“If we are saying that we are here to do storytelling for impact, and storytelling in solidarity, then we would want to tell stories that would be best suited to further the work of our collaborators in country.” - Aubrie CanfieldIn this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Aubrie Canfield, Founder and Managing Producer of Actuality Abroad, an educational travel organization that leads purpose-driven travel experiences with a focus on ethical collaborative documentary storytelling. Actuality Abroad teaches storytellers to seek the knowledge of local experts, leaders, and changemakers with the purpose of listening and learning from them, then documenting and sharing their work and wisdom. Aubrie also moonlights as an advertising producer, partnering with marketers and creatives on meaningful storytelling campaigns. Christine and Aubrie discuss:How to make travel and storytelling more meaningful and impactfulTraveling to consume versus traveling to connectDistinguishing concepts of “your job” and “your work”Finding and following what lights you up – while keeping the lights onTypes of storytelling projects within Actuality AbroadStorytelling as co-creation and collaborationResponsibly sharing photos, videos, and stories after travelingJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Aubrie Canfield.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 Actuality Abroad, visit the website at https://www.actualityabroad.org/.Connect with Aubrie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrie-canfield-134b014a/Follow Actuality Abroad on your favorite social media network!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aubriecc/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActualityAbroadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ActualityAbroad/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/episode125-aubrie-canfieldCredits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Aubrie Canfield (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show