On today's episode we are joined by British sailor and world record holder Dee Caffari.

Awarded an MBE in recognition of her solo circumnavigation against the prevailing winds and currents, Dee set a world record by becoming the first woman to complete this ‘wrong’ way round voyage in 2006. Dee went on to compete in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe – a race around the world, non-stop and alone, known within the sailing arena as the pinnacle solo offshore event, crossing the finish line in 6th place out of 30 competitors. Becoming the only woman to sail around the world in both directions, solo and unsupported.

Dee has now sailed around the world a total of six times, in the capacity of both critical crew member and skipper, leading teams in an extreme racing environment. Her career has seen her rise through the ranks to become one of the most successful and recognised British Offshore Sailors.

https://www.deecaffari.co.uk/

Today's episode is the last of our charity specials. We sit down with Amber from MSF.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and other crises, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MSF's mission is to relieve suffering, save lives, and reduce the spread of diseases where access to healthcare is limited. They operate in over 70 countries, delivering medical care to those in need, often in the most difficult and dangerous environments. 

On the episode we discuss their vital work. They often hit the headlines when there's an emergency such as an earthquake, war or disease outbreak.

However, their teams are also running long-term medical programmes for vulnerable groups cut off from care, or speaking out about unseen suffering and the policies that cause it.

Around the world, 365 days a year, they are there even when the cameras are not.

Useful links:

https://msf.org.uk/

https://www.instagram.com/msf_uk/

https://www.facebook.com/msf.unitedkingdom/

Erim is the largest Sikh influencer in the uk with over 700,000 followers across TikTok and instagram, she uses her platform to help girls who like her, may not have grown up with a mum or sisters. 

Erim is the Founder of ByErim (luxury hair and beard care: www.byerim.com), the most awarded indie haircare brand in the uk!

On the episode we discuss her love of travelling and living between London and Dubai. 

@erimkaur

Raven Schwam-Curtis is a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a master’s degree in African American Studies. Her research explores intersectional histories with a focus on Black and Jewish relationality. Before her studies at Northwestern, Raven was an undergraduate student at Cornell University. They graduated in May 2020 summa cum laude with double majors in Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Asian Studies with a concentration in China and double minors in Inequality Studies and Africana Studies. 

In addition to her academic endeavors, Raven also works as a content creator and keynote speaker. Bringing the expertise of academia to life in digital spaces allows Raven to serve the communities she loves and cherishes by democratizing credible sources of information. Her work online unpacks the possibilities of the digital humanities and the exciting ways it allows us to learn. 

Her work has been featured in Glamour Magazine, The Washington Post, USA Today, Slate Buzzfeed, and more. As Gen Z increasingly turns to digital methods of learning educators need to adapt, and as a member of Gen Z themselves, Raven is up for the challenge! 

https://www.ravenreveals.com
@ravenreveals

We sit down for a travel planning special with Pogo. 

Pogo - Plan on the Go is a new travel planning app that can be used to help you with your next adventure. 

Did you know that on average the UK adventure seeker uses 21 apps and websites when planning a trip?! 

Say goodbye to travel stuff splattered across notes, emails, Instagram and WhatsApp. With Pogo, you can save everything for a trip on one Pinboard. From places and notes to documents and checklists.

Pogo - Travel Planner on the App Store (apple.com)

Rebecca Bowyer is a renowned Stylist, specialising in Celebrity Red Carpet, editorial and campaign styling.  

Since graduating with 1st Class Honours in Journalism, Rebecca began her career writing fashion columns and trend reports. Her passion led to Creative Direction and Styling. 

Amongst Rebecca’s Celebrity clients are Michelle Keegan, Mollie King, Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Hulmes. 

Rebecca has travelled the world through her work, shooting in Cities such as Cape Town, Miami, Paris, Palma, Barcelona and Luxor. 

Her professionalism is unrivalled, building loyal and long-lasting relationships with clients. Rebecca is highly respected for elevating style with class and elegance while oozing ‘cool girl’ vibes. 

Matt Wurnig is the creator of 50 Dates 50 States. The popular social media series where he has traveled to all 50 States to go on a date with a different girl in each state twice. Matt has grown a following of over 650,000 followers across platforms and accumulated over 300 million total views on his videos. He's been featured on an array of national news outlets such as Good Morning America, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Access Hollywood, The New York Post and more. He is currently planning for a new and exciting 3rd season of 50 Dates 50 States with a whole new format.

https://www.tiktok.com/@50dates50states
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvW2kNSpF_PjPUI6-3eaN4A/featured

From sushi spots to italian gems, Asti has always loved indulging in the extensive London food scene and finding the best hidden gems in the city. With a camera roll filled with food, she decided to share her experiences on Instagram through a page called @eatwithast, of which only her close friends followed, which grew from less than 500 followers to over 10,000 within one year. Fast forward to May 2022. Over 800 posts and a combined following of over 50,000 followers, @eatwithast continues to grow with a powerful presence on Instagram and TikTok, sharing the latest hotspots in London and beyond.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/eatwithast?igsh=bDZybnlpNGx4c2Q0&utm_source=qr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asti-wagner-246249175?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatwithast?_t=8lxU8h4AzVR&_r=1

Charishma and Boomer (her 5 year old Samoyed) live in Los Angeles, California and she loves to share content @life.with.a.landcloud that involves her life with her fluffy dog by her side. She covers a variety of topics with a focus on travel, health and wellness and fostering connections. Boomer has had such a huge impact on Charishma's mental health, so she shares about how with the help of Boomer she is able to slowly find happiness again. 

They spend a lot of time every year on all kinds of adventures - from local camping road trips to international trips as well! Charishma's goal through her social media platforms is to share her life with a vulnerability to showcase how we all go through struggles with the intention of someone watching her content to not feel alone in their dark times. 

She is also launching a newsletter called "Cloud Nine" where she will be sharing tips covering health and wellness (of both Boomer and herself) and travel suggestions as well! You can sign up here : https://cloudnine.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Useful links:

https://www.instagram.com/life.with.a.landcloud/

Tyson Sadler is an explorer, traveller and award-winning filmmaker. He has directed documentaries for The New York Times, Associated Press, and The Huffington Post. His films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. An early pioneer in virtual reality documentaries, he has used cutting edge technology to tell stories that build empathy around causes such as climate change, forced migration, and human rights. Sadler has worked with Sierra Club, Pencils Of Promise, World Vision, Save The Children, and Global Citizen. He is also the founder of Waterborn Expeditions, a responsible travel company committed to ethical ocean exploration. 

Travel is at a tipping point. Tourists are unintentionally destroying the very things they have come to see. Overtourism has magnified its impact on the environment, wildlife, and vulnerable communities around the globe. Filmed in over 15 countries and guided by the world’s leading tourism and conservation visionaries, THE LAST TOURIST reveals the real conditions and consequences of one of the largest industries worldwide through the forgotten voices of those working in its shadow. The role of the modern tourist is on trial.

https://tysonsadler.com/
https://thelasttouristfilm.com/

To mark Mother's Day (in the UK) we've got a very special guest.. Emma's mum. 

Liz has been across the world and is one of the biggest inspirations behind Emma always wanting to travel the world, meet new people and learn about new cultures. 

On the episode they talk about Liz's travel stories (some that even Emma has never heard) as well as sharing their favourite memories together.

Liz is in her 'just do it' era and she's here to inspire you all to just do the things you love!

Adam is a British Adventurer and thrill seeker currently travelling the globe to chase every challenge he can find. Everything is on the agenda, from bodybuilding to climbing mountains and skydiving. His message centres around how he gained the confidence to start the journey to become the best version of himself, and how you can too. 

https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRadcliffe
https://adamradclifts.com/
https://headright.co.uk/password

We are joined by Junaid from Aviation Without Borders UK.

Aviation Without Borders UK (AWB) is a humanitarian aviation charity established in 2006 and based in the UK. Affiliated with Aviation Sans Frontières International, AWB leverages aviation to provide aid and support both in the UK and internationally. The charity specializes in air cargo shipments of medical and essential supplies, aircraft operations for NGOs, and initiatives like Smiling Wings Days, offering children the experience of flight. AWB also runs educational programs like the "On Track Project" to inspire young people about aviation. Through these efforts, AWB uses aviation as a force for good, delivering aid and hope to those in need.

When speaking to Junaid he said - Aviation has been a passion of mine since childhood, and I’ve been fortunate to turn that passion into a career in the business aviation sector. Alongside my love for aviation, I’ve always been driven by a desire to make a positive difference in the world. Aviation Without Borders (AWB) provides the perfect platform to combine both of these interests, allowing me to use aviation as a force for good. As the current Chair of AWB UK, I am committed to leading our efforts in delivering humanitarian aid and support to those who need it most, while inspiring others to join this meaningful cause.

 Helpful links:

https://www.aviationwithoutborders.org/

https://www.instagram.com/p/CbGIcXoscLf/

An entrepreneur cum activist, broadcaster turned filmmaker, Leon Mann MBE has devoted his career to bringing life to incredible stories throughout the world of sport.

At the heart of his passion for the industry, his filming and campaigns present inspiring athletes, coaches, and sports executives with a platform to tell their piece. In doing so, he saw an opportunity to launch his own consultancy and production agency, and is now collaborating with some of the world’s top sporting talents.

In 2014, Leon founded, and became director of, the independent sports consultancy and

Among his most celebrated work, he directed and produced the critically acclaimed BBC film, Usain Bolt: ‘The Fastest Man Who Has Ever Lived’. He also made the Can Anyone Beat Bolt? documentary ahead of the London 2012 Summer Olympics for BBC Three.

Leon has been the England football reporter and also covered the European Championships for ITV Sport. As a presenter, he has fronted the BBC’s Boxing coverage and was a feature TV reporter at the London Olympics. Among his other notable interviews, Leon has secured opportunities with former England football captain David Beckham, US basketball icon Michael Jordan, Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Portuguese football manager José Mourinho.

You can find out more about his work here - Leon Mann 

Alastair Humphreys is a British Adventurer and Author. He spent over 4 years cycling round the world, a journey of 46,000 miles through 60 countries and 5 continents.
More recently Alastair has walked across southern India, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, run six marathons through the Sahara desert, completed a crossing of Iceland, busked through Spain and participated in an expedition in the Arctic, close to the magnetic North Pole. He has trekked 1000 miles across the Empty Quarter desert and 120 miles round the M25 – one of his pioneering microadventures. He was named as one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the year for 2012. In 2023, The Royal Geographical Society gave Alastair the Ness Award for ‘his long-standing contributions to promoting a greater understanding of our world and wider public engagement with the outdoors.

After years of expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year exploring the detailed local map around his home.

Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of city lights and the hum of busy roads, hold any surprises for the world traveller or satisfy his wanderlust? Could a single map provide a lifetime of exploration?

Discovering more about the natural world than in all his years in remote environments, he learns the value of truly getting to know his neighbourhood.

An ode to slowing down, Local is a celebration of curiosity and time spent outdoors, as well as a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep.

https://alastairhumphreys.com
https://alastairhumphreys.com/local

Jade is a model turned actor and influencer who encourages fitness for all sizes. She has been fortunate enough to travel for work and live in different countries, but also loves to travel for her own mental health and wellbeing and just experience what the world has to offer.

https://www.instagram.com/jadeseabrook/

Samuel Walker is a British table tennis player. He competed for England in the men's team event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won a silver medal and went on to being a part of the England team at the World Team Championships in 2016.

In June 2016, Walker was called up to the Team GB table tennis squad for the Rio Olympic Games.

In 2021, Walker became the first English player to win a doubles title on the international circuit since the advent of the ITTF World Tour in 1996, when he and Sweden's Truls Moregard won the men's doubles at the Czech Open.

On the episode we discuss his career and how it's taken him across the world.

Links

https://www.instagram.com/samwalker_tt/

Elli & Flo AKA TheLeFamily began a TikTok channel sharing their adventures and life as a couple. The channel has over 240,000 followers and they've gained over 7 million views for their videos.

Emma sits down with them to talk about travelling as a couple and to share their favourite travel memories.

Social media links -

https://www.youtube.com/@its_thelefamily
https://www.tiktok.com/@_thelefamily
https://www.instagram.com/its_thelefamily/reels/

 Brooke Martin, Founder of The Brooke Blend, has turned her passion for wine into a thriving business where she shares that passion with others through content creation, wine tastings and storytelling through her blog. Brooke’s goal is to keep things light, fun and approachable. 

She is a certified sommelier through the WSET, level 3, and has a continued focus on learning and studying all things wine. In her free time, 

Brooke enjoys spending time with her family, staying active with running, loves being in her garden and on the weekends, she is likely at a sports event or watching one at home with a glass of wine in hand. 

 On the episode we discuss her career The Brooke Blend and travelling to wineries across the world.

https://www.thebrookeblend.com/
https://www.instagram.com/thebrookeblend/reels/

Bettina Campolucci Bordi is an acclaimed plant-based chef, is a fervent advocate for plant foods. With her Danish-Tanzanian-Bulgarian roots, she uses local and seasonal produce to create dishes that nourish the body and soul.

Bettina has carved a niche in recipe development for high-profile brands and the hospitality industry, focusing on maximizing the potential of plant foods. Her culinary talents are showcased in her three well-received cookbooks: Happy Food, 7 Day Vegan Challenge, and Celebrate. The latter book, as the name implies, is a joyous collection of plant-based recipes that everyone can enjoy.

Her passion for food can be traced back to her multicultural childhood. Bettina fondly
remembers haggling for the freshest produce in Tanzania's markets and being enamoured by the culinary skills of her relatives in Bulgaria, Sweden and Norway. She's drawn from these experiences and her extensive travels to infuse her dishes with a global touch.

Beyond cookbooks, Bettina endeavours span food and mindfulness retreats, plant-based cooking workshops, pop ups, food writing, and her widely popular Retreat Chef Academy. A consistent thread in all her work is her unwavering belief in eating seasonally, locally, and waste-free. Bettina’s mission is to dispel the misconception that plant-based eating is dull, pricey, or inconvenient. Her goal is to inspire more people to embrace a plant-rich diet and to celebrate food, life, and camaraderie.

https://www.bettinaskitchen.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bettinas_Kitchen/

Mimi Labesa is a luxury fashion and lifestyle creator as well as being mum to Kadima and Zanang.

Mimi worked across various FMCG companies and most recently The University of Manchester as an Analytical Chemist before quitting to pursue a full time digital creator role.

Fashion has always been Mimi's passion since she was a young girl and nowadays, she spends her time travelling and creating fashion & lifestyle content with her daughters. 

On the episode we discuss travelling the world with her daughters and share travel stories.

You can find more information about her work on her website - 

http://mimilabesa.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mimilabesa/

Charlotte Holmes is a qualified PT & group fitness instructor with a love of the physical elements of yoga paired with the desire to delve deeper.  She's worked in the health & fitness industry for over 10 years as a movement coach, fitness model & brand ambassador. She has worked across some of the top London fitness boutiques, internationally on fitness retreats, as a founding instructor on the FiiT app, as a PT on MTV’s Beach Body SOS & more recently as Head of Yoga for Virgin Active UK.

On the episode we discuss her love of yoga, where it's taken her and her adventures across the world.

You can find more information about her work on her website - https://www.misscharholmes.com/

https://www.instagram.com/misscharholmes/

On today's episode we are joined by Nila who is an adventurous travel creator dedicated to seeing the world. She's a 27 year old with a passion for exploring, who loves to encourage other young people to follow their dreams, and live their most exciting and authentic lives.  On the episode we discuss how volunteering can take you to some incredible places and her experiences. 

https://www.tiktok.com/@nila.marino

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Alex Staniforth who helped create Mind Over Mountains.

Mind Over Mountains is a charity offering professional mental wellbeing support bringing together walking in nature, mindfulness & time with experienced coaches & counsellors - in an unhurried, unpressured setting.

You can find out more about their work and their upcoming events by visiting their website.

https://mindovermountains.org.uk/

https://mindovermountains.org.uk/collections/mentalwellbeingwalksandretreats

We sit down with ex Love Island star Matthew MacNabb to talk about moving abroad and his travel experiences. 

Emma is joined by Fatima AlMattar (Arabic: فاطمة المطر),a Kuwaiti travel influencer and an entrepreneur.

After graduating from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain Fatima pursued her dreams of travelling the world and found lucrative business in her passions. She now makes the world a smaller place for her travellers through her company Hello Explorer Travel Consulting. 

You can find Fatima here - 

https://www.instagram.com/hello965/
https://www.helloexplorer.com/
https://www.hello965.com/

Shani is one of the UK's most influential disabled people and BBC's 100 Women laureate of 2020. She helps businesses and brands break barriers and become more inclusive and accessible for their disabled employees and customers.

As a South Asian woman who experiences disability, Shani has taken the change she wants to create in the world into her own hands. Her intersectional activism has led to challenging social inequality globally through entrepreneurship, and she is the founder of Diversability, the Asian Woman Festival and the Asian Disability Network.  
 
@shanidhanda 

In this episode Emma sits down with TikTok famous Valeria Shashenok. Valeria is a 21 years old Ukrainian activist. She is spreading information with videos and photos on her social media platforms about world issues. At the beginning of the full Russian invasion she lived in a bomb shelter (her dad’s office) and recorded video in TikTok about war life.  

Her social media accounts are:

https://www.tiktok.com/@valerisssh
https://www.instagram.com/Valerisssh/

You can purchase her book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Things-that-sense-shelter-Library/dp/3903715255

Luana and Fred are former helicopter Pilots and now luxury travel content creators.

With a background in hospitality management and customer service, and knowing that the younger generation of luxury consumers expect and demand transparency, they base their content and social media on these two important pillars.

Joanna Kenny is all about channeling that big sis energy - creating the content she needed to see growing up. Join us as we talk with the former esthetician as we discuss how she challenges the unrealistic beauty standards with the #poresnotflaws movement and how her work has taken her across the globe.

We are joined by award-winning journalist whose words, photos, and videos have appeared in print or online for The Los Angeles Times, Travel + Leisure, Departures, Tripadvisor and more. In the episode we discuss how Stacey's career has taken her to incredible places and how you too can get into travel writing.

We talk to Love Island start Hugo Hammond about how his love of cricket has taken him overseas to Australia and about his travel memories.

Emma is joined by Sophie Morgan, who was paralysed from the chest down in a car crash when she was a teenager, is a TV presenter and consultant. She is an award-winning campaigner and passionate advocate for inclusion, working as an ambassador for multiple global brands and charities. She is also one of the first female wheelchair users to front her own travel-based television series (“Living Wild; How to Change your Life” Channel 4). Her book, a memoir, Driving Forwards, is out now. 

Join us as we talk to TV presenter Hayley Sparkes. You may recognise her from Channel 5, Globetrotter TV and This Morning to name a few. We discuss how presenting has taken her all across the globe and how she got into the career.

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Ellie Jeffries from Charity Water.

Ellie Jefferies is a marketing and brand expert with over 10 years of industry experience. After graduating in Sustainable Product Design from Falmouth University and briefly producing short films, she applied her creative background to improving marketing in for-good tech businesses. Currently working as the Brand Partnerships and Marketing Director at charity: water, her work focuses on brand campaigns, partnerships and digital marketing initiatives.

703 million people lack basic access to clean and safe drinking water. Charity Water has been on a mission to end the water crisis since 2006, and with the help of generous supporters like you, they're getting closer every day. 

On the episode we discuss the charity’s missions and accomplishments as well as what steps they’re taking to help millions of people across the world.

You can find out more about their work and how you can get involved by visiting their website - https://www.charitywater.org/uk/about.

Join us as we talk to Nick Butter, the first and only person to run a full marathon distance in every country in the world. In this episode we discuss his adventures and how he has gone on to set up a charity called The 196 Foundation.

Join Emma as she talks to Maddie Bruce. Maddie Bruce is a lifestyle, wellness and beauty content creator who loves to travel. A lot of her content is focused around mental health as she documents her struggles and offers advice to help others. She is a firm believer that travel helps her mental health and she lives in London with her two dogs Mars and Lola.

On today's episode we are joined by Shareefa J who is a model, presenter, body positive and mental health advocate. On the episode we discuss her travel experiences, both good and bad, and how her job has taken her all across the globe.

Join us as we talk to British Record Holder and ex-professional swimmer Edward Baxter. In the episode we talk about how his swimming took him across the globe and how he has now turned his love for swimming into a career in swimming coaching.

We are joined by well established curvy model Jessica Megan to talk about her travel experiences, from childhood memories to travelling with her job.

Chelsea Dickenson is the cheap holiday expert, helping thousands of followers save money on their travels through her easy to use tips and hacks! A fountain of knowledge, Chelsea is a go-to during such uncertain times. 

COVID has changed the way we travel forever. During lockdown Chelsea’s page took off as she helped people to get money back from their cancelled holidays, as well as understand the ever-changing rules on travel.

Her simple breakdowns of the COVID travel restrictions have landed her frequent appearances on Good Morning Britain, LBC and Talk Radio to name a few, making her a household name. 

This episode we are joined by Made in Chelsea star Tristan Phipps. We talk about his love for safari which has led him to setting up his own safari company and his love for travel. 

Join us as we sit down with Ollie Kilshaw who is the Creative Director of Trending Travel. Trending Travel is a hybrid travel and media company which has developed the perfect platform to excite and innovate consumers looking for their next travel destination.

Goldierocks, AKA Sam Hall, is an international DJ and broadcaster with a celebrity following that includes Madonna, Giorgio Armani, Richard Branson and Jade Jagger (she's performed exclusively for them all).

Her weekly global radio show 'The Selector', legendary to those in the know, goes out to a staggering 44 countries; from Vietnam to Russia to Palestine, with Georgia and Libya being the most recent additions to the list. With 4.3 million dedicated weekly listeners, The Sunday Times has described it as "the most cutting-edge British music show out there." She also hosts a late night specialist spin-off dance show ‘Selector After Dark’ broadcast in Mexico, South Africa & China. 2016 saw Sam become the 'face of dance music' for Capital FM presenting The Capital Weekender

This episode we are joined by Danny Williams. Danny is a 23 year old personal trainer and general health and well-being advocate. He has a love and passion for fitness and helping people fulfil their physical and mental potential. He loves to cook and he's a Manchester United supporter! His favourite type of food is Italian and he has South American heritage from his Dad’s side! He's a family man and would take a trip to the great outdoors over a flashy trip to New York any day of the week.

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels.

We are joined by Lexi Stephens aka Lexis Wine List.

After falling in love with wine in the heart of Tuscany, Lexi realized the beverage fit right in with her other two passions - food and travel - so she became a full-time wine enthusiast.

She started her virtual wine tasting business during the pandemic and has grown it into a welcoming community of people who just want to drink wine and learn together. She has now expanded her services into leading in-person wine tastings, and she runs a wine club that highlights boutique California wineries and connects winemakers to consumers.

On the episode we discuss her tops on how you can plan wine tasting trips around the world.

You can find out more about Lexi on her website and socials - https://www.lexiswinelist.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lexiswinelist/

In this episode we talk to Paul Carrick Brunson. You may know Paul from Celebs Go Dating as one of the celebrity matchmakers. In the episode we talk about life values and how to adapt these into all aspects of your life including travelling. 

This episode we are joined by A Place In The Sun presenter Danni Menzies. We talk about how she travels with her work and her travel experiences.

On this week's episode we are joined by former professional rugby player Ed Jackson. In 2017 Ed suffered a severe injury which meant he was left paralysed but he hasn't let that stop his sense of adventure.

Emma is joined by mental health campaigner Hope Virgo to talk about her travel experiences and how travelling can help her stay on the path of her eating disorder recovery.