Zero To Travel Podcast Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos
Aug 21, 2025
Beth Santos, Founder and CEO of Wanderful, discusses her journey in creating a global community for women and non-binary travelers. She explores the transformative power of travel and the importance of community, recounting her experiences reconnecting with her Portuguese heritage. Beth challenges traditional narratives of solo female travel, emphasizing vulnerability and inclusivity. She also reflects on entrepreneurship, balancing motherhood, and the learning mindset that comes from failure, inspiring others to create safe spaces for authentic dialogue.
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Bring The Outdoors To Urban Communities
- Expose urban residents to outdoor skills and nature to unlock personal and teamwork growth.
- You don't need to be far from the city to gain wilderness skills or transformative experiences.
Prioritize Real Community Connection
- Prioritize community because shared stories shape how we understand places and ourselves.
- Create supportive, non-competitive spaces where women can exchange real travel experiences and emotional support.
Beyond The Two Solo-Travel Narratives
- Solo female travel is often framed as either romanticized or terrifying, which omits the complex realities women face.
- Beth argues for broader representation and local, lived advice to inform women's travel choices and industry change.
