In episode 4, Tara Busch, founder of Conscious Travel Collective, joins co-hosts Jaclyn Yost and Dr. Kelly Cerialo to discuss how her travel company is assisting small/private groups to travel more sustainably. Tune in to learn more about Tara’s journey, her vision for the tourism industry, and her advice on how to incorporate more conscious decisions in all of our travels.
p.s. – despite the name of the podcast, you are all very welcome here.
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Intro Song Credit: Jesus of Babylon - Yalla Arabia
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Speaker Bio:
Tara is the founder of Conscious Travel Collective, the sustainable travel company specializing in small group and tailored private trips. Tara’s strongly held belief is it’s the human connections and moments of self-discovery that are the most valuable gifts of travel. Her mission in leading Conscious Travel Collective is to utilize the opportunity of travel to illuminate how travelers can not only have a more meaningful experience with the places they visit, but to offer new awareness on issues that harm destinations, and how to better global stewards.
Since its launch in 2022, Tara and her team have worked to champion ethical business practices, and pay equity, with each trip designed for an average of 20 touchpoints, through exclusively direct local partnerships. Tara holds a certificate in Sustainable Tourism Management from George Washington University. Tara also contributes time to RISE Travel Institute, where she’s volunteered since shortly after they launched in 2020. When she is not on the road, she loves coming home to Brooklyn, New York. You can find her working (or sometimes napping) at her local park, never without headphones to take in a podcast or audio book, and being in love with her city!
About Conscious Travel Collective:
Conscious Travel Collective is a travel company specializing in all-inclusive small group and tailored private trips for travelers seeking immersive and authentic experiences in vibrant destinations. The company proudly operates as a wholesaler championing ethical business practices around sustainability and pay equity with each trip spanning an average of 20 touchpoints with local partners. Since its launch in 2022, the woman-founded business is on a mission to foster a more conscious and compassionate world through experiential travel. Conscious Travel Collective currently offers curated trips to Peru, Oaxaca (Mexico), and Vermont (USA) with more destinations to follow.
To learn more, visit:
https://www.conscioustravelcollective.com/
https://www.instagram.com/conscioustravelcollective/
https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousTravelCollective/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscioustravelcollective/about/
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