Travel Minded

Richard Whitehead MBE is a Paralympic Gold Medallist, professional athlete, marathon runner and a passionate diversity and inclusion champion.

Having been born with a double through-knee congenital amputation, Richard developed a passion for sport at an early age, with his parents encouraging him to participate in sports and teaching him how to live a life without limits…a philosophy which has defined his life and those around him.

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On today's episode we are joined by British sailor and world record holder Dee Caffari.

Awarded an MBE in recognition of her solo circumnavigation against the prevailing winds and currents, Dee set a world record by becoming the first woman to complete this ‘wrong’ way round voyage in 2006. Dee went on to compete in the 2008/9 Vendée Globe – a race around the world, non-stop and alone, known within the sailing arena as the pinn...

Today's episode is the last of our charity specials. We sit down with Amber from MSF.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides medical care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, and other crises, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MSF's mission is to relieve suffering, save lives, and reduce the spread of dis...

We are joined by Junaid from Aviation Without Borders UK.

Aviation Without Borders UK (AWB) is a humanitarian aviation charity established in 2006 and based in the UK. Affiliated with Aviation Sans Frontières International, AWB leverages aviation to provide aid and support both in the UK and internationally. The charity specializes in air cargo shipments of medical and essential supplies, aircraft operations for NGOs, and initiative...

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Alex Staniforth who helped create Mind Over Mountains.

Mind Over Mountains is a charity offering professional mental wellbeing support bringing together walking in nature, mindfulness & time with experienced coaches & counsellors - in an unhurried, unpressured setting.

You can find out more about their work and their upcoming events by visiting their website.

https://mindover...

We’ve got a charity special today and are joined by Ellie Jeffries from Charity Water.

Ellie Jefferies is a marketing and brand expert with over 10 years of industry experience. After graduating in Sustainable Product Design from Falmouth University and briefly producing short films, she applied her creative background to improving marketing in for-good tech businesses. Currently working as the Brand Partnerships and Marketing Direc...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels.

We are joined by Lexi Stephens aka Lexis Wine List.

After falling in love with wine in the heart of Tuscany, Lexi realized the beverage fit right in with her other two passions - food and travel - so she became a full-time wine enthusiast.

She started her virtual wine tasting business during the pandemic and has grow...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels.

We are joined by Nemo Travel to discuss everything honeymoons. No matter what stage you are at as part of your honeymoon planning journey we're sure this episode will help.

Tom Harding - Co-Founder & CEO

Tom's entrepreneurial spirit and experience managing Kenya’s top lodges will make planning your honeymoon an am...

This episode is part of our special series giving you expert knowledge for your travels.

We are joined by Clarissa Cappelletti who is the UK Country Manager at WeRoad. On the episode we are discussing the importance of building a community when you're travelling. 

WeRoad is a travel company providing group adventures for Millennials. They group strangers together to help them share incredible experiences arou...

Sean Conway is a Brittish-Zimbabwean ultra endurance athlete, author of several books and motivational speaker.

 He broke the world record for completing 105 Ironman triathlons in 105 days.

He was the first person to swim the length of Britain,is the only person to have completed a length of Britain triathlon,has completed the world's longest triathlon of 4200 miles and has the world record for the fastest self supported cycle a...

Chanté is a writer, award-winning Guardian podcast presenter and digital content producer.

A versatile journalist, Chante frequently writes for a variety of publications, with her work ranging from celebrity interviews to cultural commentary and first-person reportage.

She is also well-versed in production, script writing for Netflix’s Legacy of Top Boy documentary and story producing for Bumble’s Black Love Series as well as Chivas ...

Raven Schwam-Curtis is a recent graduate of Northwestern University with a master’s degree in African American Studies. Her research explores intersectional histories with a focus on Black and Jewish relationality. Before her studies at Northwestern, Raven was an undergraduate student at Cornell University. They graduated in May 2020 summa cum laude with double majors in Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Asian Studies wi...

We sit down for a travel planning special with Pogo. 

Pogo - Plan on the Go is a new travel planning app that can be used to help you with your next adventure. 

Did you know that on average the UK adventure seeker uses 21 apps and websites when planning a trip?! 

Say goodbye to travel stuff splattered across notes, emails, Instagram and WhatsApp. With Pogo, you can save everything for a trip on one Pinboa...

Rebecca Bowyer is a renowned Stylist, specialising in Celebrity Red Carpet, editorial and campaign styling.  

Since graduating with 1st Class Honours in Journalism, Rebecca began her career writing fashion columns and trend reports. Her passion led to Creative Direction and Styling. 

Amongst Rebecca’s Celebrity clients are Michelle Keegan, Mollie King, Frankie Bridge and Rochelle Hulmes. 

Rebecca has travelled the world through her wo...

Matt Wurnig is the creator of 50 Dates 50 States. The popular social media series where he has traveled to all 50 States to go on a date with a different girl in each state twice. Matt has grown a following of over 650,000 followers across platforms and accumulated over 300 million total views on his videos. He's been featured on an array of national news outlets such as Good Morning America, On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Access ...

From sushi spots to italian gems, Asti has always loved indulging in the extensive London food scene and finding the best hidden gems in the city. With a camera roll filled with food, she decided to share her experiences on Instagram through a page called @eatwithast, of which only her close friends followed, which grew from less than 500 followers to over 10,000 within one year. Fast forward to May 2022. Over 800 posts and a combi...

Charishma and Boomer (her 5 year old Samoyed) live in Los Angeles, California and she loves to share content @life.with.a.landcloud that involves her life with her fluffy dog by her side. She covers a variety of topics with a focus on travel, health and wellness and fostering connections. Boomer has had such a huge impact on Charishma's mental health, so she shares about how with the help of Boomer she is able to slowly find h...

Tyson Sadler is an explorer, traveller and award-winning filmmaker. He has directed documentaries for The New York Times, Associated Press, and The Huffington Post. His films have been screened at festivals around the world including Tribeca Film Festival, South by Southwest, The Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival. An early pioneer in virtual reality documentaries, he has used cutting edge techno...