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.
Presented by JourneyWoman and Lotus Sojourns.
Soul of Travel: Women's Wisdom and Mindful Travel
Connection and Curiosity in Travel Leadership with Anna Grodzki
In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Anna Grodzki.
Anna Grodzki is Managing Director and Co-Owner of Matoke Tours Africa, a leading DMC based in Uganda. Committed to exploring regenerative thinking, place-based sustainability, and innovative impact reporting, Anna sees tourism as a catalyst for connection and creating space for personal and collective transformation. Every journey she and her team designs aims to enrich travelers’ lives while supporting the wellbeing of the communities and ecosystems that make these experiences possible.
At Matoke Tours, she loves building projects that give depth and purpose to travel — from Travelling Sisterhood Safaris, empowering women through adventure and connection, to Matoke Academy, a digital B2B learning platform, and Trails of Tomorrow, a soon-to-launch accelerator for new tourism products in Uganda.
Christine and Anna discuss:
· How decisions open doors and a single “Yes!” can keep on giving for years to come
· The process of creating Traveling Sisterhood Safaris
· Identifying and closing industry gaps for women in tourism
· Curiosity, adaptability, and flexibility leading to innovation and reward in entrepreneurship
Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Anna Grodzki.
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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Anna Grodzki (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Edi
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