The Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers

In this solo episode I discuss the ways in which we can be intentional this Christmas – even if you're not at home, surrounded by friends and family. Suggestions include mindful gift-giving, sharing your Christmas traditions, learning about others' Christmas traditions, creating festive Magical Movie Moments, and more! ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her...

In this episode I talk to Intuitive Life Coach, Lynne Marion. Lynne helps people embrace change and transformation so they can align their souls. She is also a Heartfulness Meditation Trainer, which is practised around the globe, and she is highly passionate about travel. We discuss what heartfulness meditation and intuitive life coaching are, how travel can help us find our true essence, comfort...

In this solo episode of The Travel Transformation Podcast, I dive into the realm of transformative travel. Join me as we explore the eight types of intentional trips that can truly change your life: Facing Fears and Limiting Beliefs: I open up about my personal journey in overcoming fears and limiting beliefs during a transformative trip to Spain. It's all about using travel to conquer what holds...

Today's solo episode delves into the realm of comfort zones and the importance of stepping beyond them – a theme that is central to my recent book, 'Intentional Travel Transformation'. Comfort zones may seem inviting. Yet, as enticing as it is to stay within this bubble, it can limit our growth and experiences.  Leaving the comfort zone is essential for personal growth, learning, and achieving mag...

In today's episode I bring you an interview I did recently on the amazing Design Her Travel podcast with Kim Anderson. Here's what you'll find in this episode: Are you ready for not only inspiration, but for a step-by-step guide on revolutionising your life? If so, tune in, because this episode is for you!  In this week's episode, Jessica Coleman shares her inspiring story of the remarkable power...

In this solo episode, I talk about a recent trip I went on to Wales.  Nestled in Bethesda, North Wales, I set up camp in a charming rental with two of my best friends. We chose it for its lovely view of the mountains and the irresistible allure of its hot tub – a 'treat yourself' must-have (at least, for me) on every adventure! Despite the unpredictable weather, we ventured to Betws-y-Coed, Swallo...

In this solo episode, I celebrate reaching 100 episodes of the podcast!!! I don't often pause to celebrate my achievements, so I wanted to make this podcast episode to actually celebrate and reflect on the past 100 episodes – including what I've learnt, how I've changed and grown, and what having the podcast means to me. I also look forward to the next 100 episodes, including what I'd like to do o...

In this solo episode, I give you all kinds of ideas on how you can make your life more like a movie – and we're talking amazing, motivational, inspirational, uplifting movies here! Based on an email I recently sent to my Intentional Travel Club mailing list, I give you tips and tricks to help you bring the movie magic into your daily life – not just when you're travelling. Useful links: Join my In...

In this solo episode, I show you how you can use Chat GPT – or Uncle Chat GPT, as I call 'him' – to help you with your travel planning, holiday itineraries, packing lists, activities, quirky ideas for road trips, and more. Listen to me in real time as I use the free version of Chat GPT to try out all kinds of travel-related prompts. For people who have never used Uncle Chat GPT before, you can get...

In this episode I talk to Grace Simmons, Travel Mindset Coach and Founder of the Amethyst Palaver Hut LLC. Grace's passion is showing others how to build confidence through wellness and travel. She spent nine years as a U.S. Army Officer, she has travelled since she was a child – sometimes sent alone under the care of the flight crew – and she has successfully planned solo trips, both locally and...

In this episode, I talk to the Founder of Seriously Travel And Sponsored Travel Expert, Marie Hernandez. As a digital entrepreneur, Marie specialises in helping established coaches incorporate her unique marketing skill, enabling them to travel the world, expand their brand, and forge valuable connections with businesses to attract more and higher-quality clients. Through sponsored travel, Marie i...

In this episode, I talk to Head Financial Coach and Owner at Money Life Mentor, Brooke Tomasetti. Brooke is also the Director of Financial Education at a startup called Carbon Collective. She helps young professionals unlock 20-40% of their income so that they can create a life with increased freedom, flexibility, and (in most cases!) travel. We discuss the eight years Brooke has spent as a locati...

In this episode, I talk to Violetta Znorkowski, Founder and Facilitator At Expand And Impact, a school of emotional mastery and embodied self-leadership dedicated to guiding women towards the impact and inner peace they desire. Violetta is also a speaker, podcast host and avid adventurer. We discuss her business, Expand and Impact, and all the amazing work she's doing there, the decade she spent t...

In this episode, I talk to elite-level athlete and peak performance & motivational mindset teen life coach, Jack Murray. Jack is a 15-year-old elite-level athlete from Canada playing 1st division soccer in the Portuguese Youth Football system. He is also a motivational mindset and high-performance coach primarily for teen athletes. His aim is to help young people reach their goals, get rid of anxi...

In this episode I talk to 'Design Her Travel' Podcast Creator And Host, Kim Anderson. During our conversation, we discuss Kim's love for the ocean and all things boats, her own podcast, Design Her Travel – which I had the honour of being a guest on too – the notion of a 'global citizen' and what that means, using travel to step outside your comfort zone, and much much more. Connect with our guest:...

In this episode I talk to Lindsey Nellessen, Founder Of Your Money BFF. Lindsey is a money coach who, through her coaching, workshops, course, and website – Your Money BFF – helps young professionals become more financially secure and grow their money through investing. We discuss how to get started in investing if you have no clue where to begin, money blocks and money mindset – and how our money...

In this episode I talk to disability writer, photographer, and paraeducator, Michelle Steiner. Michelle lives with an invisible disability, having been diagnosed as a young child in kindergarten. She has dyscalculia – a math learning disability – limited hand dexterity, and visual perception issues. Her disability has made things such as maths and driving impossible. Michelle has had articles publ...

In this episode I talk to Cath Jordan, founder of the Travel Around Ireland website – a website dedicated to helping travellers plan their perfect vacation to Ireland. Cath is an Irish expat, now living in Portugal with her husband, son, and dog, though she makes sure to return to her homeland at least once a year. We discuss life in Africa, Ireland, the UK and Portugal, raising a child in a diffe...

In this episode I talk to Author and Mentor, Elaine Mercedes Mendoza. Elaine helps people unleash the labels that control their lives while bringing awareness to how to heal them so that they can create the life they want and deserve. On top of becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, Elaine enjoys travelling the world and getting to know people from many different countries and beliefs. As...

In this episode I talk to professional photographer, Domi of @photowalk_in_london.  Domi came on the podcast back in March to tell me all about her amazing solo traveller photo shoots in London (as well as her other packages, such as business photo shoots, dating profile photo shoots, and even divorce celebration shoots!). I then booked to go and do a photo shoot of my own, which I did in Septembe...

In this episode I talk to Laura Mickler, who is a mindset coach, yoga studio owner, and huge travel fan. We discuss Laura's transition from corporate career to work that was way more aligned for her, her goal to visit all 50 states by the time she's 40, and her podcast, Deadbeats, Divorces & Dividends: A Woman's Guide To Life. Connect with our guest: Website:  http://www.lauramickler.com Instagram...

In this episode I talk to Kristin Secor, a wheelchair-accessible travel blogger and founder of World on Wheels. Kristin was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which affects her strength, balance, endurance and breathing. She doesn't, however, let these challenges hold her back. So far, she has travelled to 20 countries across four continents – including Antarctica – and she has a goal to...

In this episode I talk to Karen McCarthy, who is a Keynote Speaker On Resilience And Change. No stranger to life's challenges, Karen McCarthy is a former barrister who battled a brain tumour that almost took her life – leaving her legally blind after surgical complications. Karen is now a keynote speaker. In her speech, she motivates and inspires others, as well as setting out an actionable framew...

In this episode I talk to travel midwife, Carly Jowitt. Originally from Kent in England, Carly has been living in Australia for 20 years after meeting her Australian husband in Thailand. She works as a travelling midwife, going all around Australia on temporary contracts and seeing her adopted country while pursuing her career. In this episode, we discuss how the whole travelling midwife thing wor...

In this episode, I talk to author Leigh Lincoln. Leigh has spent the better part of the last thirty years involved in homeless and poverty advocacy. Her novel – Road Home – was born out of this work. She wanted to make people think about their lives and how they live. But most importantly, about how they treat others and how they want to be treated. Her other novels, Road to Freedom, Finding the R...