In episode 6, Dr. Kelly Cerialo and Jaclyn Yost are joined by Mona Lewicka, Director of Business Development at The Transformational Travel Council. Tune in to hear more about the TTC and its community, as well as Mona’s perspective on the transformative power of conscious, adventure travel, and regenerative approach in her personal and professional worlds.

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.

For more information, follow along our journey:

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https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel

Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia

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Speaker Bio:

After 15 years of living on the road (privileged enough to have traveled unassisted and out of curiosity to over 80 countries when so many people are doing it because simply, they have no other choice), intertwined with work at numerous international projects and organizations, including my country’s Foreign Office, a couple of NGOs, and high-end tourism associations, I feel I might have experienced some of the world’s extremes – both geographical and societal. All those, and other more or less profound, or even spiritual life experiences, made me come to a strong realization that people’s nature is innately good and that tourism can be a suitable vehicle for social, economic, and environmental transformation like few industries can. It all eventually brought me to the Transformational Travel Council, which I joined as a first volunteer back in 2018 to support Jake Haupert in his big, yet considered ‘woo woo’ back then, idea! Personally, I am a rock-climbing enthusiast and vulnerability advocate, who opted for depth over distance.

To connect with Mona:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monika-lewicka-57a428160/

https://www.transformational.travel/

[email protected]

Additional links:

https://www.transformational.travel/ttd 

https://www.transformational.travel/journal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B68Rw6GGoIk 

https://school.transformational.travel/courses/category/live-workshops  

https://www.transformational.travel/ally-benefits 

In episode 5, Chloe King, PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge and Director of Conservation at Solimar International, joins Dr. Kelly Cerialo and Jaclyn Yost to discuss her work and research at the nexus of conservation, climate change, and tourism. Listen now to learn more about the global projects that Chloe works on and how she is seeking practical solutions for shifting towards a regenerative economy that values people and nature above profit.

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.   

For more information, follow along our journey: 

https://www.ecomadic.com/ 

https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel  

Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia

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Speaker Bio:  

Chloe King is a marine conservationist, social scientist, and sustainable tourism researcher and consultant, with experience leading conservation and development projects in over a dozen destinations globally. As a PADI Divemaster, Chloe both worked in the marine tourism industry and led research projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste as a Boren Scholar, Projects for Peace Fellow, and Fulbright Scholar, gaining fluency in Bahasa Indonesia while engaging with coastal communities across the archipelago. As the Director of Conservation & Community Development for Solimar International, she has worked on numerous USAID-funded projects to utilize tourism as a catalyst to achieve sustainable development objectives, including establishing a thriving DMO in Timor-Leste; managing the implementation of a $1 million USAID project in the Sundarbans Reserve Forest of Bangladesh; leading private sector engagement in climate adaptation in the Maldives; and leading the COVID-19 recovery strategy for the government of Georgia.

Chloe holds a BA in International Affairs from the George Washington University, an MSc in Marine Systems and Policy from the University of Edinburgh, and an MPhil in Conservation Leadership from the University of Cambridge as a Marshall Scholar. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge, working with government and community stakeholders of the Galápagos Islands to create their COVID-19 tourism recovery strategy and align the economy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  

To connect:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloeking313/ 

https://twitter.com/chloeking313  

[email protected]   

Relevant links:

“Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism” published by Regenerative Travel (June 2022). https://bit.ly/3Q3T4Qx  

“Reimagining Resilience: Covid-19 and Marine Tourism in Indonesia” published in Current Issues in Tourism (January 2021). https://doi.org/10.1080/13683500.2021.1873920  

“Marine Reserves and Resilience in the Era of COVID-19” published in Journal of Marine Policy (May 2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2022.105093  

“Research Shows High End Tourism in Indonesia Fails to Empower Local People During Covid-19 Pandemic” published in The Conversation (May 2021) https://theconversation.com/research-shows-high-end-tourism-in-indonesia-fails-to-empower-local-people-during-covid-19-pandemic-157422

In episode 4, Tara Busch, founder of Conscious Travel Collective, joins co-hosts Jaclyn Yost and Dr. Kelly Cerialo to discuss how her travel company is assisting small/private groups to travel more sustainably. Tune in to learn more about Tara’s journey, her vision for the tourism industry, and her advice on how to incorporate more conscious decisions in all of our travels.

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.   

For more information, follow along our journey: 

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https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel 

Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia

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Speaker Bio:

Tara is the founder of Conscious Travel Collective, the sustainable travel company specializing in small group and tailored private trips. Tara’s strongly held belief is it’s the human connections and moments of self-discovery that are the most valuable gifts of travel. Her mission in leading Conscious Travel Collective is to utilize the opportunity of travel to illuminate how travelers can not only have a more meaningful experience with the places they visit, but to offer new awareness on issues that harm destinations, and how to better global stewards.

Since its launch in 2022, Tara and her team have worked to champion ethical business practices, and pay equity, with each trip designed for an average of 20 touchpoints, through exclusively direct local partnerships.  Tara holds a certificate in Sustainable Tourism Management from George Washington University. Tara also contributes time to RISE Travel Institute, where she’s volunteered since shortly after they launched in 2020. When she is not on the road, she loves coming home to Brooklyn, New York. You can find her working (or sometimes napping) at her local park, never without headphones to take in a podcast or audio book, and being in love with her city!

About Conscious Travel Collective:  

Conscious Travel Collective is a travel company specializing in all-inclusive small group and tailored private trips for travelers seeking immersive and authentic experiences in vibrant destinations. The company proudly operates as a wholesaler championing ethical business practices around sustainability and pay equity with each trip spanning an average of 20 touchpoints with local partners. Since its launch in 2022, the woman-founded business is on a mission to foster a more conscious and compassionate world through experiential travel. Conscious Travel Collective currently offers curated trips to Peru, Oaxaca (Mexico), and Vermont (USA) with more destinations to follow.

To learn more, visit:  

https://www.conscioustravelcollective.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/conscioustravelcollective/ 

https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousTravelCollective/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscioustravelcollective/about/

In episode 3, Jaclyn Yost and Dr. Kelly Cerialo interview Dr. Xavier Font, Professor at University of Surrey. As a specialist in, responsible tourism marketing, sustainability certification, sustainable supply chain management, and training for sustainable change, listen to learn more about his views on responsible marketing and greenwashing within the tourism space.  

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.   

For more information, follow along our journey: 

https://www.ecomadic.com/ 

https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel  

Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia  

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Speaker Bio:  

Dr. Xavier Font is professor of Sustainability Marketing at the University of Surrey, and Professor II at the University of the Arctic in Norway. He researches and develops methods of sustainable tourism production and consumption. He has published widely about sustainable tourism certification, and has consulted on sustainable product development, marketing and communication currently serving as advisor in Prince Harry's Travalyst coalition of Booking.com, Tripadvisor, Google, Expedia, Skyscanner, Visa and Trip.  He has conducted over 150 courses for more than 5,000 businesses on how to market and communicate sustainability. He is currently the Principal Investigator for the University of Surrey for the €23m Interreg project Experience to develop low season sustainable tourism visitor experiences in the UK and France.

In episode 2, Jaclyn Yost and Dr. Kelly Cerialo sit down with Nina Boys to learn more about how Nina got into the sustainable travel industry, the work she does today, and what sustainable tourism means to her.

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.

For more information, follow along our journey: 

https://www.ecomadic.com/ 

https://www.yourenotwelcomeherepodcast.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ecomadic/ 

https://www.tiktok.com/@ecomadictravel

Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia

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Speaker Bio:

Nina Boys is Vice President of Sustainability for Beyond Green Travel and PTG Consulting. In this role, she conducts hotel sustainability audits, oversees sustainable tourism development and destination stewardship projects, and works with clients to create strategic plans and craft messaging that embraces sustainability best practices and ensures impact in action. She also serves as an advisor on brand standards for Beyond Green, a global portfolio of curated hotels, lodges and resorts that represent sustainable tourism leadership.

With a background in hospitality management, a bachelor’s degree in Media, Culture & Communications, and a master’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Destination Management, Nina has helped travel companies, hotels, and destinations around the world establish best practices in conservation, community engagement, and environmentally friendly practices.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Nina has also held roles as General Manager and F&B Director for top luxury properties in Latin America where she worked to improve and integrate sustainable tourism practices into the guest experience. Nina is also an accomplished travel writer and photographer with a keen interest in food culture who has been published in publications including National Geographic, Virtuoso Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, and The Huffington Post.

In this episode of 'You're (Not) Welcome Here' by ecomadic, learn more about co-hosts Jaclyn Yost and Dr. Kelly Cerialo, their journey into the industry, and their views on sustainable tourism. 

p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.

Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia

Welcome to ecomadic's podcast – 'You're (Not) Welcome Here', co-hosted by Jaclyn Yost (founder of ecomadic) and Dr. Kelly Cerialo! 

In this podcast, we'll be diving into the world of sustainable tourism, interviewing tourism thought leaders, destination marketing organizations, and responsible businesses. Join us as we explore the ins and outs of sustainable travel and discover new ways to make a positive impact on the world. 🎤🪩  

Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia