About this episode
Solo female travel just got a serious upgrade, and this game-changing startup is leading the way.In this episode, host Kim Anderson chats with Vanessa Karel, the founder of GreetHer—a groundbreaking travel startup designed to help women travel safer and with more confidence. Named one of the 100 rising Latinx startup founders to watch, Vanessa shares how her own travel experiences inspired her to create a solution that connects female travelers with local women, known as Greeters, who provide guidance, support, and insider knowledge in destinations worldwide.You’ll hear Vanessa’s incredible journey from feeling stranded and vulnerable in a foreign country to launching a global platform that’s empowering women everywhere. If you’ve ever hesitated to travel solo or wished for a safer, more personal way to explore new places, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:How Vanessa turned a personal travel struggle into a global movementWhy local female connections can make all the difference in travel safetyThe biggest misconceptions about solo female travel—and how to overcome themIf you’re a woman who loves to travel, a solo adventurer, or someone passionate about making travel safer and more empowering for women, this episode is for you.RESOURCES:Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn Learn more about GreetHer: Website, Instagram⚡ ROUND Book: The Geography of Bliss by Eric WeinerEPISODE DETAILS:7:10 - 90% of women 19:15 - Finding ways to spend our money21:45 - Outside our comfort zones22:44 - Are you getting rejected enoughSupport the showLOVE THE SHOW? Help shape what's next. Take this quick listener survey! Travel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout
