Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
Christine Winebrenner Irick, presented by JourneyWoman
Soul of Travel: Women Inspiring Mindful, Purposeful and Impactful Journeys
Hosted by Christine Winebrenner Irick, the Soul of Travel podcast explores the transformative power of travel while celebrating women in the industry who are breaking down barriers and inspiring others.
Each episode features conversations with passionate travel professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers who share insights on mindful travel practices, meaningful connections, and purposeful journeys.
The podcast highlights how travel can support personal growth, cultural understanding, and global sustainability, inspiring listeners to explore the world in a way that enriches both their lives and the communities they visit. Tune in to discover how travel and women in the industry are creating a positive impact.
Presented by JourneyWoman and Lotus Sojourns.
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Eco-Friendly Travel with Alice Ford
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
05/11/22 • 60 min
At some point traveling became more than just a pleasure. It’s now an adventure, and you might be surprised at who, besides the backpackers and the adventurers, are on the road.
Traveling awakens your senses: through scents of exotic foods, sounds of waves crashing against sand, and sight of the rolling hillsides of vineyards...and best of all, experiencing cultures and people from around the world.
Christine’s guest today is Alice Ford.
Alice Ford is an award winning host, stunt woman and executive producer. Strong, confident and adventurous she is an entrepreneur, explorer, environmentalist and athlete. An adrenaline junkie she has hiked some of the world’s tallest mountains, swam with sharks, jumped out of airplanes, repelled down cliff sides and traveled solo all over the world documenting every moment for her Award Winning Series Alice’s Adventures on Earth.
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Alice Ford
(Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna Booth
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Discovering the Magic of Life through a Traveler’s Mindset with Kat Medina
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
02/21/24 • 70 min
In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kat Medina.
Writer, world traveler, and public speaker, Kat Medina is the author of The Joys of Jet Lag: How to Use a Traveler’s Mindset to Not Be an A-Hole in Daily Life. She’s traveled to more than 35 countries and lived in Ecuador, Argentina, France, and Spain. Kat draws upon her passion for travel to inspire joy in others, teaching people how to show up and live fully by embodying a traveler’s mindset in daily life. She currently lives in South Lake Tahoe, California, with her husband, two sons, and giant Golden Retriever named Donut.
Christine and Kat discuss:
· How to find the magic moments in travel and life, and how to use those moments to help us understand, reflect, and question what we’re looking for in life
· Finding ways to bring the traveler’s mindset home
· Tapping into genuine presence–and how kids can help
· Letting go of stories that hold us back and designing a life we love
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Kat Medina.
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Get to know Kat and learn more about The Joys of Jet Lag on her website! https://www.katmedina.com/
Check out Kat’s free 7 Days to Joy Challenge.
Get your copy of The Joys of Jet Lag here.
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Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
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Take a Shot at Happiness with Maria Baltazzi, Ph.D.
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
04/03/24 • 65 min
In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Maria Baltazzi.
Happiness explorer and travel designer Maria Baltazzi is an Emmy-winning veteran television producer and wellbeing teacher whose extraordinary life has taken her to every corner of the globe. Her remarkable journey across all seven continents, walking over 8,500 miles for charity, summiting Kilimanjaro twice, and trekking to Everest Base camp in search of her own road to happiness, is a testament to her commitment to making a positive impact. With a Ph.D. in Conscious-Centered Living and an MFA in film, Maria is well-equipped to inspire others to embark on their epic treks toward happiness. Maria also offers script consulting services through Stage 32, the premiere writer’s platform with over a million members and going. You can choose to attend Sojourn Wholebeing classes, experience transformative adventures with Sojourn Explorers, or delve into Maria's insightful award-winning book, "Take A Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want,” which, accompanied by an interactive app, offers practical, creative, and inspiring ways to embrace conscious living.
Christine and Maria discuss:
· The inspiration for Maria’s book and how it surfaced during her time as a TV producer
· The intersection between wellbeing and travel
· How we can understand happiness as a state of being and not a destination
· How Maria’s book helps readers develop their own relationship with happiness
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Maria Baltazzi.
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Get your copy of Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want. Visit https://mariabaltazzi.com to learn more about Maria and connect with each of her projects. Book your next solo or small group travel experience with Maria and Sojourn Explorers.
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Fostering Women’s Leadership in Adventure Travel with Kathy Dragon
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
05/29/24 • 67 min
In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kathy Dragon.
Kathy has over three decades of experience spanning every facet of the travel industry and continues to believe in the power of travel to bring about positive change in the world. Since she began in the travel industry in 1987, Kathy has been involved in over a dozen startups, with limited success and extensive personal learning. She’s been a founder of several of her own companies, including The Dragon’s Path Cultural Walking Tours, ActiveWomen.com, TravelDragon.com, and Whole Journeys. Personally, Kathy’s a bit of a tech geek, an enthusiastic photographer, and consistently imagines new business ventures, products, and opportunities almost daily. She's unsure of what is next for her.
Christine and Kathy discuss:
· The changes in the travel industry over the last 25 years
· What these changes have been like for women in the adventure travel industry
· How we can set out to create the changes we want to make
· Big Magic ideas and where to invest our time and energy
· How to work in a way that continues to spark inspiration and joy
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Kathy Dragon.
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To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.
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Connect with Kathy! Instagram / LinkedIn.
Discover your next destination at Whole Journeys.
Visit Travel Dragon to find your next itinerary.
Get your copies of Kathy’s current reads: Build the Life You Want, Wonder Year, and Take Less, Do More.
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Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
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Environmentally Conscious Travel with Judy Carvalhal
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
12/11/24 • 69 min
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
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Judy Carvalhal.
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Visit Enchanted Expeditions to learn more about Judy and her work and book your Galapagos and Ecuador adventure.
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Judy Carvalhal (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by
Exploring Destinations Sustainably with Dayana Brooke
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
01/26/22 • 52 min
When Christine first heard her guest share the story of her path in the tourism industry and how that led her to be a sustainable travel advocate, Christine was inspired. It was something that really resonated with her so much that she reached out to ask if she would share this inspirational journey and guide other businesses and travelers who are navigating the travel industry.
Christine’s guest today is one of the most compassionate, driven people you’ll ever meet. Dayana Brooke is not just a fierce businessperson and the face of two ventures, The Sustainable Traveller and Positive Environment.
Dayana has positioned her business to help others incorporate small yet powerful changes to reduce carbon emissions and wastage through sustainable travel to fight the climate crisis.
In our conversation, we discuss her journey to sustainability and why this is so important to her. She gives us tips on how to start our own sustainability journey and ways we can get involved as travelers and as an industry.
Tune in for this soulful conversation with Dayana Brooke.
For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/episode61
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor) Dayana Brooke (Guest) Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna Booth
Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
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Getting Back to Yourself with Amanda Riffee
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
05/15/24 • 67 min
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 Riffee.
Amanda is an Internationally Certified Executive Coach for Women. She is a thought leader and event speaker with a business degree and 17 years of corporate experience. Amanda is also the host of the Unleashing You with Amanda Riffee podcast, a happy wife, and a mom of two. Her mission is to help women unlock their mindset, see their worth, and create a career (and life) they love—no burnout required! Amanda resides in Colorado with her family and loves traveling to new places while spending time with other powerhouse women who are passionate about personal growth and enjoying this beautiful life!
Christine and Amanda discuss:
· Creating a business that aligns with your purpose
· What may be holding us back from the ‘big dream’ version of our lives
· Creating spaces for women to gather and support each other
· How travel and retreats support connection and growth
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Amanda Riffee.
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Visit ACR Professional Coaching to connect with Amanda and discover executive and success coaching tips.
Connect with Amanda on your favorite social media network: Instagram / LinkedIn
Visit the Travel Coach Network to learn more about the Women Thrive Through Travel Virtual Mastermind Event.
Become a certified travel coach here!
Get your copy of Design Your Life and Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrop.
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Connecting Women in Solo Travel and Tech with Vanessa Karel
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
03/15/23 • 57 min
“Women around the world want a solution to navigate safer or to know that they have trustworthy contact wherever they're going. And to me, that drove me. It still drives me.” - Vanessa Karel
In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Vanessa Karel, CEO and Founder of Greet Her, a travel startup that helps women travel safer. Vanessa is a serial entrepreneur, storyteller, and creative producer and was recently named one of the 100 Rising Latinx Startup Founders to Watch. Vanessa is also currently leading Girls in Tech San Francisco as their managing director. In 2020, she finally realized what had been lacking throughout her solo journeys while traveling alone, being stranded in Morocco in the middle of the pandemic, which led her to found Greet Her. In our conversation, Vanessa shares her draw to entrepreneurship, her travels, and her passion for bringing more girls and women into tech.
Christine and Vanessa discuss:
- Entrepreneurship and resilience
- Building a business from idea to execution
- Navigating safely as a solo woman traveler
- Utilizing technology inclusively and globally
- Creating opportunities for women worldwide
- Breaking down barriers for women to enter tech
- Improving accessibility for global travelers
- Mentorship and community in entrepreneurship
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Vanessa Karel.
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To learn more about Greet Her, visit the website at https://www.greether.com/.
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To read a complete transcript, see full show notes, and access resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode120.
Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Vanessa Karel (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.
Driving Gender Equity Through Travel & Tourism with Zina Bencheikh
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
04/26/23 • 38 min
Welcome to this special interview series on the Soul of Travel Podcast. We are excited to partner with Women in Travel (CIC) to bring you exclusive conversations with their community members to set the stage for the upcoming International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum to be held on June 22nd at Google headquarters in London.
This partnership is important because of the aligned missions of Soul of Travel and Women in Travel, founded by past podcast guest and award-winning founder Alessandra Alonso. Women in Travel (CIC) is a UK-based social enterprise dedicated to empowering all women using travel, tourism, and hospitality as a force for good. They offer employability, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and male allyship programs and communities.
In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Zina Bencheikh, the Managing Director of the EMEA region of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest travel B-corp regarded as a leading advocate for gender equality.
Christine and Zina discuss:
- Driving innovation toward more responsible ways of travel
- Increasing inclusivity in travel
- The intersection between travel and social justice
- The International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum
- Intentionally creating jobs for women in efforts to eradicate poverty and eliminate the gender opportunity gap
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Zina Bencheikh.
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Take a look at Women in Travel (CIC)! https://www.womenintravelcic.com/
Register for the International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum and Awards here!
Learn more about Intrepid! Connect with Zina on LinkedIn. Follow Intrepid on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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The Power of Awe through Expedition Cruising with Akvile Marozaite
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
12/20/23 • 67 min
In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Akvile Marozaite, Founder and CEO of Expedition Cruise Network.
Born in Lithuania, Akvile moved to the UK in 2007 to pursue her career in travel. In 2011, she joined a luxury cruise brand where she discovered a passion for expedition cruising. Having traveled to some of the remotest corners of the world and worked in various roles in the sector, in 2023, Akvile co-founded Expedition Cruise Network, a B2B organization that connects expedition cruising brands to the travel trade community to promote and grow the sector.
Christine and Akvile discuss:
· Their shared love for expedition cruising
· The deeper connections forged through the intimate nature of expedition cruising
· Nature-based community travel
· Expedition cruising for solo travelers
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Akvile Marozaite.
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To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.
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Visit expeditioncruisenetwork.com to connect and link to tour operators to find your next expedition cruise. For expedition cruise operators, join the network!
Connect with Akvile on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn.
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Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.
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The episode title 'Eco-Friendly Travel with Alice Ford' is the most popular.
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