There She Goes: Solo Travel: Recent Episodes
Kathryn Sullivan
For travelers of all ages seeking inspiration and encouragement to take off on a solo adventure, whether around the world or within your hometown. Host Kathryn Sullivan celebrates women who have conquered their fears to experience the world on their terms. Each woman shares her unique story about what first prompted her to travel alone and how the confidence, perspective and inner connection found along her heart-led journey changed her life for the better.
Maya Oren is a multi-hyphenate, multi-talented human, traveler, storyteller and creative. Her curiosity has led her to explore many cultures, rituals, people, and places, and our conversation reflects the richness of her experience. Maya lives with intention and passion, spirituality and a reverence for this wild world were in, and I’m so excited to introduce you to her.
Listen to learn what travel means to Maya as a first-generation, multicultural American; the importance of leaving stereotypes at home; a new way to think about souvenirs; steps to overcome the fear of dining alone; and the good kind of heartbreak. Plus, a big personal update from Kathryn!
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Episode 15: The Intuitive Nomad with Susie Emilie
Did you know the word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning to join, unite, connect? My guest today, Catherine Gallagher, shares how it’s ALL yoga — especially when we’re traveling.
Catherine is an Award Winning spiritual business owner specialising in transformational yoga (+ surf!) retreats, spiritual business mentorship and training yoga teachers. Catherine is an extremely experienced yoga teacher who hosts retreats globally through her brand “The Empower Method”. Through asanas and heart-opening meditations, Catherine’s classes focus on self-love, peace and compassion. Catherine is also a keen surfer, dedicated foodie and loves anything that allows her to live most of her life outdoors!
In this episode we talk about:
- Catherine following the signs to leave behind her corporate gig and become a full-time yoga instructor
- Simple ways to energetically connect to a new place through the body
- Everyday rituals to honor and co-create with the land and sea wherever we are
- The one yoga pose all travelers should have under their belt
- Seeking out the magic and the divine in this human experience, near and far
- Catherine’s top tips for first time solo travelers
- PLUS a very special discount for There She Goes listeners
In all she does, Catherine leads with intention and care -- for others, for our natural world and for herself. I sincerely admire her the business and lifestyle she’s crafted and I have no doubt you will feel the same after this conversation.
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Christine Reed is an accomplished backpacker, vanlifer, rock climber, runner and all around rugged outdoorswoman. Her impressive debut memoir Alone in Wonderland examines identity, independence, love, loss, loneliness and the transformative power of solo hiking. We discuss all this and more - perfect for anyone eager to change things up in their life and/or step into the great outdoors! → Show notes and links www.vivientravel.com/podcast/christine
Today I am joined by the most delightful Susie Emilie: sound healer, inner voice facilitator, digital nomad, spiritual seeker, cat lover and so much more!
Susie and I first connected through inner voice facilitator training and I really enjoyed hearing more of her story during this interview. Hailing from Munich, Germany, Susie has been a traveler most of her life and after a couple rounds of corporate burnout she took the leap to become a full time digital nomad back in 2017, spending part of her time abroad and part of the time in a camper van.
Earlier this year, she traveled from Germany to Mexico and onwards to the US so you’ll want to tune in for her tips on international travel today!
We also cover:
- The first step to turn your nomadic dreams into reality
- The unspoken truth of long term travelers
- Susie’s spiritual quest and how it led her around the world and then straight back home
- The stranger she met in Mexico that led to a huge realization
- Her winning strategy for sailing through immigration and customs
- The reality of travel fatigue and overcoming post-covid travel fears
Episode notes and links here: https://www.vivientravel.com/podcast/susie-emilie
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In Episode 14 I'm catching up with Carmen! Originally from Spain (Zaragoza originally and now Madrid), she has an unquenchable curiosity about the world. Get this - Carmen has visited 55 countries and speaks 7 languages!
Carmen reveals to us…
- Where she traveled when she quit her job at a law firm, never to return
- The shocking sight she walked into in a hostel in Reikjavik
- The piece of art that completely changed her perspective
- And her top Spain travel tips - I can't wait to visit
Carmen is absolutely charming (with the loveliest accent) and I’m so happy to share our conversation with you!
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Kimberly Tan is a wellness entrepreneur and small business owner, an enthusiastic foodie, author, and of course, avid solo traveler! Since her youth Kim has broken from convention in search of authenticity and actualization and is 100% dedicated to empowering others as she goes. So inspiring!
In this conversation Kim shares how travel has helped her:
- Rediscover her ancestry
- Recover from entrepreneurial burnout
- Explore wellness and lifestyle trends and habits abroad - while indulging with intention!
She also reveals her secrets for finding the best local food, actionable tips for how to start traveling solo and the most important lesson she’s learned through her own travels.
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Instagram: @kimsthecoolest
Website: SkinSALVATION (soon to be renamed AGENCYwellness)
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Website: Vivien Travel
Email: Kathryn@vivientravel.com
You’re in for a treat today! Tune in for a delightful conversation with my friend and kindred spirit, Mairéad Kennedy. Originally from the US, Mairéad is a lifelong traveler who has spent the last three years living throughout the British Isles and beyond as a digital nomad and house sitter! Mairéad and I are both nomadic souls who make most decisions - travel and otherwise - using our inner voices.
What’s an inner voice? Maybe you’ve called it intuition, heart, higher self — it’s that peaceful voice inside that reminds us who we are, why we’re here and what is best for us in any given moment. It’s so much deeper and truer than the nonstop worries that distract our mind. Mairead and I are both trained inner voice facilitators, helping you go deep to access the well of peace, love and wisdom within you.
The inner voice is so beautifully connected to travel, especially solo travel. They both build upon the other — the more you listen inward, the easier it is to travel - and the more you travel, the stronger your connection to your inner voice. So press play to hear all about how Mairéad and I turn inward in order to create our outer realities, bringing more joy, fulfillment, adventure and surprise than our minds could have imagined.
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Surely I’m not the only one who’s been dreaming of an escape to the tropics, to feel the sand in my toes, nap under a giant palm tree and quench my thirst with a coconut?
Well, we are all in luck today because I’m sharing a conversation with a woman who can make all that happen and more! Erica James aka EJ the Travel Diva is a travel advisor and travel agent who helps “real people with real jobs and real budgets” to explore the world in style. Tune in to hear about:
- Why Erica was uniquely suited to become a travel agent
- How travel agents can enhance your experience without costing a penny more
- Why she’s so glad she worked up the courage to book her first solo trip
- Where travel agents go on vacation
- The best cruise line for solo travelers
- & a new birthday tradition she and I both want to start
If you’re thinking about booking a flight and/or a resort vacation anywhere in the near future you’re going to want to listen in. As you know, the simple act of planning and anticipating a trip can bring nearly as much joy as going on that trip - so it’s never too early to get started preparing for your next destination.
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Website: Erica James Travel
Instagram: @ejthetraveldiva
Podcast: Erica James Travel Show
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Email Kathryn: kathryn@vivientravel.com
We're back! After a few months hiatus, There She Goes has returned for season 2! To kick things off, I'm sharing five of my top recommendations for anyone contemplating a solo trip as we head into the holiday season. Actually (if I say so myself) this advice is useful for all upcoming solo travel, whether you plan to take off in the next few months or not. And for those of us staying put through the new year, I share some fun tips as well.
I have some wonderful guests lined up to share with you in season 2, but please get in touch with anyone you'd like to hear from as well!
And finally, if you have any questions about solo travel - now or in the future - I would love to help. Drop me a note!
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You’re invited!
I’ve planned a special event just for you next week: I'm thrilled to be partnering with women in tourism around the world to share insights into top solo travel destinations. Join us in the Vivien Travelers Facebook group for a live conversation every day September 1-4, 2020.
Find out which is YOUR next solo travel destination in this fun, free quiz!
Tune in to learn more about each woman we’ll be hearing from and why I opted to feature their country in my first Solo Travel Destination Series.
Get ready to be inspired by:
🇨🇴 Diana Agudelo - Colombia
🇧🇷 Elisa Spampinato - Brazil
🇱🇦 Tick Houamanyngern - Laos
🇰🇪 Darlene Adaji - Kenya
🇹🇷 Gamze Artaman - Turkey
Don't forget to join the Facebook group, and find more info about the event here.
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Meet Sheila Sousa, a telecommunications engineer, free spirit, international volunteer, salsa dancer and a true citizen of the world! Born in Mozambique, Sheila was raised in Portugal and is now based in London.
When the 2008 recession made finding a job after university nearly impossible, Sheila opted to travel solo to Thailand where she worked with hill tribes on the border of Myanmar. Since then, she has prioritized seeing as much of the world as she can. We discuss how she prepared for her first solo trip and how it changed her outlook, how she meets people while traveling as an introvert, and the ways in which she overcomes stereotypes as a black woman. Sheila has so much insight and wisdom to share (and an infectious laugh to boot) so if you’re thinking about a gap year or just a short solo trip, be sure to tune in!
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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, unsure of what to do next? Vivien Fallows was in the same position - unexpectedly out of work shortly after her two grown children moved far from home. So she broke with convention and set off on a solo trip that took her from the UK to the US, the Cook Islands to New Zealand and then all around Australia, where she eventually met up with her son.
Vivien’s entertaining memoir Travels with George: The Diary of a Mum on a Mission recalls all of her adventures, challenges and realizations along the way. (By the way, George is her trusty green suitcase.) Join us as she shares the most memorable parts of the journey, how it changed her life back home, and all sorts of advice for any other moms – or otherwise – looking to explore the world.
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Meet Teresa and Tucki, a mother and daughter from the US who love to explore the world, both together and alone. Teresa Schumacher is an emergency vet by day and a traveler and talented writer in her free time. Her blog Candid Voyage first caught my eye when she wrote about Colombia, one of my favorite places and same for her! Tucki shares her perspective on solo travel as a young mom, a wife and today. Together, the mother daughter pair provide insights into traveling authentically; building confidence over time; learning to go with the flow with a sense of humor; and finding inspiration even while at home. You’ll be inspired to book a getaway to somewhere you’ve never heard of and delight in the surprises that await!
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Email Kathryn: kathryn@vivientravel.com
This episode is dedicated to the Black women and men fighting today and every day against racial injustice, both at home and while traveling. Host Kathryn Sullivan shares the importance of listening to and supporting Black women and women of color, how travel can create a more just world and her commitment to inclusion at Vivien Travel. For your travel inspiration this week, please tune into the wonderful podcasts below hosted by black travel experts.
Podcasts to Listen To
Black Women Travel: Website / Apple / Spotify / Instagram
Blackpacking: Website / Apple / Spotify / Instagram
Let’s Go Together: Website / Apple / Spotify / Instagram
On She Goes: Website / Apple / Spotify / Instagram
Soul Society 101: Website / Apple / Soundcloud / Instagram
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Vivien Travel website
Vivien Travel on Instagram
Vivien Travelers Facebook Group
Notes from Vivien Newsletter
Email Kathryn: kathryn@vivientravel.com
Multi-talented Melina Lillios has been an avid traveler since a very young age, due in part to her international heritage. While still in college, she began her career as a tour guide abroad (and since then has also worked as a musician, teacher and intuitive life coach).
We’ll hear about Melina’s secrets to making deep connections through solo travel – with others and herself – as well as her decision to combine two of her passions, teaching and travel, to lead tours to some of her favorite countries. Melina also touches on travel as a single woman and how, post-pandemic, we can all take steps to explore the world more conscientiously.
Connect with MelinaLive Laugh Love Tours
Melina’s coaching site
Casa Nivana rental home in Mexico
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Vivien Travel on Facebook
Email Kathryn: kathryn@vivientravel.com
Xena Jones, a longtime solo traveler and life coach, shares how she learned to manage her mind to build a life she loves.
Xena teaches women how to work with their minds instead of against them to pursue the life of their dreams. We’ll hear about how Xena’s solo travels helped her to recognize that she was more than the persona she had limited herself to and also led her to invest in herself to make some big changes. Xena shares how she has completely transformed her own life and the mental model she uses to help others do the same, plus a whole lot of tips for women just starting out on their own solo travels.
Along with 1:1 coaching, Xena runs a flourishing solo travel Facebook group, leads women on once in a lifetime retreats and hosts her own fantastic podcast.
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Solo Women Travel Tribe Website
Solo Women Travel Tribe with Xena Podcast
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Welcome to There She Goes, a new podcast by Vivien Travel for travelers of all ages seeking inspiration and encouragement to take off on a solo adventure, whether around the world or within your hometown.
Host Kathryn Sullivan, founder of Vivien Travel (vivientravel.com), celebrates women who have conquered their fears to experience the world on their terms. Each woman shares her unique story about what first prompted her to travel alone and how the confidence, perspective and inner connection found along her heart-led journey changed her life for the better. Hear from authors and artists, healers and hosts, creatives, coaches and more.
Vivien Travel is a community to inspire women to travel solo. Because adventure doesn’t have an age limit. The world is waiting for you.
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Carole Favre, global citizen and tourism entrepreneur, shares how she’s learned to travel with intention and intuition.
Carole Favre, also known as Carole the Explorer, is a beautiful soul who has made the world her home and come into her heart along the way. We’ll hear about how one special place ignited some unexpected healing, how she stumbled into tourism and everywhere that has taken her since, and how to tune into your intuition to plan your next solo trip. Plus a new offering from Carole you won’t want to miss!
I first got to know Carole through a series of videos she’s been sharing on Facebook. “Travels around my Bedroom” are truly delightful tales about different places she’s been around the world, chock full of cultural knowledge, beautiful jewels and traditional clothing, special people she’s met, and heart-centered wisdom for everyone.
Connect with CaroleCarole Favre on Facebook
Carole the Explorer on Instagram
Carole the Explorer on YouTube
Explore the World & YourSelf Facebook Group
SuperGenius Personal Development
Dr. Joe Dispenza
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Email Kathryn: kathryn@vivientravel.com