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Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

Christine Winebrenner Irick, Lotus Sojourns
Mindful Travel
Travel
Sustainable Travel
Women's Empowerment
Sustainable Tourism
Women In Travel
Women Empowerment
Adventure Travel
Community Building
Travel Experiences
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Kilimanjaro
Morocco
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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 insi... more

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Soul of Travel Podcast is proud to partner with longtime Podcast Ally wmnsWORK for a month-long storytelling campaign celebrating the women and non-binary entrepreneurs shaping the future of tourism.

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Elizabeth (Libby) Harrington, Founder & Chief Explorer of VITAL Ventures, joins Christine as the Soulful Trailblazer honoree for this week’s soulful conversation, produced in collaboration with ​Strictly Jane Austen Tours​.

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Cindee Brown-Mills, Founder of Breathe Alaska, joins Christine as the Soulful Trailblazer honoree for this week’s soulful conversation, produced in collaboration with ​Strictly Jane Austen Tours​.

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Grace Philipp is the founder and CEO of Discover Queer Travel, which designs bespoke travel experiences around the unique needs of queer women, trans, non-binary and non-cis travelers. Grace's path to Discover Queer Travel winds thr... more

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This week, we introduce special Soul of Travel series celebrating three extraordinary women who are being recognized as Soulful Trailblazers—women who are creating positive change through travel while opening doors and creating oppo... more

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Thushni de Silva, Director at Magical Isle Holidays, joins Christine for this week’s soulful conversation as a guest in our Trailblazer Series, produced in collaboration with Strictly Jane Austen Tours.

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Alessandra Alonso, Founder of Women in Travel CIC and the IWTTF (International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum), joins Christine for this week’s soulful conversation as a guest in our Trailblazer Series, produced in collaboration ... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Harrington
Founder and Chief Explorer of VITAL Ventures; entrepreneur and certified personal trainer
VITAL Ventures
Episode: Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Elizabeth (Libby) Harrington of VITAL Ventures
Cindee Brown-Mills
Founder of Breathe Alaska, breathwork facilitator, nervous system educator, and guide
Breathe Alaska
Episode: Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Cindee Brown-Mills of Breathe Alaska
Grace Philipp
Founder and CEO of Discover Queer Travel
Discover Queer Travel
Episode: Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Grace Philipp of Discover Queer Travel
Becki Rupp
Founder of Trailblazer Wellness; adventure travel coach
Trailblazer Wellness
Episode: Recognizing Soulful Trailblazers with Becki Rupp and Christine Winebrenner Irick
Alessandra LoTufo Alonso
Founder and managing director of Women in Travel CIC
Women in Travel CIC
Episode: Allyship and Centering Women’s Voices in Travel with Alessandra LoTufo Alonso
Theresa McDermott
Founder and CEO of ECT Travel; host of Jane Austen–themed and bespoke tours
ECT Travel
Episode: Trailblazing in Purposeful Travel with Theresa McDermott
Beth Santos
Entrepreneur, author, and community builder; founder/CEO of Wanderful
Wanderful
Episode: Shaping the Tourism Industry with Women’s Stories with Beth Santos & Nikki Padilla Rivera
Nikki Padilla Rivera
Co-owner and guide of She Shapes History NYC; brand marketing at WalksDevour
She Shapes History NYC
Episode: Shaping the Tourism Industry with Women’s Stories with Beth Santos & Nikki Padilla Rivera
Nadah Feteih
Founder and CEO of Ma'wa Collective
Ma'wa Collective
Episode: Adventure Travel for Muslim Women in Community with Nadah Feteih

Host

Christine Winebrenner Irick
Travel host and advocate for mindful travel and women in the travel industry

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Good conversations

    Good insight on sustainable travel. I also think flashlights are aways good to bring. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taiwan esl Teacher
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love love love!

    This podcast is amazing! I am so glad I discovered it! The episode with the author of Beyond Guilt Trips was fantastic. It really got me excited about travel again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lizgoldenhour
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Christine and her guests are such inspiring people to communicate the benefits of travel and its positive impact to the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asgunfa
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Really nice!!

    This podcast is very different to what I’m usually listening to!! I love traveling and so I love listening to these episodes. Highly recommended! :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamara Pflug
    Israel4 years ago
  • Amazing concept!

    As a mom, I’m limited on my ability to travel these days. Listening to this podcast has reminded me about the importance of traveling to my spirit. Thank you for such a reviving resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ooh lah 43566
    United States4 years ago
  • Dynamic show

    I really enjoy the fresh perspective of this show The conversations are always interesting . This is a much needed show, the topics are right on point. Thank you so much for the great work you are doing !!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flash?43
    United States4 years ago
  • Value of travel

    I agree 100% that working women differently need to travel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamika McTier
    United States4 years ago
  • My Favorite Travel Podcast

    I listened to the most recent episode of the Soul of Travel with guest Komal Darira and I am hooked. I listen to many podcasts. But this one covers topics that are important to me. We about social and culture issues, about eco-friendly ways of traveling, traveling safely as women and so much more. I plan on listening as much as I can.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maya Acosta- Health Lifestyle
    United States4 years ago
  • Soulful travel discussions

    Loved the episode with Alice Ford. Nothing beats empowered women. Make it empowered women who travel solo and have grand adventures and I’m sold! Very thoughtful and interesting podcast, I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reinvention Rebel
    United States4 years ago
  • Loved it!!!

    This is such a great podcast and well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mama Earth Talk
    Australia4 years ago
  • Yay for the solo women travelers!

    As a fellow adventure traveler, and frequently a solo woman traveler, I find this podcast so helpful. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AdaE77
    United States4 years ago
  • A must listen for female/identifying travellers

    Bookmarked this immediately. As a woman who travels solo quite a bit, the logistics and safety concerns can feel overwhelming without the right insights. Thanks for giving us the tools to travel empowered and knowledgeable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katie Titi
    United States4 years ago
  • Learning to read is essential! 📚

    Christine…Love your episode featuring Ellenore Angelides. As an educator, I appreciated the “read literature from your culture/place!” My library in my classroom always looked like my students. I feel so validated! Great podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKH2
    United States4 years ago
  • I love this travel podcast!!!!

    So lighthearted and fun to listen too. I love all the guests she has on and makes me feel inspired to get out in the world and see it! Bri

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barbara Steve
    United States4 years ago
  • Love this!!

    What a breath of fresh air! Travel is so important to open ourselves up to the Magic is that available to us worldwide! I love this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    katlelli
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the focus on sustainable, responsible travel and ways to engage more meaningfully with local cultures.
Listeners describe the conversations as engaging, uplifting and useful for reconsidering how they travel.
The host's thoughtful questions and inspiring guests are often praised for making travel feel more purposeful.
Women traveling solo and adventure travelers appreciate perspectives on empowerment, safety and practical travel concerns.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Elizabeth (Libby) Harrington of VITAL Ventures
Q: I want to talk with you about this because this was something, I think, when you and I initially spoke, really was emotional for both of us and something that we maybe are struggling to think about how to have this conversation or how to bring this into the work that we're doing, and that it's really important to be thinking about in travel in this moment.
Harrington says the Grand Canyon has become a sacred place for her, and that wildfire damage and other environmental changes make responsible, respectful visitation and conservation increasingly important.
Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Elizabeth (Libby) Harrington of VITAL Ventures
Q: And so I would like to introduce our guest is Libby Harrington, who is the founder of Vital Ventures. Thank you for joining me on the podcast.
Harrington explains that VITAL Ventures prepares people for adventures through small-group fitness training, goal setting, and planning for outdoor trips.
Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Cindee Brown-Mills of Breathe Alaska
Q: What can you share about your own personal experience with that journey, and anything you feel from guests who are conscious of cultural appropriation?
Brown-Mills says her Tlingit father-in-law adopted her and her daughters into his family, and she felt immediately included in the culture. She believes her experience of both Native and non-Native perspectives helps her explain the culture and make space for visitors' questions.
Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Cindee Brown-Mills of Breathe Alaska
Q: What did you observe, especially among people getting off cruise ships, that led you to bring breathwork and mindfulness into travel?
Brown-Mills saw visitors rushing through excursions and trying to do as much as possible without truly experiencing a place. She wanted to offer a slower, immersive alternative that helps travelers be present and connect with the land.
Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Grace Philipp of Discover Queer Travel
Q: If we had this conversation again five years from now, like what would you love to be able to tell me has changed?
Philipp hopes more travel advisors will be equipped to serve queer clients, more queer travelers will feel welcome, and inclusive practices will be integrated across hotels, tour operators and the wider travel industry.

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Thoughtful conversations connect mindful, purposeful travel with the women shaping tourism. Host Christine Winebrenner Irick speaks with founders, guides, advocates and other travel professionals about building inclusive businesses, supporting local communities, and making travel more sustainable and culturally attentive. Topics range from solo and adventure travel to women's leadership, responsible tourism, Indigenous knowledge, and the practical work of making destinations safer and more welcoming.

The interview-led format pairs personal career stories with ideas listeners can apply to their own journeys or work in tourism. Guests often bring hands-on experience building travel companies, community programs, tours and advocacy initiative... more

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2. Cindee Brown-Mills
3. Grace Philipp
4. Becki Rupp
5. Alessandra LoTufo Alonso
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