Last updated on August 9th, 2023
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
Women in Indigenous Tourism

Diana Eden
Travel for Women Over 80

Tanzila Khan
Accessible Solo Travel

Lola Akinmade Akerstrom
Award-winning Visual Storyteller

Tracey Breeden
Women’s Safety + LGTBQ+

Anna Pollock
Sustainabiltiy + Regenerative Tourism

Karen Gershowitz
Solo Travel + Mobility

Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq.
Transformative Travel

Dawn Booker
Culture Curator

Paige Hanson
Cybersecurity + Safety Expert

Carolyn Ray
Women's Empowerment + Entrepreneur

Christine Winebrenner Irick
Transformational Travel

Nora Livingstone
Conservation + Wildlife Ethics

Shawna Robins
Midlife Health + Wellness

Libby Wildman
Safeguarding Your Financial Future

Cathy Gotfried
Southeast Asia and Group Travel