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85 Percent: A Wanderful Podcast
Women in travel, do you know women make 85% of travel decisions, so why are we not seen in 85% of travel marketing? What is shown to us when it comes to the "traveling woman"? Two narratives: either we're having a life-changing transformation and devouring pasta OR we're getting kidnapped and in fear for our lives. It's never somewhere in between. As the founder of leading women's travel community, Wanderful, and creator of an incredible series of events, festivals, and activities for women…
Episodes
- 85 Percent: A Wanderful Podcast
S3 E6: "Peace in the Midst of Chaos" with Youmie Jean Francois
On this episode of 85 Percent, we talk with Youmie Jean-Francois, founder and CEO of Flex-n-Fly, a travel wellness company bringing yoga, stretching…
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S3 E5: Who's Behind the Camera with Kai Lawson of Black Girls Shoot Too
On this episode of 85 Percent, we meet Kai Lawson, founder of Black Girls Shoot Too (BGST), a creative community for Black women and women of color…
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S3 E4: "Exposure Leads to Expansion" with Eileen Ivette
Exposure Leads to Expansion: Eileen Ivette on Slow Content, Afro-Latinidad, and Why Data Keeps Failing Black Travelers This season has been all about our 2026…
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S3 E3: The Business of Being Seen with Danny Guerrero of The Culturist Group
The Business of Being Seen: Danny Guerrero on Allyship, Data, and What Travel Keeps Getting Wrong This season has been all about our 2026 Bessie Award winners…
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S3 E2: The Sun Is Bright Enough with Amanda Kessy and Asnath Kessy of Still Waters Safaris
Only 10% of safari companies worldwide are led by women — and just 15% are Black-owned. Sisters Amanda and Asnath Kessy are rewriting that story. In this…
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Season 3, Episode 1: My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams with Anela Malik
Season 3 celebrates our 2026 Bessie Award winners, starting with Creator of the Year winner Anela Malik, who built a full ecosystem out of a hobby Instagram…
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Special Edition: The Radical Joy of Queer Travel with Lindsey Danis
What does it mean to travel as your full self when the world isn't always built with you in mind? In this special edition episode, I'm joined by journalist and…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastSeason 2 Wrap: Our Greatest Takeaways and Travel Stories
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyists and travel influencers to the final episode of Season 2 of "85 Percent," where we wrap up this…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastWomen's Expeditions: How a trip to Saudi Arabia changed how I look a feminism with Intrepid Travel's Zina Bencheikh
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyists and travel influencers! This episode is sponsored by Intrepid Travel. Find your Only Intrepid…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastRedefining Solo Female Travel with Kim Callender and Arabella Bowen of SoloTrvlr
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyist and travel influencers!! In this episode, I speak with Kim Callender and Arabella Bowen, the…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastAmplifying Latinx Voices in Tourism: Vanessa Fondeur of Latino World Travelers
Welcome back women travelers, solo travelers, travel hobbyist and travel influencers!! Get your popcorn ready for another exciting episode of the "85 Percent…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastBuying That One-Way Ticket with Author Alexa West
Hey everyone, it's Beth Santos here and we are continuing to celebrate Women in Travel! In our latest episode of 85 Percent, we dive deep into an inspiring…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastEmbracing My White Cane: Catarina Rivera's Journey to Disability Advocacy
Welcome to another episode of 85 Percent. Today, we dive into the transformative journey of Catarina Rivera, a remarkable advocate for disability inclusion and…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastThat First Flight: How One Trip Changed Stephanie Jones' Life
This episode is a treat for your ears! I had the opportunity to speak with Stephanie Jones, the visionary Founder & CEO of the Cultural Heritage Economic…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastNo Luggage; No Problem: Gabby Beckford vs an Icelandic Volcano
I'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of 85 Percent, where we dive deep into the world of travel, empowerment, and incredible personal growth…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastAfter the Falls: Nikki Vargas' Journey from Canceled Wedding to Best-Selling Author
Welcome back to "85 Percent," the podcast where we celebrate the diverse experiences of women in travel! In today's episode, we delve into the captivating…
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Season 2 Trailer
Get ready for an exciting new season of the 85 Percent podcast! In Season 2, we're kicking things up a notch by deep-diving into the favorite travel stories…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastYour Right to Travel with Jen Ruiz
Jen Ruiz holds many titles including lawyer, a TEDx speaker, #1 Amazon Bestseller, 2018 Reader's Favorite Award Winner and the 2023 Bessie award winner for the…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastOn Airplane Mode with Kirstie Pike and Christine Diaz
Kirstie and Christine are an award-winning multicultural LGBTQ+ couple using their platform and production company On Airplane Mode to inspire others to follow…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastA Vessel for Their Stories with Yulia Denisyuk
Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who turned to travel journalism after serving in the US military and working as a Fortune…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastRespectful Tourism with Joelle Sfeir and Nada Raphael of Tourleb
Joelle Sfeir and Nada Raphael are co-founders of Tourleb, a socially responsible tour operator owned by women and based in Lebanon, and a finalist at 2023's…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastBuilding Gender Inclusion From The Top with Carol Cabezas
I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Lola Akinmade, my third guest, click here right…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastHow Storytelling Changes Travel with Lola Akinmade
I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Nour Brahimi, my second guest, click here right…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastInspiring Women to Step into the Unknown with Nour Brahimi
I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Martinique Lewis, my first guest, click here…
85 Percent: A Wanderful PodcastCreating DEI in the Travel Industry with Martinique Lewis
WELCOME TO 85%! I am so excited the first episode of this podcast is dropping on International Woman's Day! I cannot imagine a more wonderful introduction into…
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85 Percent Trailer
Women make 85% of travel decisions, so why are we not seen in 85% of travel marketing? What is shown to us when it comes to the "traveling woman"? Two…