Empowering Women to Travel Solo
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Did you know women make 85% of travel decisions and two-thirds of all travelers but are still considered a niche group in the travel industry? Today’s guest, Beth Santos, talks about her journey to creating Wanderful, her company focused on closing the gender gap in the travel market by reaching over 45,000 women each year centering an international community of travelers and content creators through a thriving online membership network, local chapter events in 50+ cities, global summits and small group trips on a mission to improve travel for all women. Nikki and Beth discuss how traveling alone can unearth the most personal discoveries, challenge preconceptions and foster an inclusive society.
TOPICS
[13:00] Beth’s story about feeling other
[23:50] holding space for discovery in travel
[31:19] traveling alone as a woman
[35:10] Nikki’s experience spending six weeks alone in Lisbon
[39:40] women’s safety when traveling alone
[47:00] demand for travel post the peak of the pandemic
[56:45] creating the inclusive future you want to see
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QUOTES
“The thing that is particularly special about traveling alone, I think, is that you learn about the world, you learn about yourself, and then you learn about yourself in the greater context of the world.” -Beth
“Travel only consists of three things. It consists of challenging your preconceptions, trying something new and getting uncomfortable.” -Beth
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MEET THE HOST: NIKKI INNOCENT
I’ve never been one to be put in a category or fit under one label so here are a few descriptors I identify with: Connector. Empath. Inclusion Advocate. Creator of Safe Spaces in the Gray Area. Women’s Leadership Coach. Hype Woman. Story Fiend. Lover of Conversation. Former Corporate Marketer.