MONDAY MINUTE

3 RECS ON TRAVEL, CULTURE & LIFE BEYOND BORDERS

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MAVERICK SHOW STARTER PACKS are now available, so you can explore the podcast by theme! With nearly 400 episodes in the back catalog, just choose a topic and dive into a handpicked collection of conversations around your interests. Explore Starter Packs Here.

1) CONNECT WITH ME FOR MY BIRTHDAY

THIS WEEK IS MY 50TH BDay and what I’d love most is to hear from you! My top priority this year is building closer personal connections with Maverick Show listeners. So, if you want to make my day during my birthday week, please shoot me a reply to this email (I read them all personally) and tell me why you listen to the podcast and one or two of your favorite episodes! I’d also love to jump on a 30 minute video call with you to say hello, hear your story, and answer any questions you have for me! So, just reply to this email and we can schedule the video call in June!

2) TRIPS TO JOIN

CAMINO de SANTIAGO WITH WOMEN’S TRAVEL TRIBE. Have you ever thought about walking the Camino de Santiago, but wanted to do it with the right group, the right support and the right pace? That’s exactly why Women Travel Tribe created their new Camino de Santiago tour for women 50+. From May 31 – June 9, 2027, they’ll walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela through the villages, countryside and rolling hills of rural Galicia.You won’t have to figure it all out on your own. They take care of the details, including luggage transfers, expert guidance, comfortable accommodations, meaningful activities, shared meals and more. It’s a chance to experience the beauty, rhythm and meaning of the Camino with a small group of supportive women who share your spirit of adventure. See full details and reserve your spot.

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3) WHAT TO LISTEN TO

SOLO FEMALE & WOMEN’S TRAVEL: MAVERICK SHOW STARTER PACK. 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. Explore the Starter Pack OR Listen to the Playlist on Spotify.

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Did you Listen to Last Week’s Episode of The Maverick Show?

Marissa Strang shares how immersive travel experiences shaped her approach to culture-first travel and community-led tourism. She tells stories from studying Afro-Latin dance in Cuba, taking her first solo trip through Iceland, honeymooning in Egypt, and experiencing Jordanian hospitality while challenging Western stereotypes about the Middle East. Marissa also reflects on women-led businesses in India, tourism as a tool for economic empowerment and using travel storytelling to highlight underrepresented perspectives. Listen on your favorite platform.

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