Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

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In 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 & wmnsWORK
Vincie Ho & RISE Travel Institute
Jennine Cohen, Catherine Gallagher & Women Travel Leaders
Sahara Rose De Vore & The Travel Coach Network
Carolyn Ray & JourneyWoman
Carly Oduardo & ConVerGente
Mollie Busby & Arctic Hive

And our podcast Amplification Allies: wmnsWORK / Women Travel Leaders / Travel Coach Network

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Odu

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In 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 communities

Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Jalisa Whitley. 

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jalisa Whitley (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Edi

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In 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 leadership

Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Shayna Zand. 

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Shayna Zand (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.

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In 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

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Connect with Mia on your favorite social media network! Instagram / LinkedIn

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In 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 Wellness

Megan Ryder-Burbidge, Sororal Travel

Carla Campos, Tourism for Purpose

Iris Serbanescu, wmnsWORK

Tara Busch, Conscious Travel Collective

Vanessa Karel, Greet Her

Fernanda Villacis, Neotropic Expeditions

Jo Swann, Adventures in Borneo

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In 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

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Visit https://www.lilafox.co/ to learn more, or connect with Lila on LinkedIn.

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In 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 Arabia

Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Zina Bencheikh!

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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a special solo show to wrap Season Five of the Soul of Travel Podcast.

Christine shares about:

· Balance and redefining success on your own terms
· Reflections and gratitude about the reach and success of Soul of Travel Season Five
· Christine’s upcoming appearances at Arrival 360 in San Diego and the Adventure Travel Trade Association World Summit in Panama
· Sponsorship opportunities and podcast support
· A Sneak Peak at Soul of Travel Season Six!

Join Christine for this soulful solo show! Available Wednesday.

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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Breanne Kiefner.

Utilizing her decades of experience in the adventure travel and hospitality businesses, Breanne sought to create something fundamentally different. Her company, Root Adventures,  has continued to evolve in line with Breanne’s own mental health journey. The recent travel pause provided the space for her to redefine the company with all that she learned along her own personal journey. Her history of PTSD, Dyslexia, and Depression continues to define her vision and leadership style as company CEO as she infuses vulnerability through all aspects of the company. Now with over two decades of experience in the industry, she is confident that this work is exactly what has been missing from adventure travel.

Christine and Breanne discuss:

· How important her mental health journey has been to shaping Root Adventures
· How her vulnerability has shaped the trips she offers and her company’s culture
· Determining brand values and intentionally attracting aligned clients
· How sustainability is built into Root Adventures and her unique approach

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Breanne Kiefner.

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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Annika Paradise.

Annika caught the travel bug young, devouring maps like her peers did novels. As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand, and later as a student travel guide with Where There Be Dragons, she witnessed the transformational power of cross-cultural immersion and wanted to share the experience with her family. She is also co-owner of Paradise Found Record Shop in Boulder, Colorado. Annika Paradise and her husband, Will, worldschooled their three children across three continents and twelve countries including Nepal, Laos, China, Cambodia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, Italy and Greece. With a cello.

Christine and Annika discuss:
· Early travels, including her time in Thailand in the the Peace Corps
· Long-term family travel and world schooling experience
· Some of the expected and unexpected outcomes from global family travel

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Annika Paradise.

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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.

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