“It really made all the difference to have that practice and that achievement, that feeling of actually getting there and doing a thing that you set out to do, it was really spectacular for me. ” ​​​​​​~ Jess StoneIn this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with activist, entrepreneur, and world traveler Jess Stone. Jess is the founder of Ruffly premier outdoor dog gear, and she’s eight months into a global adventure by motorcycle with her dog, Moxie, and husband, Greg, to raise $100,000 for the global nonprofit Girl Up. Christine and Jess discuss:Creating work for women artisans in Guatemala through RufflyGo Ruffly Around the World supporting Girl UpTips for planning and preparing for long-term travel - on motorcycles or otherwise!Making your own schedule with life as a digital nomadDog ownership as a frequent travelerThe power of travel and reflection in writing your own life’s narrativeJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jess Stone.LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.?​​​​​​​​To learn more about Ruffly ethical dog gear, to follow Jess’s Go Ruffly journey on motorcycle with her dog Moxie, or to purchase your own motorcycle dog carrier, visit the website at https://www.goruffly.com/.Watch new episodes every Sunday! Go Ruffly Around the World is on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@GoRUFFLY.Follow Jess’s journey on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/goruffly/.To learn more about the nonprofit Girl Up or to make a direct donation, visit https://girlup.org/.Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here!Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women.Follow us on Instagram: @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcastTo read a complete transcript, see full show notes, and access resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to https://www.lotussojourns.com/podcast-episodes/episode112.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Jess Stone (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show