Last updated on June 11th, 2024
empowering women and accelerating diversity and inclusion
JourneyWoman Women’s Speaker’s Bureau
As travellers, entrepreneurs, teachers, educators, writers and activists, we are using our voices to create positive change and accelerate inclusion and diversity in travel. We are determined to shift stereotypes and bring the issues of ageism, accessibility, safety and diversity to the forefront and eliminate the excuse of ‘I can’t find a female speaker over 50’ for events and conferences.
Our founding speakers are women who have been involved with JourneyWoman as writers, speakers, advisory council members and our Women’s Travel Directory. We welcome and invite submissions to join our Speaker’s Bureau from experienced passionate women.
![Brenda Holder](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Brenda-Holder.jpg)
Brenda Holder
Women in Indigenous Tourism
![Diana Eden](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Diana-Eden.jpg)
Diana Eden
Travel for Women Over 80
![Tanzila Khan](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tanzila-Khan.jpg)
Tanzila Khan
Accessible Solo Travel
![Lola Akinmade Akerstrom](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Lola_Akinmade_Akerstrom-Official.jpg)
Lola Akinmade Akerstrom
Award-winning Visual Storyteller
![Tracey Breeden](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tracey-Breeden-Speaker.jpg)
Tracey Breeden
Women’s Safety + LGTBQ+
![Anna Pollock](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Anna-Pollock-Speaker.jpg)
Anna Pollock
Sustainabiltiy + Regenerative Tourism
![Karen Gershowitz](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Karen-Gershowitz-2020-scaled-e1676470245364.jpg)
Karen Gershowitz
Solo Travel + Mobility
![Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tonya-Fitzpatrick-HS.jpg)
Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Transformative Travel
![Dawn Booker](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Womens-Travel-Fest-Dawn-Booker.jpg)
Dawn Booker
Entrepreneur and Fearless Traveler
![Paige Hanson](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Paige-Hanson-Speakers.jpg)
Paige Hanson
Cybersecurity + Safety Expert
![Carolyn Ray](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Carolyn-Ray-headshot-websize.jpg)
Carolyn Ray
Women's Empowerment + Entrepreneur
![Christine Winebrenner Irick](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Christine-Winebrenner-Irick-1074.jpg)
Christine Winebrenner Irick
Transformational Travel
![Nora Livingstone](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Nora-Livingstone-HS.jpg)
Nora Livingstone
Conservation + Wildlife Ethics
![Shawna Robins](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Shawna-Robbins.jpeg)
Shawna Robins
Midlife Health + Wellness
![Libby Wildman](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Libby-Wildman-Headshot.jpg)
Libby Wildman
Safeguarding Your Financial Future
![Cathy Gotfried](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CATHY-GOTFRIED-HEAD-SHOT.jpg)
Cathy Gotfried
Southeast Asia and Group Travel
![Nikki Padilla Rivera](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Nikki-Padilla-Rivera.jpg)
Nikki Padilla Rivera
Group Tours + Tour Guides
![Joy Sherman](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Joy-Sherman.jpg)
Joy Sherman
Yacht Captain + Small Ships
![Vicky Smith](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Vicky-Smith-Headshot.jpeg)
Vicky Smith
Sustainable Tourism + Entrepreneurship
![Catherine Germier-Hamel](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Catherine-Germier-Hamel.jpeg)
Catherine Germier-Hamel
Sustainable Tourism Development
![Valérie Besanceney](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Valerie-Besanceney.jpeg)
Valérie Besanceney
International Education & Transition Consultant
![Kathy Buckworth](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kathy-Buckworth.jpg)
Kathy Buckworth
Multi-Generational Travel
![Rupi Mangat](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rupi-Mangat-in-Maasai-Mara.jpg)
Rupi Mangat
Wildlife Conservation & Wildlife Safaris
![Gina Jardine](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Gina-Jardine.jpeg)
Gina Jardine
Women in Leadership
![Rona Maynard](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rona-Maynard.jpeg)
Rona Maynard
Finding Joy and Purpose
![Regina Winkle-Bryan](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Regina-Winkle-Bryan.jpeg)
Regina Winkle-Bryan
Walking the Camino de Santiago
![Casey Hanisko](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CaseyHaniskoLLC.jpeg)
Casey Hanisko
Leadership With Purpose
![Ginny Lunn](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Ginny-Lunn-Walking-Women-e1707409507900.png)
Ginny Lunn
Adventure in Midlife and After Loss
![Stephanie M. Jones](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_0069-scaled-e1707403262121.jpeg)
Stephanie M. Jones
Inspiring Purpose-Driven Solutions, Sustainable Tourism
![Alana Van Der Sluys](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/alana-scaled-e1707404579310.jpg)
Alana Van Der Sluys
Freedom with Food and Fitness
![Adriane G. Berg](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/adriane-berg.jpeg)
Adriane G. Berg
The Ageless Traveller
![Talek Nantes](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Talek-Nantes-Egypt.jpeg)
Talek Nantes
Expert on Cuba and Travel Planning
![Sallie Fraenkel](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Sallie-Fraenkel.jpeg)
Sallie Fraenkel
Expert in Wellness Travel and Tourism
![Jeannie Ralston](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Jeannie-Ralston.jpeg)
Jeannie Ralston
Solo Travel For Older Women
![Habiba El Kasri](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Habiba-el-kasri.jpeg)
Habiba El Kasri
Women's Empowerment + Entrepreneurship
![Phyllis Stoller](https://journeywoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Phyllis-Stoller-Headshot.jpeg)
Phyllis Stoller
Expertise in Women's Travel