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; the right way to shop for souvenirs; steps to overcome the fear of dining alone; and the ..read more

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 ..read more

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  ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ste ..read more

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 f ..read more

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 conver ..read more

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 star ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more