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TRAVEL TALK: Meaningful, Sustainable Travel Starts with Women-Owned Businesses—Here’s Why #161

Kim Anderson Episode 161

In this week’s Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson explores how your spending choices can make travel more meaningful and sustainable. 

Supporting women-owned businesses isn’t just a feel-good decision—it’s a powerful way to create authentic connections, uplift communities, and contribute to sustainable tourism. This conversation was inspired by Kim’s discussion with Vanessa Karel (Episode #160), founder of the travel start-up GreetHer, who is passionate about empowering women through travel.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✨ How choosing women-owned businesses can make your travels more impactful and immersive

✨ The economic ripple effect of supporting female entrepreneurs abroad

✨ Why women-led businesses are essential to sustainable travel

You’ll also get practical tips on how to find and support women-owned businesses worldwide—so you can make every travel dollar count. 

Tune in now and start traveling with purpose!

Like this? Check out these episodes on sustainable travel:

The Mindful Traveler: Redefining Adventures in the Age of Sustainability w/ Author & Travel Writer Nina Karnikowski #54

The Ripple Effect: Women Leading the $2.5T Global Travel Revolution #145

Travel Talk - How Women Travelers Spark Positive Change #70


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