Honoring the passion and dedication of women making a positive impact in tourism.
Soul of Travel is an award-winning podcast dedicated to inspiring mindful travel and celebrating women who impact tourism positively. Hosted by Christine Winebrenner Irick, the podcast features soulful conversations with diverse guests, blending impact-driven travel with women's wisdom. It explores transformational travel that supports gender equity, turning travelers into agents of change. Recognized for fostering an inclusive space, Soul of Travel advocates for equitable, meaningful travel experiences that create deep connections.
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
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In this podcast, you’ll
✧ Learn about travel destinations
✧ Hear stories about people exploring the world
✧ Find beyond-the-bucket list experiences
✧ Get sustainable travel tips and tricks
✧ Learn how to be more intentional about travel
✧ Begin to live life with a purpose
✧ Join an impact-driven community
“Empathy is what we need to utilize travel as a force to create enormous economic impact, create supportive communities, and advance environmental sustainability.”
The Latest
PRESENTING PARTNERS
Our Presenting Partners have joined to create a powerful forum for women to share their wisdom and inspire meaningful change in travel.
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JourneyWoman
JourneyWoman is the world’s original solo travel publication for women.
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Lotus Sojourns
Lotus Sojourns offers women mindful adventures that support gender equity.
PODCAST SPONSORS & ADVERTISERS
Season 6
Soul of Travel Podcast is committed to expanding our impact, creating more opportunities for women in leadership, and amplifying the reach of women in travel.
Thank you to our sponsors for contributing to our mission to support and empower female voices in the travel industry. This podcast provides a platform for authentic storytelling, deep connections, and collective problem-solving. Through sponsorship, brands play a crucial role in amplifying the voices of women in travel while forging meaningful relationships with a passionate and influential audience.
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Explorer X
January Partner
Explorer X is a Seattle-based travel design company dedicated to crafting mindful travel experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on your life.
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Season 6 Sponsor
Founding Sponsor
Soul of Travel Podcast has multiple sponsorship levels available as well as advertising options. Investment begins at $600.
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Season 6 Sponsor
Founding Sponsor
Soul of Travel Podcast has multiple sponsorship levels available as well as advertising options. Investment begins at $600.
Amplification Ally
Thank you to our Amplification Allies for supporting Soul of Travel in its mission to amplify the voices of women in tourism.
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The Travel Coach Network
A global community of travel coaches empowering people to use travel as a tool for transformation, connection, healing, personal growth, and more. Home to the ICF accredited Travel Coach Certification Program.
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wmnsWork
An award-winning 12-week virtual, global accelerator program for early-stage women and non-binary tourism entrepreneurs.
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Women in Travel, CIC
UK based award winning social enterprise that fosters inclusion in the broader travel, tourism, hospitality, industry internationally.
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Women Travel Leaders
Community for top-level women leaders and business owners in the travel industry
Community Partner
Soul of Travel Community Partners are like-minded organizations and businesses committed to cross-promotional efforts that benefit our respective communities.
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RISE Travel Institute
RISE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to create a more just and equitable world through travel education. Christine is honored to serve as a RISE Board Member and has completed their Flagship Program earning a certificate in Sustainability and Anti-Opression in Travel.
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Greether
Greether is the platform that helps women travel safely around the world. Greether connects you to verified local women wherever you go who will help you get around safely, have unique experiences, and learn first hand from their cultures.
Learn more here. SOT listeners use code SOUL to get 15% off your first booking.
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wanderwell
Wanderwell is committed to environmental conservation and sustainable, regenerative business and travel practices. These values are highlighted in our commitments and active engagement as a Certified B Corporation, a devoted business member of 1% for the Planet, Adventure Travel Trade Association, and Tourism Cares, and a Transformational Travel Council ALLY.
If you’d like to offer values-aligned travel insurance to your clients I am happy to connect you!
Get your quote using my Lotus Sojourns and Soul of Travel Affiliate Link here.
Additional Podcast Supporters
Past Sponsors and Partners
Past Advertisers
Affiliated Organizations