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Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful mashup showcasing wisdom from the Women in Travel CIC community about the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum (IWTTF).Women in Travel CIC is a UK-based, award-winning social enterprise dedicated to fostering inclusion in the travel and tourism industry, by connecting underserved, diverse female and non-binary talent to employers and enterprising opportunities.Christine shares clips from:· Christina Lawford of Diamond Air International· Zina Bencheikh, Managing Director EMEA Intrepid Travel· Sofya Muhrer Muromets, Sustainability Manager at Evaneos· Eljesa Saciri, General Manager at the Zetter Townhouse Marylebone· Chantal Potgieter, Themba TravelJoin Christine for this soulful mashup.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jessica Blotter.Jessica Blotter is the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, an internationally awarded responsible travel platform revolutionizing how we travel through its signature model, Every Stay Gives Back. As the first platform to connect travelers, hotels, and charities around measurable local impact, Kind Traveler empowers guests to create positive change in their communities by supporting environmental and social initiatives tied to each hotel stay.Christine and Jessica discuss:· Kind Traveler's pivot over the last few years and the Every Stay Gives Back program· The importance of measurable and transparent impact and sharing that with accommodations and travelers· How to invest in local communities and the impact this creates on local economies and livelihoodsJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Jessica Blotter. Tess Millhollon and the HerHouse team are excited to help make travel easier, safer, and cheaper for women across the world. Support the Kickstarter here!

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Sarah Dusek.After selling her first travel company, Under Canvas, in 2018, Sarah Dusek launched Enygma Ventures, a US-based venture capital fund to invest in Africa's talented female entrepreneurs and contribute towards rectifying the great funding imbalance. Over the last 5 years, Sarah's work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs who have gone through Enygma's investor-ready programs. In her new book “Thinking Bigger: A Pitch Deck Formula For Women Who Want To Change the World,” Sarah shares the challenges of her own journey building a $100 million company and shares the critical building blocks needed to scale any business. Sarah is also the Co-Founder & CEO of Few & Far, a net positive travel/climate company investing in large-scale regeneration.Christine and Sarah discuss:· The ways in which internalized beliefs stop women from dreaming and “Thinking Bigger”· Sarah's journey with Enygma Ventures and how she found her way to investing in women's businesses in South Africa· Thinking Bigger and how we can change the opportunities and outcomes of women in businessJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Sarah Dusek.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by ​@journeywoman_original​, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Hilary Matson as part of our Return to the Soul of Travel series.Hilary Matson is the founder of Yugen Earthside, a curated platform connecting mindful travelers to responsible package trips. After nearly a decade at Amazon in Seattle, WA, and Paris, France, she earned an MBA at HEC-Paris while specializing in Entrepreneurship and Inclusive & Social Business. She launched Yugen Earthside in 2021 as a bootstrapped Social Purpose Corporation. Running this company is her dream job, allowing her to combine her love of travel with her passionate advocacy for sustainability.Christine and Hilary discuss:· Entrepreneur journeys and the growth of Yugen Earthside· Creating responsible and sustainable travel platform models· B-Corp certification and the UN Sustainable Development Goals· Navigating marketing, visibility, and community in the travel industryJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Hilary Matson.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by ​@journeywoman_original​, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with JoAnna Haugen as part of our Return to the Soul of Travel series.JoAnna Haugen is an award-winning writer, speaker, consultant, and solutions advocate. She is also founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable and regenerative tourism practices, social impact, and storytelling. Through Rooted, JoAnna works with destinations, travel brands, tour operators, media and travel writers, and tourism professionals from around the world to unlock the power of strategic storytelling and tourism communications that shine a light on responsible tourism and destination stewardship.Christine and JoAnna discuss:· Connecting with our authentic selves and expressing that in our business·  Challenges with embodying our true travel values·  Exploring the ways in which barriers keep more travelers from being able to travel responsibly·  How we can make choosing responsible travel a more frictionless experience·  Getting ourselves outside of our comfort zones in our business·  Learning from other industries and finding ways to inspire travelers and professionals to seek awareness, insights, and new ways to travelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with JoAnna Haugen. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener and past guest Becki Rupp would like to share her favorite conversation with Norie Quintos. Norie Quintos is a consultant for the travel industry on communications strategy, media relations, custom content, and messaging. She helps destinations and travel companies find and tell their stories through communications audits, seminars and training, coaching, and print and pixel projects. An award-winning journalist, she is a contributing editor to National Geographic Travel Media. Her interest areas are cultural tourism, indigenous tourism, regenerative tourism, diversity/equity/inclusion in travel, and transformational travel. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and an advisor to Adventure Media, the Transformational Travel Council, Impact Travel Alliance, and Giving Way. Norie is the former executive editor of National Geographic Traveler and was an editor at U.S. News and World Report and Caribbean Travel and Life.Christine and Norie discuss:•  Why it is the responsibility of travel content creators to tell a more complete story•  Slow travel and why it matters to destinations & travelers•  How to use travel as a place to create peace and find a sense of belonging in travel•  The beauty of finding a travel brand that supports impactful causes and empowers Join Becki and Christine now for this soulful replay with Norie Quintos.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener Lars von der Wettern would like to share his favorite conversation with Siham Lahmine. Siham Lahmine is the ground businesswoman behind Morocco Travel Organizer. She is a well-known name in the world of high-end and customized travel. The fact that she started Morocco Travel Organizer shows how much she loves making unique travel experiences that connect deeply with the cultural richness of Morocco. Siham's 10+ years of work in the tourism industry are marked by her deep understanding of Morocco's rich cultural landscape. Siham's main goal with this business is to create itineraries that are more than just trips; they are life-changing experiences that meet and go beyond the expectations of travelers in Morocco who are looking for luxury and privacy.Christine and Siham discuss:· Launching and building a business in travel·  The value of cultural exchange through travel·  Empowering communities and women·  The importance of intentional community collaboration in travel and tourismJoin Lars and Christine now for this soulful replay with Siham Lahmine.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener and guest Tara Busch would like to share her favorite conversation with Lydia Dean of Go Philanthropic.At twenty-nine, Lydia Dean left Florida with her husband John and young children for a life-changing global journey, eventually settling in Provence, France. Her humanitarian work took her through India, Asia, and Latin America, leading to the creation of GoPhilanthropic Travel and GoPhilanthropic Foundation, connecting travelers with grassroots changemakers worldwide. Her two memoirs, Jumping the Picket Fence and Light through the Cracks, chronicle her experiences from living in Provence to working with human trafficking survivors in Nepal and India. Today, she and John run Only Provence and Provence Life while continuing their philanthropic work.Christine and Lydia discuss:· Why we seek powerful travel experiences· How to give back in the most beneficial way while we travel· The possibility that the most powerful parts of the Journey may be before and after we travel· Truth, vulnerability, and connection for powerful changeJoin Tara and Christine for this soulful replay with Lydia Dean. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener Deborah Campagnaro would like to share her favorite conversation with Elisa Spampinato of Traveller Storyteller.Elisa is passionate about travelling and people. Amazed by the richness of cultures and beauty that our world still retains, she is a profound believer that Tourism can be a crucial tool for positive change in the world. Supporting and promoting Community-Based Tourism and a respectful and sustainable tourism around the world is her fundamental mission.Christine and Elisa discuss:· How the work of community tourism helps people tell a story of two-way engagement· The power of asking questions to find better questions· Elisa's powerful Community Storytelling workshops· How ethical and responsible storytelling helps to break down stereotypes· Ways to cultivate the stories of people and communitiesJoin Deborah and Christine for this soulful replay with Elisa Spampinato.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful solo episode honoring Women's History Month.If you are new to the Soul of Travel community, we extend a warm welcome to you and would love to introduce the host, creator, and connector extraordinaire, Christine Winebrenner Irick.Christine launched the Soul of Travel Podcast in 2021, and since has passionately educated and inspired listeners to embrace mindful travel and celebrate women making a positive and revolutionary impact in travel and tourism. Named one of "2023's Most Influential Women in Travel" by TravelPulse, her commitment to transformational travel and gender equity is evident in every episode, with her podcast earning a prestigious Bessie Award from Wanderful in 2022. Her belief that travel combined with meaningful connections can transform travelers into agents of change has led her to interview over 100 women from various countries who are creating positive global impact.Christine also creates and guides transformational journeys to support gender equity, extending her influence beyond podcasting to champion purposeful travel and positive impact for women+. A mother of three daughters, she balances her professional passion with family exploration and finds joy in simple pleasures like reading and spending time in nature, drawing from her Montana roots. Through both her podcast and Lotus Sojourns, Christine has created an inclusive platform that amplifies diverse voices in tourism, consistently advocating for a more equitable and mindful approach to global exploration that inspires her audience to become conscious, compassionate travelers.In this episode, Christine shares:· Celebrations from our incredible Soul of Travel listener and guest community · Soul of Travel BEYOND, our new subscription platform· Wisdom, inspiration, and upcoming insights into the growth of Soul of Travel Join Christine for this soulful episode.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Siham Lahmine.Siham Lahmine is the ground businesswoman behind Morocco Travel Organizer. She is a well-known name in the world of high-end and customized travel. The fact that she started Morocco Travel Organizer shows how much she loves making unique travel experiences that connect deeply with the cultural richness of Morocco. Siham's 10+ years of work in the tourism industry are marked by her deep understanding of Morocco's rich cultural landscape. Siham's main goal with this business is to create itineraries that are more than just trips; they are life-changing experiences that meet and go beyond the expectations of travelers in Morocco who are looking for luxury and privacy.Christine and Siham discuss:·  Launching and building a business in travel·  The value of cultural exchange through travel·  Empowering communities and women·  Personal growth through travel and adventure·  The importance of intentional  community collaboration in travel and tourismJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Siham Lahmine.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textHi listeners! Welcome to Soul of Travel Beyond and to the second episode in the Women's Wisdom Series. I am so excited to bring you this content that brings together different perspectives from the women who have spoken to me over the years. They are not only leaders and innovators but wise and soulful women who share so much of their personal and professional journeys. This series will bring them together in a way that makes their wisdom even more powerful. I have loved going back and reconnecting with my guests in this way, and I hope you love these conversations too.If you'd love to hear from my guests on a certain topic as a part of your Beyond subscription, please send me an email to souloftravelpodcast@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you.As subscription holders, you have access to this subscriber-only content and an invitation to exclusive Soul of Travel: Beyond conversations. I cannot wait to share these experiences with you!Today, let's continue our Women's Wisdom journey by taking a closer look at burnout, hustle culture, and rest, how these show up in our lives and business, and ways to care for ourselves and honor ourselves to stay in alignment and balance.  Today's Guests:Carla CamposMickela MallozziPoonam Rowat-HahneLila FoxCarly OduardoChristine Winebrenner IrickEnjoy your journey,ChristineSubscribe to BEYOND!

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Allison Fleece.Allison Fleece is the co-founder of WHOA Travel, a boutique adventure travel company founded in 2013. Operating adventures and experiences on all seven continents for over 12 years, Allison has learned a thing or two about curating meaningful travel experiences. WHOA was founded as and is a leader in women's adventure travel and in recent years has grown to expand their travel experiences to include more —families, corporate groups, custom experiences, solo travelers among others. WHOA's thoughtful & unique style of adventuring has been recognized in publications such as the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, and National Geographic. WHOA is proudly Women Owned (WBENC), a member of 1% for the planet, and Allison serves as an Ambassador for the Adventure Travel Trade Association. Christine and Allison discuss:·  The mountains we climb literally and figuratively in our business, our lives and in our travel experiences·  How the values that have carried WHOA travel from day one persist through today · Focusing on supporting and empowering women as travelers as well as elevating women in the adventure travel industry globally· Climbing Kilimanjaro·  The value of group travel and the ways WOAH supports UNSDG'sJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Allison Fleece.

Send us a textIn this special International Women's Day episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, we are thrilled to share the inspiring wmnsWORK 2025 Demo Day presentations.wmnsWORK helps women and non-binary folks build thriving tourism businesses through education, mentorship and community. wmnsWORK is an accelerator focused on women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs designed to help you get a leg up on your tourism business and rally a community while you build it. They do this through 3 main pillars: Education, Mentorship, and Community.The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 12 weeks of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and community.Demo Day is your chance to learn more about what these inspiring wmnsWORK Cohort 5 grads have been up to. They've worked so hard to refine their pitches and business offerings, and are excited to share them with the tourism industry at large. Through each company's 5-minute pitch, you'll get a glimpse of their passion and dedication as they unveil their unique ventures to fellow members of the tourism industry, and learn how YOU can support them. From tour operators to travel designers, it's a diverse lineup that captures the essence of the evolving tourism landscape. We encourage you to connect and collaborate with these fabulous wmn+!Featuring Buoyant Travel, GINI, Common Healing, AdventurUs, Transformative Journeys, ATWASI, Komasa Collection, Scotland Hikes and Tours, Immersive Local Adventures (ILA), and Off Da Rock Bahamas.Join us for this special soulful presentation from the graduates of WmnsWork Cohort 5 in celebration of both International Women's Day and Women's History Month. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Dr. Rachel Graham.Dr. Rachel T. Graham is the founder and Executive Director of the international non-profit MarAlliance. Dr. Graham is an award-winning marine conservation scientist with over 30 years living in Central America and experience in development, environment and marine projects in Latin America, Africa, and Oceania. She and her team work towards win-win strategies to rewild the seas with endangered marine wildlife while improving local knowledge, livelihoods, and leadership capacities, notably to improve the sustainability of small-scale fisheries and wildlife tourism to build resilience in the face of impacts such as pandemics and climate change. Her innovative and collaborative work set standards and critical baselines to measure marine wildlife populations, and led to conservation and policy wins, notably the creation and expansion of protected areas, marine species protection, and a first with the ban of fishing nets in Belize. She is most proud of her two sea-loving boys and her diverse and talented team at MarAlliance. Christine and Rachel discuss:· The importance of collaboration and involving local communities and fishermen in marine conservation· The ways she brings purpose, nature and connection into developing conservation programs·  How tourism can be designed to strengthen conservation efforts· Efforts to get women more involved in science & conservation and SCUBA diving in Guna Yala, PanamaJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Rachel Graham.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Zoe Shapiro.When Zoe moved to Italy for what she thought would be one year of remote work, she found herself drawn to a culture that prioritized pleasure and personality over professional credentials. She discovered a new way of experiencing life and found that she couldn't leave. Her lifelong passion for travel had always driven her forward, never letting budget constraints or solo status hinder her adventures. She launched Stellavision to provide a unique platform that celebrates and connects smart, independent women who share her vision of immersive, culturally rich travel experiences, focusing particularly on introducing travelers to Italy's hidden gems and authentic cultural pulse.Christine and Zoe discuss:· The year-long adventure to Italy that became a lifelong journey· Creating a welcoming and inclusive travel experience, especially creating size-inclusive travel· The fun and freedom women can have when traveling in smaller groupsJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Zoe Shapiro.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Rebe Huntman.Rebe is a memoirist, essayist and poet who writes at the intersections of feminism, world religion and spirituality. Rebe holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from The Ohio State University and lives in Delaware, Ohio and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.  She is also the author of “My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic and Miricle” released February 18, 2025. In her book she offers a window into the extraordinary world of Afro-Cuban gods and ghosts and the dances and rituals that call them forth. As she explores the memory of her own mother, interlacing it with her search for the sacred feminine, Reebe leads us into a world of séance and sacrifice, pilgrimage and sacred dance, which resurrect her mother and bring her face to face with a larger version of herself. Christine and Rebe discuss:· The draw of the pilgrimage quest and why that pull is so strong· Connection and disconnection when we travel and what it's like when you leave your camera behind · Growing awareness of colonization and the deep complexities we witness when we travel · Rebe's new book, My Mother in Havana: A Memoir of Magic and Miracle

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Beth Kruger.Beth curates wellness retreats and experiences for women over 40 that focus on the core pillars of a healthy lifestyle: nutritious food, movement, stress reduction, and relationships. Her transformative experiences support the transitions of midlife by normalizing and celebrating the aspects of living well, of aging with grace and purpose, and of gaining wisdom and confidence in a female body surrounded by a culture that is obsessed with the physical appearance of youth. Her retreats are curated for women in midlife, highlighting connections and community with other women, spa experiences, healthy meals, educational workshops, and daily movement as well as mindfulness experiences like a sound sanctuary, yoga nidra, and more. She is dedicated to working with women over 40 as they create their dream retreats, and she also is accepting one-on-one clients and small group cohorts.Christine and Beth discuss:· The confusion many women feel at different stages of life· The lack of information available to help women  navigate puberty, child-birthing years, and perimenopause· How Beth and Christine became information-seekers and were moved to create spaces to share· The long-term habits that lead to burnout – and how to avoid itJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Beth Kruger.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Tania Carriere.Tania Carriere is the founder and CEO of Advivum Inc., a leadership transformation company, and its subsidiary, Advivum Journeys, a global retreats company and industry leader in Transformational Travel Design. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, holds an MPA from Western University, and has been featured in Elle, Conde Nast Traveller, Psychologies Magazine, the Telegraph, and the Guardian. She is an Adjunct Faculty at the Modern Elder Academy and a regular contributor to several international blogs on personal leadership, midlife and travel.As an Epiphany Designer and transformational travel retreat leader, she creates deeply engaging learning journeys that focus on personal vision, fulfillment, and life design, giving her participants a renewed sense of inspiration, balance, and direction. Christine and Tania discuss:· The importance of investing in ourselves· How travel helps us to learn more about ourselves, our beliefs and our behaviors and can show us how we may want to make changes in our daily lives· Tania's TEDx talk, Navigating the Messy Middle and 5 lessons we can use to navigate change· How travel is a great teacher in navigating change and getting comfortable with discomfortJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Tania Carriere.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Aashi Vel.Aashi Vel is the founder and CEO of Traveling Spoon, a company that is changing the future of travel by creating meaningful travel experiences. Traveling Spoon provides travelers with private, authentic food experiences, from homemade meals to cooking classes, with locals around the world. The company has been featured in the NY Times, TIME magazine and Forbes as the future of culinary tourism. Most importantly, the company has a meaningful impact, not only on travelers but also on their hosts that are enabled to become micro-entrepreneurs, earning an income doing what they love. An industrial designer and patent holder with a deep passion for problem-solving, Aashi has designed several award-winning products. She is a magna cum laude graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design and received her MBA from UC Berkeley.Christine and Aashi discuss:· The power of food in connecting people, places, and cultures· How she forms partnerships with community members to open their homes and share traditions and a meal· Aashi's work as an industrial designer and how it helps her work as CEO and founder of Traveling SpoonJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Aashi Vel. Available Wednesday.Special gratitude to our partner for this episode, Explorer X and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! If you've been dreaming of an extraordinary journey, one that takes you beyond the ordinary and into the heart of new cultures and perspectives, but the financial barriers have been holding you back, then the HTF is for you. Apply by 2/28: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero.Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Aashi Vel.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Laura Fernandez.Laura Fernandez has played a pivotal role in the audio industry at SiriusXM Media, a media group renowned for providing advertisers with unparalleled access to a dynamic portfolio of audio content. This includes live and exclusive content on SiriusXM, immersive streaming experiences on Pandora and SoundCloud, and a vast array of podcast networks featuring celebrated creators and hosts. As the VP-Head of Industry for Travel, Laura excels in developing media solutions that connect travel brands with their target audiences through these platforms. She expertly aligns SiriusXM's offerings with the needs of travelers, ensuring effective brand engagement. Starting her journey with SiriusXM Media in 2011 as a Sales Executive, Laura was initially tasked with launching the Las Vegas market's advertising sales. Her career swiftly expanded as she built and led new verticals for Casinos, Tourism, and Travel from scratch, harnessing the company's resources to fuel her entrepreneurial vision. Her deep passion for both music and travel brings an emotional depth to her work, emphasizing the transformative power of audio.Christine and Laura discuss:· The power of podcasting to reach intergenerational audiences· Creating habits to maintain our health and wellness as we travel· Women Leading Travel & HospitalityJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Laura Fernandez.Special gratitude to our partner for this month, Explorer X and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! If you've been dreaming of an extraordinary journey, one that takes you beyond the ordinary and into the heart of new cultures and perspectives, but the financial barriers have been holding you back, then the HTF is for you. Apply by February 28th: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Ketti Wilhelm.Ketti Wilhelm is the founder of Tilted Map – an award-winning travel blog and social media brand that shares actionable, realistic advice for how to make any kind of travel more sustainable. (It doesn't all have to be eco-lodges in the rainforest!) She's a dedicated sustainability advocate (with a Master's Degree in Sustainable Business & Energy from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy), an experienced writer (with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of Montana), and an insatiable traveler, foodie and serial expat (having lived and worked in China, Italy, France, Spain and Nicaragua). She speaks fluent Italian, Spanish, and a bit of French, Portuguese and Mandarin. In addition to Tilted Map, her travel writing and photography have been published by many magazines, including Wanderlust, the UK's most-read independent travel magazine, where she served as Sustainability Editor at Large. When not traveling, you can find her playing the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, or exploring the outdoors on a skis or a bike. She and her husband also lead group e-bike trips in rural parts of Italy that most foreigners never visit. Christine and Ketti discuss:· Sustainability in travel and how to make the conversation more accessible to greater audiences· Greenwashing in content creation and brand partnerships and how to avoid it· Carbon capture and shaping the tourism industry· Hyper-local bike tours in Italy with Tilted MapJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Ketti Wilhelm.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Robyn DeVoe.Robyn caught the travel bug at a young age while exploring Europe with her parents and was officially hooked while studying ecotourism in Fiji and Australia. Her professional career in the travel industry over the last decade has taken her to places near and far, from soaring over Arches National Park in a Cessna to snorkeling with sea turtles in the Galápagos. Today, Robyn finds true fulfillment in being able to help her clients unlock the trip of their dreams and ultimately spreading appreciation and support for communities and environments around the world through responsible tourism. When Robyn is not crafting itineraries, you can find her wearing her health coaching hat, helping her clients live their best lives, while she does the same, recreating in the mountains around her home in Bozeman, Montana.Christine and Robyn discuss:· The intersection of travel and wellness· Reframing travel by asking “why we travel” over “where we travel”· Robyn's work as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach· Being a Dream Weaver in travel and lifeSpecial gratitude to our partner for this episode, Explorer X, and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! Apply by February 28th: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero.Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Robyn DeVoe.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this bonus episode, we hear from Iris Serbanescu, Lila Fox, and Amanda Riffee. We take a look at the ways that we define success, where those definitions come from, breaking down preconceived notions of success, and honoring our full self along the way.  As Michele Obama stated, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”  Our perception of success and whether we think we have reached it or not can be one of the things that hold us back from accomplishing all that we wish to in our lives.Christine

Send us a textIn this SPECIAL NEW YEAR EPISODE of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine is joined by Carly Oduardo for a 2024 Reflection and 2025 Visioning!Christine and Carly reflect on the growth of the podcast in 2024 and celebrate a few achievements, including:✨ Placing #14 in the Top 100 Travel Podcasts by Feedspot✨ Soul of Travel's Feature in Forbes!✨ Nominations for Women in Podcasting and TBEX Travel Creator Awards✨ 38,000+ lifetime downloads in 131 countriesChristine and Carly also discuss:· The journey they have shared over the past 4 years in the Soulful Book Sojourn by Lotus Sojourns· 2025 Travel Events where you can connect with SOT· NEW Premium Subscriber Content!

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a textIn this brief episode, Christine shares what you can look forward to with your new Soul of Travel: BEYOND subscription!

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Youmie Jean Francois.Youmie Jean Francois is a transformational speaker, a brand strategist, a money trauma expert, a private pilot, an Author, and the proud Founder/CEO of Flex-N-Fly, The Flex Bags, and The Flex-N-Fly Foundation. Throughout her career, she's dedicated herself to enhancing the well-being of travelers and helping small business owners scale. She speaks four languages fluently and splits her time between New York and Colombia. Flex-N-Fly, her award-winning travel and wellness company, has become a beacon of innovation, providing stretching, yoga, and relaxation classes to airports, aiming to ease the stress that often accompanies modern travel. Youmie's best-selling poetry book, “The Sacrifice: When Transition Looks Like Chaos,” is available now.Christine and Youmie discuss:· Why creating Flex-n-Fly was essential to empower travelers experiencing anxiety and other mental health needs· How to be more grounded and relaxed while you travel· Growing a business through challenging times· The launch of the Flex-N-Fly Foundation· Coaching and money traumaJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Youmie Jean Francois.

Send us a textSoul of Travel Podcast Episode 207 with Phoebe Maina is now available!In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Phoebe Maina.A seasoned social impact expert with over 15 years of diverse experience, Phoebe Maina, Founder and CEO of Steri Tours and Travel, excels in managing turnaround projects with a high success rate. Her expertise spans the design and management of local and global initiatives focused on women's empowerment, child protection, travel, and community and business development. Having worked extensively with diverse communities across Africa, Phoebe possesses a deep understanding of multicultural and development dynamics, coupled with a passion for driving positive change at grassroots levels. Her vision extends beyond individual accolades—she is dedicated to driving economic growth in Africa through sustainable tourism practices.Christine and Phoebe discuss:· Phoebe's journey from development work to founding Steri Tours, focusing on empowering local communities through responsible tourism and creating meaningful cultural experiences for travelers· Supporting and empowering women in the tourism industry through mentorship, prioritizing female guides, and creating opportunities for women in local communities· The importance of creating equitable relationships between tourists and local communitiesJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Phoebe Maina.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Judy Carvalhal.Judy Carvalhal is the Founder and CEO of Enchanted Expeditions, a company that helped to pioneer the modern tourist industry in the Galapagos Islands & Ecuador. She grew up in Guyana & French Guiana, and was educated at Canada's prestigious Queen's University before travelling to South America to become one of the first female park naturalists in Galapagos. Judy uses her knowledge of Ecuador & Galapagos to curate one-of-a-kind itineraries, ensuring that Enchanted Expedition's guests learn about the history, culture & eco-systems that make this part of South America such an incredible place to visit. After raising four children in Galapagos and Ecuador, Judy is more passionate than ever to ensure that this precious part of the world is protected.Christine and Judy discuss:· Judy's global journey and her evolving concept of home· Pioneering women in adventure tourism · The evolution of Galapagos tourism· Developing a love of travel with family· Self-care and the power of an attitude of continuous learningJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Judy Carvalhal.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Madi Rifkin.Madi Rifkin is the founder and CEO of Mount, a platform that connects travelers with hidden gems and local experiences around the world. She started Mount at just 12 years old with a mission to change how people explore and engage with the places they visit. Today, her community of over 170,000 travelers is redefining sustainable and meaningful travel through authentic connections and off-the-beaten-path adventures. Madi is a two-time Rising Star Award winner and a recognized leader in the travel and short-term rental industry.Christine and Madi discuss:· What it was like for Madi to jump into the entrepreneurial journey at such a young age· Persisting through failure, being willing to pivot, and how each relates to success· Content creation and how partnerships can be a great option for smaller businesses· Mount's upcoming Influencer Marketing Summit and the new Mount AppJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Madi Rifkin. Available Wednesday.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful solo show celebrating gratitude for our Amplification Allies, partners, and you, our incredible listeners! We also acknowledge that American Thanksgiving is also recognized as a Day of Mourning, and that the day many of us in the US have grown up celebrating is a one-sided telling of history that doesn't recognize the indigenous voice or experience. We recommend reading the article Understanding Thanksgiving from Our Side of the Table, published by FirstNations.org.THANK YOU to:The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)The Transformational Travel Council (TTC)Iris Serbanescu & wmnsWORKVincie Ho & RISE Travel InstituteJennine Cohen, Catherine Gallagher & Women Travel LeadersSahara Rose De Vore & The Travel Coach NetworkCarolyn Ray & JourneyWomanCarly Oduardo & ConVerGenteMollie Busby & Arctic HiveAnd our podcast Amplification Allies: wmnsWORK / Women Travel Leaders / Travel Coach Network

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jalisa Whitley.Jalisa creates the containers and processes that bring people together to connect, collaborate, imagine, and create the places, spaces, and structures that will get us free. The current iteration of that work is as Founder of BOOKED Trips, a travel company that connects curious and community-minded women through book-inspired experiences. She believes that books create bridges across differences and offer a platform for talking about ideas and issues that bind us. Through her work, she uses tourism as a tool for connection and leverages her work to invest in and tell the authentic stories of Black and brown communities around the world. She is passionate about connecting communities to opportunities to elevate their impact, co-create solutions, and implement sustainable change and has done this work through her company Unbound Impact. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and engaging with music, theater, and the arts.Christine and Jalisa discuss:· BOOKED Trips and how unique travel experiences bring stories to life while fostering deep connections· The importance of understanding a place in the context of its cultural, historical, and political significance· The wmnsWORK program and community, especially in addressing the personal challenges of entrepreneurship· Creating intentional partnerships with local entrepreneurs and communitiesJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Jalisa Whitley. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Shayna Zand.As WeTravel's Director of Partnerships & Enterprise Sales, Shayna Zand brings with her 12+ years in the tour operator space and working with various partners in the travel industry. She joined the team in May 2022 to build relationships with existing and new partners. She also is the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for Tourism Cares and is based in Toronto, Canada. She loves to travel and has had the pleasure of visiting 85+ countries.Christine and Shayna discuss:· Shayna's transition from a tour leader to director and her roles in the travel industry· How to increase the representation of women in travel leadership roles· The role of WeTravel in supporting initiatives like Women in Travel CIC, mentorship programs, and allyship in the workplace· Continuing commitments to sustainability, client growth, and educational resources· Vulnerability in leadershipJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Shayna Zand. 

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Mia Taylor, Senior Travel Writer and Associate Editor at TravelPulse.Mia Taylor is a California resident, a lifelong avid traveler, and an award-winning journalist who has worked as a staff writer for some of the country's and the world's top publications including BBC, Parents, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, Fortune, and other major publications. Her work has also appeared in Travel + Leisure, U.S. News and World Report, SF Gate, Westways Magazine, The Boston Globe, and TravelPulse. Mia has an M.A. in Journalism and Media Studies and was a member of a team of reporters who received the 2011 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism. She is also the recipient of nine travel writing awards from the North American Travel Journalists Association. The awards recognized  Mia's coverage of sustainable travel and wildlife conservation, including a gold award for her reporting on cruelty to elephants in the travel industry. Mia regularly appears on podcasts, radio shows and television to discuss trending travel topics. She has been a guest multiple times on RM World Travel, and has also appeared on The Weather Channel, among other broadcasts. Christine and Mia discuss:· Mia's areas of focus: sustainability, wildlife conservation, and family travel· Mia's decision to fly less, why that's important to her, and what she considers when she chooses to take that flight· Her journey to understanding animal cruelty in tourism and how we can support change· The Most Influential Women in Travel List by Travel Pulse· Juggling personal and professional demands while maintaining personal well-being

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful celebration with past guests.This episode features clips from the most-listened-to episodes in every season of Soul of Travel, plus accolades from guests and Soul of Travel supporters!Featuring:Season 1 - Gabi Stowell, ATTA (Episode #1)Season 2 - Beth Santos (Episode #53)Season 3 - Nora Livingstone (Episode #86)Season 4 - Shay Sane (Episode #131)Season 5 - Dawn Booker (Episode #153)With Celebratory Commentary From:Becki Rupp, Trailblazer WellnessMegan Ryder-Burbidge, Sororal TravelCarla Campos, Tourism for PurposeIris Serbanescu, wmnsWORKTara Busch, Conscious Travel CollectiveVanessa Karel, Greet HerFernanda Villacis, Neotropic ExpeditionsJo Swann, Adventures in BorneoTo 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 on Buy Me a Coffee.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.

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Lila Fox.Lila is a Louisiana native and former Civil & Environmental Engineer turned internationally recognized travel consultant after parlaying her love of travel writing into travel planning in 2012. Lila predominantly arranges leisure travel and is known for customizing immersive ‘country and town' experiences around the world, where real tradition & culture can still be felt. As a lifelong learner, she enjoys creating black-and-white photographs of the people & animals she meets during her travels. She also holds certification in Nutrition & Wellness Counseling and is a Yoga Alliance 300hr+ Certified Yoga Instructor with a specialty in Yin Yoga. Lila will often meet up with local artists and interesting photographers in the places she visits and weave that in with connecting with local wellness experts to learn from their practices. Her travel advice has been published in such periodicals as The New York Times and National Geographic Adventure, and she has been named an industry Trendsetter by Luxury Travel Advisor Magazine as well as one of the South's most stylish by Southern Living magazine. When not out on the road (India, Mexico, England, Oman are favorites), a tiny mountain town in Colorado is where you'll find her.Christine and Lila discuss:· Lila's transition from engineer to travel advisor· Creating a life and career on your own terms· Deciding how to grow or flow in your business· Setting boundaries and prioritizing personal well-being

Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with guest Zina Bencheikh, Managing Director EMEA at Intrepid Travel.Regarded as a leading advocate for gender equality, Zina is on a mission to make the world a more inclusive and just place through travel. Based in Morocco, Zina has overseen record business growth in key markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and has driven opportunities through tourism for women across the world. She is a seasoned speaker and contributor to leading international publications, chair of the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers, and a patron and advisor to not-for-profits Education for All and Women in Travel. Zina spends her spare time with her young family and is known for her eye for style and impeccable taste.Christine and Zina discuss:· How to make travel more meaningful for guests and host communities· Having a purpose-aligned business· The intersection of climate action and gender equity· How empowering women can reduce the impacts of the climate crisis· Intrepid's upcoming expedition to Saudi ArabiaJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Zina Bencheikh!

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special solo show to wrap Season Five of the Soul of Travel Podcast.Christine shares about:· Balance and redefining success on your own terms· Reflections and gratitude about the reach and success of Soul of Travel Season Five· Christine's upcoming appearances at Arrival 360 in San Diego and the Adventure Travel Trade Association World Summit in Panama· Sponsorship opportunities and podcast support· A Sneak Peak at Soul of Travel Season Six!Join Christine for this soulful solo show! Available Wednesday.Don't forget: Cast your vote for Soul of Travel for the Women in Podcasting Awards! Visit this link to cast your vote!

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Breanne Kiefner.Utilizing her decades of experience in the adventure travel and hospitality businesses, Breanne sought to create something fundamentally different. Her company, Root Adventures,  has continued to evolve in line with Breanne's own mental health journey. The recent travel pause provided the space for her to redefine the company with all that she learned along her own personal journey. Her history of PTSD, Dyslexia, and Depression continues to define her vision and leadership style as company CEO as she infuses vulnerability through all aspects of the company. Now with over two decades of experience in the industry, she is confident that this work is exactly what has been missing from adventure travel.Christine and Breanne discuss:· How important her mental health journey has been to shaping Root Adventures· How her vulnerability has shaped the trips she offers and her company's culture· Determining brand values and intentionally attracting aligned clients· How sustainability is built into Root Adventures and her unique approachJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Breanne Kiefner.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Annika Paradise.Annika caught the travel bug young, devouring maps like her peers did novels. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, and later as a student travel guide with Where There Be Dragons, she witnessed the transformational power of cross-cultural immersion and wanted to share the experience with her family. She is also co-owner of Paradise Found Record Shop in Boulder, Colorado. Annika Paradise and her husband, Will, worldschooled their three children across three continents and twelve countries including Nepal, Laos, China, Cambodia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Italy and Greece. With a cello.Christine and Annika discuss:· Early travels, including her time in Thailand in the the Peace Corps· Long-term family travel and world schooling experience· Some of the expected and unexpected outcomes from global family travelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Annika Paradise.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Amanda Kendle, host of the Thoughtful Travel Podcast.Amanda's motto is: Why just have one career when I can do everything I love all at once? In March 2016, Amanda launched The Thoughtful Travel Podcast, one of the most downloaded travel podcasts in Australia. She speaks with fellow travel-lovers about many of the wonderful ways travel has changed their lives, but also about how we can make sure that travel is a force for good for others, too. As a passionate advocate for thoughtful travel, Amanda tries to stay immersed in this space, and this has led to her role as the Vice President of the board of the RISE Travel Institute. Amanda also offers social media and blogging training and speaking engagements, where she facilitates workshops, training sessions, and keynote addresses on online presence, digital marketing, and responsible tourism.Christine and Amanda discuss:· Amanda's podcast, The Thoughtful Travel Podcast· Amanda's travel blog, Not a Ballerina, and what it has been like to keep up a travel blog for nearly 20 years!· What Amanda loves about podcasting· RISE Travel Institute and the work RISE is doing to educate and inspire mindful travelers and travel professionals· The importance of mindful travelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Amanda Kendle.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine continues her conversations with a special summer mashup of guests focused on specific Sustainable Development Goals and how travel can support them coming to life.Guests highlighted include:· Maria Pacheco· Fiona Jeffery· Celine Cousteau· Geetika Agrawal· Christina Beckman· Sofia GodoyFollow our guests on social media! ​Maria​ / ​Fiona​ / ​Celine​ / ​Geetika​ / ​Christina​ / ​SofiaSoul of Travel Podcast is nominated for a Women in Podcasting Award in the Travel Category! You can vote for Soul of Travel as your favorite travel podcast from August 1 through October 1. ​Vote now!​

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests focused on specific Sustainable Development Goals and how travel can support them coming to life.Content Advisory: Celeste's interview mentions a sensitive cultural practice experienced by some young women. Please listen with care.Guests highlighted include:· Carla Campos· Celeste Mergens· Jo Hendrickx· Jamila Mayanja· Elkie NicholasJoin Christine for this special soulful mashup episode.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests who discuss the impact of early travel experiences, foreign exchange student programs, and study abroad programs.Guests highlighted include:· Kat Medina· Kirsten Gardner· Tara Busch· Bronwen Lodato· Hilary Matson· Julie HanenJoin Christine for this special soulful mashup episode. 

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer mashup of guests who discuss inspiring the next generation through travel. Traveling with children is a topic near and dear to our hearts at Soul of Travel, and we are excited to share these clips with you!Guests highlighted include:· Kat Medina· Lola Akinmade· Catherine Gallagher· Retha Charette· Samantha Runkel· Ellenore AngelidisJoin Christine for this special soulful mashup episode. Available Wednesday.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Shivya Nath as part of our Ethical Content Series.Shivya Nath is a bestselling author and founder of Climate Conscious Travel. Shivya creates stories at the intersection of travel, the environment, and local communities on her blog and in publications like BBC Travel, The Washington Post, and Lonely Planet. She also launched the digital storytelling platform Voices of Rural India.Christine and Shivya discuss:· Climate awareness and what it means to travel for past, present, and future· The human connection to storytelling· Taking a moment to be present and celebrate our efforts as entrepreneurs· How to bring values of slow, sustainable, and regenerative travel into your travel experiences· Traveling while practicing a vegan lifestyle· Creating content consciously· Utilizing social media to create impact with your storytelling  Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Shivya Nath.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Lebawit Lily Girma as part of our Ethical Content Series.Lily is an Ethiopian-American freelance travel journalist specializing in sustainable tourism and storytelling from both consumer and business perspectives. Lily contributes to various travel publications. A former corporate attorney, Lily ditched her Washington, DC office for the road in 2008 to follow her passion for storytelling and social impact through sustainable tourism. Lily is the founder of Tourism Lens, a hub for travelers and travel industry members to gather around ideas to center nature and host communities as key beneficiaries of travel.Christine and Lily discuss:· Curating stories mindfully and sustainably· The effects of the global pandemic on conversations in travel· The work of Tourism Lens in sharing diverse perspectives and solutions from tourism advocates and leaders from all parts of the travel industry  Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Lebawit Lily Girma.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Elisa Spampinato as part of our Ethical Content Series.Elisa is passionate about travelling and people. Amazed by the richness of cultures and beauty that our world still retains, she is a profound believer that Tourism can be a crucial tool for positive change in the world. Supporting and promoting Community-Based Tourism and a respectful and sustainable tourism around the world is her fundamental mission.Through her professional services as a community storyteller, sustainability consultant and independent travel advisor, she contributes to building a really Sustainable Tourism both by working towards making changes in this industry from within and by supporting Community-Based Tourism experiences at the grassroots level.Christine and Elisa discuss:· How the work of community tourism helps people tell a story of two-way engagement· The power of asking questions to find better questions· Elisa's powerful Community Storytelling workshops· How ethical and responsible storytelling helps to break down stereotypes· Ways to cultivate the stories of people and communitiesJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Elisa Spampinato.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with JoAnna Haugen as part of our Ethical Content Series.JoAnna is a solutions-oriented writer, editor, and public speaker working at the intersection of sustainable travel, environmental conservation, and community-based advocacy efforts. She is also the founder of Rooted.For more than a decade, she has written for and collaborated with publications, development organizations, and international brands to amplify people, projects, and news in an increasingly noisy world. Publishers and clients count on JoAnna to deliver engaging and accessible stories that impact their audiences.An international volunteer and election observer, passionate world traveler, and permanent expatriate and global citizen, JoAnna produces work that tackles complex issues and empowers local communities.Christine and JoAnna discuss:· The importance of partnering with local communities while traveling· How to make tourism more valuable to local communities· How to deliver engaging, respectful, and accessible travel stories· How and why to lift one another up while doing the work of social justiceJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with JoAnna Haugen.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine shares a soulful replay of her conversation with Aubrey Canfield as part of our Ethical Content Series.Aubrie Canfield, Founder and Managing Producer of Actuality Abroad, an educational travel organization that leads purpose-driven travel experiences with a focus on ethical collaborative documentary storytelling. Actuality Abroad teaches storytellers to seek the knowledge of local experts, leaders, and changemakers with the purpose of listening and learning from them, then documenting and sharing their work and wisdom. Aubrie also moonlights as an advertising producer, partnering with marketers and creatives on meaningful storytelling campaigns. Christine and Aubrie discuss:· How to make travel and storytelling more meaningful and impactful· Traveling to consume versus traveling to connect· Distinguishing concepts of “your job” and “your work”· Finding and following what lights you up – while keeping the lights on· Storytelling as co-creation and collaboration· Responsibly sharing photos, videos, and stories after travelingJoin Christine for this soulful conversation with Aubrey Canfield.

In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special summer showcase of authors who wrote some of our favorite books at Soul of Travel.Christine is so happy to share about her past guests' recent books – as well as some favorites from the last few years! These women continue to show up in big ways to shift the narrative around who is traveling. The result: Getting more memoirs and travel stories written by women on bookshelves around the world, and inspiring future generations of travelers.Authors highlighted include:· Dr. Anu Taranath· Beth Santos· Nikki Vargas· Maria Baltazzi· Lisa Niver· Kat MedinaJoin Christine for this special soulful book-isode.