This past spring the talented travel blogger Brianne Miers of A Traveling Life interviewed Caitlin Murray, owner of Purposeful Nomad.

Brianne is an avid blogger who focuses on local, unique and sustainable experiences around the globe. She has spent a good portion of her life learning and traveling the globe all while continuing to write both for personal and professional endeavors. Brianne is now a part of Purposeful Nomads Ambassador program.

Excerpt from interview:

HOW DID YOU GET THE IDEA FOR PURPOSEFUL NOMAD?

We started Purposeful Nomad to connect people with vetted programs and organizations, so there’s a positive impact on both sides. We really wanted to rewrite what community engagement looks like by not having it be something glossed over for tourists.

We also saw a lack of programs that offered a blend of activities. We saw women’s biking, women’s wine tours and just volunteering, and Jess and I like to do all these things. We love having a beach day, but we also like to go work on a farm. We enjoy homestays, but sometimes we want to go zen out at a spa. 

Tourism has such a negative connotation – and rightfully so – but what we are trying to do is rewrite the language, and make tourism a positive force in the world. It really does change people, and I believe for the better.

Read entire interview here: https://atravelinglife.com/caitlin-murray-purposeful-nomad-empowers-women/