In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with award-winning sustainable travel consultant and educator Rose O'Connor. Rose is the founder and CEO of Sustainable Wanderlust, which helps travel businesses assess, develop, market, and promote sustainable practices to travel professionals and recreational travelers. Rose has consulted with several top travel brands on various sustainability projects, including serving on the Virtuoso Sustainability Council, where she collaborates with other travel leaders on initiatives to move the industry toward a more responsible and sustainable future. Rose is a trusted source on the subject of sustainable travel for several media outlets, including Condé Nast Traveler, The New York Times, Virtuoso Life, and Barron’s. The Environmental Defense Fund selected her as a 2021 Climate Corps Fellow, received the 2021 Virtuoso Luminaries, Legends, and Leaders Environmental Award, and was recently named one of 2023’s Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse.Christine and Rose discuss:The role that travel advisors play in educating travelersShifting the market demand toward sustainable travelRose’s 10-week sustainable travel course that was created for travel advisors Sustainability assessments and business strategy and marketingDefining sustainable and regenerative travel practicesThe transformational power of travelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Rose O'Connor.?​​​​​​​​To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website. 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.?​​​​​​​​Discover more about Sustainable Wanderlust.  Learn more about Sustainable Wanderlust’s ten-week course on sustainability here.Connect with Rose on LinkedIn or follow Sustainable Wanderlust on Instagram and LinkedIn. 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 @souloftravelpodcast.Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Rose O’Connor (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo.Support the show