23: Irene Jones on Life After… Loss: Grief, resilience, purpose, and empowering women through travel
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Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of suicide ideation, self-harm, and drug use. Please take care of yourself and skip this one if it feels triggering.
What does it mean to transform unimaginable loss into a life filled with meaning and purpose?
This week, I’m joined by Irene Jones, entrepreneur and founder of Travel Globe, where she creates women-led travel businesses and experiences that empower, connect, and inspire. She's also a co-presenter on Travel Oz, one of Australia’s longest-running travel series.
After the devastating loss of her daughter, Irene faced profound grief and trauma, yet chose to step forward with courage and purpose.
With raw honesty and infectious energy, she shares how travel, community, and refusing to stay in the darkness became her pathway to healing.
Her story is a testament to the power of women lifting each other up, even in the face of grief, cancer, and the challenges life inevitably brings.
In this episode, we explore:
- Irene’s journey through grief after her daughter’s passing
- How her family navigated loss together and how she found healing through travel
- Why action often comes before emotion in the grieving process
- How Irene discovered her purpose after loss
- Her mission to create empowering, women-led businesses and travel experiences
- How grief, trauma, and mental health challenges can be transformed into resilience and strength
Irene’s story is both heartbreaking and deeply uplifting.
If you’ve ever wondered how to move forward after loss or how to find strength in the small moments, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible.
Connect with Irene:
Website: https://irenejones.com.au/
https://www.travelglobe.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ijones_media/
https://www.instagram.com/travelglobeagents/
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