What if your love of travel could fuel real change? Candice Young didn’t plan to start a nonprofit. But when a trek to Nepal collided with a need for earthquake relief, she launched Trek Relief, an organization that combines adventure travel with on-the-ground impact. We talk about how curiosity, movement, and a willingness to say yes led her from fire dancing in Thailand to leading treks in the Himalayas and Patagonia.

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Candice Young and the origin of Trek Relief

01:45 From travel addict to nonprofit founder

03:30 Fire dancing, scuba diving, and finding clarity in motion

06:15 The Nepal earthquake that changed everything

08:00 Building Trek Relief from a Facebook post

09:45 What makes a purpose-driven travel business

11:00 Career advice for aspiring changemakers

13:10 Behind the scenes of running an international nonprofit

15:00 Learning to lead teams while living abroad

17:00 Balancing values and visibility in the nonprofit world

18:45 Choosing impact over comfort

21:30 Lessons from trekking the Himalayas

23:15 Letting go of old paths to build something new

25:00 How to create a career that reflects your values

27:10 Finding community as a solo traveler

29:00 What powerful means to Candice now

The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.

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