Special Episode: Cohort 7 wmnsWORK Demo Day

In this special episode of Soul of Travel, we are thrilled to share the inspiring wmnsWORK 2025 Cohort 7 Demo Day presentations.

wmnsWORK helps women and non-binary folks build thriving tourism businesses through education, mentorship and community. The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 12 weeks of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and community.

Demo Day is your chance to learn more about what these inspiring wmnsWORK Cohort 7 grads have been up to. They've worked so hard to refine their pitches and business offerings, and are excited to share them with the tourism industry at large. Through each company's 5-minute pitch, you'll get a glimpse of their passion and dedication as they unveil their unique ventures to fellow members of the tourism industry, and learn how YOU can support them.

From tour operators to travel designers, it's a diverse lineup that captures the essence of the evolving tourism landscape. We encourage you to connect and collaborate with these fabulous wmn+!

Featuring:

Pooja Akula | Ibtida Homes

Giuditta Pileri | numenvia

Lisa Bisceglia | Surf For Life

Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi | Ubuntu Global Collective, LLC

Diana Oglivie  | Urban Sass Travels - http://urbansass.io/

Grace Philipp | Discover Queer

Sara Champagne | Avia Collective 

Iman Childs | Booked by Iman

LaKeshia Banks | Revive and Roam Travel

Maya Strasser | Delicious Discoveries

Join us for this special soulful presentation from the graduates of WmnsWork Cohort 7.

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Visit https://wmnswork.com/ to learn more about the Tourism Business Accelerator program and support their efforts to support women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.