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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 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.

Recent Episodes

Soulful Trailblazer Honoree: Grace Philip of Discover Queer Travel

Send us Fan Mail 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 through a travel agency in Seville, public health and economic development work across Colombia, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, India, and her hometown of NYC, and a decade building social responsibility initiatives across NYC government and corporate America...

66 MIN

Recognizing Soulful Trailblazers with Becki Rupp and Christine Winebrenner Irick

Send us Fan Mail 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 opportunities for others. We are excited to share that we are partnering with friend and colleague Becki Rupp, Founder of Trailblazer Wellness, to honor these trailblazers. Becki is a certified Personal Trainer and Adventure Travel Coach whose vision ...

51 MIN

Sisterhood and Meaningful Tourism in Sri Lanka with Thushni de Silva

Send us Fan Mail 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. Thushni de Silva is a Sri Lankan travel professional with a deep appreciation for culture, heritage, and meaningful connections. With a passion for crafting authentic travel experiences, she is dedicated to showcasing the beauty, diversity, and stories that make Sri Lanka so s...

62 MIN

Allyship and Centering Women’s Voices in Travel with Alessandra LoTufo Alonso

Send us Fan Mail 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 with Strictly Jane Austen Tours. Alessandra is the pluri-nominated, award-winning founder and MD of Women in Travel CIC and a professional with 20 years of experience in travel and tourism. Alessandra started her career as a trainee in Tourism at t...

62 MIN

Special Episode: Cohort 7 wmnsWORK Demo Day

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Soul of Travel, we are thrilled to share the inspiring wmnsWORK 2025 Cohort 7 Demo Day presentations. wmnsWORK helps women and non-binary folks build thriving tourism businesses through education, mentorship and community. The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 12 weeks of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and commun...

95 MIN