“Anti-racism is an act and not a state of being. It’s a constant action we must continue performing.” – Ariel Goldberg We all know the incredible and transformative impact travel…
[The Freelancer’s Year] How to Be an Anti-Oppressive Freelance Writer
When I was a social worker, so much of my work was rooted in anti-oppressive practices. And let me tell you, I made mistakes all the time. But I think…
[PhocusWire] Beyond “vanity metrics”: Why travel marketers need to diversify influencer campaigns
As long-simmering racial tensions have come to a head around the globe in recent weeks, travel brands are starting to reckon with the inequalities that exist within the industry and…
[Pangea Dreams] Let’s Get To Know Wanderful: an Interview with Founder, Beth Santos
On May 21, 2020 we announced the exciting news that Pangea Dreams is the official retreat partner of Wanderful! Today we’ll be chatting with Wanderful CEO and Founder, Beth Santos, to…
[travel massive] 100 Inspiring women travel founders
As travel and tourism goes through a dark spell, we feel it’s important to shine a light on leaders in our industry we can look to for hope and resilience….
[Ezvid Wiki] 6 Resources For Solo Female Travelers
Exploring somewhere new on your own can be a scary idea, especially for women. It can be tempting to stick to familiar places or find safety in numbers. But traveling…
[Pandora] Pass the (Mini) Mic Interview Series with Beth Santos
Welcome to another edition of Pandora Presents: Pass the (Mini) Mic Interview Series, focused on females in advertising and music who are changing the numbers game and passing the mic…
[Matador Network] Wanderful is giving away 600 memberships for women in travel to connect while social distancing
IN TRYING TIMES, nothing is more uplifting than watching communities rally. With self-quarantine precautions and government-mandated lockdowns increasing daily to address the coronavirus pandemic, individuals and institutions around the world…
[Forbes] For Women Who Travel, Community Is Everything. Meet 5 Founders Bringing Them Together
By definition, community is a unified body of individuals. There is something magical about travel that unites people and creates a shared sense of understanding of culture, time and place….
[Montreal Gazette] Hotel Intel: Travel services for women, by women
The concept of sisterhood in travel is growing fast and several companies organize tours and lodging exclusively for women. Here are three outstanding sources: Wanderful operates a home-sharing network, and…
[Media Planet] Beth Santos on Shifting the Safety Narrative for Solo Women Travelers
Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful, which specializes in empowering women to travel the world, talks about the focus on the perils of traveling solo for women, and why it’s important to move away from this talking point.
[Media Planet] Beth Santos on the Rise of Influencer Marketing in the Travel Industry
Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful, and creator and host of the Women in Travel Summit, talks influencer marketing and what it might mean for the travel industry with Media Planet.
[Forbes] Women in Travel Summit: The Most Inspiring Conferences To Put On Your Calendar In 2020
From activists to world leaders to everyday women just trying to figure things out, here’s our list of the most inspiring conferences we’re looking forward to in 2020.
[BostInno] This 50 on Fire Winner’s Startup is Creating a Space for Solo Women Travelers
Wanderful’s founder and CEO Beth Santos is one of BostInno’s 50 on Fire 2019. Read more about her work building an enterprise from the ground up.
[Unearth Women] How Beth Santos Founded the Wanderful Community
In a recent interview with Unearth Women’s Elise Fitzsimmons, Beth shares more about the inception of Wanderful, the challenges she faced in building her own travel empire, and what her best advice is to aspiring female entrepreneurs.