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Explore podcast episodes about solo female travel and women traveling the world independently, including living abroad and long-term travel experiences. Hear stories of women navigating safety, empowerment, and global exploration across cultures.

Solo female travel has become one of the fastest-growing movements in global travel, with women around the world choosing to explore independently and design lives abroad. In these conversations from The Maverick Show, women share stories of traveling solo, working while traveling, and building meaningful lives overseas. Guests discuss the realities of solo female travel, including safety, cultural expectations, personal growth, and the freedom that comes with exploring the world on your own terms. These episodes highlight diverse travel stories from women navigating global spaces and redefining what it means to travel independently.

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310: Visiting Socotra, Syria, Afghanistan, and Traveling Across Africa on Public Transportation with Sibu Szymanowska

Learn what Afghanistan is like now, how to become fluent in 5 languages & get tips on being a more ethical traveler. In Part 2 of this interview Sibu Szymanowska shares her journey…

Bungee Jumping in Macao, Building Female-Centric Travel Brands, and Empowering Women to See the World with Kelly Lewis (Ep 230)

Learn how to turn a passion for travel into brands, communities, events, and experiences that create meaningful impact. Kelly Lewis reflects on growing up in Hawaii, moving to New Zealand after college, and…

Travel as a Political Act, Shifting the Safety Narrative, and Founding “Wanderful” to Help All Women Travel the World with Beth Santos (Ep 146)

Learn how race, class, and identity can impact travel safety advice and why thoughtful travelers should question it. Beth Santos takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S., studying abroad in…

Solo-Traveling to 55 Countries Safely, Confidently and without Draining the Bank Account with Shakeemah Smith (Ep 133)

Learn how smart planning and safety strategies can make solo world travel more accessible, affordable, and empowering. Shakeemah Smith shares her experience growing up in East Orange, New Jersey during the Golden Era…

From Jim Crow Segregation to Solo-Traveling the World in Retirement with Charlotte Simpson (Ep 114)

Hear how losing her husband opened a new chapter of solo travel that built confidence, connection, and independence. Charlotte Simpson takes us on her journey growing up in Rockford, Illinois and spending her…

Building Empowered, Female-Centering Digital Nomad Communities with Brittnee Bond (Ep 95)

Hear how leaving a restrictive community shaped her mission to create inclusive spaces where nomadic women can thrive. Brittnee Bond shares her experiences growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness and opens up about…

Hiking, Diving and Surfing the World on a Kenyan Passport with Sandi Oluoch (Ep 269)

Learn where to find some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes and most extraordinary hiking and diving experiences. Sandi Oluoch shares her experience growing up in Kenya and Tanzania, then moving to the…

Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World Solo with Beth Santos (Ep 279)

Learn the real nuances of travel safety, develop a personal risk profile, leave your comfort zone, and travel better. Beth Santos returns to The Maverick Show and starts off talking about the latest…

The Brown Girl’s Guide to Traveling the World Solo with Dr. Nabila Ismail (Ep 288)

Learn how to navigate the cultural dynamics of traveling the world full-time as a Pakistani-American digital nomad. Dr. Nabila Ismail joins Matt from Houston and starts off talking about her parents’ experience immigrating…

301: Visiting Every Country in Central & South America and How Not to Cross the Venezuelan Border with Ashley Company

Learn how immersive trips to the Dominican Republic, Kenya and backpacking through South America can be life-changing. Ashley Company starts off by talking about her experiences traveling the world for wine, and why…

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