Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

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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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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Lila Fox (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 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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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 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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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 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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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Breanne Kiefner (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Od

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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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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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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Annika Paradise (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 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 travel

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Amanda Kendle.

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Connect with Amanda for consulting or speaking.

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Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Amanda Kendle (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.

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In 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 Godoy

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Maria Pacheco, Fiona Jeffery OBE, Celine Cousteau, Geetika Agrawal, Christina Beckmann, Sofia Godoy (Guests). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by​​​ Carly Oduardo.

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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 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 Nicholas

Join Christine for this special soulful mashup episode.

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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!

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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.

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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 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 Hanen

Join Christine for this special soulful mashup episode. 

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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.

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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.

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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 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 Angelidis

Join Christine for this special soulful mashup episode. Available Wednesday.

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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.

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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.

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