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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 Robyn DeVoe.

Robyn caught the travel bug at a young age while exploring Europe with her parents and was officially hooked while studying ecotourism in Fiji and Australia. Her professional career in the travel industry over the last decade has taken her to places near and far, from soaring over Arches National Park in a Cessna to snorkeling with sea turtles in the Galápagos. Today, Robyn finds true fulfillment in being able to help her clients unlock the trip of their dreams and ultimately spreading appreciation and support for communities and environments around the world through responsible tourism. When Robyn is not crafting itineraries, you can find her wearing her health coaching hat, helping her clients live their best lives, while she does the same, recreating in the mountains around her home in Bozeman, Montana.

Christine and Robyn discuss:

· The intersection of travel and wellness
· Reframing travel by asking “why we travel” over “where we travel”
· Robyn’s work as a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
· Being a Dream Weaver in travel and life

Special gratitude to our partner for this episode, Explorer X, and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! Apply by February 28th: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero.

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In this bonus episode, we hear from Iris Serbanescu, Lila Fox, and Amanda Riffee. We take a look at the ways that we define success, where those definitions come from, breaking down preconceived notions of success, and honoring our full self along the way. 

As Michele Obama stated, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”  Our perception of success and whether we think we have reached it or not can be one of the things that hold us back from accomplishing all that we wish to in our lives.

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In this SPECIAL NEW YEAR EPISODE of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine is joined by Carly Oduardo for a 2024 Reflection and 2025 Visioning!

Christine and Carly reflect on the growth of the podcast in 2024 and celebrate a few achievements, including:

✨ Placing #14 in the Top 100 Travel Podcasts by Feedspot

✨ Soul of Travel's Feature in Forbes!

✨ Nominations for Women in Podcasting and TBEX Travel Creator Awards

✨ 38,000+ lifetime downloads in 131 countries

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· The journey they have shared over the past 4 years in the Soulful Book Sojourn by Lotus Sojourns
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). 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 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 trauma

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

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Soul 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 communities

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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 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 learning

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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 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 App

Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Madi Rifkin. Available Wednesday.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Madi Rifkin (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 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.

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The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA)
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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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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

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