Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

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.🌎​​​​​​​​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!🌎​​​​​​​​Connect with Youmie and Flex-n-Fly on your favorite social media channel! Facebook / Pinterest / Instagram / YouTube / Podcast & Affirmations. Visit: https://flexnfly.com/ and  https://theflexnflyfoundation.org/.🌎​​​​​​​​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). Youmie Jean Francois (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

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.🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​​​​​​​Book your next meaningful adventure in Kenya with Steri Tours. Connect with Phoebe and Steri Tours 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). Phoebe Maina (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by 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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Enchanted Expeditions to learn more about Judy and her work and book your Galapagos and Ecuador adventure.Connect with Judy and Enchanted Expeditions on your favorite social media channel! Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn / 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). Judy Carvalhal (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing bySupport the show

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.🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​​​​​​​Register for the Influencer Marketing Summit (December 6-7, 2024)! (Missed the Summit? Head to RentMount.com to check for updates!)Travelers, head to RentMount.com to learn more!Short-term rental host or local business owner? Join the host platform 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). Madi Rifkin (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.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 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🌎​​​​​​​​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? LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation via 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!🌎​​​​​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). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly OduSupport the show

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. 🌎​​​​​​​​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! Contribute here. Subscribe on 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.🌎​​​​​​​​Connect with Jalisa and BOOKED Trips on social media! LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook. Book your BOOKED Trip here! Subscribe for updates!🌎​​​​​​​​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). Jalisa Whitley (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. EdiSupport 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 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. 🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​Learn more about WeTravel.Connect with Shayna on LinkedIn and 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). Shayna Zand (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.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 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🌎​​​​​​​​Learn more about Mia and her work.Connect with Mia on your favorite social media network! Instagram / LinkedInExplore Travel Pulse.🌎​​​​​​​​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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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_origiSupport the show

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.🌎​​​​​​​​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, creSupport the show

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🌎​​​​​​​​Visit https://www.lilafox.co/ to learn more, or connect with Lila on LinkedIn.🌎​​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 via 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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). Lila Fox (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writSupport the show

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!🌎​​​​​​​​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 via 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.🌎​​​​​​​​Get to know Intrepid Travel and connect with Zina 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). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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!🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​​​​​​​A special thanks to this week’s partner, SafetyWing! Ever since I was traveling with my girls in 2023, I have added SafetyWing to my business and family travels to ensure we are covered when we need it. I hope you’ll choose their Nomad Insurance the next time you plan international travel! Be sure to click here for more information.Join our newsletter here!Vote for Soul of Travel Podcast in the Women's Podcasting Awards!🌎​​​​​​​​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). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing bySupport the show

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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​​​​​​​A special thanks to this week’s partner, SafetyWing! Ever since I was traveling with my girls in 2023, I have added SafetyWing to my business and family travels to ensure we are covered when we need it. I hope you’ll choose their Nomad Insurance the next time you plan international travel! Be sure to click here for more information.🌎​​​​​​​​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,Support the show

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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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!🌎​​​​​​​​Purchase your copy of Wonder Year: A Guide to Long-Term Family Travel and Worldschooling at Amazon or your local bookseller.Get to know the authors on the Wonder Year Travel website.Connect with Annika on LinkedIn.A special thanks to this week’s partner, SafetyWing! Ever since I was traveling with my girls in 2023, I have added SafetyWing to my business and family travels to ensure we are covered when we need it. I hope you’ll choose their Nomad Insurance the next time you plan international travel! Be sure to click here for more information.🌎​​​​​​​​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). Annika Paradise (Guest). Original music by ClSupport the show

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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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 NotABallerina.com to read Amanda’s travel blog!Subscribe to the Thoughtful Travel Podcast on Apple or Spotify.Connect with Amanda for consulting or speaking.🌎​​​​​​​​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). Amanda Kendle (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Support the show

Send us a textIn 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!​🌎​​​​​​​​Click​ here​ to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!🌎Looking for ways to be a part of the community? Learn more​ here​!​Support the podcast with beautiful Soul of Travel merch!​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,​​@she.sojourns​, and ​@souloftravelpodcast​.To read a complete transcript, see full show notes, and access resources and links mentioned in this episode, ​head to the episode blog post.​​Check out our latest feature in Forbes!​​Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Maria Pacheco, Fiona Jeffery OBE, Celine Cousteau, Geetika Agrawal, Christina Beckmann, Sofia Godoy (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by​​​ Carly Oduardo.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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.🌎​​​​​​​​Soul 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. Click the banner on our website to cast your vote!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.🌎​​​​​​​​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). Carla Campos, Celeste Mergens, Jamila Mayanja, Jo Hendrickx, Elkie Nicholas (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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. 🌎​​​​​​​​Soul 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.https://womeninpodcasting.net/soul-of-travel-podcast-womens-wisdom-mindful-travel/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.🌎​​​​​​​​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, Kirsten Gardner, Tara Busch, Bronwen Lodato, Hilary Matson, Julie Hanen (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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.🌎​​​​​​​​Soul 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.https://womeninpodcasting.net/soul-of-travel-podcast-womens-wisdom-mindful-travel/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.🌎​​​​​​​​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, Lola Akinmade, Catherine Gallagher, Retha Charette, Samantha Runkel, Ellenore Angelidis (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show

Send us a textIn 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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.🌎​​​​​​​​To learn more about Climate Conscious Travel, visit the website at  https://www.climateconscioustravel.com/.Read Shivya’s blog here.Follow Shivya & Climate Conscious Travel on your favorite social media network! LinkedIn / 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). Shivya Nath (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show