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Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

Soul of Travel: Women Inspiring Mindful, Purposeful and Impactful Journeys

Hosted by Christine Winebrenner Irick, the Soul of Travel podcast explores the transformative power of travel while celebrating women in the industry who are breaking down barriers and inspiring others.

Each episode features conversations with passionate travel professionals, thought leaders, and changemakers who share insights on mindful travel practices, meaningful connections, and purposeful journeys.

The podcast highlights how travel can support personal growth, cultural understanding, and global sustainability, inspiring listeners to explore the world in a way that enriches both their lives and the communities they visit. Tune in to discover how travel and women in the industry are creating a positive impact.

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Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel

Community-Based Transformational Travel with Poonam Rawat-Hahne

August 16, 2023 • Christine Winebrenner Irick, presented by JourneyWoman • Season 4 • Episode 142

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In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Poonam Rawat-Hahne, founder of Fernweh Fair Travel - Uplifting Communities, a women-led organization offering powerful, authentic travel experiences and unforgettable mountain adventure sports in the majestic Indian Himalayas.

Poonam is a community-based tourism consultant specializing in adventure, responsible, and regenerative tourism designing, development, and execution. She has a proven track record in product development, strategy planning, eco-accommodation, and transformational travel designing while positively impacting host communities and the environment. Poonam has a strong passion for adventure, people, nature, spirituality, culture, and permaculture. She is on the board of directors committee in various prestigious organizations and is a volunteer firefighter in Germany. She is an ATTA ambassador and an accredited Transformational Travel designer.

"We are looking to develop business collaborations with companies that share our values. We offer guided tours that integrate nature-based adventures and spiritual retreats with Indigenous cultural activities in the Indian Himalayas for small groups. Our unique programs are curated to educate, connect, and transform travelers - as well as our community. " ~ Poonam Rawat-Hahne

Christine and Poonam discuss:

How a ten-day trip impacts the lives of 607 women
Transformational travel through community-based tourism
Connecting with values-aligned partners to support strategic growth harmonious with community needs
Designing adventures based on nature, people, and culture
Following your dreams and your soul’s work with grit and determination
Finding our way through burnout and back to our vision

Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Poonam Rawat-Hahne.

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