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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener and past guest Becki Rupp would like to share her favorite conversation with Norie Quintos. 

Norie Quintos is a consultant for the travel industry on communications strategy, media relations, custom content, and messaging. She helps destinations and travel companies find and tell their stories through communications audits, seminars and training, coaching, and print and pixel projects. An award-winning journalist, she is a contributing editor to National Geographic Travel Media. Her interest areas are cultural tourism, indigenous tourism, regenerative tourism, diversity/equity/inclusion in travel, and transformational travel. She is a member of the Board of Directors of the Adventure Travel Conservation Fund and an advisor to Adventure Media, the Transformational Travel Council, Impact Travel Alliance, and Giving Way. Norie is the former executive editor of National Geographic Traveler and was an editor at U.S. News and World Report and Caribbean Travel and Life.

Christine and Norie discuss:

•  Why it is the responsibility of travel content creators to tell a more complete story

•  Slow travel and why it matters to destinations & travelers

•  How to use travel as a place to create peace and find a sense of belonging in travel

•  The beauty of finding a travel brand that supports impactful causes and empowers 

Join Becki and Christine now for this soulful replay with Norie Quintos.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Norie Quintos (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, pro

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In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Soul of Travel listener Lars von der Wettern would like to share his favorite conversation with Siham Lahmine. 

Siham Lahmine is the ground businesswoman behind Morocco Travel Organizer. She is a well-known name in the world of high-end and customized travel. The fact that she started Morocco Travel Organizer shows how much she loves making unique travel experiences that connect deeply with the cultural richness of Morocco. Siham's 10+ years of work in the tourism industry are marked by her deep understanding of Morocco's rich cultural landscape. Siham's main goal with this business is to create itineraries that are more than just trips; they are life-changing experiences that meet and go beyond the expectations of travelers in Morocco who are looking for luxury and privacy.

Christine and Siham discuss:

· Launching and building a business in travel

·  The value of cultural exchange through travel

·  Empowering communities and women

·  The importance of intentional community collaboration in travel and tourism

Join Lars and Christine now for this soulful replay with Siham Lahmine.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Siham Lahmine (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, Soul of Travel listener and guest Tara Busch would like to share her favorite conversation with Lydia Dean of Go Philanthropic.

At twenty-nine, Lydia Dean left Florida with her husband John and young children for a life-changing global journey, eventually settling in Provence, France. Her humanitarian work took her through India, Asia, and Latin America, leading to the creation of GoPhilanthropic Travel and GoPhilanthropic Foundation, connecting travelers with grassroots changemakers worldwide. Her two memoirs, Jumping the Picket Fence and Light through the Cracks, chronicle her experiences from living in Provence to working with human trafficking survivors in Nepal and India. Today, she and John run Only Provence and Provence Life while continuing their philanthropic work.

Christine and Lydia discuss:

· Why we seek powerful travel experiences

· How to give back in the most beneficial way while we travel

· The possibility that the most powerful parts of the Journey may be before and after we travel

· Truth, vulnerability, and connection for powerful change

Join Tara and Christine for this soulful replay with Lydia Dean. 

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Lydia Dean (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, Soul of Travel listener Deborah Campagnaro would like to share her favorite conversation with Elisa Spampinato of Traveller Storyteller.

Elisa is passionate about travelling and people. Amazed by the richness of cultures and beauty that our world still retains, she is a profound believer that Tourism can be a crucial tool for positive change in the world. Supporting and promoting Community-Based Tourism and a respectful and sustainable tourism around the world is her fundamental mission.

Christine and Elisa discuss:

· How the work of community tourism helps people tell a story of two-way engagement

· The power of asking questions to find better questions

· Elisa’s powerful Community Storytelling workshops

· How ethical and responsible storytelling helps to break down stereotypes

· Ways to cultivate the stories of people and communities

Join Deborah and Christine for this soulful replay with Elisa Spampinato.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Elisa Spampinato (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 episode honoring Women's History Month.

If you are new to the Soul of Travel community, we extend a warm welcome to you and would love to introduce the host, creator, and connector extraordinaire, Christine Winebrenner Irick.

Christine launched the Soul of Travel Podcast in 2021, and since has passionately educated and inspired listeners to embrace mindful travel and celebrate women making a positive and revolutionary impact in travel and tourism. Named one of "2023's Most Influential Women in Travel" by TravelPulse, her commitment to transformational travel and gender equity is evident in every episode, with her podcast earning a prestigious Bessie Award from Wanderful in 2022. Her belief that travel combined with meaningful connections can transform travelers into agents of change has led her to interview over 100 women from various countries who are creating positive global impact.

Christine also creates and guides transformational journeys to support gender equity, extending her influence beyond podcasting to champion purposeful travel and positive impact for women+. A mother of three daughters, she balances her professional passion with family exploration and finds joy in simple pleasures like reading and spending time in nature, drawing from her Montana roots. Through both her podcast and Lotus Sojourns, Christine has created an inclusive platform that amplifies diverse voices in tourism, consistently advocating for a more equitable and mindful approach to global exploration that inspires her audience to become conscious, compassionate travelers.

In this episode, Christine shares:

· Celebrations from our incredible Soul of Travel listener and guest community 

· Soul of Travel BEYOND, our new subscription platform

· Wisdom, inspiration, and upcoming insights into the growth of Soul of Travel 

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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 Siham Lahmine.

Siham Lahmine is the ground businesswoman behind Morocco Travel Organizer. She is a well-known name in the world of high-end and customized travel. The fact that she started Morocco Travel Organizer shows how much she loves making unique travel experiences that connect deeply with the cultural richness of Morocco. Siham's 10+ years of work in the tourism industry are marked by her deep understanding of Morocco's rich cultural landscape. Siham's main goal with this business is to create itineraries that are more than just trips; they are life-changing experiences that meet and go beyond the expectations of travelers in Morocco who are looking for luxury and privacy.

Christine and Siham discuss:

·  Launching and building a business in travel

·  The value of cultural exchange through travel

·  Empowering communities and women

·  Personal growth through travel and adventure

·  The importance of intentional  community collaboration in travel and tourism

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Siham Lahmine.

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Learn more and connect with Siham: https://moroccotravelorganizer.com 

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

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Hi listeners! Welcome to Soul of Travel Beyond and to the second episode in the Women’s Wisdom Series. 

I am so excited to bring you this content that brings together different perspectives from the women who have spoken to me over the years. They are not only leaders and innovators but wise and soulful women who share so much of their personal and professional journeys. This series will bring them together in a way that makes their wisdom even more powerful. I have loved going back and reconnecting with my guests in this way, and I hope you love these conversations too.

If you’d love to hear from my guests on a certain topic as a part of your Beyond subscription, please send me an email to [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you.

As subscription holders, you have access to this subscriber-only content and an invitation to exclusive Soul of Travel: Beyond conversations. I cannot wait to share these experiences with you!

Today, let’s continue our Women’s Wisdom journey by taking a closer look at burnout, hustle culture, and rest, how these show up in our lives and business, and ways to care for ourselves and honor ourselves to stay in alignment and balance.  

Today's Guests:

Carla Campos

Mickela Mallozzi

Poonam Rowat-Hahne

Lila Fox

Carly Oduardo

Christine Winebrenner Irick

Enjoy your journey,

Christine

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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 Allison Fleece.

Allison Fleece is the co-founder of WHOA Travel, a boutique adventure travel company founded in 2013. Operating adventures and experiences on all seven continents for over 12 years, Allison has learned a thing or two about curating meaningful travel experiences. WHOA was founded as and is a leader in women’s adventure travel and in recent years has grown to expand their travel experiences to include more —families, corporate groups, custom experiences, solo travelers among others. WHOA’s thoughtful & unique style of adventuring has been recognized in publications such as the New York Times, Travel & Leisure, and National Geographic. WHOA is proudly Women Owned (WBENC), a member of 1% for the planet, and Allison serves as an Ambassador for the Adventure Travel Trade Association. 

Christine and Allison discuss:

·  The mountains we climb literally and figuratively in our business, our lives and in our travel experiences

·  How the values that have carried WHOA travel from day one persist through today 

· Focusing on supporting and empowering women as travelers as well as elevating women in the adventure travel industry globally

· Climbing Kilimanjaro

·  The value of group travel and the ways WOAH supports UNSDG’s

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Allison Fleece.

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

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In this special International Women’s Day episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, we are thrilled to share the inspiring wmnsWORK 2025 Demo Day presentations.

wmnsWORK helps women and non-binary folks build thriving tourism businesses through education, mentorship and community. wmnsWORK is an accelerator focused on women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs designed to help you get a leg up on your tourism business and rally a community while you build it. They do this through 3 main pillars: Education, Mentorship, and Community.

The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 12 weeks of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and community.

Demo Day is your chance to learn more about what these inspiring wmnsWORK Cohort 5 grads have been up to. They've worked so hard to refine their pitches and business offerings, and are excited to share them with the tourism industry at large. Through each company's 5-minute pitch, you'll get a glimpse of their passion and dedication as they unveil their unique ventures to fellow members of the tourism industry, and learn how YOU can support them. From tour operators to travel designers, it's a diverse lineup that captures the essence of the evolving tourism landscape. We encourage you to connect and collaborate with these fabulous wmn+!

Featuring Buoyant Travel, GINI, Common Healing, AdventurUs, Transformative Journeys, ATWASI, Komasa Collection, Scotland Hikes and Tours, Immersive Local Adventures (ILA), and Off Da Rock Bahamas.

Join us for this special soulful presentation from the graduates of WmnsWork Cohort 5 in celebration of both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. 

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). wmnsWORK Tourism Business Accelerator Cohort 5 Graduates. 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 Dr. Rachel Graham.

Dr. Rachel T. Graham is the founder and Executive Director of the international non-profit MarAlliance. Dr. Graham is an award-winning marine conservation scientist with over 30 years living in Central America and experience in development, environment and marine projects in Latin America, Africa, and Oceania. She and her team work towards win-win strategies to rewild the seas with endangered marine wildlife while improving local knowledge, livelihoods, and leadership capacities, notably to improve the sustainability of small-scale fisheries and wildlife tourism to build resilience in the face of impacts such as pandemics and climate change. Her innovative and collaborative work set standards and critical baselines to measure marine wildlife populations, and led to conservation and policy wins, notably the creation and expansion of protected areas, marine species protection, and a first with the ban of fishing nets in Belize. She is most proud of her two sea-loving boys and her diverse and talented team at MarAlliance. 

Christine and Rachel discuss:

· The importance of collaboration and involving local communities and fishermen in marine conservation

· The ways she brings purpose, nature and connection into developing conservation programs

·  How tourism can be designed to strengthen conservation efforts

· Efforts to get women more involved in science & conservation and SCUBA diving in Guna Yala, Panama

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Rachel Graham.

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

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