Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Emanuel Rose Founder/Author Strategic eMarketing Emanuel Rose was born and raised on the West Coast of the United States. He has spent over three decades earning a reputation in cutting edge marketing. As an author and expert in the field, Emanuel specializes in direct response advertising, and content marketing at his digital agency, Strategic eMarketing. His passion lies in helping companies ach...

Edward Lyimo Founder & CEO Pristine Trails As the founder of Pristine Trails, Edward brings 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, backed by a degree in African Wildlife Management. His commitment to ethical travel, team development and personal growth for his staff sets a unique standard in the local tour industry. Edward’s vision for Pristine Trails is clear: to stand out by embodyi...

Angelo Carotenuto Founder and Co-Owner LivTours Angelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, has been transforming travel since 2009 by creating intimate, unforgettable experiences across Europe. Starting as a tour guide and performer in his hometown of Rome, Angelo saw the demand for authentic, small-group and private tours and launched LivTours (formerly LivItaly Tours). A hands-on leader, he forges...

Tom Rosenbauer Chief Enthusiast The Orvis Company Tom Rosenbauer has been with the Orvis Company since 1976, and while there has been a fishing school instructor, copywriter, public relations director, merchandise manager, and was editor of The Orvis News for 10 years. He is currently their chief marketing enthusiast, which is what they call people when they don’t know what else to do with them. H...

Juli Berwald Author & President Tela Coral Marine invertebrates stole my heart on my first snorkel in the Red Sea during college. Hoping to study the ocean forever, I spent seven years building mathematical algorithms to interpret satellite imagery of the ocean, receiving my Ph. D. in ocean science. My husband stole my heart next, and I drifted away from the ocean to Austin, Texas to be with h...

Kelsey Tonner Founder Guest Focus Kelsey Tonner is the founder of Guest Focus Tour Business Coaching and for two decades he’s been helping tour business owners as a mentor, consultant, speaker,  experience designer, guide trainer, and award-winning tour leader. Since 2015, their programs have helped over 2,000 tour operators from 75+ countries around the world and Kelsey has been a regular speaker...

Jake Field Owner The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company https://adventuretravelmarketing.com/guest/jake-field/ My Name is Jake and I am the founder and owner of The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company. I have been working in the travel industry for the past 7 years and after leading many trips abroad to places like Everest base camp and Kilimanjaro i set out to pursue my dream of being a business own...

Brian Schon Co-Founder and President True Colombia Travel and Cannúa https://truecolombiatravel.com/ With ten years of experience leading travelers around Colombia, Brian is an expert in Colombian tourism and hospitality. He is focused on True Colombia Travel’s commercial and administrative departments, and is also one of a small number of internationally certified rummeliers (rum sommeliers) in C...

Maddi Bourgerie Travel Expert RVshare Maddi is a seasoned travel expert with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Having explored nearly all 50 states, more than 25 countries, and 25 RV rentals, Maddi has a wealth of knowledge in outdoor travel. She is currently a full-time advocate for RVshare, where she passionately supports the company’s mission to help travelers discover the mag...

David Long Founder Eko Patagonia A former exchange student turned visionary founder, my journey to creating Eko Patagonia led me to Chile’s pristine Aysén region. Through personal transformation and deep connection to the land, I developed the ALIVE AWAKE AWARE framework that now guides our lux boutique eco-lodge. Our innovative approach to regenerative travel combines world-class fly fishing, cul...

Lindsey Conroy Owner, Lead Guide AdZENtures Lindsey is an avid traveler and has designed a life that is centered around movement, travel, unique experiences and social interactions…and yoga. She has been practicing yoga for the past 13 years and after a few years of practice, decided she wanted to learn more while having no intention to teach…that changed very quickly. She received her teaching ce...

Kieron Wilde Founder and CEO First Nature Tours Kieron Wilde is an Ecologist and Entrepreneur with 18 years of tourism industry experience. His company First Nature specializes in curating tours for individuals, corporations, and school groups that blend education, adventure, and sustainability to make a positive impact on the planet. Kieron is also the Vice Chair of the Columbia Gorge Tourism All...

Julian Kheel Founder and CEO Points Path Over the last 15 years, Julian Kheel has become one of the world’s top experts on travel rewards. He first learned the ins and outs of travel loyalty programs while flying more than 200,000 miles a year as a TV producer and director for World Wrestling Entertainment (and yes, of course it’s all real). He expanded his expertise on travel topics in the follow...

Kim Bennett Founder/CEO AtlasGuru Kim Bennett is a passionate leader with a mission to revolutionize travel planning through building an AI itinerary to Advisor. She launched AtlasGuru to empower travelers with honest information, sourced from a global community and uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology to personalize trip planning using human-curated itineraries from the platform. Before AtlasGuru, Ki...

Vanessa Gordon CEO and Publisher East End Taste Vanessa Gordon is not just a name; she’s a powerhouse in the world of culinary travel and lifestyle! As the CEO and Publisher of East End Taste, she curates a digital publication that dives deep into sustainable and international culinary travel, all with a refined focus on seasonal coastal destinations. Her passion for food and travel is palpable, m...

Eric Sheets Founder / Director Latin Excursions In Spring 2004, then a corporate-world warrior, I decided to bring some colleagues to the Galapagos Islands for an adventure in Darwin’s archipelago. My Ecuadorian mother instilled in me a deep love and appreciation for the islands, so this adventure to the Galapagos was a chance to share my insider knowledge with fellow travellers. The success of th...

Simon Locke Co-Owner Colombia57 Tour, Travel & Logistics Simon grew up on a dairy farm in the beautiful New Forest, England where he developed a strong love for the countryside and fishing. His adventures in various industries helped him build valuable business skills—starting with Mechanical Engineering at an automotive leader and later launching his own successful startup focused on oak timb...

Simon Grove Company Owner Simon Grove Travel Having travelled extensively across Europe Simon embarked on an epic overland journey from London to Kathmandu via Nairobi in the mid-90s. Upon his return, he found his calling in the travel industry and joined Explore Worldwide as a tour leader. Over the past three decades, he's worked in adventure, luxury, tailor-made, small group tour operators...

Richard McColl Colombia Jack of All Trades! Colombia Calling Podcast Richard is a long-time freelance foreign correspondent based in Colombia, host of the Colombia Calling podcast and the LatinNews podcast, author of Colombia at a Crossroads and owner of two small guesthouses in Mompos...in addition to being a husband to Alba and father to two small boys. summary In this episode, Jason Elkins spea...

Sagar Pandey Founder & CEO Himalayan Glacier Adventure & Travel Company Sagar Pandey, a name synonymous with excellence in adventure tourism and hospitality, has carved a remarkable legacy as the CEO and Founder of Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company. With a career spanning decades, his passion for connecting people with the splendour of the Himalayas and his commitment to uplif...

Pilar Osorio Communications Advisor Ancestral Travel Colombia As a Communication Advisor, I channel my passion for storytelling into sustainable tourism and purpose-driven projects, fostering experiences that respect both people and the planet. I am also a literature professor with a PhD in Literature and Film, for whom literature has always been a way of journeying—a portal to new worlds, emotion...

Jorge Salas CEO and Founder New Paths Expeditions Jorge Salas, the visionary CEO and founder of USA based New Paths Expeditions, is guiding the celebrated tour operator into its milestone 10th anniversary in 2024. With a lifelong passion for wildlife and exploration, Jorge has extensive experience in the travel industry, having led expeditions across South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Oceani...

Jean Zunkel President & Co Owner BJ Adventures, Inc. At the age of 13, I knew that I wanted to travel the world. I designed my life to make that possible. I was in the textile world for 45 years, married to an International Banker and then started a travel business. I have been to over 195 countries and have new ones on the agenda for every year going forward. I love art, food, great wine (fir...

Erin Carey Director Roam Generation Erin Carey is the founder of Roam Generation, a PR agency dedicated to helping brands and experts in the travel, adventure, and lifestyle sectors grow. Roam Generation was originally founded on a yacht as Erin and her family sailed around the world. Despite having no prior sailing experience, Erin and her husband and three boys pursued their dream of leaving the...

Area/Topic Exploration, Whales, Indigenous Communities James Michael Dorsey Author & Explorer James Michael Dorsey is an award-winning author, explorer, and lecturer who has spent three decades researching remote tribal cultures in fifty-nine countries. His personal narratives give a small voice to those who otherwise would vanish from the earth with few people ever knowing they existed. His s...