The wmnsWORK Takeover | Soul of Travel Podcast

Soul of Travel Podcast is proud to partner with longtime Podcast Ally wmnsWORK for a month-long storytelling campaign celebrating the women and non-binary entrepreneurs shaping the future of tourism.

Throughout November, 2026, the wmnsWORK Takeover will feature three Soulful Replays of the most-downloaded episodes featuring wmnsWORK alumni, followed by a special Week of wmnsWORK, November 23–27, offering five new conversations highlighting the stories, experiences, and impact of this entrepreneurial community.

As an alumna of the inaugural wmnsWORK cohort, host Christine Winebrenner Irick has experienced firsthand the power of the program's education, mentorship, and community. wmnsWORK is the tourism industry's award-winning business accelerator for women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs, providing the tools, resources, and connections to help them build thriving tourism businesses.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, creating opportunities for women and non-binary leaders, and building a more equitable, inclusive, and impactful travel industry. Through storytelling, connection, and community, Soul of Travel and wmnsWORK are celebrating the people who are not only building businesses but also creating positive change in the world through travel.

Meet wmnsWORK

“wmnsWORK is an accelerator focused on women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs designed to help you get a leg up on your tourism business and rally a community while you build it. We do this through 3 main pillars: Education, Mentorship, and Community.

The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 6 months of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and community.”

Applications Are Now Open for the February 2027 Cohort! →


wmnsWORK Alumni Soulful Replays

Tara Busch | Conscious Travel Collective

Dawn Booker | Pack Light Global

Episode Coming Soon!

Kirsten Gardner | Outlier Journeys

Episode Coming Soon!


wmnsWORK Week of Soulful Conversations: Episodes Releasing Soon!

Iris Serbanescu | Founder, wmnsWORK & By Iris

Theresa “Akua” Powell | Founder, Dreamcatcher Global

Andrea Baskett-Pee | Chief Executive Officer, ATWASI

Njeri Gachuhi | Founder, The Traveling Wakili

Caroline Quinn | Co-Founder, Blue Lobster Travel Company


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