In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Mickela Mallozzi. Mickela is the four-time Emmy-winning host of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance that airs on PBS nationwide and on Amazon Prime around the world. A professional dancer and trained musician, Mickela decided to start a journey around the world, taking her camera with her to follow dance in the lives of everyday people wherever she went. From rediscovering her family’s heritage in southern Italy to dancing tango on the mainstage in Buenos Aires, Mickela’s series covers her adventures as she experiences the world one dance at a time. She has been featured in the New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Forbes, AFAR, and more, and she has performed on various television shows–including Sesame Street. Christine and Mickela discuss: · The way Mickela has been able to bring her love for travel and dance together · Inspiring others to seek out local performances and dance culture · The types of connections that slow travel allows · Building your dream job and how much goes on behind the scenes · Why it’s so important to be relatable and authentic as we share our journey  Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Mickela Mallozzi. 🌎​​​​​​​​ 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. Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Visit Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi at https://www.travelbarefeet.com/. Book your Bare Feet Tour with Mickela to see the world through the lens of music and dance. Get your copy of Your Brain on Art, Mickela’s current read. 🌎​​​​​​​​ 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). Mickela Mallozzi (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo. Support the Show.