The Travel Coach Network Podcast | A podcast for coaches, travel agents, and travel business owners

In this episode, you'll hear a wonderful example of a brand story, as well as how age doesn't matter when it comes to starting a new chapter. You'll hear how Francesca is changing the lives of women in the third act of their lives, and how travel coaching has done the same for her. You can connect with her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/travelfromtheinsideout/ Have questi...

If you're a travel coach already, then this episode will be an encouragement to you, as you grow and build your community in an industry that's still really new. And if you're a future, aspiring travel coach, who's wondering something like, "Will anyone actually buy my services as a travel coach," then you'll probably find this inspirational. Have questions about the...

In this episode, I'm answering your FAQs (your most frequently asked questions) about travel coaching, the Travel Coach Network, the Travel Coach Certification Program, and how to get started as a travel coach. Have questions about the program?  Send me a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork. ------------------- WOMEN THRIVE THROUGH TRAVEL MASTERMIND EVENT Want to network and connect wi...

Travel is personal. It's so much deeper than where to go, which place has the best spa, and the hottest destinations for a particular year. Many have been saying that the travel industry needs to keep up with the times. I say that travel companies have been getting it wrong all along. Do you agree? We cover all of these concepts more in depth throughout the Travel Coach Certification Program....

What exactly IS travel coaching, and what makes it different from other professions in the travel industry? In this episode, we take a deep dive into travel coaching as we look at travel through a lens of therapy. In episode 2, I break down the difference between a travel coach and a travel agent. You can listen to that episode here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/0CkLCNmxxyb Have questions...

It's almost time for our annual Women Thrive Through Travel MasterFind event, and we'd love for you to be there. Find the link to register just below this section. Have questions about the Travel Coach Certification Program?  Send me a DM on Instagram over at @travelcoachnetwork. ------------------- WOMEN THRIVE THROUGH TRAVEL MASTERMIND EVENT Want to network and connect with other women w...

In this episode, I share some stories of travel angels who helped me during my first backpacking trip abroad. Human connection is a huge part of why we travel, and it also happens to be a foundation for attracting clients into your business as a travel professional. We cover all of these concepts more in depth throughout the Travel Coach Certification Program. Have questions about the program? Sen...

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...

Millennials and Gen Z want value experiences more than things.  Many of us already knew that - but these findings from the Skift trends report only show how that's going to become more important over time. We make buying decisions with emotion, especially when it comes to something as personal as travel. Anyone working in the travel industry needs to hear this. We cover all of these concepts...

Need to get clients? This episode is where you'll want to start. You'll hear Sahara Rose DeVore, founder of the Travel Coach Network, share her 5 "gets" for you this year. If you're wondering how you can stand out, you'll definitely want to give this episode a listen. We cover all of these concepts more in depth throughout the Travel Coach Certification Program. Have questions about the program? S...

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. Have questions about the program? Send me a DM on Insta...

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...

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 com...

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....

If you think you might like to write a book someday, then you definitely want to listen to this conversation with Paige McClanahan. Paige McClanahan is an American travel journalist based in the French Alps. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Paige has lived in five countries since she left the United States in 2008. A regular contributor to The New York Times, she is also the creator...

There are a ton of courses, programs and masterminds out there to help you become a better coach, travel agent, or travel blogger. So, what makes this one different? One thing is the fact the Travel Coach Certification Program is the ONLY and FIRST travel coach program to be certified by ICF (the International Coach Federation). Have questions about the program? Send me a DM on Instagram over at @...

Christine has three daughters she loves to explore with and plans to spend a year traveling the globe with them from July 2023-July 2024.   She loves to read and considers that an extension of inner and outer journeys.  She grew up in Montana and is happiest when she finds herself sitting near crystal clear water at the base of a mountain with sunshine on her face. Christine Winebre...

The last three years have turned the tourism industry on its head. And yet again, travel professionals find themselves reinventing themselves. What will happen to the demand for travel agents and travel agencies, when the fears around testing, entry and war subside? That's exactly what we're exploring in this episode. Want to see the article or share your own thoughts? Send me a DM on Instagram ov...

The tourism industry is changing quickly. Everyday, travelers are becoming more aware of their need for wellness, and they're looking to travel as the tool to help them pursue it. They're also seeing that wellness is so much more than spas, hot springs and luxury hotels. In this episode, I share some exciting findings from a recent report that examines why people travel, and how that relates to we...

In this quick episode, I'm breaking all of the details down about the brand new TCN Membership Club. You'll learn the difference between Economy Class, First Class and Business Class - and who exactly the membership is for. You'll also discover my two secrets to success, which are the key factors to how I grew two separate businesses so quickly. Want to learn more about the Travel Coach Network Me...

In this episode, I talked with Jessica Blotter about the future of sustainable of regenerative and sustainable travel, and how she's making the planet a better place for animals with Kind Traveler. Jessica Blotter is CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, a speaker and journalist on sustainable and regenerative tourism, and serves on the Board of Directors for CREST (Center for Responsible Travel)...

This episode is an edited and repurposed replay from the recent Travel Coaching 101 Webinar. If you couldn't be there live, and if you haven't been able to catch the replay, then this is a perfect opportunity for you, since you can listen on the go. Have questions about travel coaching? Reach out to Sahara - Wellness Travel Coach and the founder of the Travel Coach Network. Connect With Sahara Web...

In this episode, I have a conversation with Barbara Booth, where she shares the origin story of GoBe Sleeves, and what they mean to her personally as a traveler. Barbara Booth is a former CNBC reporter and Co-Founder and CEO of GoBe Sleeves. She co- founded GoBe Sleeves alongside Cornelia Quinn with a mission to encourage people to travel more sustainably, ethically. and with less fear post pandem...

Julia Menez is a Points Strategy Coach, Certified Travel Coach, Speaker, and Podcast Host. After traveling to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year with points and miles, Julia distills the strategies from top award travelers around the world. Julia has been a speaker for FinCon, a course instructor for Frequent Traveler University, and quoted in pub...

Travel coaching can truly be integrated into any niche, industry or career - and this conversation is evidence of that. Dr. Andrea Leschak, a pharmacist turned Patient Advocate, and a Travel Health Coach, is the Founder & CEO of Wayfinder Advantage.  Frustrated by people feeling "sidelined" in life because of illness, she empowers clients with the tools & strategies needed to build co...