Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

Christine Winebrenner Irick, presented by JourneyWoman

Soul of Travel: Women Inspiring Mindful, Purposeful and Impactful Journeys

Hosted by Christine Winebrenner Irick, the Soul of Travel podcast explores the transformative power of travel while celebrating women in the industry who are breaking down barriers and inspiring others.

Each episode features conversations with passionate travel professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers who share insights on mindful travel practices, meaningful connections, and purposeful journeys.

The podcast highlights how travel can support personal growth, cultural understanding, and global sustainability, inspiring listeners to explore the world in a way that enriches both their lives and the communities they visit. Tune in to discover how travel and women in the industry are creating a positive impact.


Presented by JourneyWoman and Lotus Sojourns.

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Embracing the Travel Entrepreneur Journey with Madi Rifkin
4d ago
Embracing the Travel Entrepreneur Journey with Madi Rifkin
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
Soulful Gratitude with Christine Winebrenner Irick
27-11-2024
Soulful Gratitude with Christine Winebrenner Irick
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
Story-Inspired Journeys and Deep Connections through Travel with Jalisa Whitley
20-11-2024
Story-Inspired Journeys and Deep Connections through Travel with Jalisa Whitley
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
Allyship, Inclusivity, and Women in Tourism Leadership with Shayna Zand
13-11-2024
Allyship, Inclusivity, and Women in Tourism Leadership 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 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
Slow Travel, Deep Impact, and Mindful Tourism with Mia Taylor
06-11-2024
Slow Travel, Deep Impact, and Mindful Tourism with Mia Taylor
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 SojournUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Soul of Travel 200th Episode Celebration with Christine Winebrenner Irick
30-10-2024
Soul of Travel 200th Episode Celebration with Christine Winebrenner Irick
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 Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Growing and Flowing in Your Travel Business with Lila Fox
23-10-2024
Growing and Flowing in Your Travel Business with Lila Fox
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:Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Rethinking an Ecosystem of Collaboration in Tourism with Zina Bencheikh
16-10-2024
Rethinking an Ecosystem of Collaboration in Tourism with Zina Bencheikh
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 bUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Season Five Wrap: Solo Reflections and Redefining Success with Christine Winebrenner Irick
25-09-2024
Season Five Wrap: Solo Reflections and Redefining Success with Christine Winebrenner Irick
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:Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
The Deeply Healing Power of Travel with Breanne Kiefner
18-09-2024
The Deeply Healing Power of Travel with Breanne Kiefner
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 Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Mindful Long-Term Global Family Travel with Annika Paradise
11-09-2024
Mindful Long-Term Global Family Travel with Annika Paradise
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.FollUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Thoughtful Travel and Podcasting with Amanda Kendle
04-09-2024
Thoughtful Travel and Podcasting with Amanda Kendle
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: @Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - Part 2
28-08-2024
Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - Part 2
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!​Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
21-08-2024
Soulful Mashup: Tourism Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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.Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Soulful Mashup: Early Travel & Study Abroad
14-08-2024
Soulful Mashup: Early Travel & Study Abroad
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.Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Soulful Mashup: Traveling with Kids
07-08-2024
Soulful Mashup: Traveling with Kids
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.Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Ethical Content Series: Shivya Nath, Climate Conscious Travel
31-07-2024
Ethical Content Series: Shivya Nath, Climate Conscious Travel
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, @Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Ethical Content Series: Lebawit Lily Girma, Tourism Lens
24-07-2024
Ethical Content Series: Lebawit Lily Girma, Tourism Lens
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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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.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 Tourism Lens, visit the website! Read Lebawit Lily Girma’s Bloomberg articles here. Find Moon Travel Guides here. Connect with Lebawit Lily Girma on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram, or follow Tourism Lens on 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: @Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Ethical Content Series: Elisa Spampinato, Traveller Storyteller
17-07-2024
Ethical Content Series: Elisa Spampinato, Traveller Storyteller
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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​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 Elisa and Traveller Storyteller here.Follow Elisa and Traveller Storyteller on Instagram, Facebook, and 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: @Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show
Ethical Content Series: JoAnna Haugen, Rooted
10-07-2024
Ethical Content Series: JoAnna Haugen, Rooted
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 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.🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.🌎​​​​​​​​Visit Rooted to learn more about sustainable travel-related initiatives and responsible travel storytelling. Connect with JoAnna on LinkedIn / Rooted’s Instagram / JoAnna’s 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:Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show