Women in travel, do you know women make 85% of travel decisions, so why are we not seen in 85% of travel marketing? What is shown to us when it comes to the "traveling woman"? Two narratives: either we're having a life-changing transformation and devouring pasta OR we're getting kidnapped and in fear for our lives. It's never somewhere in between.
As the founder of leading women's travel community, Wanderful, and creator of an incredible series of events, festivals, and activities for women travelers worldwide, I KNOW there is more to women traveling than what — and who — is represented in the movies or seen on commercials. So, I'm going to talk about it with some of the most phenomenal influencers, CEOs and changemakers in travel and hospitality around the world. If you are a solo traveler or looking to get into the travel industry as a career, this podcast is for you! Come buckle up and be my audio travel companion. I'm Beth Santos and this is 85 Percent.
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Season 2 Wrap: Our Greatest Takeaways and Travel Stories
Saison 2 · Épisode 17
mercredi 30 octobre 2024 • Durée 30:46
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyists and travel influencers to the final episode of Season 2 of "85 Percent," where we wrap up this season by sharing the captivating trails blazed by women in the travel industry. From Gabby Beckford's transformative hike in Iceland to Stephanie Jones' unexpected spiritual journey to a warmer-than-anticipated Antarctica, we'll unveil how travel sparks growth in the most unexpected ways.
Hear Catarina Rivera's empowering solo adventure in Montreal, Alexa West's perspective on navigating travel fears with safety in mind, and Nikki Vargas' poignant revelation at Iguazu Falls.
We’re also celebrating the impact of the Bessie Awards and women's influence in travel decisions. Join us as we explore these personal narratives, challenge perceptions of travel, and honor the voices shaping the industry.
So, grab a coffee, settle in, and let’s embark on this journey together down memory lane to recap season 2!
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
Women’s Expeditions: How a trip to Saudi Arabia changed how I look a feminism with Intrepid Travel’s Zina Bencheikh
Saison 2 · Épisode 16
mercredi 23 octobre 2024 • Durée 28:54
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyists and travel influencers! This episode is sponsored by Intrepid Travel. Find your Only Intrepid moment!
In this episode, I speak with Zina Bencheikh! Zina is a trailblazing executive from Intrepid Travel. Together, we delve into the transformative power of travel in empowering women and fostering cultural understanding. From Intrepid's innovative Women's Expeditions and the launch of Wanderful's Woman-Owned Map spotlighting women-owned businesses, to Zina's pioneering initiatives in Morocco and her evolving perspective on Saudi Arabia, this episode is packed with stories of inspiration and change.
With women making 85% of travel decisions, the potential for societal impact is immense. So, sit back and explore how travel can be a catalyst for challenging biases, supporting local communities, and amplifying women's voices across the globe. Join us in discussing how each travel decision can contribute to a more equitable world. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and follow us for more inspiring stories of changemakers in the travel industry.
Here are three key takeaways for you:
Empowering Women in Travel: With women making 85% of travel decisions, reinvesting in women-owned businesses can drive substantial social and economic impact. Initiatives like Intrepid's Women's Expeditions and Wanderful's Woman-Owned Map are pivotal steps in this direction.
Breaking Stereotypes: Travel allows us to challenge biases and explore cultures beyond perceptions. Zina's experiences in Saudi Arabia highlighted the changing dynamics for women, inspiring a fresh perspective on tourism in the region.
Community and Growth: Travel nurtures empathy and connection while empowering local communities. Zina's leadership in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region underscores the role of travel in fostering opportunities and uplifting communities.
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Redefining Solo Female Travel with Kim Callender and Arabella Bowen of SoloTrvlr
Saison 2 · Épisode 15
mercredi 16 octobre 2024 • Durée 35:46
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyist and travel influencers!!
In this episode, I speak with Kim Callender and Arabella Bowen, the co-founders of **SoloTrvlr**, a travel app designed to empower women by providing trusted, local advice for solo adventures. With backgrounds in tech and travel, they bring a wealth of experience to the platform. Arabella, formerly a leader at Fodor’s Travel and AFAR, was inspired by her transformative solo journey through Southeast Asia. Kim, who previously worked at Google, founded SoloTrvlr to address the gap in solutions for solo women travelers. Together, they aim to make independent travel more accessible, confident, and bold for women worldwide.
Join me as we journey through Arabella's adventures of adapting to the bustling streets of Hanoi, discovering the joy in simple moments, and how these experiences inspired a career advocating for women travelers. Meanwhile, Kim shares her first trip to Belize, detailing how unexpected challenges taught her adaptability and self-trust, eventually leading her to create a startup that champions women traveling independently.
We also explore deeper topics like the role of solo travel in fostering cultural understanding and personal growth.
Finally, I invite you to support our community in Lebanon right now and donate to Tourleb. They will use the funds to:
Support their team members by continuing to pay them a small salary despite the lack of tourism right now;
Support families by buying locally and redistributing necessary products to those in need;
Help the NGOs, hospitals, and Red Cross (whom they trust) who are receiving displaced people;
Evaluate case by case to support families, children, and rescuers as needed.
Amplifying Latinx Voices in Tourism: Vanessa Fondeur of Latino World Travelers
Saison 2 · Épisode 14
mercredi 9 octobre 2024 • Durée 32:18
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyist and travel influencers!! Get your popcorn ready for another exciting episode of the "85 Percent Podcast." I'm your host, Beth Santos, and today we dive into the transformative power of travel with our inspiring guest, Vanessa Fondeur.
Join us as we explore Vanessa's remarkable journey from her Dominican roots to trailblazing travel inclusivity for the Latine community through her initiatives, "Latino World Travelers" and the "Latino Travel Fest."
We’ll also be hearing from Lisa Verbeck, founder of Verbeck Consulting, as she shares her insights on impactful tourism.
Plus, we're inviting you, our listeners, to share your profound travel tales that altered your worldview. So hit subscribe, and let's embark on this journey of discovery and empowerment together!
Hey everyone, it's Beth Santos here and we are continuing to celebrate Women in Travel! In our latest episode of 85 Percent, we dive deep into an inspiring conversation with Alexa West, a best selling travel author who transformed her heartbreak into a thriving career. Through solo traveling, Alexa shares how she found purpose and stability through solo travel, even without a traditional support system. From teaching abroad to publishing The Solo Girl's Travel Guide, to publishing The One Way Ticket Plan in 2023, Alexa’s journey is a powerful testament to resilience and creativity in carving your own path and she is one to watch if you are thinking about joining the travel industry and creating a travel career.
Don’t miss it! Catch the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
Embracing My White Cane: Catarina Rivera's Journey to Disability Advocacy
Saison 2 · Épisode 12
mercredi 25 septembre 2024 • Durée 31:49
Welcome to another episode of 85 Percent. Today, we dive into the transformative journey of Catarina Rivera, a remarkable advocate for disability inclusion and accessibility and the creator behind the popular Instagram channel @BlindishLatina. A deaf-blind traveler, Catarina takes us on a solo trip to Montreal where a moment to herself creates a lifelong confidence in herself as she travels the world.
Join us as Catarina talks about her journey of acceptance, the significance of accessible travel, and her mission to make the world more inclusive for those with disabilities.
That First Flight: How One Trip Changed Stephanie Jones' Life
Saison 2 · Épisode 11
mercredi 18 septembre 2024 • Durée 28:09
This episode is a treat for your ears! I had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Jones, the visionary Founder & CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. (CHEA), a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming the travel and tourism landscape through innovative, sustainable initiatives empowering BIPOC businesses, professionals and students.
Stephanie shared her journey from growing up with limited travel opportunities to becoming a published author and luxury travel enthusiast. We dove into the importance of planning and budgeting for travel, the transformative power of exploring new cultures, and why self-care through travel is essential. Whether you're cutting back on daily expenses or using influencer hacks, Stephanie proves that everyone can achieve their travel dreams. Don't miss out on this inspiring episode!
No Luggage; No Problem: Gabby Beckford vs an Icelandic Volcano
Saison 2 · Épisode 10
mercredi 11 septembre 2024 • Durée 24:54
I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of 85 Percent, where we dive deep into the world of travel, empowerment, and incredible personal growth stories. In this episode, I chatted with the amazing Gabby Beckford, the award-winning travel entrepreneur behind Packs Light. 🌍✨Her audience is women who aspire to a life of adventure lived on their terms, and Gabby delivers in many ways from her inspiring content, to her Saas start-up that amplifies funded travel opportunities SeekPTO, and the $30,000 in travel grants she's directly offered to her audience. Because of her accolades she's been featured in national publications like The New York Times, CNNTravel, Travel+Leisure, and more.
But Gabby wasn't always the travel pro we think her to be. In this episode, we're sharing one of Gabby's earliest moments of travel — when she showed up on a 7-day backpacking trip to Iceland with, well, no backpack! Her story reminds us that the most profound growth often comes from stepping far outside our comfort zones and, when necessary, asking for help.
After the Falls: Nikki Vargas' Journey from Canceled Wedding to Best-Selling Author
Saison 2 · Épisode 9
mercredi 4 septembre 2024 • Durée 28:46
Welcome back to "85 Percent," the podcast where we celebrate the diverse experiences of women in travel! In today's episode, we delve into the captivating story of Nikki Vargas, a travel journalist who faced a life-altering decision at the awe-inspiring Iguazu Falls. Nikki's journey takes us through the complexities of calling off her first wedding, grappling with her Colombian heritage, imposter syndrome and ultimately finding resilience and happiness in her career and relationships. Join us as I explore the concept of self-care as a verb, not a noun, and highlights Nikki's best-selling memoir, "Call You When I Land." This episode promises to inspire, challenge, and celebrate the unique perspectives of women in travel.
Get ready for an exciting new season of the 85 Percent podcast! In Season 2, we're kicking things up a notch by deep-diving into the favorite travel stories that were defining moments for some of our industry's most remarkable women, featuring guests like award-winning author Nikki Vargas and Gen Z expert Gabby Beckford. Plus, we'll be sharing YOUR real travel stories too — that's right, straight from the mouths of our own listeners. Submit yours on our website, and it could be featured in an upcoming episode. Stay tuned for our first episodes dropping this September. Spread the word, subscribe, and get ready to be inspired.
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, and in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston. She is the author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo, published in 2024. Beth is founder and CEO of international women's travel community Wanderful. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
💼🚺♀️ 👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful and author of Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, and in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow. She's also the godmother to the Azamara Onward cruise ship, a cafe owner and a mom of three.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85 Percent"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85 Percent Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
💼🚺♀️👩🏾👵🏼👩🏽🦱✈️🚢🧳
If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"? I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
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