🌋 "Cold, hungry, tired, and out of place… but I’d still rather be here." 📝✨ In the latest episode of the 85 Percent Podcast, we're joined by the inspiring Gabby Beckford of Packs Light. At just 17, Gabby embarked on her first solo trip—a seven-day backpacking adventure across Iceland with no supplies. From braving the elements on a volcano to sharing a sleeping bag with a stranger, Gabby’s experience shows that growth often happens in the most uncomfortable moments. Now a successful entrepreneur and founder of Seek PTO, Gabby is passionate about making travel accessible for all, especially marginalized communities. Her mission? To inspire others to take that leap of faith—whether it's their first solo trip or starting a new adventure in life. Tune in to hear how Gabby has not only survived but thrived in her journey, and learn more about the power of resilience, community, and stepping outside of your comfort zone. 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eDb2CN8f #Travel #Entrepreneurship #WomenWhoTravel #TravelInspiration #GrowthMindset #Leadership #SeekPTO #AdventureAwaits #Wanderful
Wanderful
Travel Arrangements
Wanderful is a collective of travelers and travel content creators on a mission to make travel better for all women.
About us
Wanderful is a leading collective of travelers and travel content creators on a mission to make travel better for all women. We do this by: - Activating a live online/offline network of women travelers to create support, share resources, and build sisterhood. - Encouraging the growth and success of women building businesses in travel, especially digital content creators. - Advocating for the travel industry to be more equitable, inclusive and thoughtful. Wanderful boasts a direct network of over 45,000 women, including 3,000 users in its exclusive member community with 50 global chapters. We reach over 100M women per year through our social campaigns and virtual and in-person events. Wanderful is the creator of the WITS Travel Creator Summit, the premier event for travel's top marketing talent, which brings together travel creators, marketers, and media together to discuss future innovations, build dynamic collaborations, and change travel worldwide. We are also the creators of Wanderfest, the first major outdoor travel festival by and for women. In 2019, we launched the Bessie Awards to honor women of impact in the travel industry, particularly influencers, creative entrepreneurs, marketers, and industry members who have added a compelling voice to our industry work.
- Website
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http://www.sheswanderful.com
External link for Wanderful
- Industry
- Travel Arrangements
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2013
- Specialties
- travel, events, meetups, blogger, influencer, content creator, travel industry, travel community, women's community, women helping women, travel media, and DEI
Locations
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Primary
Boston, 02119, US
Employees at Wanderful
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Manohar Shintre
Retired | World traveler | Runner
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BARBIE LAMOTHE, RRP
Director of Product Management at MasterCorp, Inc./Orlando Chapter Director at Wanderful/Travel Writer/Photographer/Empowering Women
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Leen Thys
Communication & PR for BioMaterial Company: B4Plastics 🌿 Helping companies with their transition towards this new Bio Economy | Hospitality mgmt. at…
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Jennifer Hammel
B2C Digital Retention || Subscription Management || Pricing Strategy || Customer Experience || Customer Service Strategy & Operations
Updates
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Nominations for the 2025 Bessie Awards are open! Know someone in the travel industry who’s been absolutely crushing it and making waves? Let's celebrate the incredible women and gender-diverse people who inspire us every day by nominating them for the 2025 Bessies! 🏆 Whether they're transforming the industry or lifting up others, this is our chance to give them the recognition they deserve. Submit your nominations by 1 December 2024, and help us shine a light on these amazing changemakers! > https://lnkd.in/em6uehh8 #BessieAwards2025 #WITSDowntownNYC #TravelIndustry #InspireChange
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Our Wanderful creator member Michelle Eyrich had an opportunity to test out the Epickatech travel adapter on a recent trip. Her review includes a helpful explanation of converters vs adaptors, as well as a great list of favorite features and features she wish she had. Check it out here before you pack for your next trip! https://lnkd.in/d3S3DGwC #TravelProducts #Travel #TravelTips #ProductReviews
Product Review: Our Test of the EPICKA Universal Travel Adapter
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A big win for our creator community! A few weeks ago we shared Americinn by Wyndham's contest for America's Cheesiest Family with our community of travel creator members. We're proud to report that one of our members was selected as a finalist! Check out Aly Enwright's blog post about her favorite cheese stops in the Midwest: https://lnkd.in/ehe-QEHi Join 600+ travel creators and receive updates and opportunities like this posted all the time as a Wanderful creator member <3 Brands: if you're interested in sharing your big opportunities with our creator community, stay tuned for an exciting update to Wanderful brand partnership coming soon! #TravelIndustry #TravelMedia #ContentCreators #TravelCreators
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We just read an excellent article by Cory Lee, a wheelchair user, disabled-travel advocate, and blogger, titled “National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible.” Cory shares his favorite accessible trails in national parks, offering valuable insights for those seeking inclusive outdoor adventures. It provides a resourceful guide to trails that cater to diverse mobility needs, ensuring that nature is a welcoming space for all. Check it out > https://lnkd.in/eQe-GN7A #AccessibleTravel #NationalParks #Inclusion #OutdoorAdventure
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
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In Episode 9 of 85 percent, bestselling author Nikki Vargas finds herself standing in front of the majestic Iguazu Falls in Argentina, asking herself one question. The answer to that question is about to change her entire life. Check out her story in our newest season, and shout out to Melissa Byron of A Solo Woman Traveling for contributing her 2-minute wanderstory at the end of the episode. Huge thanks to B&H Photo Video for sponsoring our podcast mics this season! #85Percent #TravelPodcast #Podcast #WomenWhoTravel #TravelMedia https://lnkd.in/ecKW5i96
85 Percent Podcast Episode 9: After the Falls with Nikki Vargas
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As we strive for inclusivity in every industry, it's crucial to highlight the importance of accessible travel. We recently came across an insightful article by Maayan Ziv, founder of AccessNow, titled “I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.” Maayan sheds light on how the travel industry can better serve the large, diverse, and often underserved community of disabled travelers. Her perspective is a valuable resource for anyone looking to create more inclusive experiences in travel. Read here > https://lnkd.in/euNTyJXb #Inclusion #AccessibleTravel #Diversity
I’m a Disabled Traveler. This Is How to Talk About Accessible Travel.
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It was International Women’s Day in March of 2021, amidst a worldwide pandemic that caused border shutdowns and brought travel almost to a complete halt. Megan Grant was unsure of what the future of travel would look like but she knew she wanted to lay the groundwork for a travel company that would make a positive impact on the tourism industry. Learn more about how Megan Grant of Cherish Tours is offering a new way for women to travel with purpose! > https://lnkd.in/e7Tj4sJe #CherishTours #WomanOwnedBusinesses #WomenWhoTravel #TravelWithPurpose
How Megan Grant of Cherish Tours is Offering A New Way for Women to Travel with Purpose
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Overtourism is a massive problem, and if you think it's going away soon -- well, you're wrong. But what to do about it? We're thrilled for an exciting and interesting fireside chat that will leave you thinking about this problem -- and its solutions -- in ways you've never considered before. Join our founder Beth Santos as she sits down with The New York Times journalist Paige McClanahan who recently published The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel. We'll talk about what's happened, where the future is, and whose responsibility it is to generate that future. It's just one of the many exciting conversations we have inside our member hub. Click the link below for a 2-week free trial, join us, and hang around if you love the chat. When: Friday, 30 August at 12pm ET: RSVP: https://lnkd.in/ei8PmNes Hope to see you there ❤️ #TravelIndustry #TravelMedia #Overtourism #Travel #SocialImpact #Tourism
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With all the changes in the Google algorithm lately, there's no better time than to consider some other content creation methods -- and podcasters have been telling you FOREVER that their world is the place to be. So, is it time to switch to podcasting? Let's talk about it! We're excited to be talking about the power of podcasting next week with *two* podcasting experts, Leah A. of the podcasting duo Ticket 2 Anywhere (and also our newest member of the Wanderful team) and Bethany Hawkins, the founder of Crackers in Soup which produces Wanderful's 85 Percent podcast! They'll be digging into the nitty gritty of podcasting and and their thoughts on where it's headed. When: Thurs, 8/29 @ 12:30 PM ET Where: Online in the Wanderful Hub You can watch this event with a 2-week free trial of our Creator membership! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eijUjQCW If you love it, stick around. If not, it's an easy click to cancel. Hope to see you there! #ContentCreation #Creators #Events #TravelIndustry #Podcasting #PodcastingTips #PodcastingEvents #Podfest
Our very own Leah A. is teaming up with podcasting boss Bethany Hawkins of Crackers in Soup to chat "The Power of Podcasting" - all things podcasting industry, their personal experiences, what's worked (or better yet, what hasn't), and where podcasting is headed! When: Thurs, 8/29 @ 9:30 AM Pacific Time Where: Online in the Wanderful Hub This FREE event is hosted by Wanderful, an incredible global travel network, which is currently offering a 2-week free trial so you can attend & watch this fireside chat! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eijUjQCW