In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kelly Kimple. Kelly assumed the reigns of Adventures in Good Company in 2020, successfully leading the company through the industry’s biggest crisis and returning it to pre-pandemic levels. Her vision is to build a business that makes a difference in the world, inspires women, builds community, and is the world’s most trusted tour operator. Founded in 1999 by Marian Marbury, Adventures in Good Company is a pioneer in the world of women’s adventure travel. AGC believes everyone needs adventure in their lives and is committed to providing the highest quality trips that introduce women to some of the world’s most wonderful places. They also believe that the most fulfilling challenges are the ones we choose for ourselves and strive to create group experiences where each individual's desires and needs are met. From handling all the logistics to helping people prepare, AGC aims to ensure that travelers can fully relax and embrace the excitement of their adventure. Christine and Kelly discuss: · Kelly’s unexpected journey into the travel industry and being a business owner · What it was like to take over a well-established business during a time of global crisis in the industry · Growth and scale, and finding support from other business owners and travel colleagues · Carrying on an established travel and corporate culture 🌎​​​​​​​​ 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? Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes! 🌎​​​​​​​​ Visit the Adventures in Good Company website to find your next adventure.  Follow Kelly and Adventures in Good Company on your favorite social media network: Instagram / Facebook / 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. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kelly Kimple (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo. Support the show