Allyship, Inclusivity, and Women in Tourism Leadership with Shayna Zand

Send us a text In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women"s Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Shayna Zand. As WeTravel"s Director of Partnerships & Enterprise Sales, Shayna Zand brings with her 12+ years in the tour operator space and working with various partners in the travel industry. She joined the team in May 2022 to build relationships with existing and new partners. She also is the Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors for Tourism Cares and is based in Toronto, Canada. She loves to travel and has had the pleasure of visiting 85+ countries. Christine and Shayna discuss: · Shayna’s transition from a tour leader to director and her roles in the travel industry · How to increase the representation of women in travel leadership roles · The role of WeTravel in supporting initiatives like Women in Travel CIC, mentorship programs, and allyship in the workplace · Continuing commitments to sustainability, client growth, and educational resources · Vulnerability in leadership Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Shayna Zand.  🌎​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.  LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.   Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes! Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app. 🌎​​ Learn more about WeTravel. Connect with Shayna on LinkedIn and Instagram! 🌎​​​​​​​​ Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Shayna Zand (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo. Support the show