On this episode, I discuss what it means to live a conscious lifestyle with Valeria Hinojosa. We discuss conscious travel, humility, positivity, and reducing waste. Valeria Hinojosa is a sustainable and conscious lifestyle influencer. She shares tools, tips, brands and experiences that help inspire her audience to live more consciously. 4 years ago she left a high paying finance job to live a more simple and sustainable life. Since then she’s shared hundreds of more conscious and ethical brands and experiences. On this episode we discuss: Valeria’s story Sustainable Travel Fairtrade and sustainable coffee Reducing waste Elevating the style of consciousness and sustainability How to find brands that are transparent and not using eco as a marketing tool Ripple effects of sustainability Being an example versus preaching Valeria’s transition into veganism How to travel when you’re eating vegan or plant-based Traveling mindfully Brands: Soma https://www.drinksoma.com/products/pitcher Links: Lemon Press Nantucket http://www.lemonpressnantucket.com/ Meg Dixon (episode 43) Meg Faletra (episode 59) Victoria Myers (episode 51) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-joy-podcast/id1200321568?mt=2 Connect with Valeria On instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterthruskin/ On her website: https://www.waterthruskin.com/ Connect with Me On instagram: instagram.com/init4thelongrunblog On the blog: http://init4thelongrun.com   Join the Joy Squad Joy Squad Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thejoysquad/ Chasing Joy Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chasingjoypodcast/