This is a special conversation between Christine and her mentor, Maria Pacheco. Maria's story is fascinating; she is a Biologist, Entrepreneur, Mother, and firm believer in the idea that collective dreams are unstoppable. Maria was born in Guatemala, and is a Biologist and Entrepreneur. She is a firm believer in the idea that collective dreams are unstoppable. She is also one of the people I look up to most and cherish as a mentor and friend. Maria is a Fulbright Scholar with her Master's Degree in Biology, and she has received much well deserved recognition of the work she has done to end the cycle of poverty in Guatemala.In this episode, they discuss the potency of witnessing culture through ancestral art, knowing why you travel, and the importance and power of individual and collective dreams. Christine and Maria dive deep into why assessing and supporting a community in ways that it really needs is so impactful, as well as how investing in women creates a greater impact.For full show notes and to access resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode72Learn more about Lotus Sojourns and ways to be a part of the community here.Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns or @souloftravelpodcastLOVE these conversations...support the production of this podcast by making a donation here! Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor.) Maria Pacheco (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing and production by Rayna BoothSupport the show