is a Sustainable Tourism Consultant with a passion for travel and a commitment to making a positive impact. She has dedicated her entrepreneurial journey to helping tour operators and travel agencies embrace sustainability. Samantha empowers them to integrate sustainable practices into their operations through hands-on project assistance, strategic coaching, personalized training, certification coaching, and more. With a background in tourism management, society, and environment studies and experience in the field, Samantha brings a unique blend of academic knowledge and real-world solutions. She loves diving into local contexts to expand her horizons and learn daily. Samantha offers her own Thrive Track course, helping tour operators, travel agents, and agencies jumpstart their 2024 sustainability goals. Samantha is an active Travellife coach within the African continent.Christine and Samantha discuss:· Following the curiosity to learn more about the world at a young age· The impact of graduating and beginning a career during the global pandemic· Acknowledging the mistakes of our past to travel and live more sustainably· The responsibility of individuals, as well as travel agents, tourism boards, and travel operators, to adopt more sustainable practicesJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Samantha Smits.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Subscribe, rate, and review!🌎​​​​​​​​Visit SmitsSusTourConsultancy.com to learn more, and check out Samantha’s Thrive course. Connect with Samantha on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / LinkedIn.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. IG: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns, @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Samantha Smits (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with bestselling travel author Nikki Vargas.Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Nikki Vargas is the author of the newly-released bestselling CALL YOU WHEN I LAND (HarperCollins 2023), named one of the best women's memoirs of 2023 by Glamour Magazine, selected as a Staff Pick by Apple Books, and a recommended read by Good Morning America, Forbes, Shondaland, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, and more. Nikki is also the co-author of WANDERESS (Penguin Random House, 2022), a women's travel guide in stores now.Nikki is a Senior Editor for Fodor's Travel. She is also the Founder of Unearth Women, a women's travel publication set on championing women's stories and spotlighting women-owned businesses.Christine and Nikki discuss:· Nikki’s new book, Call You When I Land· Navigating challenges when you find yourself out of alignment· How to change direction to head toward the right pathJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Nikki Vargas.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. Support the podcast on PayPal. Click here to subscribe! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Nikki’s website to stay tuned at https://www.nikkivargas.com.Get your copy of Nikki’s newest book, Call You When I Land, and check out her upcoming book engagements.Visit Nikki on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / Twitter. Follow Call You When I Land on Instagram and Twitter.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.  Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Nikki Vargas (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Tara Busch, creator of the Conscious Travel Collective.Tara was raised in California, the only child to a fearless single mother who gave her lots of rope to explore in her backyard on her own. Tara started Conscious Travel Collective with a mission of doing right by the destination and giving travelers an authentic experience, and when she looked closely, what she was really doing was crafting opportunities for connection. She decided to create trips that take travelers to amazing places around the world and introduce them to the incredible people who embody the spirit of their home while facilitating opportunities for them to share their home and heritage with travelers in a way that honors its traditions and positively impacts the communities, the travelers, and the planet.Christine and Tara discuss:· Tara’s earliest travel experiences and hopping on a plane by herself at the age of six· Crossing the Atlantic and becoming a part of what has become her extended family in France· Deep connection and traveling in a way that aligns with travel values· Creating companies aligned with the value of connectionJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Tara Busch.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Conscious Travel Collective to discover private travel experiences for small groups seeking meaningful connection. Connect with Tara on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn.Visit insightvacations.com/soul to book your next meaningful vacation.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns, @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Tara Busch (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Sherry Ott, Founder of Ottsworld.com.Sherry is a pioneer in the world of new media, writing about her travel lifestyle and adventures around the world on Ottsworld.com since 2006. In her 11 years of living nomadically, she’s circled the globe multiple times, visiting all seven continents and providing continuous blog coverage. She primarily writes about outdoor adventure travel for women with the goal of inspiring and teaching women how to get outdoors and travel. She is also biking from Capital to Capital in the United States, finishing a project her father started on foot in 1984. Named an “Influencer to follow” on OprahMag.com, she continues to seek out epic adventures to intriguing places, inspiring people to overcome their fears and reap the benefits of travel.Christine and Sherry discuss:· Thinking and living outside the box and how creative thinking leads to opportunities and magical journeys· Following in Sherry’s father’s footsteps through a cross-country bike tour· Connecting with rural communities and learning about local historyJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Sherry Ott.Read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode on the Soul of Travel Website. Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts.Learn about Sherry’s Capitol-to-Capitol quest and watch her video DocuSeries on Ottsworld.com. Follow Sherry on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube / Pinterest / Twitter/X Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Learn more about the upcoming Lotus Book Sojourn! Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Sherry Ott (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing bySupport the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Akvile Marozaite, Founder and CEO of Expedition Cruise Network.Born in Lithuania, Akvile moved to the UK in 2007 to pursue her career in travel. In 2011, she joined a luxury cruise brand where she discovered a passion for expedition cruising. Having traveled to some of the remotest corners of the world and worked in various roles in the sector, in 2023, Akvile co-founded Expedition Cruise Network, a B2B organization that connects expedition cruising brands to the travel trade community to promote and grow the sector.Christine and Akvile discuss:· Their shared love for expedition cruising· The deeper connections forged through the intimate nature of expedition cruising· Nature-based community travel· Expedition cruising for solo travelersJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Akvile Marozaite.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit expeditioncruisenetwork.com to connect and link to tour operators to find your next expedition cruise. For expedition cruise operators, join the network!Connect with Akvile on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Akvile Marozaite (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Fernanda Villacis, Managing Partner at Neotropic Expeditions in Ecuador.Being born and raised in Ecuador, one of the most biodiverse places on earth, has shaped Fernanda’s love for exploring and her deep appreciation for the natural world. She is an adventurer at heart that truly believes travel has the power to transcend boundaries and create positive impact within local communities and globally. Fueled by passion for creating cooperative and strong connections and inspired by the curious minds of her two kids, Fernanda has made it her mission to create meaningful, sustainable, and authentic adventures that cater to the needs of families, adventure seekers and fellow women by listening and understanding their values and motivations.Christine and Fernanda discuss:· The transformational power of travel· Intentionally creating meaningful and sustainable experiences· Encouraging travelers to dig deeper· Understanding our travel values and goals· Women-only journeys focused on nature in EcuadorJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Fernanda Villacis.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Neotropic Expeditions to book your next tour in Ecuador. Visit Fernanda on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn.🌎​​​​​​​​Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman.Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Fernanda Villacis (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show