The Travel Coach Network Podcast is the very first podcast created to educate, inspire, and empower travel coaches around the world. We believe that there is far more to a travel career than just blogging or booking trips. Learn all about travel coaching, what it is, how to get started, how to find your niche, how to set yourself apart from others, and much more. Hear from our guest travel coaches on what they focus on in their travel coaching business or from travel professionals who are incorporating travel coaching into their current business model.
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Getting Started As a Travel Coach in 2025 | Episode 142
Saturday, June 21, 2025 • Duration 18:58
Still thinking about getting started as a travel coach?
Then this episode is for you - because Sahara Rose DeVore, founder and CEO of the Travel Coach Network, shares exactly what you need to do to get started as a travel coach in 2025.
And if you're interested in getting certified through the Travel Coach Certification Program, you're in luck!
Now through July 31st, 2025, Sahara is running a competition - and the winner will get a FULL SCHOLARSHIP for the Travel Coach Certification Program.
How to Thrive In Any Culture As a Traveler with Dr. Kristina Wachter | Episode 141
Saturday, June 14, 2025 • Duration 24:51
Dr. Kristina Wachter is a cross-cultural strategist, best-selling author, and award-winning business professor who works with business leaders, travelers, and study abroad students how to immerse themselves in new cultures in ways that work for them.
As the founder of Cross-Culture Connections, she developed the Culture SPIN Method, a practical approach that helps individuals navigate cultural differences with confidence, adaptability, and authenticity.
Are you ready to elevate your travel business? To achieve clarity, focus, and success instead of constant confusion?
TCN Travel Coach Panel Series: Transformational Travel with Laura Ericson, Diane Darling, and Christine Winebrenner Irick | Episode 132
Sunday, April 13, 2025 • Duration 39:41
This was a panel discussion highlighting how travel coaches are integrating transformative travel into their product, services, and work in travel.
ABOUT CHRISTINE WINEBRENNER IRICKChristine Winebrenner Irick, founder of Lotus Sojourns and host of the award-winning Soul of Travel Podcast, creates transformational journeys for women aligned with social impact.
Recognized as one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel, she champions travel as a path to personal growth, global understanding, and meaningful change.
To overcome her fear of public speaking, Diane Darling took acting and stand-up comedy classes.
That out-of-the-box and strategic mindset have been a contributing factor to her success.
Transformative Travel and My Time Volunteering in the Philippines | Episode 43
Season 1 · Episode 43
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • Duration 13:22
DMOS, tour operators, travel agents, travel coaches, tour guides... it seems like everyone is using the word "transformative" in their marketing these days.
And it makes sense.
After all, at the end of the day, aren't we all looking for some kind of transformation?
Travel can be an incredible tool or vehicle for transformation; we all know that as travel professionals.
But, what does transformative travel mean to us individually as travel coaches?
How can we best convey our stories to help people understand what we feel about travel?
We cover all of these concepts more in depth throughout the Travel Coach Certification Program.
4 Things That Helped Me Make 6-Figures and Land a TEDx Talk in 2022 | Episode 40
Season 1 · Episode 40
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 • Duration 11:34
One question I'm often asked is, "How did you grow both businesses so fast?"
In this episode, I'm going to walk you through exactly how I did it - including how I've been featured in several major publications, and how I landed a TEDx Talk in 2022.
We cover all of these concepts more in depth throughout the Travel Coach Certification Program.
Working Towards Equality for Womxn in the Travel Industry, With Iris from @wearewmnswork | Episode 39
Season 1 · Episode 39
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 • Duration 27:57
Though we've come a long way, we still have a long way to go when it comes to gender issues in the travel industry.
Iris, my guest for this interview, is fighting against that with her business wmnsWORK.
Iris Serbanescu has a decade of experience supporting owner-operated businesses in the luxury, adventure, and tech sectors.
Having visited 45 countries, she is an adventure travel enthusiast and champion for gender equity in the tourism industry, as proud founder of wmnsWORK, the tourism industry’s first global, virtual business accelerator for women/non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs.
She is also founder of B2B sales agency By Iris, established to help experiential tour operators and hotels develop meaningful industry partnerships.
Iris was emcee of global International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association Conference in Toronto in 2018, was nominated for PAX News’ Personality of the Year Award in 2019, and was also a founding board member of Young Travel Professionals Toronto.
Are you ready to elevate your travel business? To achieve clarity, focus, and success instead of constant confusion?
If so, then I'd love to invite you to join the Travel Coach Certification Program.
Join the conversation in our Travel Coach Network Global Community. It's our free Facebook Group for aspiring and inspiring travel coaches.
If you're brand new to the concept of travel coaching, be sure to grab the Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching by clicking below.
Moving Past Selling and Into Storytelling For Travel, With Amit from @postcardtravelstories | Episode 38
Season 1 · Episode 38
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 • Duration 28:07
Storytelling is a powerful technique for marketing, and an incredible vehicle for social change. That's why I've interviewed Amit about Postcard.
Amit Jaipuria is a technology product designer and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in a variety of industries, including consumer tech, retail, agri tech, fine art, and travel.
He is passionate about building startups that empower communities to bring about positive change.
Currently, Amit is the Founder and Chief Experience Designer at Postcard, a travel media platform that aims to bring together a global community of stakeholders interested in promoting mindful travel through storytelling.
Travel Saved My Life With Kristin Templin @notripophobia | Episode 37
Season 1 · Episode 37
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 • Duration 20:16
Travel is healing. This is something we talk about often within the Travel Coach Network, and it's something I have experience with personally.
I know so many people who have struggled with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, suicidal thoughts and other mental health problems, who have sought out travel experiences on their healing journey.
This is just more evidence that travel itself is healing. Enjoy this interview with Kristin.
Kristin Templin is a travel writer, travel coach, and travel designer who has traveled to over 151 countries.
After experiencing corporate burnout, substantial loss, and needing a way to "save" herself, she believed that travel changes you in ways that you would never expect and gives you an immense boost in confidence and self-awareness.
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McGraw-Hill commissioned her to write the definitive book on networking called The Networking Survival Guide, which was published in April 2003.
Her travels include all seven continents and approximately 60 countries. She has lived in the Philippines, Thailand, Colorado, Indiana, Washington DC, Alabama, and now in Boston, MA.
She is a member of the Chief Executive’s Club of Boston, is the past president of the Association for Talent Development in Boston, and a founding member of 20/20 Women on Board.
Laura Ericson traded her 14-year career in higher education in 2021 to start a group travel company.
She's not just a traveler – she's a cultural bridge-builder who ventures beyond tourist hotspots to shine light on misunderstood destinations like Kenya, India, and Colombia.
Since taking the leap into entrepreneurship, Laura has guided over 220 solo travelers through transformative journeys across eight countries.
As a writer, content creator, and impact-focused travel curator, she designs experiences that don't just cross borders – they break down barriers.
Her mission is to help others discover the world's most fascinating places through a lens of authenticity and intention, while creating positive ripples in every community she touches.
