James Mwenda, Founder of James Mwenda Expeditions, shares his expertise in sustainable safari adventures and provides some tips on how to make a safari more than just an Instagram photo opportunity. He shares how to be a responsible wildlife tourist and truly reconnect with the natural world.Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kara KingGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/songLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses

James Mwenda, Founder of James Mwenda Expeditions, shares his expertise in sustainable safari adventures and provides some tips on how to make a safari more than just an Instagram photo opportunity. He shares how to be a responsible wildlife tourist and truly reconnect with the natural world. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Kara King Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses</a>

Reconnecting with Nature: Sustainable Safari

Gabriela Sonnleitner is the General Manager of the Magdas Hotel in Vienna, Austria. Austria's first hotel run as a social business, the Magdas provides job training to refugees and asylum seekers, offering support to those struggling to find employment in the city. Listen to Gabriela explain the joys and difficulties of running a social business and elaborate on her hotel’s commitment to sustainability. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kara KingGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/songLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses

Gabriela Sonnleitner is the General Manager of the Magdas Hotel in Vienna, Austria. Austria's first hotel run as a social business, the Magdas provides job training to refugees and asylum seekers, offering support to those struggling to find employment in the city. Listen to Gabriela explain the joys and difficulties of running a social business and elaborate on her hotel’s commitment to sustainability.  Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Kara King Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses</a>

Booking with Purpose: The Hotel That Helps Refugees

Mary Pat Champeau, Director of Graduate Programs at The Institute for Humane Education and Board Secretary at RISE Travel Institute, discusses the importance of learning how one’s everyday choices in their lives can impact their surroundings. She explores how activism is sometimes as simple as educating oneself about how the environment, human, and animal welfare are all interconnected.Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mary Pat Champeau, Director of Graduate Programs at The Institute for Humane Education and Board Secretary at RISE Travel Institute, discusses the importance of learning how one’s everyday choices in their lives can impact their surroundings. She explores how activism is sometimes as simple as educating oneself about how the environment, human, and animal welfare are all interconnected. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a>License:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FCeHZlc1BvZFBYSzFqSXc2UkF4bmY0cVNyUXxBQ3Jtc0trYmtrUGFnSlRWSlAyMDdLWjAtc3RCMnctcnRtZVlfa0RYRjdOZDN4Yjk3cTFqaUVjUEJnRUdOS2R5VmhuODFrbEloZF9YZS1pUEQzV29VYl84T25ERS1Wdmg0V0NtV18xZFlDWUZBWkJvZVkzcnI1dw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Education as Activism

This week, Amy sits down with Dr. Anu Taranath, Author of “Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World.” Dr. Taranath is also co-teaching a course entitled Locating Ourselves in the Spectrum of Power for RISE Travel Institute. Through a discussion of her book and her work with RISE Travel Institute, she details how to approach difficult conversations about worldwide inequities with grace, encouraging building community and the space to work through these tough questions together.Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kara KingGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/songLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses

This week, Amy sits down with Dr. Anu Taranath, Author of “Beyond Guilt Trips: Mindful Travel in an Unequal World.” Dr. Taranath is also co-teaching a course entitled Locating Ourselves in the Spectrum of Power for RISE Travel Institute. Through a discussion of her book and her work with RISE Travel Institute, she details how to approach difficult conversations about worldwide inequities with grace, encouraging building community and the space to work through these tough questions together. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Kara King Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses</a>

Building the Bridge to a More Equal World

Today on GivingTuesday 2021, we are raising funds for RISE Travel Institute. All donations made today will go toward tuition grants and travel scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of the year. We have raised just over $6,500 so far and so we need your help to reach our goal. Our guest is Taylor Ruoff, a tuition grant recipient and graduate of our Pilot Program. Hear about Taylor's experience as a RISE student, why the grant she received helped her in a time of need, and what she'll be doing next. Please donate here: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/ways-to-giveHost: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn SandersGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today on GivingTuesday 2021, we are raising funds for RISE Travel Institute. All donations made today will go toward tuition grants and travel scholarships for students with demonstrated financial need. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of the year. We have raised just over $6,500 so far and so we need your help to reach our goal. Our guest is Taylor Ruoff, a tuition grant recipient and graduate of our Pilot Program. Hear about Taylor's experience as a RISE student, why the grant she received helped her in a time of need, and what she'll be doing next. Please donate here: <a href="https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/ways-to-give?fbclid=IwAR07icrj9wifsJm2oZQmXiir8woTrJuk08k_4KsGZFqOan4mXsIsWM0ys3A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/ways-to-give</a> Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FCeHZlc1BvZFBYSzFqSXc2UkF4bmY0cVNyUXxBQ3Jtc0trYmtrUGFnSlRWSlAyMDdLWjAtc3RCMnctcnRtZVlfa0RYRjdOZDN4Yjk3cTFqaUVjUEJnRUdOS2R5VmhuODFrbEloZF9YZS1pUEQzV29VYl84T25ERS1Wdmg0V0NtV18xZFlDWUZBWkJvZVkzcnI1dw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Giving Tuesday Special with Tuition Grant Recipient Taylor Ruoff

Hyungjoon Jin, a K-12 educator, and the Board Treasurer at RISE Travel Institute discusses his approach to making real, lasting systemic change in education and travel. He delves into his powerful and sustainable long-term project in Guatemala and gives examples of how to think strategically about the systemic issues at play in many aspects of our lives, including travel.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Hyungjoon Jin, a K-12 educator, and the Board Treasurer at RISE Travel Institute discusses his approach to making real, lasting systemic change in education and travel. He delves into his powerful and sustainable long-term project in Guatemala and gives examples of how to think strategically about the systemic issues at play in many aspects of our lives, including travel. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Strategic Thinking: Travel and Systemic Change

Kayra Martinez is a flight attendant and Founder and Director of the non-profit Love Without Borders for Refugees in Need, which supports refugees in Greece by building spaces where art and creativity flourish.  She touches on how she got started, the powerful stories within her refugee art exhibitions,  and the importance of travel as a method to learn, share, and create.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Digital Editing: Kara King - Digital Content ProducerGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Kayra Martinez is a flight attendant and Founder and Director of the non-profit Love Without Borders for Refugees in Need, which supports refugees in Greece by building spaces where art and creativity flourish.  She touches on how she got started, the powerful stories within her refugee art exhibitions,  and the importance of travel as a method to learn, share, and create. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Digital Editing: Kara King - Digital Content Producer Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Love Without Borders: Art, Travel, and the Refugee Crisis

Catarina Rivera, Co-Founder of ExplorEquity (https://www.explorequity.com), which supports local communities by partnering with small businesses, community-based tourism initiatives and sustainable travel operators globally while connecting travelers to real social justice issues, discusses her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in both workspaces and travel and what it is like for her to travel as a disabled individual.Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Catarina Rivera, Co-Founder of ExplorEquity (<a href="https://www.explorequity.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.explorequity.com</a>), which supports local communities by partnering with small businesses, community-based tourism initiatives and sustainable travel operators globally while connecting travelers to real social justice issues, discusses her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in both workspaces and travel and what it is like for her to travel as a disabled individual. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a>License:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FCeHZlc1BvZFBYSzFqSXc2UkF4bmY0cVNyUXxBQ3Jtc0trYmtrUGFnSlRWSlAyMDdLWjAtc3RCMnctcnRtZVlfa0RYRjdOZDN4Yjk3cTFqaUVjUEJnRUdOS2R5VmhuODFrbEloZF9YZS1pUEQzV29VYl84T25ERS1Wdmg0V0NtV18xZFlDWUZBWkJvZVkzcnI1dw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Travel

Daniel Turner discusses the intricacies of tourism and its effects on animal welfare, species protection, habitat protection, and beyond. Turner is Co-founder and director of Animondial, an organization that provides impartial advice and practical support to better manage tourism’s impact on animals and the natural environment.Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Daniel Turner discusses the intricacies of tourism and its effects on animal welfare, species protection, habitat protection, and beyond. Turner is Co-founder and director of Animondial, an organization that provides impartial advice and practical support to better manage tourism’s impact on animals and the natural environment. Host: Host (Amy) Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Kaelyn Sanders  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a>License:<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Sustainable Tourism and Animal Welfare

We take a pause from The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel podcast to speak with Vincie Ho, Ph.D., Executive Director and Founder of the RISE Travel Institute to talk about our Pilot Program.RISE Travel Institute's Pilot Program is an online certificate program consisting of 10 sessions, grouped into 3 modules over 10 weeks, and begins June 7th. The content explores different aspects of sustainable travel through structured, rigorous, research-based education. We are taking a systems-thinking approach to address the intersection of social justice, community development, animal protection, and environmental sustainability with regards to travel. Students that successfully complete the program and a capstone project will receive our Certificate in Sustainability and Anti-Oppression in Travel. Graduates can apply to join one of our domestic or international Experiential Journeys to put theory into practice. Learn more here: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/pilotprogram2021

We take a pause from The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel podcast to speak with Vincie Ho, Ph.D., Executive Director and Founder of the RISE Travel Institute to talk about our Pilot Program.RISE Travel Institute's Pilot Program is an online certificate program consisting of 10 sessions, grouped into 3 modules over 10 weeks, and begins June 7th. The content explores different aspects of sustainable travel through structured, rigorous, research-based education. We are taking a systems-thinking approach to address the intersection of social justice, community development, animal protection, and environmental sustainability with regards to travel. Students that successfully complete the program and a capstone project will receive our Certificate in Sustainability and Anti-Oppression in Travel. Graduates can apply to join one of our domestic or international Experiential Journeys to put theory into practice. Learn more here: <a href="https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/pilotprogram2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/pilotprogram2021</a>

A look at the RISE Travel Institute's Pilot Program

The RISE Traveler podcast features eco-minded and socially conscious travelers, diversity and inclusion specialists, wildlife conservationists, environmental activists and anyone using travel as a way to uplift and inspire. In each episode, we will go a step beyond the “Instagram ready” world of travel, and take a look at how travel can be a source of growth and development for all people and all communities. This podcast is an extension of the RISE Travel Institute. A 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to empowering young travelers through educational programs, research, study tours and scholarships. Visit RISETravelInstitute.org to learn more.

Steve Hesse is a longtime traveler. He's backpacked and hitchhiked across multiple countries and traveled with students in his role as a university professor. He's also a senior advisor at RISE Travel Institute. Listen as he discusses his life-altering travel experiences and his approach to travel education.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Steve Hesse is a longtime traveler. He's backpacked and hitchhiked across multiple countries and traveled with students in his role as a university professor. He's also a senior advisor at RISE Travel Institute. Listen as he discusses his life-altering travel experiences and his approach to travel education. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Reflections on Travel Education

Eliza Raymond, Co-founder of Good Travel and Senior Advisor for Curriculum Development at RISE Travel Institute, shares her expertise on volunteering while traveling and sheds light on what a truly mutually beneficial, positive travel experience looks and feels like. She challenges us all to go beyond the “bucket list,” and open ourselves up to more meaningful travel experiences.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense:https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Eliza Raymond, Co-founder of Good Travel and Senior Advisor for Curriculum Development at RISE Travel Institute, shares her expertise on volunteering while traveling and sheds light on what a truly mutually beneficial, positive travel experience looks and feels like. She challenges us all to go beyond the “bucket list,” and open ourselves up to more meaningful travel experiences. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel Institute Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License:<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Beyond the Bucket List: Positive Impact While Traveling Abroad

In this episode, RISE Senior Advisor and Development Coordinator at Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Genevieve Huneault, shares her expertise on regenerative and indigenous tourism experiences. She also explains the transformative impact that travel has had on her life and shares some helpful tips for those planning their first trip abroad.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, RISE Senior Advisor and Development Coordinator at Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada, Genevieve Huneault, shares her expertise on regenerative and indigenous tourism experiences. She also explains the transformative impact that travel has had on her life and shares some helpful tips for those planning their first trip abroad. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>

Regenerative Tourism and Transformational Travel

In this episode of The RISE Traveler, Amy sits down with Justine Abigail Yu, Senior Advisor at RISE Travel Institute. Justine advises RISE on its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and has devoted her career to creating a more just and equitable world for all. She shares her positive outlook on the future of travel, thoughts on how to incorporate a DEI mindset in order to truly achieve sustainability, and to how to better support local communities while traveling.Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/About: Justine Abigail YuJustine Abigail Yu is a communications and marketing strategist who has worked with organizations operating in North America, Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Her expertise lies in growing enterprises from the ground up through strategic digital marketing, compelling storytelling, and genuine community engagement all through an anti-oppression lens. Justine currently serves as Wanderful's Communications Director. She is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Living Hyphen, an emerging magazine that explores the experiences of hyphenated Canadians – that is, individuals who call Canada home but who have roots in often faraway places.She and the publication have been featured on international, national, and local media outlets including NextShark, CTV National News, CBC Metro Morning, CBC Ontario Morning, and CityTV’s Breakfast Television, among other news outlets.Justine Abigail is a fierce advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion – and ultimately, anti-oppression. Her mission is to stir the conscience and spur social change.

In this episode of The RISE Traveler, Amy sits down with Justine Abigail Yu, Senior Advisor at RISE Travel Institute. Justine advises RISE on its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and has devoted her career to creating a more just and equitable world for all. She shares her positive outlook on the future of travel, thoughts on how to incorporate a DEI mindset in order to truly achieve sustainability, and to how to better support local communities while traveling. Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute  Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel Institute Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a> About: Justine Abigail Yu Justine Abigail Yu is a communications and marketing strategist who has worked with organizations operating in North America, Central America, East Africa, and Southeast Asia. Her expertise lies in growing enterprises from the ground up through strategic digital marketing, compelling storytelling, and genuine community engagement all through an anti-oppression lens.  Justine currently serves as Wanderful's Communications Director. She is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Living Hyphen, an emerging magazine that explores the experiences of hyphenated Canadians – that is, individuals who call Canada home but who have roots in often faraway places. She and the publication have been featured on international, national, and local media outlets including NextShark, CTV National News, CBC Metro Morning, CBC Ontario Morning, and CityTV’s Breakfast Television, among other news outlets. Justine Abigail is a fierce advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion – and ultimately, anti-oppression. Her mission is to stir the conscience and spur social change.

A DEI Approach to Sustainability- Creating a more just and equitable future through travel

Dr. Vincie Ho recounts some of her most sustainable travel experiences and opens up about her missteps from her travels in the past, as well as moments when she had to check her privilege. She shares a few questions we all can ask ourselves in order to be more mindful travelers. This interview shines a light on the power of sustainable tourism and challenges us to think about the positive or negative impacts we can have on travel destinations. Learn more on our website: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel InstituteGraphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art DirectorMusic: On My Way by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-wayLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/About: Dr. Vincie Ho, President and FounderA humane educator and social justice advocate, Vincie founded RISE Travel Institute in June 2020 with the commitment to engage young people in important conversations around human rights, animal protection and environmental sustainability in the context of travel. She is also the creator of Paths Crossing, a card game designed to foster cross-cultural connections and inspire mindful travel decisions. She has been involved with Impact Travel Alliance since 2018 and currently holds the position of Chapter Engagement Lead on their global team.Before Vincie started working in the nonprofit world, she was a university French lecturer and linguist for over a decade. As an academic, she had the opportunity to travel around the world for conferences and fieldwork. In 2010, she left academia to work in the area of refugee empowerment in Senegal, a transformative experience that motivated her to pursue a second career in international peace and human rights, as well as sustainable travel. Vincie has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Arts degree from University College London. She has also obtained various graduate certificates and diplomas from the Institute for Humane Education and New York University in the United States, the United Nations University in Japan, and l’Université de Franche-Comté in France. She is based in the Greater New York City Area.

Dr. Vincie Ho recounts some of her most sustainable travel experiences and opens up about her missteps from her travels in the past, as well as moments when she had to check her privilege. She shares a few questions we all can ask ourselves in order to be more mindful travelers. This interview shines a light on the power of sustainable tourism and challenges us to think about the positive or negative impacts we can have on travel destinations.  Learn more on our website: <a href="https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.risetravelinstitute.org/</a> <ul><li>Host: Amy Hager - Social Media Manager at The RISE Travel Institute </li><li>Video and Audio Editing: Romar Dingo - Digital Media and Information Technology Specialist at The RISE Travel Institute</li><li>Graphic Design: Shirley Wong - Freelance Art Director</li><li>Music: On My Way by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4163-on-my-way</a> License:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0FCeHZlc1BvZFBYSzFqSXc2UkF4bmY0cVNyUXxBQ3Jtc0trYmtrUGFnSlRWSlAyMDdLWjAtc3RCMnctcnRtZVlfa0RYRjdOZDN4Yjk3cTFqaUVjUEJnRUdOS2R5VmhuODFrbEloZF9YZS1pUEQzV29VYl84T25ERS1Wdmg0V0NtV18xZFlDWUZBWkJvZVkzcnI1dw&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fcreativecommons.org%2Flicenses%2Fby%2F4.0%2F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></li></ul> About: Dr. Vincie Ho, President and FounderA humane educator and social justice advocate, Vincie founded RISE Travel Institute in June 2020 with the commitment to engage young people in important conversations around human rights, animal protection and environmental sustainability in the context of travel. She is also the creator of Paths Crossing, a card game designed to foster cross-cultural connections and inspire mindful travel decisions. She has been involved with Impact Travel Alliance since 2018 and currently holds the position of Chapter Engagement Lead on their global team. Before Vincie started working in the nonprofit world, she was a university French lecturer and linguist for over a decade. As an academic, she had the opportunity to travel around the world for conferences and fieldwork. In 2010, she left academia to work in the area of refugee empowerment in Senegal, a transformative experience that motivated her to pursue a second career in international peace and human rights, as well as sustainable travel. Vincie has a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Arts degree from University College London. She has also obtained various graduate certificates and diplomas from the Institute for Humane Education and New York University in the United States, the United Nations University in Japan, and l’Université de Franche-Comté in France. She is based in the Greater New York City Area.

Questions for Reflection: Exploring Our Impact on Travel Destinations

The RISE Traveler podcast features eco-minded and socially conscious travelers, diversity and inclusion specialists, wildlife conservationists, environmental activists and anyone using travel as a way to uplift and inspire. In each episode, we will go a step beyond the “Instagram ready” world of travel, and take a look at how travel can be a source of growth and development for all people and all communities. This podcast is an extension of the RISE Travel Institute. A 501(c)3 nonprofit committed to empowering young travelers through educational programs, research, study tours and scholarships. Visit <a href="http://RISETravelInstitute.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RISETravelInstitute.org</a> to learn more.

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