The Power of Audio-Only Media and How to Be Well in Travel with Laura Fernandez

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 Laura Fernandez. Laura Fernandez has played a pivotal role in the audio industry at SiriusXM Media, a media group renowned for providing advertisers with unparalleled access to a dynamic portfolio of audio content. This includes live and exclusive content on SiriusXM, immersive streaming experiences on Pandora and SoundCloud, and a vast array of podcast networks featuring celebrated creators and hosts. As the VP-Head of Industry for Travel, Laura excels in developing media solutions that connect travel brands with their target audiences through these platforms. She expertly aligns SiriusXM"s offerings with the needs of travelers, ensuring effective brand engagement. Starting her journey with SiriusXM Media in 2011 as a Sales Executive, Laura was initially tasked with launching the Las Vegas market"s advertising sales. Her career swiftly expanded as she built and led new verticals for Casinos, Tourism, and Travel from scratch, harnessing the company’s resources to fuel her entrepreneurial vision. Her deep passion for both music and travel brings an emotional depth to her work, emphasizing the transformative power of audio. Christine and Laura discuss: · The power of podcasting to reach intergenerational audiences · Creating habits to maintain our health and wellness as we travel · Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Join Christine for this soulful conversation with Laura Fernandez. Special gratitude to our partner for this month, Explorer X and their newly launched Hero Travel Fund! If you’ve been dreaming of an extraordinary journey, one that takes you beyond the ordinary and into the heart of new cultures and perspectives, but the financial barriers have been holding you back, then the HTF is for you. Apply by February 28th: https://www.explorer-x.com/hero. 🌎​​​​​​​​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.  Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on Buy Me a Coffee. Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Connect with Laura on your favorite social media network! Instagram / LinkedIn. Discover your next favorite podcast at Sirius XM. Looking for information on audio advertising? Learn more at Sirius XM Media. 🌎​​​​​​​​ 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_ori Support the show