Dolores Semeraro interviews World Wellness Weekend founder Jean-Guy de Gabriac at the eve of the 10th year anniversary of World Wellness Weekend.

In this episode, Jean-Guy reflects on what is wellness today and what are we mostly addicted to, while sharing experiences and case studies of the most successful implementations of WWW initiatives worldwide.

Learn more about World Wellness Weekend 18-20 September 2026 here

Host of Truth Behind Travel Podcast, Dolores Semeraro is a sought-after international tourism keynote speaker and sustainable tourism marketing professional.

Dolores actively works in the tourism and travel conference space as a keynote speaker and moderator, gracing the stages of international tourism summits and trade shows.

As a professional keynote speaker, Dolores’ speaking topics encompass sustainability in tourism, digital marketing and how to identify today’s traveler’s needs through technology and innovation.

5 years ago, Dolores launched her podcast show named ‘Truth Behind Travel Podcast’ where she regularly interviews tourism and travel industry leaders and representatives on how to rebuild the future of travel.

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Dolores Semeraro interviews solo female fulltime vanlifer Dominique Ritchie while driving along the Pan-American Highway to uncover the truths behind today's vanlife.

On this episode:

- Dominique's life choices and what made heer become a full time vanlifer

- From vanlifer to a full time professional content creator, how did that happen?

- Miscoception and Wrong Stereotypes of Vanlife Lifestyle uncovered

- Safety on the road and real life hacks from Dominique's experience

- Is van life for everyone?

- How to share and become a true storyteller even when the stories are ugly?

- Top 3 Challenges of Vanlife for Dominique

- Lesson learned!

About Dominique

Dominique Ritchie travels in her van with her dog, Sora, and she is currently driving to Argentina!

She has been travelling across North America since 2018, and she is from BC Canada. Follow her adventures down the Pan-American Highway to Ushuaia!

As a pre-med student turned vanlifer, she traded her medical career aspirations for a life on the road, inspiring others to embrace the freedom of exploration. She now travels in her self-converted DIY Ford Transit Camper Van named Tinkerbell, chasing adventures through trail running, mountain biking, skiing, paddle boarding, etc. Her passion is not just in the journey but in creating a community that lives life fully, both online and in person.

Host of Truth Behind Travel Podcast, Dolores Semeraro is a sought-after international tourism keynote speaker and sustainable tourism marketing professional.

Dolores actively works in the tourism and travel conference space as a keynote speaker and moderator, gracing the stages of international tourism summits and trade shows.

As a professional keynote speaker, Dolores’ speaking topics encompass sustainability in tourism, digital marketing and how to identify today’s traveler’s needs through technology and innovation.

5 years ago, Dolores launched her podcast show named ‘Truth Behind Travel Podcast’ where she regularly interviews tourism and travel industry leaders and representatives on how to rebuild the future of travel.

www.doloressemeraro.com

dolores@doloressemeraro.com

Instagram @dolores_semeraro

LinkedIn @dolores.sem

Podcast host Dolores Semeraro interviews The Travel Coach Network Founder and CEO Sahara Rose De Vore on today’s conversation which highlights the raise of an up & coming new role within the travel industry: the travel coaches.

Sahara Rose De Vore discusses her journey from a hospitality and tourism management student to pioneering the birth of The Travel Coach Network. In this interview she highlights the limitations of traditional travel agents, emphasizing the need for personalized, meaningful travel experiences. While managing a global network, Sahara advocates for travel coaches to integrate their skills into existing travel roles, enhancing client experiences and aligning with evolving traveler needs.

about this episode:

- the personal journey into the travel industry, starting with a hospitality and tourism management program in Chicago

- the misalignment between industry marketing and the true benefits of travel.

- the shift in traveler behavior post-pandemic, with a focus on self-care and better decision-making.

- how travel coaches help people who may not initially think of travel as a solution to their problems.

- the future of travel coaching and its potential integration into existing travel businesses.

about Sahara Rose De Vore

Sahara Rose De Vore is the Founder and CEO of The Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. Sahara went from broke college student to traveling to 84 countries solo to trailblazing a new path in the travel industry. Her company adds the human-centric and emotional approach to how and why we travel. This led her to creating the world's first and only ICF accredited certification program for travel coaches which as of now has over 800 coaches from 41 countries. Sahara is a published author, global speaker, TEDx speaker, Start-up Investor, and has been in over 350 media outlets for her travel and business expertise including Travel Weekly, Conde Nast Traveler, AFAR, TripAdvisor, CNBC, CNN Travel, and twice in Forbes. Sahara was named one of the Most Influential Women in Travel by TravelPulse in 2023, is on the Advisory Board for The Hotel Guide, a member of the Forbes Travel Guide Speakers Forum and the Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance, and has also appeared on Season 8 of Project Pitch It.

https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com

Host of Truth Behind Travel Podcast, Dolores Semeraro is a sought-after international tourism keynote speaker and sustainable tourism marketing professional.

Dolores actively works in the tourism and travel conference space as a keynote speaker and moderator, gracing the stages of international tourism summits and trade shows.

As a professional keynote speaker, Dolores’ speaking topics encompass sustainability in tourism, digital marketing and how to identify today’s traveler’s needs through technology and innovation.

5 years ago, Dolores launched her podcast show named ‘Truth Behind Travel Podcast’ where she regularly interviews tourism and travel industry leaders and representatives on how to rebuild the future of travel.

www.doloressemeraro.com

dolores@doloressemeraro.com

Instagram @dolores_semeraro

LinkedIn @dolores.sem